The newest resident at Elmhurst, The House of Friendship in Wheeling is friendly but quiet, has a calm demeanor and a docile nature and enjoys treats. Just your typical resident, right? Well, she also has a few special characteristics: a shiny, warm coat; a cold nose and four legs. Yes, ...
The love and generosity of a Wheeling woman who died earlier this year has inspired her family to continue her good works with the Welty Home giving tree. The tree is a project of the residents and staff of Welty Home, an assisted living residence in Wheeling, to help less fortunate people ...
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The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, in collaboration with AARP Foundation, has launched a national public education campaign to raise awareness of the growing problem of social isolation and loneliness in older Americans. It is estimated that one in five people over age 50 ...
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During the long winter months, it is not uncommon for seniors to experience the winter blues. As the outdoor temperatures fall and the days grow shorter, many older adults spend more time cooped up indoors. Since older adults may be less mobile, less active and less capable of doing things ...
