Aging Answers: Reducing stress
As we age, our stressors change and so does our ability to deal with stress. Long-term stress can damage brain cells and lead to depression. Stress may also cause memory loss, fatigue, and decreased ability to fight off and recover from infection. Tips: We cannot entirely avoid stressful situations but we can learn better techniques to cope with stress. Take care of yourself when you are stressed by getting enough sleep, exercising, and eating nutritious foods. Remember to always keep things in perspective – try to accept and adapt to the things you cannot control.To get your questions answered on any aging topic call: – a free service offered through Lutheran Senior Services; where older adults live life to the fullest.
Work in Health Care? Want to Make a Difference?
If you became a nurse to help people and develop relationships with those you serve, it might be time to consider a career in long-term care. Lutheran Senior Services is now hiring RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and CMTs to serve older adults in our senior living communities. To learn more, visit LSSLiving.org/Employment today. Good Neighbor Program Seeking Caregivers Lutheran Senior Services Good Neighbor program is looking for independent caregivers to provide in-home services to older adults living in South St. Louis county, St. Charles county, O’Fallon, Wentzville, and Jefferson county. Caregivers are paid an hourly range from $10.00 – $15.00 an hour with a four hour minimum per visit. The Good Neighbor program is referral service that links independent caregivers with older adults who need assistance with basic household tasks and/or non-medical personal care. This program is partially funded by the United Way. For more information, contact Crystal at CCole@LSSLiving.org
Works of heART III
Join us on May 8th at 5:30 p.m. for an evening to nourish the soul – experience inspirational works of art, both vintage and modern, while helping to restore hope to seniors in need. Items for bid include works by both renowned artists, as well as new, undiscovered talent. There’s something for everyone!! Evening will feature food and drink, along with live and silent auctions. Event is free; however, donations to defray costs are welcomed. Visit www.worksofheart.eventbrite.
Engaging the Aging
No matter your age, your church and community need you! Mistakenly, older adults can be categorized as unable to be a part of Christ’s mission to “tell the next generation.” Far from reality or the truth! Engaging the Aging is an online eNewsletter that will help you and your church not only impact older adults, but how to use their gifts to impact others. To receive Engaging the Aging go to LSSLiving.org/ETA