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The morning of Monday, January 26, arrived under an unforgiving winter sky. A powerful weekend storm had blanketed Butler County with more than 12 inches of snow, the region’s heaviest single-day snowfall since 2010. Temperatures sat well below freezing, and... Continue Reading >

Outside, it’s cold and snowy, with no sign of winter letting up (really makes you long for a briskly warm 40 degrees, doesn’t it?). So naturally, Benbrook Place threw a luau. In January. Unfortunately, there were no flights to warm... Continue Reading >

When a major winter storm was forecasted to hit our region, Lutheran SeniorLife began preparing early to ensure our residents, patients, and team members would remain safe and supported no matter what the weather brought. Across all communities and programs,... Continue Reading >

When Lutheran SeniorLife talks about investing in the future of care, we are talking about investing in people; those who continue to learn, grow, and show up every day for older adults who depend on them. The Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation... Continue Reading >

As Passavant Community has grown into what it is today, one woman has quietly shaped it from behind the scenes in the kitchen, doing work that may not always be seen but is deeply appreciated. This month, Passavant Community celebrates... Continue Reading >

Name: Samantha Rapuk Samantha Rapuk has been the Executive Director at the St. John Community in Mars, PA since 2021. Prior to that, she served as Associate Director for four years. She holds a Master’s Degree in Healthcare Administration and... Continue Reading >

On a recent Thursday afternoon, the atmosphere at The Commons at Stonebrook Village felt unhurried. Residents gathered not because they were told to, but because it had become part of the rhythm of community life, where time is set aside... Continue Reading >

The holidays don’t need to be big to be special. Sometimes they look like turning a cookie tradition into something playful and healthy, Santa and the Grinch showing up to deliver gifts, or a quiet walk through glowing trees that... Continue Reading >

Lutheran SeniorLife proudly celebrated the students who recently completed their Certified Nursing Assistant training and officially entered a profession grounded in compassion, patience, and human connection. Each graduate earned their certification through dedication and resilience by showing up consistently, asking... Continue Reading >

Veteran fundraising leader succeeds longtime Foundation President Jane Bittcher Lutheran SeniorLife proudly announces the appointment of Joelleen Yerace as its new Vice President of Development and Fundraising, following the retirement of Jane Bittcher, who has led the Lutheran SeniorLife Foundation... Continue Reading >