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For more than 100 years, Lutheran SeniorLife has helped individuals throughout western Pennsylvania thrive spiritually, emotionally, intellectually and physically. In recent years, senior housing options have grown exponentially in the region, becoming more and more cost-prohibitive for many older adults.... Continue Reading >

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks and Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia. Each year, Alzheimer’s disease... Continue Reading >

The residents of RoseCrest Assisted Living recently surrounded the piano, singing familiar songs as the sounds of laughter and music emanated from the Great Room and Chapel where many had gathered. Some in the audience sang along or danced, while... Continue Reading >

Once a month a group of individuals meet in the ASPIRE Wellness Center on Passavant Community Campus to listen and talk about something they all share in common - Parkinson’s disease. April is Parkinson’s Awareness month, but this strong group... Continue Reading >

In April, community-based organizations across the country celebrated National Volunteer Week as a way to recognize “the power of volunteers to tackle society's greatest challenges.” In the spirit of National Volunteer week, we asked volunteers across Lutheran SeniorLife why they volunteered.... Continue Reading >

April is Occupational Therapy Month. Occupational therapy is a science-driven, evidence-based profession that enables people of all ages live life to its fullest by helping them promote health, prevent—or live better with—injury, illness, or disability. By taking the full picture... Continue Reading >

“It works,” exclaimed Linda Neely as she looked over the Atlantic Ocean from her hotel balcony while on a recent vacation to Myrtle Beach. Linda, a resident of Lutheran SeniorLife Passavant Community in Zelienople, is referring to Dolphin Microcurrent Point... Continue Reading >

Morgan Gruber, 17, of Fombell has been serving meals after school at the Passavant Community Newhaven Court for the past year. Now the high school senior is serving up notes as a contestant on American Idol. Gruber began her Idol... Continue Reading >

And they are off! The activity staff at Passavant Community recently held their annual tabletop horse races for residents. The St. Patrick’s Day-themed race pitted decorated oven mitts against each other. Colorful yarn served as the horses’ main and bridle,... Continue Reading >

Is there anything better than a fresh-made 3.14? Yes, an actual pie! Nutritionist Holly Kepple and cook Jody Brocious (RIGHT) teamed up to celebrate National Pi Day by helping participants make pies at LIFE Armstrong County. Each participant was provided... Continue Reading >