Bringing in the First Day of Fall – Ellis Style
The residents of the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis recently enjoyed time together and celebrating the first day of fall. (I’ll post the pictures during editing – there are too many attachments already)
SunPorch, Nightingale College Partners in Nursing Education
Since the staff at SunPorch of Dodge City recognizes that southwest Kansas faces a nursing shortage, it has teamed up with a new partner to address the issue.
“We are super excited to be part...
Seeber Promoted to Director of Spiritual and Life Enrichment
Pine Village is excited to announce the promotion of Ginger Seeber to Director of Spiritual and Life Enrichment. Ginger started as the Chaplain in 2015, and while she will continue serving as Chaplain her...
SunPorch of Smith Center Officially Open
October 1st marked the day the residents of SunPorch of Smith Center moved into their new Greenhouse. They hosted a celebration the week before for the community. US Senator Jerry Moran was on hand to help...
Homestead Health Residents Enjoy Happy Hour Activities
Homestead Health Center of Wichita KS hosted a Luau party for residents and family in conjunction with the monthly “Happy Hour” evening event. Approximately 60 residents and family enjoyed refreshments and beverages while listening...
SunPorch of Dodge City Now Offers In-House Speech/Language Therapy
A new service at SunPorch of Dodge City is now available to help elders communicate their wants and needs more clearly, said Sheila Bills, state director of Aegis Therapies.
Aegis has added speech/language therapy to...
Spearville Senior Living to Break Ground Next Spring
The tiny town of Spearville in southwest Kansas is responding to the citizenry’s desire to keep their seniors local, create good jobs, and support the economic well-being of the town. Nonprofit Spearville Senor Living,...
Williams Retires after Long, Illustrious Career
As Tom Williams, CEO of Asbury Park in Newton, retires, we would like to give an appreciative shout-out to Tom for his long career as a leader in nonprofit aging services, for his trailblazing...
Goodbye and Hello to Staff at Sunshine Meadows
After 37 years with Sunshine Meadows Retirement Community, Social Worker LouAnn Voth has retired.
“I have enjoyed my years at Buhler and have appreciated being given the opportunity to work here,” she said. “I thank my coworkers...
Brewster Wins “Best of Topeka”
Congratulations to the team at Brewster Place in Topeka on winning Best Retirement Community in Topeka by the local Topeka Capital Journal.
Excerpt from the article: Brewster Place, a retirement community in Topeka since 1964,...
SunPorch of Dodge City Raises Funds for Alzheimer’s Programs, Research
Since SunPorch of Dodge City staff members see first-hand the effects of Alzheimer’s disease every day, they are participating in a nationwide event and hosting a local fundraiser this month.
The annual Walk to End...
SunPorch of Smith County Plans Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening
Congratulations to the folks at SunPorch in Smith County who will be celebrating the opening of the long-awaited Greenhouses. The Ribbon Cutting date is set for September 27th at 11:00 AM with an open...