Fort Collins Village celebrates high vaccination rates Laura Gutsche, a 99-year-old resident, is among the 95% of residents and 84% of staff vaccinated at Fort Collins Village. Watch story
Nursing staff thanks LPN, a caregiver at home and work “She was diagnosed in March and not even three weeks later my husband was diagnosed with bladder cancer," Kayla Rowan, LPN, says about her mother and significant other. The Good Samaritan Society - Waukon nurse is being honored with The DAISY Award for her hard work at the nursing home despite personal tragedy. Watch Story
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Grandson of the Good Samaritan Society’s founder August “Dad” Hoeger, Mark Jerstad grew up with the Society’s mission of serving others in his heart. Earning his dream job as the organization’s president and CEO in 1989, Mark cherished the role to the day he died from colon cancer in 1997 at the age of 54. Read story
5 Ways to be an active listener Research shows that social isolation takes a toll on our mental health, well-being and quality of life, especially as we age. Thanks to advancements in technology, we are able to stay connected with loved ones through to texting, social media and video-chats. While that type of connection is important, in-person connections are still vital for older adults. Read article
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