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Vol. 36, No. 7
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Quietly nestled in a historic former school building in downtown Nappanee lies one of the town’s greatest resources, the Elder Haus Senior Center. Located at 451 N. Main St., Elder Haus provides a variety of resources to the city’s senior residents. “We are an organization that provides more than just lunch, games and trips,” said Director Kim Howenstine. “We plan with a purpose, not only to encourage socialization but to also create experiences that provide opportunities and education that strengthen brain/cognitive activities and promote fine/gross motor skills that help seniors live independently as long as possible.” Howenstine noted Elder Haus &$//,1* 75803 ³ (XFKUH LV D SRSXODU SDVWLPH DW (OGHU +DXV LQ also invites representatives from 1DSSDQHH 3LFWXUHG FORFNZLVH IURP ERWWRP OHIW DUH 0LFKDHO -RUGDQ $OODQ outside organizations to provide &RUZLQ 9LUJLQLD .URX DQG /LQGD &RUZLQ 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ (OGHU +DXV education and support for things such as Medicaid/Medicare, planning for important health care decisions, advanced directives such as estate planning and living wills, and other subjects. important to seniors. “One of our main goals is to encourage close-knit relationships with those in our community who are 55 years and over who need or want companionship,” she said. “Some of our seniors have family who live far away or are no longer living. By providing a home-like atmosphere, it allows people to feel right at home. Sometimes life )5(( 75$163257$7,21 ³ (OGHU +DXV SURYLGHV ULGHV WR 1DSSDQHH VH is not always sweet like a QLRUV IUHH RI FKDUJH ZLWKLQ WKH FLW\·V OLPLWV 3KRWR SURYLGHG E\ (OGHU +DXV Continued on page 3
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