by Sam Miedema | Jul 31, 2018 | Uncategorized
One of Barbara (Benham) Miller’s earliest life lessons was the importance of community. Her father volunteered at several organizations, and when the United States entered World War II he felt compelled to serve even though he was 43 years old. “He couldn’t get in the...
by Sam Miedema | Jul 15, 2018 | Uncategorized
“As a teacher,” says Jim Haagsma, “I had a sense of opening doors for young people. I enjoyed helping them see the good in themselves and the world.” Jim was born on December 14, 1933 in Sanborn, Iowa, the oldest of seven children. One of his first memories is sitting...
by Sam Miedema | Jul 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Your safety, or the safety of your loved one, is so important! Sometimes the way people have always lived can become a safety hazard as they age. Things like rugs, candles, and electrical cords that used to not get a second thought are now things that need to be...
by Sam Miedema | Jul 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Sometimes what we think is a simple task, isn’t that simple at all. Asking someone with dementia to brush their teeth may feel like a marathon of steps they may no longer understand. Use the following tips to help your loved one suffering from the effects of dementia...
by Sam Miedema | Jun 27, 2018 | Uncategorized
It was my honor to interview 14 residents recently, all of which are 100 years old or older. Their powerful insights represent over 1,400 years of wisdom. These centenarians endured the Great Depression, fought in World War II, and saw more change than any generation...
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