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Events & Health Education
Throughout the year at Franciscan Village, many different special events are offered to the residents, as well as to those residing outside the community. One week might feature a senior exercise program and the next might feature a guest speaker sharing his or her expertise regarding hip and knee replacement. Then, later in the month, there might be a holiday barbeque with live music, a choir performance in the chapel or any of the the other countless other fun, relaxing and educational events that are regularly scheduled at Franciscan Village.

In addition, we believe that seniors can benefit greatly by learning more about the benefits of exercise, positive aging and other health-related matters. That's why we will use this valuable space to share important health education with you.

Events

FREE Adult Day Service
Franciscan Village
Monday Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 4 hours in the afternoon
Ask yourself this one question today, “Are the demands of caring for an older adult affecting your job, your family or your health?”

If you’ve answered “yes” then please take this opportunity to try Franciscan Village’s Adult Day Service for FREE!  For a limited time we are offering a FREE TRIAL AFTERNOON.  Come in and introduce you and your loved one today!

It’s likely that you’ve come to realize that a senior in your family needs more support than you can give because of your own busy lifestyle.  It’s a common situation and you’re far from alone.  Thankfully, thanks to Adult Day Services – one of the most rapidly growing senior services in the country – you can turn to a trusted community friend to enjoy peace of mind and allow your loved one to receive the support her or she requires.

You’ll be sure to find Franciscan Village’s Adult Day Services to be both affordable and beneficial.  

Still uncertain if Adult Day Services is right for you?  Here’s a well-proven way to determine if we can meet your family’s needs. If you answer both questions then it’s time for you to call (630) 243-3500 to schedule an appointment and arrange for your free trial.

Do you…
A.     Work full-time and feel overwhelmed
B.     Need time during the week to run errands
C.     Require a break from the role of caregiver
D.     Value the benefits of adult care services

Does the potential adult care service client…
A.     Have physical, psychosocial or mental impairments
B.     Need activities to improve or maintain an optimum level of functioning and quality of life
C.     Require supervision because a caregiver isn’t always available
D.     At risk of isolation due to health problems

Call (630) 243-3500 right now!

Easter Egg Hunt
Franciscan Village
Saturday March 27 10a.m.
Franciscan Village invites you to join us for our 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

10-10:30a.m. Visit with the Easter Bunny

10:30a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 1-4 year olds
11a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 5-8 year olds
11:30a.m. Easter Egg Hunt 9-12 year olds

11:30a.m.-12:30p.m. Entertainment, Door Prizes, Face Painting, Refreshments

R.S.V.P. is required by March 24. Please call (630) 243-3412.

Health Education

Franciscan Village offers you 7 Ways to Age Successfully
1. Socialization

Franciscan Village is home to many residents and associates.  Retirement might have decreased your social stimulation, so maintaining relations with family and friends, and making new ones, is empha
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Avoid aches, pains and strains this autumn
The cooler fall weather hasn’t arrived yet but that hasn’t stopped many of you from packing away your swimsuits, summer clothes and oscillating fans.  Before you pull out your winter coat, fireplace tools and snow shovel, you
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Healthy Aging Month is in September
Age gracefully year round at Franciscan Village!

Every September there’s a national health promotion designed to broaden awareness of the positive aspects of aging and to provide information and inspiration for adults, age 50+
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Seniors enjoying new leisure hobbies
Residents of Franciscan Communities are taking their bodies, minds and spirits on a journey that’s purifying, restoring and revitalizing their senses.  Similar to how Franciscan Communities constantly reinvents itself to fulf
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Are you drinking enough water?
Take a moment and take a deep breath of fresh air.  As you know, oxygen is necessary for human beings to live.  Now go and get a glass of water.  Take a nice drink.  Next to oxygen, water is the
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Eating out healthily at restaurants
Fettucine Alfredo, twice-baked lasagna, a half-pound bacon double cheeseburger and just about anything that comes swimming in cheese sauce might sound appetizing.  The truth is none of those things will help your arteries and heart do
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Franciscan Communities utilizing pet therapy as wellness programming.
There is a resident at St. Mary Healthcare Center in Lafayette, Ind., that has a special connection with birds. He tries to visit the community’s aviary every day and when he does he whistles to the birds and they whistle back.


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