News - 2014

posted on Thursday, November 20, 2014 Halcyon House, a WesleyLife Ministry, received a $750,000 Washington County Riverboat Foundation (WCRF) grant to be used directly toward construction of a memory support household.

posted on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 Halcyon House in Washington is exploring development of a dedicated memory care household to provide licensed 24-hour care and services for as many as 18 people with mid- to late-stage dementia.

posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 WesleyLife Meals on Wheels recently transformed the way it delivers meals to more than 900 clients daily by transitioning to a fleet of 22 MINI.

posted on Thursday, October 16, 2014 It is with great pleasure and privilege to announce Dahl Adult Day Center – A WesleyLife Adult Day Center was selected for the 2014 Adult Day Center Award from the Iowa Adult Day Services Association (IADSA) on October 16, 2014.

posted on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Although falling isn't typically on our radar for public health concerns or serious medical issues, such as heart attacks or chronic illnesses, it is a silent attack on the elderly population.

posted on Sunday, August 24, 2014 Underwood Family donates 14-passenger bus to Heritage House in honor of former residents, Ray and Joan Underwood.

posted on Friday, August 22, 2014 Life took a twist the day David Haraldson had a stroke. After visiting with a neurologist, David, his wife Shirley, and their three daughters believed there was no reason David wouldn't fully recover.

posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 As we age, so do our eyes and, particularly for people over the age of 65, low vision and blindness can become a scary reality.

posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 According to the Alzheimer's Association, 69,000 Iowans age 65 and older were living with Alzheimer's disease in 2010.

posted on Monday, August 18, 2014 “Oh, it was delicious,” says Bill Hansen, a resident of The Village and retired career-educator, regarding the ostakaka, a traditional Swedish treat, made by Carlisle High School student, Marissa Johnson, and her mother, Susan.