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# EverTrue

Life According to You

## Sitemaps

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.evertrueliving.org/) - EverTrue offers senior living options and care services, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and care at home.
- [Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience](https://www.evertrueliving.org/guide/) - The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) provides dementia care and caregiver support for families navigating memory loss and care decisions at home.
- [EverTrue At Home+](https://www.evertrueliving.org/athomeplus/) - EverTrue At Home+ is a private-pay membership program for older adults who want to stay at home with confidence. Senior care services & personalized support.
- [How to Apply](https://www.evertrueliving.org/affordable-housing/how-to-apply/) - Apply for EverTrue Affordable Housing here.
- [EverTrue Breeze Park](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/) - Find exceptional senior living options at EverTrue Breeze Park in Weldon Spring, MO. Enjoy a dynamic community with premier amenities and care options.
- [EverTrue PACE](https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-pace/) - EverTrue PACE supports older adults with limited income by offering all-inclusive healthcare, therapy, meals, activities, and transportation.
- [EverTrue Palliative](https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-palliative/) - EverTrue Palliative offers supportive care for serious or chronic conditions, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and quality of life.
- [EverTrue Hospice](https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-hospice/) - EverTrue Hospice provides compassionate end‑of‑life care and support for individuals and families, including bereavement services.
- [EverTrue Home Help](https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-home-help/) - EverTrue Home Help offers non‑medical home care services, including help with chores, daily tasks, and extra support at home.
- [EverTrue Home Health](https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-home-health/) - EverTrue Home Health delivers skilled in‑home healthcare, offering nursing, therapy, and medical support from a trusted home health agency.
- [Lutheran Hillside Village - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/care-center/) - EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care to support long-term needs.
- [EverTrue Cumberland Crossings](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/) - Enjoy exceptional senior living at EverTrue Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle, PA. Find a warm community with premier care and lifestyle options.
- [Meramec Bluffs - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/memory-support/) - EverTrue Meramec Bluffs provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [EverTrue Meramec Bluffs](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/) - Experience an active senior lifestyle at EverTrue Meramec Bluffs in Ballwin, MO. Enjoy quality care, beautiful surroundings, and engaging amenities.
- [Cumberland Crossings - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/memory-support/) - EverTrue Cumberland Crossings is opening up a new memory support wing in 2027 with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia.
- [EverTrue Laclede Groves](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/) - In 2025, U.S. News named EverTrue Laclede Groves “Best Independent Living”, “Best Memory Care”, and “Best Continuing Care Retirement Community".
- [EverTrue Cape Albeon - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/independent-living/) - EverTrue Cape Albeon offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Cumberland Crossings - Personal Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/personal-care/) - EverTrue Cumberland Crossings offers senior living options with personal care services similar to assisted living, supporting daily needs and independence.
- [Cumberland Crossings - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/care-center/) - EverTrue Cumberland Crossings provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care that supports long-term needs.
- [Cumberland Crossings - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/independent-living/) - EverTrue Cumberland Crossings offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Lutheran Home at Topton - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/memory-support/) - EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton provides memory support with personalized care plans, activities for seniors with dementia, & guidance on memory care costs.
- [Cape Albeon - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Cape Albeon offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Brooking Park - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Brooking Park offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Meramec Bluffs - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/care-center/) - EverTrue Meramec Bluffs provides a care center with skilled nursing & short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support recovery and long‑term needs.
- [Meramec Bluffs - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Meramec Bluffs offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Meramec Bluffs - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/independent-living/) - EverTrue Meramec Bluffs offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Cape Albeon - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/care-center/) - EverTrue Cape Albeon provides access to a care center with skilled nursing and short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support long‑term needs.
- [Cape Albeon - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/memory-support/) - EverTrue Cape Albeon provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [EverTrue Cape Albeon](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/) - Find exceptional senior living at EverTrue Cape Albeon in Valley Park, MO. Enjoy a dynamic community with premier amenities and care options.
- [Brooking Park - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/care-center/) - EverTrue Brooking Park provides a care center with skilled nursing and short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support recovery and long‑term needs.
- [Brooking Park - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/memory-support/) - EverTrue Brooking Park provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [EverTrue Brooking Park - The Willows - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/the-willows-independent-living/) - The Willows at EverTrue Brooking Park offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort and an active lifestyle.
- [Meridian Village - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/memory-support/) - EverTrue Meridian Village provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, & guidance on memory care costs.
- [EverTrue Brooking Park](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/) - Find exceptional senior living at EverTrue Brooking Park in Chesterfield, MO. Enjoy a dynamic community with premier amenities and care options.
- [Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/buffalo-valley-lutheran-village/care-center/) - EverTrue Buffalo Valley provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care to support recovery & long-term needs.
- [Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Personal Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/buffalo-valley-lutheran-village/personal-care/) - EverTrue Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village offers senior living options with personal care services, providing support similar to assisted living for daily needs
- [Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/buffalo-valley-lutheran-village/independent-living/) - EverTrue Buffalo Valley offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/buffalo-valley-lutheran-village/) - Embrace a fulfilling senior lifestyle at EverTrue Buffalo Valley in Lewisburg, PA. Explore independent living, personal care, and the care center.
- [EverTrue Luther Crest](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/) - Discover a welcoming senior community at EverTrue Luther Crest in Allentown, PA. Experience a range of lifestyle and care options tailored to you.
- [Lutheran Home at Topton - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/care-center/) - EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care that supports long-term needs.
- [Lutheran Home at Topton - Personal Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/personal-care/) - EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton offers senior living options with personal care services similar to assisted living, supporting daily needs and independence.
- [Lutheran Home at Topton - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/independent-living/) - EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/) - Experience the best in senior living at EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton. Enjoy exceptional care tailored to you in independent living, personal care, and more!
- [Expansion Opening in 2027](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/independent-living/mason-pointe-independent-living-canterwood/) - EverTrue Mason Pointe Canterwood offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom and active lifestyles.
- [Mason Pointe - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/care-center/) - EverTrue Mason Pointe provides a care center with skilled nursing & short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support recovery and long‑term needs.
- [Mason Pointe - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/memory-support/) - EverTrue Mason Pointe provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [Assisted Living - Newly Renovated](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Mason Pointe offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Mason Pointe - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/independent-living/) - EverTrue Mason Pointe offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Meridian Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/) - Discover comfort and community at EverTrue Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL. Offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care.
- [Expansion Opening Soon](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/independent-living/cumberland-crossings-expansion/)
- [EverTrue Mason Pointe](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/) - Discover the best in senior living at EverTrue Mason Pointe in Town & Country, MO. Offering personalized care and a thriving community experience.
- [Meridian Village - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/care-center/) - EverTrue Meridian Village provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care to support recovery & long-term needs.
- [Meridian Village - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Meridian Village offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Meridian Village - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/independent-living/) - EverTrue Meridian Village offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Leadership](https://www.evertrueliving.org/about/leadership/)
- [EverTrue Tower Grove](https://www.evertrueliving.org/tower-grove/) - EverTrue Tower Grove offers Independent Living with social activities, wellness programs, and maintenance-free living. Live Life According to You!
- [Luther Crest - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/care-center/) - EverTrue Luther Crest provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care to support recovery & long-term needs.
- [Luther Crest - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/memory-support/) - EverTrue Luther Crest provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [Luther Crest - Personal Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/personal-care/) - EverTrue Luther Crest offers senior living options with personal care services similar to assisted living, supporting daily needs and independence.
- [Luther Crest - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/independent-living/) - EverTrue Luther Crest offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Lenoir Woods - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/care-center/) - EverTrue Lenoir Woods provides a care center with skilled nursing & short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support recovery and long‑term needs.
- [Lenoir Woods - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/memory-support/) - EverTrue Lenoir Woods provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [Lenoir Woods - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Lenoir Woods offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Lenoir Woods - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/independent-living/) - EverTrue Lenoir Woods offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Lenoir Woods](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/) - Thrive in a vibrant senior community at EverTrue Lenoir Woods in Columbia, MO. Enjoy independent living, assisted living, and memory care services.
- [Lutheran Hillside Village - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/memory-support/) - EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village provides memory support with personalized care plans, activities for seniors with dementia, & guidance on memory care costs.
- [Lutheran Hillside Village - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Lutheran Hillside Village - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/independent-living/) - EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/) - Enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle at EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL. Explore independent living, assisted living, memory support, and care center.
- [Concordia Village - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/care-center/) - EverTrue Concordia Village provides a care center with skilled nursing & short-term rehab, offering around-the-clock care to support recovery & long-term needs.
- [Concordia Village - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/memory-support/) - EverTrue Concordia Village provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, & guidance on memory care costs.
- [Concordia Village - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Concordia Village offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Concordia Village - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/independent-living/) - EverTrue Concordia Village offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Concordia Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/) - Experience top-tier senior living at EverTrue Concordia Village in Springfield, IL. Discover vibrant community life with exceptional care and amenities.
- [Breeze Park - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/care-center/) - EverTrue Breeze Park provides a care center with skilled nursing and short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support recovery and long‑term needs.
- [Breeze Park - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/memory-support/) - EverTrue Breeze Park provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [Breeze Park - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Breeze Park offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Breeze Park - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/independent-living/) - EverTrue Breeze Park offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Laclede Groves - Memory Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/memory-support/) - EverTrue Laclede Groves provides memory support with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [Laclede Groves - Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/assisted-living/) - EverTrue Laclede Groves offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Laclede Groves - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/independent-living/) - EverTrue Laclede Groves offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [Laclede Groves - Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/care-center/) - EverTrue Laclede Groves provides a care center with skilled nursing & short‑term rehab, offering around‑the‑clock care to support recovery and long‑term needs.
- [Contact](https://www.evertrueliving.org/contact/)
- [About](https://www.evertrueliving.org/about/) - Discover how EverTrue honors your journey, purpose, and faith. Built on a 165+ year legacy, we’re dedicated to growth, innovation, and compassionate care.
- [Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/live-anywhere/careers/) - Build a rewarding career with EverTrue Anywhere Care. Enjoy growth opportunities, great benefits, and a collaborative culture. Apply today to make a difference!
- [Lutheran Home at Topton - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/careers/) - Build a fulfilling career at EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton in Topton, PA. Join a team that values purpose, growth, and compassionate care.
- [Luther Crest - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/careers/) - Join the team at EverTrue Luther Crest in Allentown, PA. Make an impact while growing your career in a supportive, purpose-driven community.
- [Cumberland Crossings - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/careers/) - Explore careers at EverTrue Cumberland Crossings in Carlisle, PA. Join a mission-driven team with strong benefits and professional development.
- [Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/buffalo-valley-lutheran-village/careers/) - Grow your career at EverTrue Buffalo Valley in Lewisburg, PA. Join a compassionate, faith-driven team making a real impact every day.
- [Meridian Village - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/careers/) - Make a difference at EverTrue Meridian Village in Glen Carbon, IL. Join a supportive team with great benefits and opportunities for growth.
- [Lutheran Hillside Village - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-hillside-village/careers/) - Find purpose and growth at EverTrue Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, IL. Explore career opportunities in a caring, mission-driven environment wit.
- [Concordia Village - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/careers/) - Grow your career at EverTrue Concordia Village in Springfield, IL. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to compassionate care and professional growth.
- [Meramec Bluffs - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/careers/) - Find meaningful work at EverTrue Meramec Bluffs in Ballwin, MO. Join a mission-driven team with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.
- [Mason Pointe - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/careers/) - Discover career opportunities at EverTrue Mason Pointe in Town & Country, MO. Join a mission-driven team with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.
- [Lenoir Woods - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/careers/) - Advance your career at EverTrue Lenoir Woods in Columbia, MO. Join a mission-driven team with excellent benefits and growth opportunities.
- [Laclede Groves - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/careers/)
- [Breeze Park - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/careers/) - Build your career at EverTrue Breeze Park in Weldon Spring, MO. Join a passionate team making a real impact in the lives of older adults.
- [EverTrue Tower Grove - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/tower-grove/independent-living/) - EverTrue Tower Grove offers senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [EverTrue Answers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/evertrue-answers/) - EverTrue Answers provides clear, trusted guidance on senior living, care options, costs, and services to help families make informed decisions.
- [Services & Amenities](https://www.evertrueliving.org/affordable-housing/services-and-amenities/) - Learn about the services and amenities offered by our federally subsidized Affordable Housing for older adults.
- [Affordable Housing](https://www.evertrueliving.org/affordable-housing/) - EverTrue offers low income, affordable housing for older adults in St. Louis with wellness resources, social activities, and a fulfilling community lifestyle.
- [Test Update new Module](https://www.evertrueliving.org/test-update-new-module/)
- [SLSO Event RSVP](https://www.evertrueliving.org/slso-event-rsvp/)
- [Meridian Village - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meridian-village/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Meridian Village: Enrich lives with compassionate care, vibrant activities, and a community of purpose and dignity. Learn more.
- [Breeze Park - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/breeze-park/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Breeze Park: Make a lasting impact by enhancing care, enriching activities, and honoring individual needs. Learn more.
- [What We Do](https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/what-we-do/)
- [Live Anywhere](https://www.evertrueliving.org/live-anywhere/) - EverTrue Anywhere Care offers home‑based senior care services, including home health, dementia support, hospice, and caregiver assistance in St. Louis.
- [Care Center Overview](https://www.evertrueliving.org/care-center/) - EverTrue Care Center communities provide skilled nursing and short‑term rehab with around‑the‑clock care, supporting recovery, transitions, and long‑term needs.
- [Memory Support Overview](https://www.evertrueliving.org/memory-support/) - EverTrue memory support provides memory care with personalized care plans, engaging activities for seniors with dementia, and guidance on memory care costs.
- [Volunteer](https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/how-to-help/volunteer/)
- [Assisted Living Overview](https://www.evertrueliving.org/assisted-living/) - EverTrue offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Independent Living Overview](https://www.evertrueliving.org/independent-living/) - EverTrue Life Plan Communities offer senior living options with personalized independent living services designed for comfort, freedom, and an active lifestyle.
- [How to Help](https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/how-to-help/)
- [Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/)
- [Spiritual Wellness](https://www.evertrueliving.org/resources/spiritual-wellness/)
- [Resources](https://www.evertrueliving.org/resources/)
- [Laclede Groves - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/laclede-groves/support-us/)
- [Tower Grove - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/tower-grove/careers/) - Build your career at EverTrue Tower Grove in St. Louis, MO. Join a passionate team making a real impact in the lives of older adults.
- [Cape Albeon - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/careers/) - Careers at EverTrue Cape Albeon in Valley Park, MO. Join a passionate team making a real impact in the lives of older adults.
- [Brooking Park - Careers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/careers/) - Build your career at EverTrue Brooking Park in Chesterfield, MO. Join a passionate team making a real impact in the lives of older adults.
- [Tower Grove - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/tower-grove/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Tower Grove: Empower older adults to thrive with purpose, care, and joy. Your generosity makes a difference—learn more.
- [Cape Albeon - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cape-albeon/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Cape Albeon: Empower older adults to thrive with purpose, care, and joy. Your generosity makes a difference—learn more.
- [Brooking Park - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brooking-park/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Brooking Park: Empower older adults to thrive with purpose, care, and joy. Your generosity makes a difference—learn more.
- [Life Plan Communities](https://www.evertrueliving.org/life-plan-communities/) - Discover EverTrue's Life Plan Communities for Older Adults in Missouri, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. We offer a full spectrum of services to support aging well.
- [404 - Page Not Found](https://www.evertrueliving.org/404-page-not-found/)
- [Lutheran Home at Topton - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lutheran-home-at-topton/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Lutheran Home at Topton: Enhance lives with compassionate care, vibrant activities, and a community of dignity and purpose. Learn more.
- [Luther Crest - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/luther-crest/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Luther Crest: Enhance lives with innovative care, vibrant activities, and compassionate outreach. Make a difference today!
- [Cumberland Crossings - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/cumberland-crossings/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Cumberland Crossings: Make a difference by enhancing care, fostering activities, and supporting a thriving, purposeful community. Learn more.
- [Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/buffalo-valley-lutheran-village/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village: Empower older adults with personalized care, engaging activities, and a vibrant sense of community. Learn more.
- [Meramec Bluffs - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/meramec-bluffs/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Meramec Bluffs: Help older adults thrive with personalized care, enriching activities, and a vibrant community. Learn more.
- [Mason Pointe - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/mason-pointe/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Mason Pointe: Create a community where older adults thrive with care, joy, and purpose. Learn more.
- [Lenoir Woods - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/lenoir-woods/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Lenoir Woods: Enrich lives, inspire purpose, and help older adults thrive with dignity and joy. Learn more.
- [Concordia Village - Support Us](https://www.evertrueliving.org/concordia-village/support-us/) - Support EverTrue Concordia Village: Empower older adults to thrive with purpose, care, and joy. Your generosity makes a difference—learn more.
- [Brand](https://www.evertrueliving.org/brand/)
- [Cognitive Wellness](https://www.evertrueliving.org/resources/cognitive-wellness/)
- [Community Partners](https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/how-to-help/community-partners/)
- [Caring Families](https://www.evertrueliving.org/support-us/how-to-help/caring-families/)
- [Resources for Caregivers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/resources/resources-for-caregivers/)
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## News

- [Lutheran Senior Services details $50 million Town & Country Community](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-details-50-million-town-country-community/) - Lutheran Senior Services is planning to build a 140-unit independent living apartment facility on its Mason Pointe campus.
- [LSS Receives Signature Healthcare Foundation 2016 Senator Paul Simon Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-receives-signature-healthcare-foundation-2016-senator-paul-simon-award/) - The Signature Healthcare Foundation awarded Lutheran Senior Services for cost savings and improved senior care coordination through the BPCI and REACH programs, lowering stay lengths, readmission rates, and costs.
- [Lutheran Hillside Village to Introduce Promising Cognitive Therapy Program for Residents with Alzheimer's Symptoms](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-hillside-village-to-introduce-promising-cognitive-therapy-program-for-residents-with-alzheimers-symptoms/) - A program that has slowed the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias in older adults during research trials will be introduced to memory care residents at Lutheran Hillside Village.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Recognized by LeadingAge Missouri for Innovation, Top Employee](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-recognized-by-leadingage-missouri-for-innovation-top-employee/) - September 5, 2019 – St. Louis, Missouri Lutheran Senior Services (now known as EverTrue) received top awards yesterday from LeadingAge Missouri, a statewide association that brings together not-for-profit senior living organizations. Two LSS programs and one LSS employee were honored during LeadingAge Missouri’s 2019 Conference, which took place in St. Louis this week. There have
- [Volunteer in the New Year](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/volunteer-in-the-new-year/) - Volunteerism is an essential component of the Christian mission for Lutheran Senior Services: Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest (John 10:10).
- [End the Medicaid Crisis in the Show-Me State](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/end-the-medicaid-crisis-in-the-show-me-state/) - Reverend Kotovsky urges action against Missouri's SNF Medicaid shortfall, advocating for fair reimbursement to ensure quality care for seniors.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Receives Highest Level of 2018 Workplace Health Recognition from American Heart Association](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-receives-highest-level-of-2018-workplace-health-recognition-from-american-heart-association/) - Lutheran Senior Services has received their fifth consecutive Gold level recognition from the American Heart Association’s 2018 Workplace Health Achievement Index.
- [LSS Supports Education Through Partnerships Discounts at Saint Louis University, Missouri Baptist University, and Columbia College](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-supports-education-through-partnerships-discounts-at-saint-louis-university-missouri-baptist-university-and-columbia-college/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) is making education more accessible by forming partnerships with institutions of higher learning that provide discounts for team members.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Joins AgeTech Collaborative from AARP](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-joins-agetech-collaborative-from-aarp/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) joins AARP's AgeTech Collaborative, an innovation hub advancing technology for aging adults, enhancing LSS's mission to support seniors.
- [Richmond Terrace Honors Past with Historical Marker, Dedication Ceremony](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/richmond-terrace-honors-past-with-historical-marker-dedication-ceremony/) - The New Lincoln School Historical Marker Dedication Ceremony honors the schools, churches and community of the Hadley Township neighborhood.
- [Concordia Village Builds on Excellence with Addition of Memory Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/concordia-village-builds-on-excellence-with-addition-of-memory-care/) - Lutheran Senior Service's Concordia Village Senior Living Community opened the doors of its new Memory Care Assisted Living this fall in Springfield, IL.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Partners with Lindenwood University Tuition Discount Opportunities for Team Members](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-partners-with-lindenwood-university-tuition-discount-opportunities-for-team-members/) - LSS and Lindenwood University have formed a new partnership that will grant LSS employees a 20% discount off tuition to select undergraduate and graduate programs.
- [EverTrue Recognized with 33 “Best” Awards from U.S. News & World Report](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-recognized-with-33-best-awards-from-u-s-news-world-report/) - As a leader in aging services, EverTrue communities continue to elevate life plan communities by being rated "Best" in 33 U.S. News rankings.
- [EverTrue Affiliation Expands Opportunities for Older Adults in Missouri](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-affiliation-expands-opportunities-for-older-adults-in-missouri/) - (January 5, 2026) ST. LOUIS – EverTrue, a nonprofit, faith-based leader in aging services, announced the official close of its affiliation with St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew’s). The affiliation expands EverTrue’s ability to serve older adults across the St. Louis region by broadening access to high-quality housing, home-based care and supportive services
- [EverTrue Affiliation Expands Organization in Missouri](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-affiliation-expands-organization-in-missouri/) - EverTrue's affiliation with St. Andrew’s Resources for Seniors System adds multiple communities, programs, services and 425+ team members to EverTrue.
- [EverTrue Selects Russ Mast as Chief Operating Officer](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-selects-russ-mast-as-chief-operating-officer/) - St. Louis, MO – (November 17, 2025) – EverTrue is proud to announce Russ Mast will join its leadership team as Chief Operating Officer, effective December 17. Russ brings more than two decades of leadership experience in senior living, healthcare, and affordable housing, with a proven track record of fostering growth, championing inclusion and inspiring
- [Three Oaks Senior Dining Welcomes EverTrue as Strategic Partner](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/three-oaks-senior-dining-welcomes-evertrue-as-strategic-partner/) - BETHLEHEM, PA and ST. LOUIS, MO – Three Oaks Senior Dining, a leader in hospitality-driven culinary services for large multi-campus senior living systems, announced today that EverTrue, a premier provider of aging services based in St. Louis, has joined the Three Oaks partnership. EverTrue joins Presbyterian Senior Living (PSL) and Culinesse as a founding partner,
- [EverTrue Luther Crest Earns American Heart Association Heart Failure Certification](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-luther-crest-earns-american-heart-association-heart-failure-certification/) - EverTrue Luther Crest has earned the American Heart Association’s Heart Failure Certification, making it one of only eight communities in Pennsylvania to achieve this distinction. This certification underscores EverTrue Luther Crest’s commitment to world-class, evidence-based care for patients with heart failure. The certification process required team-wide training and commitment across departments. It establishes EverTrue Luther
- [EverTrue Ranks 11th in Nation in 2025 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 List](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-ranks-11th-in-nation-in-2025-leadingage-ziegler-200-list/) - EverTrue has been recognized as the 11th largest not-for-profit multi-site senior living organization in the 2025 LeadingAge Ziegler 200 (LZ 200) report.
- [EverTrue Home Health has earned the 2024 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-home-health-has-earned-the-2024-shpbest-superior-performer-patient-experience-award/) - EverTrue Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% for the 2024 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program acknowledges home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients. The 2024 award recipients
- [EverTrue accredited by National Institute for Jewish Hospice](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-accredited-by-national-institute-for-jewish-hospice/) - Staff is trained on Jewish culture, values and traditions to help ease end-of-life needs EverTrue has partnered with the National Institute for Jewish Hospice to be formally accredited to carry out end-of-life rituals for community members of the Jewish faith. The accreditation trains and sensitizes team members with knowledge of Jewish culture, values and traditions
- [EverTrue commits to 10 Walk to End Alzheimer’s Sponsorships](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-commits-to-10-walk-to-end-alzheimers-sponsorships/) - As a leader in memory loss care, EverTrue wants to help elevate conversations around dementia care. EverTrue has committed to serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the St. Louis Walk to End Alzheimer's, and as a supporting sponsor for nine additional Walk to End Alzheimer's events across the Midwest and East regions, as part of
- [EverTrue Increases Safety for Older Adults with AARP Community Challenge Grant](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-increases-safety-for-older-adults-with-aarp-community-challenge-grant/) - EverTrue is excited to implement critical pedestrian safety improvements at EverTrue Hylton Point Apartments thanks to a 2025 AARP Community Challenge Grant.
- [EverTrue Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2025](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-named-to-newsweeks-americas-greatest-workplaces-in-2025/) - ST. LOUIS – EverTrue is honored to be recognized with three different awards in 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group: America’s Greatest Workplace, America’s Greatest Workplace for Women and America’s Greatest Workplace for Mental Wellbeing. EverTrue serves residents and families at 12 life plan communities and eight affordable housing communities in Missouri, Illinois and
- [EverTrue Celebrates Three Recipients of the 2025 LeadingAge Missouri Ripple of Impact Awards](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/evertrue-celebrates-three-recipients-of-the-2025-leadingage-missouri-ripple-of-impact-awards/) - Three outstanding EverTrue team members have been named recipients of the 2025 LeadingAge Missouri Ripple of Impact Awards.
- [U.S. News Ranks EverTrue Communities "Best" with 26 Awards](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/u-s-news-ranks-evertrue-communities-best-with-26-awards/) - April 15, 2025, St. Louis, Missouri – EverTrue’s Midwest Region Life Plan Communities received 26 “Best” ratings in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living awards, an increase from 21 awards in 2024. These awards are driven from resident and family members surveys and then nationally compared to determine awardees. Each EverTrue community
- [Lutheran Senior Services Rebrands as EverTrue, Reflecting Continued Commitment to Aging Services and Mission](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-rebrands-as-evertrue-reflecting-continued-commitment-to-aging-services-and-mission/) - St. Louis, MO – March 5, 2025 –Lutheran Senior Services, the eleventh largest nonprofit aging services provider in the country, is proud to announce that it is rebranding as EverTrue. This significant change reflects the organization’s ongoing growth and deepened commitment to partnership with the older adults they serve. “We’re excited about this new chapter
- [LSS CNA Recognized for Excellence in Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-cna-recognized-for-excellence-in-care/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Jessica Hernandez was recently honored by long term care advocate organization VOYCE.
- [LPN Recognized for Excellence in Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lpn-recognized-for-excellence-in-care/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Betty Aruya was recently honored by long term care advocate organization VOYCE.
- [U.S. News Ranks Lutheran Senior Services Communities “Best Senior Living” 2024](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/u-s-news-ranks-lutheran-senior-services-communities-best-senior-living-2024/) - April 16, 2024, St. Louis, Missouri For the second consecutive year, all eight Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Communities (LPC) earned “Best” ratings in the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living analysis. Each LSS community earned top honors for at least one of the four types of services evaluated – Independent
- [Lutheran Senior Services Selected by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Implement Medicare Dementia Care Model](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-selected-by-centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services-to-implement-medicare-dementia-care-model/) - September 9, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model Aims to Increase Care Coordination, Support for Caregivers Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) has been selected by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to participate in a new Medicare alternative payment model designed to
- [Lutheran Senior Services Completes $36M Renovation and Expansion Project at Luther Crest Senior Living Community](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-completes-36m-renovation-and-expansion-project-at-luther-crest-senior-living-community/) - August 30, 2024 – Allentown, Pennsylvania LSS President and CEO Returns to Hometown for Grand Re-Opening Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) celebrated a significant expansion project at Luther Crest Senior Living Community designed to create memorable experiences for its residents while meeting increasing demand for more independent living and services for
- [Lutheran Senior Services Welcomes Five Vice Presidents](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-welcomes-five-vice-presidents/) - October 28, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) welcomes five Vice Presidents, filling current positions as well as new positions created to support recent growth. LSS is now the 11th largest non-profit senior living provider in the U.S., thanks to the addition of four communities in Pennsylvania,
- [Luther Crest Wins First in Dining Innovation in SHN Architecture & Design Awards](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/luther-crest-wins-first-in-dining-innovation-in-shn-architecture-design-awards/) - November 4, 2024 – Allentown, Pennsylvania Luther Crest, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) Life Plan Community in Allentown, PA has placed first in the Dining Innovation category for the 2024 SHN Architecture & Design Awards. Luther Crest recently completed a $13 million investment in the community center that transformed the
- [Lutheran Senior Services Announces $100,000 Sponsorship Commitment to the Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-announces-100000-sponsorship-commitment-to-the-alzheimers-associations-walk-to-end-alzheimers/) - October 25, 2024 – St. Louis, MO Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) is proud to announce a significant three-year commitment of $100,000 to the Alzheimer’s Association, supporting their mission through the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This partnership reflects LSS’s dedication to enhancing the lives of people living with dementia, ensuring they
- [LeadingAge Missouri Names Lutheran Senior Services President & CEO Adam Marles Chair of the Board](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/leadingage-missouri-names-lutheran-senior-services-president-ceo-adam-marles-chair-of-the-board/) - September 30, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri LeadingAge Missouri has named Adam Marles, Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) President & CEO, the new Chair of the Board. LeadingAge Missouri is a membership association representing the entire continuum of nonprofit aging services providers across the state, dedicated to expanding the world of
- [Lutheran Senior Services Project Receives Approval from LSS Board, Town & Country Board](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-project-receives-approval-from-lss-board-town-country-board/) - September 24, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri The Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Board has unanimously approved plans to expand Independent Living at Mason Pointe Senior Living Community. This follows recent approval from the Town & Country Board of Aldermen. “We are delighted to receive approval, and really excited about the opportunity to be able to
- [Lutheran Senior Services Unveils Innovative Memory Support Concept](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-unveils-innovative-memory-support-concept/) - LSS is bringing the future of memory support to its Meramec Bluffs community in St. Louis. The new Assisted Living Memory Support community will be the first of its kind in the region.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Closes on Senior Living Agreement with Diakon](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-closes-on-senior-living-agreement-with-diakon/) - July 1, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri Lutheran Senior Services (now known as EverTrue) is pleased to announce that Diakon’s senior living operations are now officially part of LSS, a mission-driven, nonprofit organization specializing in housing, care and supportive services for older adults. With the closing, LSS is now the 12th largest nonprofit senior living
- [Grant Provides Care Management for Low-Income Older Adults](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/grant-provides-care-management-for-low-income-older-adults/) - May 2, 2024 – St. Louis, Missouri – Lutheran Senior Services (now known as EverTrue) has received a three-year Lutheran Services for the Elderly Endowment Grant of $73,293 from the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). This grant will support LSS Aging Answers’ Care Management services for 165 low-income older adults living in the St.
- [Valerie Cooper Wins 2024 Memory Care Innovation Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/valerie-cooper-wins-2024-memory-care-innovation-award/) - Valerie Cooper, Vice President of Life Plan Communities, has been honored with the 2024 Memory Care Innovation Award, which honors innovators and leaders in the field of memory support.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Breaks Ground on New Mixed-Income Housing Community in Bevo Mill](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-breaks-ground-on-new-mixed-income-housing-community-in-bevo-mill/) - LSS and TGCDC broke ground yesterday on Crossroads Senior Living, a new mixed-income senior housing community in the Bevo Mill neighborhood.
- [Lutheran Senior Services and Diakon Enter into Senior Living Agreement](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-and-diakon-enter-into-senior-living-agreement/) - LSS and Diakon merge to form the 12th largest nonprofit senior living organization, enhancing services and support for nearly 15,000 older adults across three states.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Affordable Housing Communities Earn National Community of Quality® Certification](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-affordable-housing-communities-earn-national-community-of-quality-certification/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) and seven of its Affordable Housing Communities receive top recognition from NAHMA for outstanding quality and excellence in property management.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Expands Home and Community Based Services through Acquisition of New Horizons PACE Program](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-expands-home-and-community-based-services-through-acquisition-of-new-horizons-pace-program/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) acquires New Horizons PACE from Christian Horizons, expanding innovative home and community-based care for older adults in St. Louis.
- [Lutheran Senior Services CEO Named to St. Louis Titan 100 for Second Year in a Row](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-ceo-named-to-st-louis-titan-100-for-second-year-in-a-row/) - LSS President and CEO Adam Marles is honored as one of the top 100 CEOs in St. Louis for his exceptional leadership and vision in senior care by the 2024 Titan 100 program.
- [Affordable Housing Residents Attend “Senior” Prom](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/affordable-housing-residents-attend-senior-prom/) - LSS Affordable Housing residents enjoyed a Luau prom with music, dancing, and a crowning ceremony, bringing joy and community spirit to older adults in St. Louis.
- [Core Values Leadership Award Winners](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/core-values-leadership-award-winners/) - At the recent Fall Leadership Experience, where leaders across LSS gathered, we introduced the Core Values Leadership Awards.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Agreement to Acquire St. Louis Home Health](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-agreement-to-acquire-st-louis-home-health/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) acquires St. Louis Home Health (STL-HH), enhancing home health services with orthopedic expertise and expanding care in Illinois.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Receives LeadingAge Missouri Visionary Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-receives-leadingage-missouri-visionary-award/) - Lutheran Senior Services wins Visionary Award from LeadingAge Missouri for implementing Tovertafel, an innovative tool enhancing inclusion and stimulation for dementia patients.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Named One of the Healthiest Employers of St. Louis 2023](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-named-one-of-the-healthiest-employers-of-st-louis-2023/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) is honored as one of St. Louis' Healthiest Employers for the 12th year, ranking #2 for prioritizing team member well-being and health.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Signs AARP Employer Pledge Recognizing the Value of Experienced Workers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-signs-aarp-employer-pledge-recognizing-the-value-of-experienced-workers/) - (LSS has signed the AARP Employer Pledge recognizing the value of experienced workers and recommitting to hiring across an age-diverse workforce.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Leaders Earn Affordable Housing Designation](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-leaders-earn-affordable-housing-designation/) - Two LSS team members were recently awarded the National Affordable Housing Professional Executive Level designation by the National Affordable Housing Management Association.
- [Virtual Reality Technology Funding Awarded to Lutheran Senior Services by Consumer Technology Association Foundation & Lutheran Services in America](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/virtual-reality-technology-funding-awarded-to-lutheran-senior-services-by-consumer-technology-association-foundation-lutheran-services-in-america/) - Lutheran Senior Services is expanding access to innovative virtual reality experiences for older adults and family caregivers in underserved communities.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Earns “World’s Best Culture” Certification](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-earns-worlds-best-culture-certification/) - Lutheran Senior Services is honored to announce it has earned the World's Best Culture Certification from Drive, a leader in culture assessment and leadership development.
- [LSS First in Region to offer Innovative Technology for Memory Care with Tovertafel](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-first-in-region-to-offer-innovative-technology-for-memory-care-with-tovertafel/) - As leaders in dedicated memory care services, Lutheran Senior Services is the first in the region to bring Tovertafel to all their Life Plan Communities.
- [U.S. News Ranks Lutheran Senior Services Communities “Best Senior Living” 2023](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/u-s-news-ranks-lutheran-senior-services-communities-best-senior-living-2023/) - All eight (8) Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Communities (LPC) earned a “Best” rating in the 2023-24 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living analysis.
- [LSS Team Member Selected for New Illinois Senior Housing Residents’ Advisory Council](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-team-member-selected-for-new-illinois-senior-housing-residents-advisory-council/) - Alice Quinlan of Lutheran Senior Services joins the new Illinois Senior Housing Residents’ Advisory Council, aiming to enhance quality benefits and services for older adults.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Communities Receive High Satisfaction Scores for 2022](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-communities-receive-high-satisfaction-scores-for-2022/) - Using a third-party research provider to conduct multiple surveys across our communities, LSS consistently receives positive customer satisfaction results.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Names New Chief Operating Officer](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-names-new-chief-operating-officer/) - Lutheran Senior Services has selected a new Chief Operating Officer. Ron Schaefer will officially begin his role with LSS on February 6, 2023.
- [Lutheran Senior Services CEO Adam Marles Named 2023 St. Louis Titan 100](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-ceo-adam-marles-named-2023-st-louis-titan-100/) - Adam Marles, President and CEO of Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), has been named one of the region’s top 100 CEOs.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Awarded Federal Grant from Community Care Corps Volunteer Program to Provide Companionship, Housekeeping for Older Adults](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-awarded-federal-grant-from-community-care-corps-volunteer-program-to-provide-companionship-housekeeping-for-older-adults/) - LSS has been awarded a federal grant from Community Care Corps, which provides older adults and family caregivers with much-needed nonmedical assistance.
- [Tower Grove Community Development Corporation and Lutheran Senior Services to proceed with $18M Senior Housing Development](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/tower-grove-community-development-corporation-and-lutheran-senior-services-to-proceed-with-18m-senior-housing-development/) - Tower Grove CDC and Lutheran Senior Services secure final funding for Crossroads Senior Living at Bevo Mill, a mixed-income senior housing project in South St. Louis.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Named 14th Largest Nonprofit](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-named-14th-largest-nonprofit/) - November 7, 2022
- [Lutheran Senior Services Partners with Webster University](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-partners-with-webster-university/) - LSS and Webster University, have partnered to offer LSS team members the opportunity to receive a 20% reduction on tuition for select programs.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Nets 5 Awards from LeadingAge Missouri 2022](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-nets-5-awards-from-leadingage-missouri-2022/) - Lutheran Senior Services wins five awards from LeadingAge Missouri, the largest number awarded in 2022 by the trade association
- [New Chief Experience Officer Starts at Lutheran Senior Services](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/new-chief-experience-officer-starts-at-lutheran-senior-services/) - After a nationwide search, Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) has selected their first LSS Chief Experience Officer, Beth Rusert.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Named One of the Healthiest Employers of St. Louis 2022](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-named-one-of-the-healthiest-employers-of-st-louis-2022/) - LSS has been recognized in the 2022 Healthiest Employers of St. Louis, an awards program for organizations that prioritize the well-being of their employee population.
- [Meet Servi](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/meet-servi/) - Lutheran Senior Services added talent to their team in the form of a robot. This is the first robot to be used within a senior living community in the St. Louis area.
- [Celebrating Meramec Bluffs Anniversary: Twenty Years of Blessings](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/celebrating-meramec-bluffs-anniversary-twenty-years-of-blessings/) - The Meramec Bluffs Anniversary event was a milestone for the community and for LSS, as this was the first Life Plan Community that LSS built from the ground up.
- [Gayle Hantak awarded the Rising Star Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/gayle-hantak-awarded-the-rising-star-award/) - LeadingAge Illinois honored Lutheran Senior Services’ Gayle Hantak with the 2022 Rising Star Award recently.
- [Phil King awarded the 2022 Leadership in Action Award.](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/phil-king-awarded-the-2022-leadership-in-action-award/) - LeadingAge Illinois honored Lutheran Senior Services’ Phil King, Lutheran Hillside Village Director of Stewardship, with the 2022 Leadership in Action Award.
- [The Right Time and the Right Support](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/the-right-time-and-the-right-support/) - Karen is an Assistant Director of Nursing at Breeze Park, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Weldon Spring, Missouri.
- [LPN Embraces Opportunity to become an RN](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lpn-embraces-opportunity-to-become-an-rn/) - With the help of Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) programs, employees have opportunities to receive financial assistance to help further their education.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Acquires Glen Carbon Memory Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-acquires-glen-carbon-memory-care/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) has purchased San Gabriel Memory Care in Glen Carbon, Illinois, effective January 1, 2022.
- [Mason Pointe Celebrates Opening of Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/mason-pointe-celebrates-opening-of-independent-living/) - LSS announces their latest expansion, Mason Pointe, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community conveniently located in Town and Country, Missouri.
- [New CEO Starts at Lutheran Senior Services](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/new-ceo-starts-at-lutheran-senior-services/) - Adam Marles, President and CEO of Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), started his position at the not-for-profit senior living provider this week.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Receives Federal Grant for new Affordable Housing](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-receives-federal-grant-for-new-affordable-housing/) - Lutheran Senior Services has received approval on a $5.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the new construction of low income senior housing.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Recognized as Industry Leader in Multiple Areas](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-recognized-as-industry-leader-in-multiple-areas/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) received awards from a state-wide senior living organization during the LeadingAge Missouri annual conference.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Announces New Chief Executive Officer](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-announces-new-chief-executive-officer/) - Lutheran Senior Services has selected a new President and Chief Executive Officer: Adam Marles, who is currently the President and CEO of LeadingAge PA.
- [Onsite Medical Clinic Provides Convenience, Peace of Mind at Lutheran Hillside Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/onsite-medical-clinic-provides-convenience-peace-of-mind-at-lutheran-hillside-village/) - The new Wellness Center at Lutheran Hillside Village provides residents with a convenient option for preventative care and treatment for a variety of medical issues.
- [A Serving of Knowledge](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/a-serving-of-knowledge/) - High school senior Kameron Wolters, a dining server at Concordia Village, was celebrated by residents after his Scholastic Bowl achievement made front-page news.
- [Do Your Best](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/do-your-best/) - By Tish Wiley, Assistant Director of Nursing at Meramec Bluffs, writes about leaders who inspire her in celebration of Black History Month.
- [Be Curious](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/be-curious/) - In celebration of Black History Month, Kelvin Willis discusses the importance of being curious and learning how someone's story can impact others.
- [What Black History Month Means to Me](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/what-black-history-month-means-to-me/) - Rhonda Whitcomb writes about Black History Month being an opportunity to reflect on all that has happened but also to make a commitment to celebrate the differences in those around us.
- [Affordable Housing Community Receives Grant to Help Seniors Connect](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/affordable-housing-community-receives-grant-to-help-seniors-connect/) - Recently, Lutheran Senior Services received a grant to buy tablets for all interested residents at Rose Hill House, an Affordable Housing community in Kirkwood, Missouri.
- [Lutheran Senior Services CEO Transitions to Chief Mission Officer](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-ceo-transitions-to-chief-mission-officer/) - After more than a decade as the Chief Executive Officer of Lutheran Senior Services, Rev. John Kotovsky is stepping down and into a new role of Chief Mission Officer.
- [$6 Million New Wellness Center Coming To Lutheran Hillside Village Will Enhance Healthy Lifestyles For Residents](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/6-million-new-wellness-center-coming-to-lutheran-hillside-village-will-enhance-healthy-lifestyles-for-residents/) - Lutheran Hillside Village will break ground next month on a new Wellness Center that will promote healthy lifestyles and enrich the quality of life for all residents.
- [Train for a Caring Career](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/train-for-a-caring-career/) - Being a CNA at Lutheran Senior Services is more than a job—it's a calling to bring comfort and joy to residents while living out Christian values. Join the NAT program today!
- [LSS Residents and Washington University: Intergenerational Connections](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-residents-and-washington-university-intergenerational-connections/) - LSS has partnered with Washington University to start a new program that pairs LSS residents with college students for an intergenerational volunteer opportunity.
- [Meridian Village Residents Enjoy Non-Traditional Museum Experience Thanks to SIUE/Community Collaboration](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/meridian-village-residents-enjoy-non-traditional-museum-experience-thanks-to-siue-community-collaboration/) - SIUE Museum's outreach event at Meridian Village featured historic artifacts, engaging residents with games and presentations, fostering community and cultural awareness.
- [Missouri Seniors: Bridging the Gap](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/missouri-seniors-bridging-the-gap/) - Lutheran Senior Services residents tackle Missouri's Medicaid crisis by engaging lawmakers and rallying for better funding, bridging gaps, and advocating for seniors' care.
- [VOYCE Recognizes Employees of Lutheran Senior Services for Commitment and Compassion](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/voyce-recognizes-employees-of-lutheran-senior-services-for-commitment-and-compassion/) - VOYCE honored exceptional individuals in the field of caregiving at the Caregiver Awards Luncheon, including two LSS employees who demonstrate excellence in person-centered care.
- [LSS wins 1st place in the Valuing Gray Video Contest](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lss-wins-1st-place-in-the-valuing-gray-video-contest/) - May 24, 2017 Congratulations to our Masterpiece Living Residents from Breeze Park, Heisinger Bluffs, and Meridian Village who shared their stories of purpose and giving to others. Because of their efforts, Lutheran Senior Services (now known as EverTrue) won 1st place in the Valuing Gray Video Contest. The Valuing Gray video contest from Masterpiece Living (MPL) is designed to showcase how
- [Laclede Groves Residents Take Honor Flight](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/laclede-groves-residents-take-honor-flight/) - Thirteen US military veterans of the Korean War, all of whom live at the Laclede Groves senior living community in Webster Groves, visited the Korean War Memorial.
- [Gary Anderson Promoted to Chief Operating Officer of Lutheran Senior Services](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/gary-anderson-promoted-to-chief-operating-officer-of-lutheran-senior-services/) - Gary Anderson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer for Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), the largest nonprofit organization in the St. Louis area.
- [Dunn Road Manor Expansion Begins!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/dunn-road-manor-expansion-begins/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) broke ground today on the $5.8 million construction of 36 new affordable housing apartments at its 62-unit Dunn Road Manor affordable living community at 3399 Dunn Road in Florissant.
- [Lenoir Woods Edgewood Apartments Construction Making Progress](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lenoir-woods-edgewood-apartments-construction-making-progress/) - Construction has begun for the Edgewood Apartments at Lenoir Woods Senior Living Community in Columbia, Missouri, a new independent living building made up of 79 apartments
- [Dr. Walter Lin receives Visionary Award and Project Wellness receives Excellence in Service Award from Leading Age Missouri](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/dr-walter-lin-receives-visionary-award-and-project-wellness-receives-excellence-in-service-award-from-leading-age-missouri/) - Dr. Walter Lin and Project Wellness at LSS were honored by LeadingAge Missouri for reducing hospital readmissions and offering telehealth programs for low-income seniors.
- [Groundbreaking Ceremony at Lenoir Woods](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/groundbreaking-ceremony-at-lenoir-woods/) - Lenoir Woods Senior Living Community in Columbia, Missouri held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday, celebrating the construction of the Edgewood Apartments.
- [Carla Baum wins Healthcare Accomplishment Recognition Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/carla-baum-wins-healthcare-accomplishment-recognition-award/) - Carla Baum, Regional Vice President for Lutheran Senior Services (LSS), has received the 2016 Health Care Accomplishment Recognition Award.
- [Around LSS: Progress and Renovation](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/around-lss-progress-and-renovation/) - LSS is investing in renovations and expansions across its communities to meet the growing needs of seniors. Discover how these projects enhance living spaces and services for residents.
- [Medicare and Medicaid Upgrade Mason Pointe From Two to Four Stars!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/medicare-and-medicaid-upgrade-mason-pointe-from-two-to-four-stars/) - The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid have upgraded its overall quality rating of Mason Pointe Senior Living Community from two stars to four stars out of a possible five.
- [Lutheran Senior Services Purchases The Cedars of Town and Country](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/lutheran-senior-services-purchases-the-cedars-of-town-and-country/) - Lutheran Senior Services has purchased the Cedars of Town and Country from the Cedars Properties, LLC, and renamed the senior living community Mason Pointe.
- [Meridian Village nets 2015 ICAA Innovators Green Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/meridian-village-nets-2015-icaa-innovators-green-award/) - The International Council on Active Aging® announces that Meridian Village, a Lutheran Senior Services community in Glen Carbon, Illinois, has won the 2015 Innovators Green Award.
- [Boeing Employees Community Fund Awards Grant to Senior Connections Program](https://www.evertrueliving.org/news/boeing-employees-community-fund-awards-grant-to-senior-connections-program/) - The Employees Community Fund of Boeing St. Louis (ECF) recently awarded Senior Connections, a program of Lutheran Senior Services, with a sizable program expansion grant.

## Events

- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-houses/)
- [Lunch & Conversation - Wednesday, July 15](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/lunch-conversation/)
- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house-5/)
- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house-4/)
- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house-3/)
- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house-2/)
- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house/)
- [Monday Open House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house-no-rsvp/)
- [Monday Open House - No RSVP Needed](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/monday-open-house-no-rsvp-needed/)
- [DINNER & COCKTAILS](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/dinner-cocktails/)
- [LUNCH - June 10](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/lunch-june-10/)
- [LUNCH - June 23](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/lunch-june-23/)
- [LUNCH](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/lunch/)
- [EverTrue Ageless Gala](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events/evertrue-ageless-gala/) - Join us at the EverTrue Ageless Gala, a celebration of community and impact — an evening designed to honor strength and vibrancy.

## Articles

- [Care Your Way with EverTrue Anywhere Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/care-your-way-with-evertrue-anywhere-care/) - When it comes to aging, it is sometimes the little things that can affect your independence and happiness.
- [EverTrue Enters A Management Agreement With Philadelphia Protestant Home](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-enters-a-management-agreement-with-philadelphia-protestant-home/) - EverTrue entered a management agreement with Philadelphia Protestant Home to bring its world-class housing and services for seniors to the home’s residents.
- [Creating a Community One Step at a Time](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/creating-a-community-one-step-at-a-time/) - EverTrue Hilltop Heights is an affordable housing community for older adults in Eureka, MO. Affordable senior living options in the St. Louis region.
- [Healthy Summertime Recipes for Seniors](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/healthy-summertime-recipes-for-seniors/) - EverTrue executive chefs know that eating the right foods that support brain and heart health are the key to making your summertime of cookouts fun and healthy.
- [Activities for the Aging in St. Louis](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/activities-for-the-aging-in-st-louis/) - Discover popular activities for seniors in the St. Louis area and beyond, from more leisurely options to active and everything in between.
- [EverTrue Laclede Groves Selected as the Only U.S. Community for International Music and Wellness Study  ](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-laclede-groves-selected-as-the-only-u-s-community-for-international-music-and-wellness-study/) - EverTrue Laclede Groves selected as the only U.S. senior community to participate in an exclusive international research initiative called "Sounding Out Tunes.”
- [What is the role of a Chaplain at EverTrue?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-is-the-role-of-a-chaplain-at-evertrue/) - EverTrue chaplains are more than a simple replacement for a resident’s pastor, minister, priest or rabbi. As a chaplain, I prefer to think of myself as a substitute prognosticator of Jesus’ love for everyone in my community.
- [Living Life to the Fullest at EverTrue Rose Hill House](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/living-life-to-the-fullest-at-evertrue-rose-hill-house/) - For a viral TikTok star, Ellen “Marie” lives her life simply, focused on friends and trying new things as a resident of EverTrue Rose Hill House in Kirkwood.
- [Advancing Caregiving Through AI: A Human-Centered Approach](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/advancing-caregiving-through-ai-a-human-centered-approach/) - EverTrue and Daugherty Enterprises have partnered to launch the EverTrue Better Path AI platform, an innovative, immersive training tool.
- [The Willows at EverTrue Brooking Park - Independent Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/the-willows-at-evertrue-brooking-park-independent-living/) - Ann Prenatt and her husband Bill have lived in The Willows, the Independent Living residences of EverTrue Brooking Park, for the past four years.
- [Downsizing Tips for Seniors](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/downsizing-tips-for-seniors/) - Looking to simplify? Check out this foundational checklist for getting your belongings under control before transitioning into a senior living community.
- [Why Should Seniors Stay Active?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/why-should-seniors-stay-active/) - Embrace the natural process of aging with these tips on how active seniors can stay healthy, alert, and happy.
- [Independent Living - The Willows of EverTrue Brooking Park](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/independent-living-the-willows-of-evertrue-brooking-park/) - Mary Calcatera has lived at The Willows, the Independent Living residences of EverTrue Brooking Park, for more than four years.
- [EverTrue Laclede Groves - Following "Suit"](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-laclede-groves-following-suit/) - For Bridge-expert and EverTrue Laclede Groves resident Janet Rathgeber, the opener to her next chapter came after she “followed suit” from a few friends.
- [EverTrue Project Wellness: Supporting Health, Connection and Confidence](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-project-wellness-supporting-health-connection-and-confidence/) - Through the EverTrue Project Wellness program, older adults are supported in being independent, strengthening both daily life and long-term well-being.
- [EverTrue Home Help - Care Comes Full Circle](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-home-help-care-comes-full-circle/) - Before joining the EverTrue Home Help team, Dia Finder was a caregiver for her mother. The EverTrue Good Neighbor program stepped in to help.
- [Where Care Feels Like Family: How EverTrue PACE Restored Richard’s Joy](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/where-care-feels-like-family-how-evertrue-pace-restored-richards-joy/) - For EverTrue PACE participant Richard, a fall through a roof split his world into “before” and “after.” Then someone suggested he should look at EverTrue PACE.
- [Going Big for Bocce](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/going-big-for-bocce/) - Wellness is more than just fitness. It's about friendship, fresh air and a little friendly competition. And nothing brings it all together quite like bocce at EverTrue Luther Crest in Allentown, PA. “Before I moved to EverTrue Luther Crest, I didn’t even know how to spell bocce!” laughs resident Susan. “I am playing in both
- [EverTrue Affiliation Expands Opportunities for Older Adults in Missouri](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-affiliation-expands-opportunities-for-older-adults-in-missouri/) - EverTrue is a leading provider of aging services, offering a full spectrum of senior living options and communities for older adults.
- [What is Assisted Living?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-is-assisted-living/) - EverTrue offers senior living options with assisted living and senior living communities that support daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [How Assisted Living Supports Independence and Choice](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/how-assisted-living-supports-independence-and-choice/) - EverTrue offers senior living options with residential assisted living that supports daily needs, comfort, and an engaging lifestyle.
- [Tips for Communicating with an Individual with Alzheimer’s](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/tips-for-communicating-with-an-individual-with-alzheimers/) - Communication can be a difficult task for individuals with Alzheimer’s, and it can be frustrating for family and caregivers, as well. Learn how to more effectively communicate no matter what stage they’re in.
- [40 Years of Love and Friendship at Laclede Groves](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/40-years-of-love-and-friendship-at-laclede-groves/) - “They just touched a spot in my heart,” says Teresa Brents, as she reminisces about her 40 years working at EverTrue Laclede Groves, an Evertrue Life Plan Community in Webster Groves, Missouri. Forty years ago, she never dreamed she would have a career caring for older adults. Back then she was working at a factory
- [Dining According to You](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dining-according-to-you/) - “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.” Virginia Woolf’s words underscore the EverTrue commitment to your entire dining experience –sourcing the highest quality ingredients and providing an inviting ambience. We believe that a thoughtfully curated dining experience can change lives.
- [Adventures According to You in Music City](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/adventures-according-to-you-in-music-city/) - Margaret and Marilyn, both residents at EverTrue Laclede Groves in Webster Groves, Missouri, have always enjoyed traveling and now take every adventuring opportunity. With trips coordinated and scheduled by their Life Plan Community, an adventure is as easy as walking out the door and knowing that their home is being taken care of while away.
- [Have Fun, Will Travel](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/have-fun-will-travel/) - Donna and Bob Nichols, residents of EverTrue Concordia Village Independent Living in Springfield, IL, credit their active lifestyle as the secret to their recent successful six-day hiking trip to Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. "We've always loved hiking and exploring the outdoors,” shares Donna. Thanks to EverTrue Concordia Village’s exercise and wellness programs, they
- [Therapists: Improving Quality of Life in Many Ways](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/therapists-improving-quality-of-life-in-many-ways/) - If you are a creative problem solver who is interested in partnering with people to support them living their fullest lives, becoming an EverTrue Home Health therapist may be for you! “When I think about being an Anywhere Care Home Health therapist, I think about aging in place,” says Colleen Bottens, Vice President of Anywhere
- [Dining at EverTrue: Where Flavor Meets Wellness in Every Meal](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dining-at-evertrue-where-flavor-meets-wellness-in-every-meal/) - As you explore options for Assisted Living or Personal Care, one of the key things you’ll discover is that EverTrue chefs are committed to providing delicious, nutritious meals that promote health and wellness.
- [Dining at EverTrue: Nourishing the Body and Soul](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dining-at-evertrue-nourishing-the-body-and-soul/) - When considering moving into the Care Center, one of the most important things you’ll discover is the delicious, nutritious meals that support health and well-being.
- [Dining at EverTrue: Where Every Meal Nourishes the Body and Soul](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dining-at-evertrue-where-every-meal-nourishes-the-body-and-soul/) - When considering moving to Memory Support, you'll quickly notice that the thoughtfully crafted meals not only support health but also bring you comfort and joy.
- [EverTrue accredited by National Institute for Jewish Hospice](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-accredited-by-national-institute-for-jewish-hospice/) - Staff is trained on Jewish culture, values and traditions to help ease end-of-life needs EverTrue has partnered with the National Institute for Jewish Hospice to be formally accredited to carry out end-of-life rituals for community members of the Jewish faith. The accreditation trains and sensitizes team members with knowledge of Jewish culture, values and traditions
- [EverTrue Home Health has earned the 2024 SHPBest™ “Superior Performer” Patient Experience Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-home-health-has-earned-the-2024-shpbest-superior-performer-patient-experience-award/) - EverTrue Home Health has been recognized by Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP) as a “Superior Performer” for achieving an overall patient experience score that ranked in the top 20% for the 2024 calendar year. The annual SHPBest™ award program acknowledges home health agencies that consistently provide high quality service to their patients. The 2024 award recipients
- [Five Retirement Satisfaction Boosts](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/five-retirement-satisfaction-boosts/) - Chuck Forbes, a resident of EverTrue Mason Pointe, shares his top five retirement satisfaction boosts!
- [Wellness Activities for a Life According to You: Mind and Body](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/wellness-activities-for-a-life-according-to-you-mind-and-body/) - When it comes to healthy aging, staying active is key. EverTrue Luther Crest in Allentown, Pa. weaves wellness into everyday life to guarantee residents have no shortage of fun, engaging opportunities to stay physically and mentally sharp.
- [Moving According to You: Senior Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/moving-according-to-you-senior-living/) - EverTrue Senior Living. When you start to question, “Is it time to move to senior living?” it is important to consider what your “must haves” are...
- [EverTrue Recognizes All Faiths](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/evertrue-recognizes-all-faiths/) - A common question I am asked is, “Are EverTrue communities only for Lutherans?” My short answer is: “No. EverTrue communities are not only for Lutherans. Everyone is welcome.”
- [Serving with Heart: Reverends Provide Compassionate Care at EverTrue Communities](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/serving-with-heart-compassionate-care-at-evertrue-communities/) - Reverend Serena Rowan brings a rare blend of care, compassion and creativity to her role as a chaplain serving EverTrue Affordable Housing Communities.
- [Creating a Diet for Mind, Body and Spirit](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/creating-a-diet-for-mind-body-and-spirit/) - It is important to eat smarter as you age, discovering foods for healthy aging, and which to avoid, to feel your best every day.
- [Living “Life According to You” Through Spiritual Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/living-life-according-to-you-through-spiritual-care/) - Chaplain Karyn Naber serves residents across all levels of living at EverTrue Meramec Bluffs, but her approach is simple and consistent: meet people where they are, and honor who they’ve been all along.
- [An EverTrue Love Tale](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/an-evertrue-love-tale/) - A shy mini-Dachshund named Heidi sparked an unexpected friendship between Pam and Al at EverTrue Meridian Village—one that grew into a beautiful marriage and a decade of travel, family, and joy, all thanks to one very intuitive little dog.
- [Building Community: The Wood Shop](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/building-community-the-wood-shop/) - What began more than a decade ago as a small group of woodworking and repair enthusiasts working out of a converted storage space has evolved into something much bigger: a resident-designed, donor-funded Wood Shop that’s creating opportunities for learning, mentorship and meaningful connection.
- [Options in Senior Living – What’s Available and What Questions to Ask](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/options-in-senior-living-whats-available-and-what-questions-to-ask/) - Looking for assisted living services but don't know where to start? Our list of senior living options will help steer you in the right direction.
- [Growing Our Own: How EverTrue Supports Nursing Career Growth](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/growing-our-own-how-lss-supports-nursing-career-growth/) - “There is so much benefit to growing our own nurses,” said Sarah Kaufmann, Administrator of Assisted Living at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois. “We help them meet their goals, while also knowing we are instilling the values that will make them an asset to Lutheran Senior Services.”
- [Improving Health through Social Wellness](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/improving-health-through-social-wellness/) - Learn about the importance of social interactions and how LSS works to keep their residents healthy through social wellness.
- [Advice on Transitioning to Assisted Living and Long Term Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/advice-on-transitioning-to-assisted-living-and-long-term-care/) - In this edition, we interview our director of health services for advice on the transition to senior living such as assisted or long term care.
- [Partners in Faith: EverTrue Hospice is accredited by the National Institute for Jewish Hospice](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/partners-in-faith-evertrue-hospice-is-accredited-by-the-national-institute-for-jewish-hospice/) - EverTrue Hospice’s commitment to serving individuals of all faith backgrounds is reinforced by its accreditation from the National Institute for Jewish Hospice (NIJH).
- [A Rewarding Volunteer Experience in Hospice Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-rewarding-volunteer-experience-in-hospice-care/) - Leigh Anne Hoormann wanted to give back to a program that she believes in – hospice. By giving a piece of her heart as a hospice volunteer, Hoormann is building a relationship with someone living with a later stage of dementia and connecting with this patient through presence, touch, prayer, and music.
- [Common Birds to Spot in the Midwest](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/birds-of-the-midwest/) - The great thing about birds of the Midwest is that there’s always something new! Not only are there a wealth of birds who call this area home year-round, there also are many migratory birds who will make brief, showstopping appearances as they travel. Older adults benefit from watching their feathered friends. Studies have shown that
- [EverTrue Answers: Help is a Phone Call Away](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/aging-answers-help-is-a-phone-call-away/) - EverTrue Answers is a free, call-in resource staffed by social workers trained in age-related issues. For people aged 60 and older (or 50 with a disability) and their loved ones, this resource can help answer questions like what care options are available or how to navigate major life transitions.
- [What is Memory Care Assisted Living and When is It Needed?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-is-memory-care-assisted-living-and-when-is-it-needed/) - Learn how memory care assisted living provides a controlled-access, purposeful environment created with the special needs of the residents in mind.
- [Why Are Social Activities for Seniors Important?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/why-are-social-activities-for-seniors-important/) - Social activities for seniors are an excellent way to promote social and mental health for older adults. Learn more in our Lutheran Senior Services blog.
- [MO-Hab Riders’ Momentum](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/senior-rides-for-a-good-cause/) - Every June nearly 40 riders and a support crew set out to ride 250 miles in five days from Pontiac, Illinois, to St. Louis, Missouri, with the goal of raising $25,000 for Habitat for Humanity. This is a well-oiled machine with volunteers responsible for everything from arranging housing, providing refreshments, mapping out the route, and making sure anything else the bikers may need is taken care of.
- [8 Myths of Aging](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/8-myths-of-aging/) - With aging comes a lot of myths and stereotypes. In our blog, we debunk 8 of the most common myths of aging.
- [LSS and PACE Rededication Blast Off](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/lss-and-pace-rededication-blast-off/) - It was a blast celebrating New Horizons PACE’s two-year anniversary and rededication as part of the LSS (Lutheran Senior Services and now known as EverTrue) family on May 20, 2024. There was no better way to mark such an occasion than with some poignant words and confetti cannons! LSS recently acquired New Horizons PACE (now
- [Ten Big Reasons to Plan for Senior Living – Sooner Rather Than Later](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/ten-big-reasons-to-plan-for-senior-living-sooner-rather-than-later/) - Starting to plan for your senior years earlier in life can ensure you maximize your independence in the later years. Here are some quick tips for getting started.
- [Physical Wellness: Staying Active, Eating Well, and Taking Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/physical-wellness-staying-active-eating-well-and-taking-care/) - Physical activity is key to a long life. Read how our Director of Wellness incorporates physical wellness into the Concordia Village community.
- [Careers According to You: Nursing](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/careers-according-to-you-nursing/) - Imagine waking up every day knowing that your work directly impacts the lives of others, helping them live their best, most fulfilling lives. As an EverTrue nurse, you are not just offering care – you are creating an environment where older adults can thrive and connect, helping them remain as independent as possible. Chris Rehme,
- [Careers According to You: Support Team Members](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/careers-according-to-you-support-team-members/) - EverTrue is a little bit like an orchestra, where everyone plays their own important role to create a harmonious experience. While some of the roles are clinical, like nursing, there are so many rewarding non-clinical roles that bring it all together.
- [Living with the Long Goodbye](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/living-with-the-long-goodbye/) - “They call it the ‘long-goodbye' disease,’ but I think that means goodbye is a long way off and there’s a lot of living to do between now and the end,” said Andy Rachelski, husband of Mary Rachelski, who is living with Alzheimer’s Disease. Andy and Mary reside at Meramec Bluffs, a Lutheran Senior Services Life (LSS) Plan Community in Ballwin, Mo. “I want to give people hope. Don’t stop living just because of a diagnosis,” said Andy.
- [Someone to watch over me: How EverTrue Home Help is Making a World of Difference for Older Adults](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/someone-watch-lss-private-duty-making-world-difference-older-adults/) - When the tasks of daily living become challenging, personal private caregiver assistance can make a world of difference. It’s that boost of support that makes living at home more satisfying and secure. To learn more about LSS Private Duty Home Care, visit https://www.lssliving.org/services/private-duty/ or call 314-963-3430.
- [Help for Older Adults from EverTrue Answers](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/help-for-older-adults-from-aging-answers/) - EverTrue Answers offers free, expert guidance on aging, including care options, financial aid, and in-home assessments for those 60+ or 50+ with a disability. Call (314) 446-2475.
- [What is a Home Help Caregiver?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-is-a-private-duty-caregiver/) - Do you want to maintain independence in your home but need a little help with day-to-day activities? A Private Duty Caregiver may be just what you need!
- [20 Christmas Questions: Getting to Know Your Family All Over Again](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/20-questions-christmas-getting-know-family/) - How well do you know your family — the people you should know better than anyone else? You may be surprised at how much you don’t know about the people you’ve known the longest. But, in the spirit of the season, you can get to know your family all over again with a good round
- [Senior Living Communities and Resident Safety](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/senior-living-communities-and-resident-safety/) - While the familiar may seem safe, aging in place can become a trap of social isolation and home maintenance stress, which can result in dangerous scenarios. Senior living communities afford measures like accessible design, round-the-clock staff, amenities, and camaraderie that can actually help improve one’s safety.
- [Home Care and Hospice: Wherever You Are](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/home-care-and-hospice-wherever-you-are/) - There is a growing trend of older adults who prefer to age in place at home. Home Care and Hospice Care can help make this preference a reality, improving quality of life and avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations. Home Care & Hospice play important roles in the continuum of aging services offered by Lutheran Senior Services (LSS
- [Helping Your Aging Loved One Get Legal Affairs in Order](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/helping-your-aging-loved-one-get-legal-affairs-in-order/) - There are 3 legal documents that play an important role in ensuring your aging loved one's wishes are carried out in their time of need.
- [The Waiting Game](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/the-waiting-game/) - It’s a good idea to get on a waitlist for the senior living community of your choice sooner rather than later as some communities have lists that can take months or longer to cycle through. Sometimes there are benefits to being on the waitlist.
- [Skilled Nursing Facility, Nursing Home, Care Center: What Does it All Mean?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/skilled-nursing-facility-nursing-home-care-center-what-does-it-all-mean/) - What we used to call the nursing home is actually the Care Center, sometimes referred to as Long Term Care or even a Skilled Nursing Facility.
- [Move-In Resources: Support for Every Step of Your Move](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/move-in-resources-support-for-every-step-of-your-move/) - Any move can be filled with stress or complications. Where do you start? Who do you trust? With a move to a EverTrue community, there’s a special support system just for you called the Move-in Resources Team! This unique resource provides access to a team with years of experience helping people successfully transition to a Life Plan Community.
- [Navigating Costs of In-Home Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/navigating-costs-of-in-home-care/) - When you need some help at home, the first step is understanding what your options are. Staying at home or moving to a senior living community both come with costs. You may have questions like, “How much does senior home care cost?” and understanding terms like, “What is the difference between Home Care and Private Duty?”
- [Caring For Aging Parents Checklist](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/caring-for-aging-parents-checklist/) - Caring for aging parents can be challenging, but knowing the basics can make it more rewarding. Check out our latest blog article!
- [How Does Music Therapy Help Seniors?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/how-does-music-therapy-help-seniors/) - There are many mental and physical benefits of music therapy for seniors. In our blog, we’ll look at why music therapy is so important for seniors.
- [Living Healthy to 100: 5 Tips from a Top Gerontologist](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/living-healthy-to-100-5-tips-from-a-top-gerontologist/) - Discover how to live healthy to 100! A top gerontologist from Washington University gives 5 expert tips on healthy aging in this edition from EverTrue
- [Health Benefits of Gardening for Seniors](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/health-benefits-of-gardening-for-seniors/) - Learn about the key health benefits of gardening for seniors. Gardening offers an enjoyable activity full of fresh air, exercise, social interaction and more.
- [Giving Back and Finding Purpose](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/giving-back-and-finding-purpose/) - Grace Poland is in her nineties and a regular volunteer at Breeze Park, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in St. Charles, Missouri. She grew up inspired by the servant heart of her father, but it wasn’t until the last of her five children went off to school that Poland herself got involved in volunteering.
- [Volunteering as a Family](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/volunteering-as-a-family/) - Meet Patti and Alyssa Haydon, a mother-daughter pair who took up volunteering together as a bonding experience.
- [Thank a Hospice or Palliative Care Team Member!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/thank-a-hospice-or-palliative-care-team-member/) - Managing pain and end-of-life care is sacred work. That’s why World Hospice and Palliative Care Day is held annually on October 14 to celebrate and support hospice and palliative care and caregivers around the world. At Lutheran Senior Services, both Hospice and Palliative Care provide comfort care for people who have terminal or chronic conditions.
- [Build Meaningful Friendships with EverTrue Senior Connections](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/build-meaningful-friendships-with-lss-senior-connections/) - Whether you are looking to volunteer or needing a visit from a volunteer, EverTrue Senior Connections has you covered!
- [LSS’ Top Dogs](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/lss-top-dogs/) - Meet some of the adorable emotional support dogs around Lutheran Senior Services communities! These caring canines spend their days connecting with residents, bringing back good memories and lots of smiles.
- [Friends of a Feather Flock Together!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/common-birds-to-spot-in-the-midwest/) - “I’d say they’re proof of God’s love through creation.” That’s how Gerry Harding, a life-long bird lover, explains her affection for birds.
- [Finding Home and Art Again at Breeze Park](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/finding-home-and-art-again-at-breeze-park/) - Beverly Jensen loved painting. When her arthritis made holding paintbrushes difficult, she gave up painting for quilting. But the Breeze Park Coloring Club showed Beverly some new tools that helped her pick up painting again. She regularly shares her artwork – old and new – with her fellow residents.
- [Breeze Park’s Book Worms](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/breeze-parks-book-worms/) - The Breeze Park book club reads one new book each month. They’ve read new releases, biographical books, and one that the group whole heartedly agrees bombed with them. Luckily this month’s book wasn’t that one and led to insightful discussion.
- [Anywhere Care Nurses Offer Healthcare Anywhere](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/anywhere-care-nurses-offer-healthcare-anywhere/) - If you’re seeking a career in nursing that offers both flexibility and deeply rewarding client interactions, EverTrue Anywhere Care nursing may be the right choice for you! As we explore the role of an EverTrue Anywhere Care nurse, let’s take a closer look at Melody Clooney’s inspiring journey, a nurse who has dedicated her life
- [Caring is a Calling](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/caring-is-a-calling/) - Caring for others is often described as a calling. As our population continues to age, the need for dedicated caregivers to assist with daily tasks and ensure a high quality of life has never been greater. But beyond the tasks and responsibilities, being an EverTrue Anywhere Care caregiver is also an incredibly rewarding career choice.
- [Dunn Road Manor Resident Takes Trip of a Lifetime](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dunn-road-manor-resident-takes-trip-of-a-lifetime/) - “I have always wanted to go see the nation’s capital. Specifically, as an African American woman, I want to see the museum that talks about the people who have shaped my life,” said Audrey, a resident of Dunn Road Manor, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Affordable Housing Community in St. Louis, Missouri.
- [Culinary Careers Serve Up Joy](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/culinary-careers-serve-up-joy/) - Discover rewarding culinary careers at EverTrue! Support older adults' well-being, spark joy with creative meals, and grow your career in Culinary Services. Learn more.
- [Certified Nursing Assistants Give Care and Friendship](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/certified-nursing-assistants-give-care-and-friendship/) - Discover the heart of caregiving as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at EverTrue. Build meaningful connections, provide hands-on support, and make a lasting impact. Learn more.
- [Comfort Bird Project Spreads Peace and Love](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/comfort-bird-project-spreads-peace-and-love/) - A bird in the hand is worth a whole lot at Meramec Bluffs, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Ballwin, Missouri. Here, a team of residents create “comfort birds” – small, handcrafted wooden birds to be held and provide comfort.
- [Living Our Values:  We receive and give grace in faith](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/living-our-values-we-receive-and-give-grace-in-faith/) - “I believe in being there for people in their time of need. There are many opportunities to receive and give grace in faith,” said Dan Fennewald, Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Hospice Social Worker.
- [Living Thanks: National Philanthropy Day](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/living-thanks-national-philanthropy-day/) - Some people talk about making a difference. Donors and volunteers take action to truly live the spirit of philanthropy. Right in the middle of National Gratitude Month and eight days before Thanksgiving, National Philanthropy Day is the perfect time to reflect on all the ways volunteers and donors are helping older adults live life to the fullest through Lutheran Senior Services.
- [Intergenerational Wellness with Washington University](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/intergenerational-wellness-with-washington-university/) - Older adults and medical students are learning a lot from each other thanks to a partnership between Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) and Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.
- [Amazing Table Makeover Thanks to the Meramec Bluffs We Fix It Team](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/amazing-table-makeover-thanks-to-the-meramec-bluffs-we-fix-it-team/) - The We Fix It team is a group of residents who hold monthly “We Fix It” weekends where other residents can bring them items to be repaired. They are known for their knowledge and ability to fix things large and small, whether it’s a faulty switch on a lamp or the bent spokes of a wheelchair.
- [Arts & Crafts Benefit Older Adults and The Community](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/arts-crafts-benefit-older-adults-and-the-community/) - Friday is craft day at Richmond Terrace. From plants to paint, blankets to tutus, Richmond Terrace residents can do it all – and help others while doing it! “We have some super crafters at Richmond Terrace!” said Anne Stumpf, Manager of Lifestyle Enrichment at Richmond Terrace, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as
- [Be in the Know - Medicare Card Changes Coming Soon!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/be-in-the-know-medicare-card-changes-coming-soon/) - Medicare will mail new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you. This number will be used in place of your social security number to help protect your identity. Things to know about your new Medicare card You do not need to
- [Be in the Know - Medicare Card Changes Coming Soon!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/newmedicarecards/) - Medicare will mail new Medicare cards between April 2018 and April 2019. Your new card will have a new Medicare Number that’s unique to you. This number will be used in place of your social security number to help protect your identity. Things to know about your new Medicare card You do not need to
- [Bringing a Human Touch to Wellness Technology](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/bringing-a-human-touch-to-wellness-technology/) - In addition to owning and operating senior living communities, Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) operates 10 income-based Affordable Housing communities in Missouri and Illinois. In many Affordable Housing communities, LSS combines Project Wellness kiosks with LSS Faith Community Nurses to expand care to residents.
- [Building Connections One Life at a Time Volunteer with Senior Connections Plus!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/building-connections-one-life-at-a-time-volunteer-with-senior-connections-plus/) - “It’s very rewarding,” said Sandy, a Senior Connections Plus volunteer. She has been building a connection with Miss C, a resident at Dunn Road Manor, a Lutheran Senior Services Affordable Housing community in Florissant, Missouri.
- [Cooking as Ministry: How Lutheran Hillside’s Celebrity Chef Mark Shoopman Touches Lives of All Ages](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/cooking-as-ministry-how-lutheran-hillsides-celebrity-chef-mark-shoopman-touches-lives-of-all-ages/) - “There is nothing more fulfilling than experiencing the instant gratification on the faces of those we serve in this ministry. And I do feel our collective service is truly God’s hand at work,” said Mark Shoopman, Head Chef of Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue) Life Plan Community
- [Cooking up a Delicious Career at LSS](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/cooking-up-a-delicious-career-at-lss/) - “Over the years I thought I would stay a cook. But there are so many opportunities. I thought I might as well jump out there on a leap of faith. And here I am!” Since joining Lutheran Hillside Village in 2004, Howell has grown from prepping salads to a Head Chef.
- [Creating Art Fulfills Hilltop Manor Resident](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/creating-art-fulfills-hilltop-manor-resident/) - Living a full life means exploring one’s interests and abilities to find purpose and fulfillment. For Gerald Guenzler, that means creating works of art to beautify his home at Hilltop Manor Senior Living, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) community.
- [Dancing Down Memory Lane](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dancing-down-memory-lane/) - The piano at Richmond Terrace got a workout when Christian Frommelt visited. Playing rousing tunes such as “The Maple Leaf Rag” and “I Cover the Water” he not only entertained residents but brought back memories as residents tapped their toes and bobbed their heads to the music.
- [Dining Manager Gets a Taste of the Ivy league](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dining-manager-gets-a-taste-of-the-ivy-league/) - Alyssa Wright, Manager of Dining Services, has worked to provide quality, healthy meals for Lenoir residents for 12 years. She wanted even better skills and knowledge, so she applied for a new scholarship called the Lenoir Woods Scholarship and was thrilled to receive its assistance.
- [Directing Harmony](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/directing-harmony/) - To be a part of the Bluffs Singers Chorus at Meramec Bluffs, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Ballwin, Missouri, there’s just one requirement: You must enjoy singing.
- [Diving Into Adventure](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/diving-into-life/) - Harold Maness, a resident at Laclede Groves a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community located in Webster Groves, Missouri, got the idea to skydive when he saw President George HW Bush celebrate his 90th birthday by jumping from a plane five years ago. Maness’s first thought was “I can do that.” And at the age of 92, he did.
- [Dreams Fulfilled Through Education Assistance Program](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dreams-fulfilled-through-education-assistance-program/) - Two Mason Pointe Nurse Managers, Lisa Graham and Maribel Pagadora-Kiefer, have fulfilled their dreams of earning their Registered Nurse (RN) degrees thanks to the support of the Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Education Assistance program.
- [Eagle Scout’s Mason Pointe Dog Park Project Helps Dogs Live Life to the Fullest](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/eagle-scouts-mason-pointe-dog-park-project-helps-dogs-live-life-to-the-fullest/) - Dogs – and their people – are learning new tricks at Mason Pointe, a Lutheran Senior Services community in Town & Country, Missouri, thanks to an Eagle Scout project!
- [Every day is Best Friends Day at Mason Pointe!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/every-day-is-best-friends-day-at-mason-pointe/) - That’s because so many residents have created wonderful friendships there, and some even brought their own friends. “The family that moves in together, stays together!” quipped Walt May. He estimates that at least 17 of his friends now call a Lutheran Senior Services community home.
- [Excellent Care for Your Loved One](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/excellent-care-for-your-loved-one/) - Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) communities are known for quality service and excellent care, with a solid reputation built over our 160-year history. Our Care Centers consistently receive high ratings from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which underscores our dedication to excellence. Simply put, we believe in providing the best because every resident deserves the best.
- [Mid-Missouri Harvest Stars on Lenoir Woods Menus](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/mid-missouri-harvest-stars-on-lenoir-woods-menus/) - If it’s Wednesday afternoon and you’re looking for David Faron, executive chef of Lenoir Woods, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community, you’re most likely going to find him sorting through a shipment of local produce.
- [Music for All in Harmony Garden](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/music-for-all-in-harmony-garden/) - A new accessible outdoor musical garden is the latest amenity to grace Laclede Groves, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Webster Groves, Missouri.
- [Navigating Life Together](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/navigating-life-together/) - Bill and Jeanie Olson have done things their own way since getting engaged in 1953 and married 10 months later in July of 1954. And that’s obviously worked for their 65 years (and counting) of marriage.
- [New Help Available for St. Louis City Seniors](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/new-help-available-for-st-louis-city-seniors/) - By Jamie Opsal, Executive Director of the St. Louis City Senior Fund In November 2016, St. Louis City established a senior service fund by passing Proposition S. This allows a tax to be levied for the specific purpose of providing age-in-place services to those 60 years and older. St. Louis City is now one of
- [Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/once-a-nurse-always-a-nurse/) - While he hasn’t practiced medicine in a few years, Jim Gruver says, “Once a nurse, always a nurse!” Jim, who has lived at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Peoria, Illinois, for nearly seven years, is one of several retired nurses in the community.
- [Meridian Village Resident Recalls WWII Effort](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/meridian-village-resident-recalls-wwii-effort/) - When honoring those who served our nation, take a moment to celebrate Cadet Nurses, the first integrated United States service corps and the only uniformed corps of World War II to not be considered military veterans.
- [Memory Care Residents have a Best Friend at Meridian Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/memory-care-residents-have-a-best-friend-at-meridian-village/) - At Meridian Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Glen Carbon, Illinois, Gayle Hantak, Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator, uses the Best Friends approach with her Memory Care residents. The concept is centered around the idea that people with dementia need a best friend who empathizes with their situation, remains loving and positive, and is dedicated to helping them feel safe, secure, and valued.
- [Mason Pointe Concert Piano Provides Performances, Enrichment Opportunities](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/mason-pointe-concert-piano-provides-performances-enrichment-opportunities/) - Lifelong music lovers and Mason Pointe residents Vi Steinmeyer, Peg Sant’Ambrogio, and Suzanne Scott, felt that the addition of a professional-level piano would be the proverbial “cherry on top” to their already amazing community.
- [Levels of Care for Senior Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/levels-of-care-for-senior-living/) - Different levels of care for seniors are available to meet the needs of older adults by balancing extra help and care with independence. Learn about these varying degrees of care with LSS.
- [Lessons in Flourishing](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/lessons-in-flourishing/) - A little over a year ago, a Laclede Groves resident offered to give piano lessons to her fellow residents. In her eighties and always interested in learning more, Audrey Jagels seized on the opportunity.
- [Jr. Blues Bring Noodle Hockey to Concordia Village - Residents take the win!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/jr-blues-bring-noodle-hockey-to-concordia-village-residents-take-the-win/) - When it comes to Noodle Hockey, the Springfield Jr. Blues learned that residents of Concordia Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Springfield, Illinois, are pretty serious competitors.
- [One More Bowl – Enjoy the End of Chili Season with a Dietician-Approved Bowl!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/one-more-bowl-enjoy-the-end-of-chili-season-with-a-dietician-approved-bowl/) - As winter wraps up, there’s still time to enjoy one more bowl of chili. Here Jake Risk, Director of Clinical Nutrition at Lutheran Senior Services, shares his secrets to a healthy and delicious bowl of chili that anyone can whip up.
- [Opportunities to Flourish](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/opportunities-to-flourish/) - Doris Wolff doesn’t like to sit still. Lucky for her, Meramec Bluffs, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Ballwin, Missouri, gives her plenty of opportunities to stay on the move and connected to her community.
- [Putting Around](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/putting-around/) - Golf lovers at Meramec Bluffs wanted to share their passion with others. Working together they brought an additional amenity to their Life Plan Community that’s creating new experiences for all residents.
- [Reflecting on 30 Years Serving Seniors](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/reflecting-on-30-years-serving-seniors/) - Robert Terry has spent the past three decades as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) working with seniors at the same community in Town and Country, Missouri. Here he shares what he’s learned during his 30-plus years as a CNA and what keeps him motivated at his position.
- [Reflections on being a Grandparent](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/reflections-on-being-a-grandparent/) - Connie Walker, a resident at Concordia Village, is a grandmother three times over and a great-grandmother to four. Here she shares her reflections on what she loves about being a grandparent and advice for new grandparents and great-grandparents.
- [Resident Authors Contribute to Community Book](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/resident-authors-contribute-to-community-book/) - During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when many were sheltering in place, Ermadean Wilcox took note of a white chair outside of her apartment at Concordia Village Life Plan Community, in Springfield, Illinois. This chair was a means of communication – her mail was placed here; meals, snacks, and treats could be found here; Bingo cards, puzzles, and other activities were left here. One of those activities was a writing prompt that encouraged Ermadean to write a poem about the white chair outside her home and her longing to see it gone so she would know then that world returned to normal.
- [Resident-Produced Show Tells Resident Stories](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/resident-produced-show-tells-resident-stories/) - As a salesman, Bill Mahl put his gift of gab to good use helping businesses solve problems. Now he’s using his gifts again to entertain fellow residents at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan community in Peoria, Illinois, by sharing stories about their neighbors in a regular interview segment shared on the in-house television channel.
- [Resident-Run Employee Scholarship Fund Celebrates 10 Years of Giving](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/resident-run-employee-scholarship-fund-celebrates-10-years-of-giving/) - Residents at Concordia Village, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community in Springfield, Illinois, established a scholarship program to help part-time employees pursue further education. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program. “Our purpose is to encourage and support our employees in pursuit of education to enhance their employment opportunities,” said Donna Nichols, a Concordia Village resident who chairs the scholarship board.
- [It’s Easy Being Green at Meramec Bluffs Thanks to the “Green Team”](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/its-easy-being-green-at-meramec-bluffs-thanks-to-the-green-team/) - Consisting of environmentally conscious residents, the Green Team meets monthly to discuss “greening” Meramec Bluffs and exploring the educational aspects of recycling and green activities, often inviting speakers to present.
- [Richmond Terrace – Small Community, Big Heart](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/richmond-terrace-small-community-big-heart/) - Carol B. can’t speak highly enough of the staff at Richmond Terrace and the care and support they provide for her mom. Carol’s mom moved to Richmond Terrace after a stay in Skilled Nursing resulted in the desire to find an Assisted Living option that fit her needs. When they first visited Richmond Terrace, Carol and her mom loved it.
- [It Takes a Community to Build a Library](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/it-takes-a-community-to-build-a-library/) - Over the years the library at Lenoir Woods, a Lutheran Senior Services community in Columbia, Missouri, has been supported through gifts from residents, donations from local churches, and fundraisers organized by residents. Thanks to the foresight and sharing of gifts from former Lenoir residents, the Lenoir Library is a gathering place for this community created and supported by the residents where they can enjoy the pleasure of reading and continue to build their knowledge.
- [Intergenerational Relationships Make Strong Communities](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/intergenerational-relationships-make-strong-communities/) - They say that everyone you meet knows something you don’t. This is especially true when people of different generations come together and share their experiences and viewpoints. In fact, intergenerational relationships improve lives and help strengthen communities in many ways.
- [Richmond Terrace: A Place to Dream and Grow Throughout the Years](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/richmond-terrace-a-place-to-dream-and-grow-throughout-the-years/) - The building on the corner of Laclede Station and Thomas Place in Richmond Heights has served many generations. In its early days as a schoolhouse, children found a place to dream and grow. Now as Richmond Terrace, a Lutheran Senior Services Assisted Living Community, older adults find the same opportunities.
- [Independent Living? Assisted Living? What’s the Difference?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/independent-living-assisted-living-whats-the-difference/) - Learn about the key differences between independent living vs assisted living to determine what type of care is best for your loved one.
- [Seniors: 5 Legal Documents You Need Right Now](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/seniors-5-legal-documents-you-need-right-now/) - Have you taken care of your estate planning? These 5 legal documents for elderly will help you plan for retirement. Get them in order today!
- [A Tranquil Expansion](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-tranquil-expansion/) - The newly expanded garden at the Village at Mackenzie Place, a Lutheran Senior Services Affordable Housing community located in St. Louis, Missouri, not only provides residents with a tranquil space to enjoy the changing seasons, this garden also gives residents a selection of fresh vegetables and herbs throughout the summer.
- [Serving and Honoring Those Who Have Served](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/serving-and-honoring-those-who-have-served/) - The U.S. flag is an important symbol to all of us, especially to those who have fought for our country. At Lutheran Senior Services, our team has the honor of serving those who have given so much to the United States to protect what this country stands for. It’s truly an honor to have opportunity to help our veterans live their lives to the fullest after having done so much for our country.
- [How to Talk with Your Aging Parent about Driving Safety](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/how-to-talk-with-your-aging-parent-about-driving-safety/) - Driving is a symbol of independence. So, conversations about driving safely with an aging family member can be tough. Read our blog article for helpful tips!
- [Sharing a Story of Friendship](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/sharing-a-story-of-friendship/) - When Vickie Rodgers wanted to bring her grandchildren to the senior living community where she works, she knew she needed to prepare them. Being an educator herself, she looked for books about visiting care centers and senior living communities but didn’t find anything that would help. So, she decided to write her own.
- [A Special Serving](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-special-serving/) - Chef Mark Shoopman got his start in the hustle and bustle of the hotel and private country club scene. After becoming a certified executive chef and food and beverage director, he worked at prestigious hotels. But a change at home led him to seek out other opportunities. That’s when Lutheran Hillside Village caught his eye.
- [Sharing the Veteran Experience](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/sharing-the-veteran-experience/) - Anyone who has served will understand why it’s important for military veterans at Meramec Bluffs to come together on a regular basis. It’s one of those things, like many things about serving in the military, that civilians may not understand. And it’s another one of those things that veterans are happy to share with civilians to help the general public better understand military service and veterans’ role.
- [How to Help Your Loved One or Parent Get a Power of Attorney](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/how-to-help-your-loved-one-or-parent-get-a-power-of-attorney/) - Help your loved one get power of attorney with our helpful guide to POA. Includes frequently asked questions and additional resources.
- [How Strangers Became Family at Mason Pointe](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/how-strangers-became-family-at-mason-pointe/) - When Nan Kleinlein moved her father, Frank, to Assisted Living at Mason Pointe Senior Living Community in Town and Country, Missouri, she never imagined she would not only find great care for him she would also gain a new family.
- [Singing in Harmony with Joy](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/singing-in-harmony-with-joy/) - If there’s an opportunity to sing, Dick Fallert is going to find it. That’s exactly how he became a fixture in the Laclede Groves Choir and the extensions of the group as well. When Fallert and his wife moved to Laclede Groves the first thing he did was check the activities calendar to find out when the next choir rehearsal was. And sure enough, he was at that next rehearsal.
- [Small Changes, Big Rewards](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/small-changes-big-rewards/) - I’m sure we’ve all made resolutions over the years that didn’t even outlast the Christmas ham leftovers. It can be overwhelming to try to become someone new at the flip of a calendar page. This year, try one of these small, simple resolutions that could have a big impact.
- [Social Media for Seniors](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/social-media-for-seniors/) - “There’s that saying that ‘You can’t teach an old dog new tricks.’ But I think that as we age, continuing to learn is essential and fun,” said Willie Miesner, a resident at Laclede Groves Senior Living Community in Webster Groves, Missouri. “Anyone at any age can learn new things. Technology and social media sites are one of the things that I continue to learn more about with the help of family and friends.”
- [Spending Quality Time Together in Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/spending-quality-time-together-in-assisted-living/) - Throughout Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) communities, staff in Assisted Living are keeping residents engaged with life enrichment activities. LSS team members also are focused on finding opportunities to spend quality time with Assisted Living residents. Staff members check in on residents regularly, and with visits limited due to COVID-19 guidelines caregivers are going the extra mile to engage residents.
- [Helping Write a Legacy](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/helping-write-a-legacy/) - Residents at Laclede Groves, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community in Webster Groves, Missouri, have been digging into their own memories with a little prompting from staff. Lifestyle Enrichment staff at Laclede Groves have led interested residents in a Legacy Project in gathering stories from their lives.
- [Helping Veterans Take Flight](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/helping-veterans-take-flight/) - An Honor Flight provides military veterans with the opportunity to visit memorials in the nation’s capital. In addition to the tour, the veterans are treated to a sendoff with a prep meeting and dinner the evening before they leave and a proper, celebratory welcome home. Read about the Honor Flight experience from two sides – a veteran participant and a nurse who serves as part of the medical team on Honor Flights.
- [Stitching a Community Together](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/stitching-a-community-together/) - Mason Pointe Independent Living opened in November 2020 making the Lutheran Senior Services’ Town & Country, Missouri, location a full Life Plan Community. The Hook and Needle Club is one of the new groups that has formed around resident interests. This group came together for ladies who are interested in sewing, knitting, and crocheting.
- [Study: Senior housing communities lead to lower level of hospitalization](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/study-senior-housing-communities-lead-to-lower-level-of-hospitalization/) - A new study looking at data over a 10 year period shows that older adults living in senior housing communities have fewer hospitalizations than those with different living arrangements.
- [Teaching Picture-Taking and Thoughtfulness](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/teaching-picture-taking-and-thoughtfulness/) - Anytime a person can combine two things they truly enjoy into one activity, it’s typically going to be a successful experience. For Bob Underwood a favorite hobby of his (photography) recently melded with his past profession (teaching) when he was asked to teach photography to a group of local girl scouts to help them earn their photography merit badges.
- [Team Work Makes the Dream Work](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/team-work-makes-the-dream-work/) - It’s a classic sports tale – a team with no experience, who values teamwork and camaraderie over winning, takes home Olympic gold. That’s the story of just one of the many athletic teams from a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community!
- [Hallowed Ground: Laclede Groves Chapel History Preserved on Website](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/hallowed-ground-laclede-groves-chapel-history-preserved-on-website/) - “The first time we walked into the Chapel, we said ‘Oh My Gosh!’,” said Bill Wichman, historian and resident of Laclede Groves Senior Living, a Lutheran Senior Service Life Plan Community.
- [The Benefits of Education](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/the-benefits-of-education/) - “It is so beneficial to have the support of your work family, and the financial assistance encourages you to further your education and career,” said Jazzy Miller, a Community Clinical Educator at Lenoir Woods who began her career with LSS almost 12 years ago as a Certified Nurse’s Aid.
- [Three Kings Day](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/three-kings-day/) - “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.” (Isaiah 60:1) Every year, January 6 is the first day after the 12 days of Christmas. You may know it better as the day of Epiphany, which marks the account in the Gospel of Matthew when “wise men from the east” followed a star to the Christ child in Bethlehem.
- [Time to Return the Favor: Volunteer Testimonial](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/time-to-return-the-favor-volunteer-testimonial/) - By Michelle Ray, Maryville University Student and Lutheran Senior Services Volunteer The whole time I was growing up, I was surrounded by volunteers. In church, in school – there were always people around to help me. Now, it’s my turn. It’s time to return the favor. I’m a student of physical therapy at Maryville University.
- [Growing Careers at Mason Pointe](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/growing-careers-at-mason-pointe/) - Mason Pointe is a great place to grow professionally, no matter what your career path. Just ask Amy Nupp, Genevieve Klapp, and Naz Jackson! Amy supports the culture of growth by encouraging other Mason Pointe team members to pursue education, like earning their Certified Medication Technician (CMT) certification. “The CMT program is such an important
- [Green Park Lutheran School and Laclede Groves Intergenerational Friendship Connections Brighten Lives](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/green-park-lutheran-school-and-laclede-groves-intergenerational-friendship-connections-brighten-lives/) - Gieseke began the Intergenerational Friendship Connection program years ago when she saw how meaningful a visit from school children was for her parents, who resided in a senior living community at the time. Inspired, she began a similar program that has evolved over the years.
- [Giving a Little Extra in the Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/giving-a-little-extra-in-the-care-center/) - Even during these uncertain times, we continue to provide exceptional care for our residents and opportunities for them to live life to the fullest. Our staff has been especially creative in making sure our residents are engaged and leading active lives mentally, physically, and spiritually.
- [Fine Arts bring Fine Benefits to Laclede Groves Residents](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/fine-arts-bring-fine-benefits-to-laclede-groves-residents/) - Laclede Groves has added new offerings to residents – art and music therapy programs. These activities allow residents to have fun and be creative while improving communication, socialization, and more.
- [Train for a Caring Career](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/train-for-a-caring-career/) - Imagine if going to work every day was more than a job, but an opportunity to bring a smile to someone’s face and give them comfort. That’s what it’s like to be a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). At Lutheran Senior Services (LSS and now known as EverTrue), CNAs become like family to our residents. These
- [Vitality in Motion at The Village at Mackenzie Place](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/vitality-in-motion-at-the-village-at-mackenzie-place/) - “We want to keep the older adult population moving, but in a way that is innovative and different. Basing it on dance and incorporating the artistic elements are such important parts of what we do,” said Vanessa Woods, founder, Vitality in Motion.
- [A Quilt Is a Warm Hug](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-quilt-is-a-warm-hug/) - “A quilt is a warm hug,” said Annette Smith, founder of the Samaritan Quilts group and resident at Lutheran Hillside Village in Peoria, Illinois, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community. “It keeps us busy!” Annette, 101, has motivated and inspired others to try the art of quilting. Together they create lap quilts for others. “Jesus said love one another and I can’t think of a better way to love your brothers and sisters than to make them a quilt,” said Annette.
- [Weaving Together for Others](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/weaving-together-for-others/) - A joint project between Lutheran Senior Services communities Meridian Village and Dunn Road Manor is providing a little comfort to those who are less fortunate.
- [A Place to Grow and Dream for Generations](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-place-to-grow-and-dream-for-generations/) - Buildings can span generations. Changing and molding into whatever the times needs the structure to be. But the spirit of the building lives on in its new service and the memories of those who have been a part of life within those four walls. The building now serving as Richmond Terrace Assisted Living Community, a Lutheran Senior Services community, is one such building that has had a few lives of its own.
- [A Legacy of Doing](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-legacy-of-doing/) - During his time in St. Louis, Reverend Johann Friedrich Buenger founded a hospital and an orphanage. Known as a doer, Rev. Buenger was constantly working to solve the needs of the community. This social mindedness and go-getter attitude aren’t lost on his legacy that is now Lutheran Senior Services, a not-for-profit organization meeting the needs of older adults through senior living communities, affordable housing, and home and community based services.
- [Wellness Becomes a Daily Routine for Residents](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/wellness-becomes-a-daily-routine-for-residents/) - Yoga, stretch, strength, balance, water aerobics, water volleyball, tai chi, bingo, card games, line dancing, Wii bowling. This is a short list of a few of the activities that take place at the Wilson Wellness Center at Lutheran Hillside Village, a Lutheran Senior Services Life Plan Community, in Peoria, Illinois. Given all these opportunities, it makes sense why many residents are there every day during the week.
- [A Generous Heart: Breeze Park Team Member is LeadingAge Missouri’s Employee of the Year](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-generous-heart-breeze-park-team-member-is-leadingage-missouris-employee-of-the-year/) - Kelly Petersen, Dietary Aid at Breeze Park, a Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) Life Plan Community, is the 2022 LeadingAge Missouri Employee of the Year!
- [A Fulfilling Place](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-fulfilling-place/) - Four years ago, Judi Hoffman made a change in her life that has helped her be able to continue her counseling practice at a time when many of her colleagues were retiring. She moved to Laclede Groves.
- [A Fixing Purpose](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-fixing-purpose/) - Once a month, the workshop at Meramec Bluffs hosts a “We-Fix-It Weekend” where residents can bring in small items to be fixed. The idea came about when Meramec Bluffs resident John Schroeder and his friends in the workshop realized they needed projects to work on and could help their neighbors.
- [Free Resource! Checklist when Preparing for Short Stay Rehabilitation](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/free-resource-preparing-short-stay-rehabilitation-checklist/) - There are one of two scenarios when it comes to short stay rehabilitation. One scenario is someone who is getting ready for a surgery that will be followed by rehab. This could be anything from a hip replacement surgery to knee surgery. The other scenario is an unexpected emergency has occurred and now the individual
- [A Combination Punch of Movement](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-combination-punch-of-movement/) - Sporting goods stores in Springfield, Illinois, might be noticing a new trend – boxing gloves are suddenly in demand among older adults. The popular boxing class at Concordia Village could be contributing to this.
- [What Does a Senior Living Community Cost?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-does-a-senior-living-community-cost/) - If you’re starting to plan your transition into a senior living community, preparing for the cost is a major step. Consider these factors when making your decision.
- [A Columbian Love Story and Legacy](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-columbian-love-story-and-legacy/) - The founding of Lenoir Woods is intertwined with a Columbia, Missouri, love story for the ages.
- [A Caring Career](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-caring-career/) - At Lutheran Senior Services, Certified Nursing Assistants become like family to residents and guests.
- [A Boatload of Adventure](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/meridian-village-floats-their-boats/) - Meridian Village’s Annual Cardboard Boat Race is just one activity designed to get residents out of their comfort zone and build a greater sense of community. The creative, dedicated staff strives to give all residents the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest.
- [What Temperature is Dangerous for Elderly Adults?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/dangerous-temperatures-elderly/) - The changing of the seasons brings dramatic temperature shifts—a reality that can pose serious risks for our elderly loved ones. It’s important for you to be aware of which temperature ranges are considered “dangerous,” plus a few preventive measures to keep them safe. When is it Too Hot? Generally speaking, temperatures above 90°F (32°C) are
- [A “Grand” Plan: Seniors and “Teeniors” Come Together for Adopt-a-Grandparent Week at Meridian Village](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/a-grand-plan-seniors-and-teeniors-come-together-for-adopt-a-grandparent-week-at-meridian-village/) - Hope Theisen-Claxton wanted to expose her high school English students to the greater classroom. Brad Thomas wanted those students to understand what it meant to depend on one another. This spring the two got together for a joint project between Metro East Lutheran High School – where Theisen-Claxton teaches – and Meridian Village Senior Living
- [Finding New Family Ties](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/finding-new-family-ties/) - Meramec Bluffs resident Arlene Sullivan has been able to end the decades-long search for her sister. Read Arlene’s full story here.
- [When You’re Here, You’re Family – Literally!](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/when-youre-here-youre-family-literally/) - We consider everyone at Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) to be “family” – but for some of us it’s literal. At many LSS communities, there are generations of family living and working together. For example, three generations of Maria Rutter’s family live or work at Concordia Village, an LSS Life Plan Community in Springfield, IL. Maria has been a Senior Living Counselor at Concordia Village for nearly seven years. Her mother, Margaret Angeli, has been a resident of Concordia Village for 13 years. Her 16-year-old son Ethan Rutter has been a team member in the Concordia Village Dining Department since January.
- [Wreaths Across America Day](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/wreaths-across-america-day/) - As we celebrate Veteran’s Day this November, one Lutheran Senior Services (LSS) resident is preparing for another opportunity to honor veterans. Ann Shadowens, resident of Laclede Groves, an LSS life plan community, participates in Wreaths Across America Day.
- [8 Warning Signs That It’s Time to Talk Assisted Living with Your Aging Parents](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/8-warning-signs-that-its-time-to-talk-assisted-living-with-your-aging-parents/) - Knowing when a loved one should consider an assisted living community isn’t always clear. Read our blog to learn some common signs of needing extra assistance.
- [Start a New Holiday Tradition](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/start-a-new-holiday-tradition/) - During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s hard to take the time to slow down. It’s even harder to take the time to listen to others. In 2008, the unofficial holiday of the National Day of Listening began. Celebrated the day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, the National Day of Listening encourages people to take the time and collect stories from their family, friends, and loved ones.
- [Helping Your Loved One Transition to Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/helping-your-loved-one-transition-to-assisted-living/) - Your loved one has decided that Assisted Living is the right choice for them. You’ve worked together to select the right community, they’ve selected their apartment, and the logistics of moving are underway. Whether moving into a senior living community for the first time or moving from Independent Living to Assisted Living, this is a significant life change for any older adult. There are things you can do to support their transition and help them ease into their new life in Assisted Living.
- [Lenoir Woods – Setting a High Bar for Care](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/lenoir-woods-setting-a-high-bar-for-care/) - Sometimes it’s a small change that can lead to a big transition. That’s how it was for Chad B.’s mom. After she fell and spent some time in REACH Short Stay Rehabilitation at Lenoir Woods, the family and staff decided that an Assisted Living arrangement would be the best option for her. Luckily for Chad and his mom, they already had a plan in place.
- [Summer Bucket List for All Ages](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/summer-bucket-list-for-all-ages/) - Summer is officially here! It’s time to make the 93 days of summer count with this inclusive bucket list of summer fun for all ages and mobility.
- [The “Mayor of Meramec Bluffs” Wins LeadingAge Missouri Award](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/the-mayor-of-petersen-wins-leadingage-missouri-award/) - Heroes rise to the occasion, and at Meramec Bluffs, one of their great heroes is a resident whose volunteer efforts make her more than a hero. She is a legend. In fact she is the LeadingAge Missouri 2022 Volunteer of the Year!
- [Spotlight on the Side Dish](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/brussel-sprouts-with-bacon-toasted-pecans/) - When it comes to Thanksgiving, the turkey takes all the attention. Michael Ott, Director of Dining at Breeze Park Senior Living Community in Weldon Spring, Missouri, argues that the sides are worthy of some attention too. While cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, corn bread, and mashed potatoes are all staple sides, Michael shares one of his favorite side dishes – Brussel sprouts with bacon and toasted pecans.
- [Signs to Watch for to Help Your Aging Loved One](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/signs-to-watch-for-to-help-your-aging-loved-one/) - Knowing when your aging loved one needs help can be difficult. Identifying these signs of aging early can help you start the conversation of assisted living.
- [What is a Life Plan Community?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-is-a-life-plan-community/) - Is a Life Plan Community right for your loved one? Learn about what makes a Life Plan Community so accommodating for the unique needs of every resident.
- [What Does It Mean to be a Not-For-Profit Senior Living Organization?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/what-does-it-mean-to-be-a-not-for-profit-senior-living-organization/) - EverTrue is a nonprofit senior living community and services organization. Learn more about what this means for residents and the community.
- [Using CMS Five-Star Quality Ratings to Find a Care Center](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/using-cms-five-star-quality-ratings-to-find-a-care-center/) - The CMS Five-Star Quality Ratings provide information to help find a quality Care Center or nursing home for your loved one.
- [Tips for Healthy Living from an LSS Dietitian](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/tips-for-healthy-living-from-an-lss-dietitian/) - Nutrition is the foundation for daily living. This is why Lutheran Senior Services has a team of dietitians on staff including Director of Nutrition Jacob Risk.
- [Tips for Difficult Conversations about Aging](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/tips-for-difficult-conversations-about-aging/) - Learn how to navigate difficult conversations about aging with your loved ones. Guide your family through these changes with tips from our specialist.
- [The Importance of Wellness as We Age](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/the-importance-of-wellness-as-we-age/) - Gather all there is to know about aging and wellness. Not only does wellness have an impact on physical health but mental and emotional as well.
- [Social Workers, An Answer to your Aging Questions](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/social-workers-an-answer-to-your-aging-questions/) - When older adults and their family members have questions, social workers can be a great resource! EverTrue has a whole team of social workers committed to sharing their knowledge and expertise to help others navigate the aging journey.
- [Moving to Assisted Living Checklist](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/moving-to-assisted-living-checklist/) - There are many things you can do to help your loved one have a great experience when moving to Assisted Living.
- [Live Longer – Write Now! How Creative Writing Can Help Seniors Stay Healthy](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/live-longer-write-now-how-creative-writing-can-help-seniors-stay-healthy/) - Learn about the positive effects of creative writing on senior health. Not only does writing relieve stress, it also improves mental dexterity!
- [How to Move a Parent with Dementia to Assisted Living](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/how-to-move-a-parent-with-dementia-to-assisted-living/) - Moving a parent with dementia to Assisted Living can be challenging. Ease worries with these helpful tips from EverTrue senior living experts.
- [Are Jigsaw Puzzles Good for Seniors?](https://www.evertrueliving.org/article/are-jigsaw-puzzles-good-for-seniors/) - Jigsaw puzzles can be an excellent way for seniors to stimulate the mind and rejuvenate the spirit. Learn more in our Lutheran Senior Services blog.

## Videos

- [Tovertafel at EverTrue](https://www.evertrueliving.org/video/tovertafel-at-evertrue/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat
- [Senior Connections Plus](https://www.evertrueliving.org/video/senior-connections-plus/) - Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat

## Amazing People

- [Dr. Pamela De Voe](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/devoe/)
- [Sue Stevens](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/stevens/)
- [Evelyn Brandt Thomas](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/brandt-thomas/)
- [Vi Steinmeyer](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/steinmeyer/)
- [Sister Mary Ann Mehuys](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/sister-mary/)
- [Shirley Shumberger](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/shumberger/)
- [Harold Mannes](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/mannes/)
- [Fred Erickson](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/erickson/)
- [Chuck Ermatinger](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/ermatinger/)
- [Carol Landes](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/landes/)
- [Carolyn Miller](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/miller/)
- [Janey Gurysh](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/gurysh/)
- [John Riley](https://www.evertrueliving.org/amazing-people/riley/)

## Events Locations

- [Carlisle](https://www.evertrueliving.org/events-location/carlisle/)