News & Events
PUTTING THE ‘PRO’ BACK IN AGING: A SERIES FOCUSING ON AGING GRACEFULLY
Cultivating a Positive Mindset, with a Morning Huddle by Jennifer Crowley BSN RN CLCP CDP Research has been done to study the knowledge, attitudes and anxiety related to Aging. Attributable to the growing number of older adults and continued interest in how to best serve our older populations, many aspects related to societal expectations and...
A LITTLE CULTURE IS GOOD FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH
Active and passive engagement in the arts can be antidotes to depression By Sharon McDonnellOctober 4, 2019 Credit: Adobe Stock Part of the VITALITY ARTS SPECIAL REPORT Eve Hammond, 76, a retired scientist in the Bay Area, has a steady diet of museum and gallery shows, plays and/or concerts each month. She has also taken craft classes,...
Benefits of Aquatic Therapy
Donna Gerber, Physical Therapist of The Retreat at Buffalo Hill Terrace
Donna speaks about the many benefits of aquatic therapy for less pain during recovery.
Rebecca Timis Appointed New Director of Human Resources
Rebecca Timis is the new director of human resources at Immanuel Lutheran Communities. Timis has over 20 years of experience in managing a full spectrum of human resource programs, services and functions. Most recently she worked as human resource director at National Flood Services in Kalispell. “Rebecca joins our team bringing many years of experience...
Cooking Secrets for Boosting Health and Flavor
CJ Condon, Immanuel Lutheran Communities’ Food & Beverage Manager and Kyle Waterman, Spice World Merchants Operations Manager share their cooking secrets for boosting health and flavor with spices.
Immanuel Launches Online CNA Program
Immanuel Lutheran Communities recently launched a new, online educational course for certified nursing assistant training.
Immanuel Lutheran Welcomes First Chief Operating Officer Carla Wilton
As a part of its strategy to build upon its continued growth and progress, Immanuel Lutheran Communities has appointed Carla Wilton to the newly created position of Chief Operating Officer (COO). Carla Wilton has held the position of Executive Director at Buffalo Hill Terrace for the past nine years, successfully assisting with leading the expansion...
Benefits of Massage Therapy
Candy VanFrachen talked with John Hendricks about the benefits of massage therapy during a recent interview on Immanuel Lutheran Communities’ Wednesday program on KGEZ, “A Happy, Healthier You.”
IS MASSAGE THERAPY THE SOLUTION TO YOUR CHRONIC BACK PAIN?
A doctors’ group recently changed its guidelines to recommend massage By Lynn Langway May 23, 2017 If you still see massage as a mere indulgence, it’s time to update your image of rubdowns. A growing number of scientific studies suggest that massage therapy can provide meaningful relief for chronic lower back pain, which afflicts more than 26 million Americans, according...
Diabetic Foot Care
Affiliated podiatrist Dr. Stephen Latter with Kalispell’s Foot and Ankle Clinic addresses the topic of diabetic foot care in this segment.