The Family Caregiver Blog

The August Aging Well Award honors a man whose retirement turned into a new calling. After 37 years of inspecting grain elevators, Joe...

Freudenthal Hospice recently had the honor of helping create a joyful, memory-filled day for Carla Meyers, a vibrant 57-year-old resident of Gower Convalescent Center. Once a beach and pool enthusiast, Carla has spent the past several years in a nursing facility due to health challenges. After her admission to Freudenthal Hospice, her daughters—Katie and Cassie, both employees at Gower Convalescent Center—shared how much she longed to be near the water again.

At 75 years old, George Szczepanik is proof that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down—it can mean stepping into a whole new calling. After a long and successful career in medical sales, George didn't retire in the traditional sense. Instead, he found new purpose in a completely different line of work...