Camille Garrison

January 19, 2018 Camille Garrison 3 min read

FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY – Community Spotlight

At 300 years old, The Masonic Fraternity is the oldest in the world. Medieval stone masons were responsible for building the great Cathedrals of Europe and organized into guilds. As society changed, wealthy and eminent patrons were brought into the . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

January 19, 2018 Camille Garrison 1 min read

AVOIDING THE FLU – For Your Health

Getting vaccinated each year is your single best defense to preventing the flu but there are also a number of good common sense tips that will help you stay healthy. Clean Your Hands Frequently. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

December 22, 2017 Camille Garrison 3 min read

COME – SIT – VISIT – For Your Health

When is a good time to visit with a senior? The answer is OFTEN! I guarantee you they will enjoy a social call. Many people procrastinate visiting with older adults for a multitude of reasons, even though they have good intentions. . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

December 8, 2017 Camille Garrison 3 min read

CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS, WCIT STYLE – Community Spotlight

Still looking for that special accent to complete your holiday décor? Visit the Waynedale Library to shop for a beautiful wreath and help support the Waynedale Corridor Project! 12 local businesses have decorated wreaths as part of a community silent . . . Read More

Featured Local News Health & Exercise Spotlight

November 24, 2017 Lisa Cotten PA-C 3 min read

MAINTAIN YOUR WEIGHT OVER THE HOLIDAYS – For Your Health

Tis the season not to decide you want to lose weight! However, there is a way to survive the holidays without gaining a ton of weight, while still enjoying all the activities and parties. . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

October 27, 2017 Camille Garrison 2 min read

THE HONOR IS OURS – Community Spotlight

This month’s community spotlight is about an organization that is near and dear to my heart. It only seems fitting with Veteran’s Day just around the corner to focus this month’s column on Honor Flight Northeast Indiana and their mission to transport . . . Read More

Featured Local News Health & Exercise

October 27, 2017 Sponsored By Kingston Residence 0 min read

KINGSTON RESIDENCE APPRECIATES LONG TERM STAFF

Kingston Residence recently celebrated their Long Term Staff with a luncheon at Black Canyon Restaurant. This valued group included team members who have been employed for five years or longer at the Assisted Living Community. . . Read More

Health & Exercise Spotlight The Great Outdoors

October 13, 2017 Rachel Fox, Kingston Residence 2 min read

KINGSTON RESIDENTS CROSS THE FINISH LINE

Kingston Residence is proud to announce that eleven residents and two Kingston ambassadors completed the 2017 Fort 4 Fitness Senior Marathon! These residents needed to walk 26.2 miles throughout the summer months before the culmination at Parkview . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

October 13, 2017 Kathy Profit, PharmD 2 min read

SQUASH THE BUG THIS FLU SEASON – For Your Health

We are in the heart of flu shot season and the flu is lurking right around the corner. Steps can be taken to keep you and your family healthy this flu season.There . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

September 29, 2017 Camille Garrison 2 min read

BILLIE RYKARD REMEMBERED BY BRIDGE DEDICATION – Community Spotlight

I featured Billie in our Community Spotlight in June of 2016. She recently passed away on August 9th. And between those dashes, despite her illness, she continued to tirelessly advocate for Belle Vista Association. . . Read More

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September 15, 2017 Camille Garrison 1 min read

TRAIL BUDDIES PROGRAM A TREAT FOR KINGSTON RESIDENTS

Who doesn’t love biking the trails on a sunny day? Even more so when all you have to do is sit back, relax and enjoy the trip. Two residents from Kingston Residence Assisted Living recently had the opportunity to do so through the Jorgensen YMCA . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

September 1, 2017 Matthew W. Robison, DPM 2 min read

SUMMER FOOT CARE – For Your Health

Summer is a season of fun in the sun and it’s not over yet. Who doesn’t enjoy sun, surf, sand and even the occasional game of corn hole with family and friends? In . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors

August 18, 2017 Camille Garrison 3 min read

TO PLANT A GARDEN IS TO BELIEVE IN TOMORROW – Community Spotlight

Rick Ritter believes in giving back. A disabled veteran following a three-year stint in the Marine Corps, he “feels blessed on so many counts.” Beating prostate and skin cancers and soon to be turning 70 years old, Rick remembers those friends . . . Read More

Featured Local News

July 21, 2017 Camille Garrison 4 min read

TAKE A LITTLE OFF THE TOP – Community Spotlight

Meyer’s Barber Shop is a Waynedale staple, although surprisingly only about half of their clients are from the immediate area. The other half coming in and out of the barber side are from local factories that dot the Waynedale and Airport Expressway . . . Read More

Health & Exercise

July 7, 2017 Camille Garrison 2 min read

RECOGNIZING & RECOVERING FROM A STROKE – For Your Health

There are 765,000 strokes in the United States every year, which averages out to 1 every 40 seconds. Stroke is the leading cause of disability in the United States and the 5th leading cause of death. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

June 9, 2017 Sponsored by Kingston Residence 3 min read

I WORK OUT: JIGGLE, JIGGLE, JIGGLE – For Your Health

Everyone agrees that exercise is important. It’s making yourself do it that is the challenge! However, as a senior, exercise can seem daunting. Arthritis, poor range of motion or chronic illnesses can all deter your determination. . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

June 9, 2017 Camille Garrison 2 min read

LOCAL TEACHER & HONORED BLOOD DONOR – Community Spotlight

John Sorg, a Health Teacher at Bishop Luers High School, was recently recognized for 25 years of donating blood to the American Red Cross. According to the American Red Cross, “Donors share a generous spirit, a desire to give back to their community . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

May 12, 2017 Camille Garrison 4 min read

“CLEAN YOUR PLATE, THERE ARE STARVING CHILDREN IN AFRICA” – Community Spotlight

Whenever you heard that phrase from your mom, under your breath didn’t you always say “let’s send it to them?” Last month when I featured Marcus Marquart in this column, I didn’t have room to explore one of his comments. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

May 12, 2017 Camille Garrison 3 min read

TAKE AN ACTIVE APPROACH TO PARKINSON’S – For Your Health

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. In Parkinson’s disease, certain nerve cells (neurons) in the brain gradually break down or die. Over one million people in the U.S. . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight The Great Outdoors

March 31, 2017 Camille Garrison 1 min read

GREAT WAYNEDALE (AMERICAN) CLEANUP

It’s time to spring clean in Waynedale and we need your help! Recent heavy winds that downed power lines and tree limbs earlier this month also sprayed a generous amount of trash and debris throughout our neighborhoods polluting our roadways and ditches . . . Read More

Featured Local News Spotlight

March 31, 2017 Camille Garrison 3 min read

ANY JOB WORTH DOING, IS WORTH DOING WELL – Community Spotlight

When you enter Marquart’s Custom Creations at 3418 McArthur Street, your first impression is that Mike and Frank from the show The American Pickers would be in seventh heaven. But don’t go calling Danielle just yet to invite them, because owner . . . Read More

Featured Local News Waynedale History

March 3, 2017 Camille Garrison 3 min read

TOMORROW IS NOT PROMISED, SAVOR TODAY – Community Spotlight

Elzey-Patterson-Rodak Home For Funerals is steeped in rich history. As you may have noted in the last issue of The Waynedale News, Abner Elzey personally named our fair Waynedale community back in 1921. . . Read More

Health & Exercise

March 3, 2017 Jill Headrick 3 min read

MEDICATION SAFETY – For Your Health

Medications play an expanding role in healthcare, so it is important to learn the benefits of medications, both prescription and non-prescription, while minimizing and managing the risks. As we grow older, we are more likely to develop chronic illnesses . . . Read More

Featured Local News Health & Exercise

February 3, 2017 by Barbara Porter, RN 2 min read

RESPITE FOR THE CAREGIVER: WHEN IS IT TIME TO GET HELP? – For Your Health

Are you overwhelmed providing care for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia? All of us need a break sometimes. That need is even more critical if we are responsible for providing care for another person. . . Read More

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January 20, 2017 Camille Garrison 2 min read

MAKE A NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO VOLUNTEER

It’s the beginning of a new year; a clean slate with a fresh new calendar just waiting to be filled with productive and meaningful activities. This year, instead of proclaiming all the things you aren’t going to do any more, choose something that . . . Read More