While it’s great not having your nose to the grindstone nine-to-five, leaving work also means leaving behind a lot of daily activities and social interaction. Eventually, having nothing but free time goes from relaxing to isolating, and that can be dangerous to your physical and mental health. When planning for retirement, it’s important to plan ways to stay active and engaged. Joining a new organization or club can be a huge benefit. Here are a few suggestions to help you stay active in retirement. Enjoy Your Hobbies Did you spend years dreaming about hitting the golf course every day? While it can be nice to spend some time alone on the green, consider joining a golfers club if you want to mix things up. Enjoy scrapbooking? Check for get-togethers at the craft shop. If you’ve always wanted to try pottery, look for a class at the rec center. It’s easy to find groups dedicated to just about any activity. Get Involved Think of the causes you’re passionate about and get involved! Animal shelters and soup kitchens are always looking for volunteer help. Book lovers of all ages can join their local Friends of Libraries chapter. To make a difference through politics, help with fundraisers or join an active
THE BEST WAY TO STAY ACTIVE IN RETIREMENT CLUBS: NOT JUST FOR HIGH SCHOOL
ON YOUR NEW POSITION WITH BRIGHTSTAR CARE Congratulations, Diane!
Have You Heard the Good News?
This month, we are proud to announce that Diane
feels joy in being the voice of calm when she gets a call. Beyond that, she looks forward to getting to know patients and hear their unique stories. Some of them are close to 100 years old, so they have lived incredibly full lives. While Diane will still be able to talk to patients and their families — and looks forward to it — she now leads our staff of dedicated and experienced nurses, CNAs, and other healthcare professionals that work directly with clients and their families. She facilitates custom care solutions so clients have everything they need to “age in place,” or to age in the comfort of their own homes. There are lots of moving pieces involved in the Director of Nursing role, but Diane is undaunted. She's passionate about providing quality care that fits every patient’s individual needs as well as the needs of their family members. We here at BrightStar Care of Central Dupage have the utmost confidence in her ability to carry out our mission and be a shining example to the rest of our staff.
Thorson has officially begun her position as Director of Nursing at BrightStar Care of Central Dupage. She
Romans 11:36 — "For from him and through him and for him are all things. To him be the glory forever! Amen." Mark 10:27 — “Jesus looked at them and said, ‘With man it is impossible, but not with God. For all things are possible with God.’” John 16:33 — "I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world." Philippians 4:19 — "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus."
is taking over the position from Kelly Honn after Kelly’s years of amazing work as director. Diane is excited to take on these responsibilities in addition to her role as Director of Clinical
Compliance. She has 30 years of nursing experience, and with that experience comes a passion to help not only patients but also their families. Many families are anxious when they first call BrightStar Care because they don’t know what to do about their aging family members. Sometimes the patient’s family has kids to take care of themselves, and they don’t have the capacity to take care of older relatives, too. Other times, a patient’s nearest family may live out of state. Diane
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