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Inspirational stories happen every day at Good Samaritan Society centers across the country. They provide examples of how ordinary people are doing the extraordinary and how the Society is striving to fulfill its mission, believing that "In Christ's Love, Everyone Is Someone." If you have an inspirational Good Samaritan Society story that you would like to share, please contact us.
Nov 28, 2011
When geriatrics became a medical specialty in 1988, many of the first geriatricians were simply medical doctors who were grandfathered in because of their experience treating the elderly. Most of the geriatricians practicing in the United States today are still from that group of doctors. Ranked in the top 10 states with the greatest... Read more
Aug 30, 2011
Among the fastest-growing and most debilitating diseases in the United States, Alzheimer’s affects an estimated 5.4 million Americans. One in eight seniors has Alzheimer’s, making it the most common form of dementia. The disease is the sixth-leading cause of death among all ages in the United States. For seniors 65 and older, it’s the... Read more
Jun 06, 2011
When rural seniors in eastern South Dakota need home medical equipment to help with walking, showering and other basic tasks, they have a resource thanks, in part, to Good Samaritan Society - Deuel County in Clear Lake, S.D. The center recently partnered with a local community action organization to purchase $2,000 worth of medical supplies —... Read more
Jun 06, 2011
For the Good Samaritan Society, bedside memorial services represent a basic element in the organization's approach to end-of-life care. The service supports residents and staff members in their grief, acknowledges the loss felt when a resident has died, and provides an opportunity to remember the person, celebrate his life and lift that person... Read more
