Living Longer, Living Better

This recipe is a winner

A family recipe for salmon won a national cooking contest, and the hearts of Good Samaritan Society residents in De Smet, South Dakota.

As the nation’s leading not-for-profit provider of senior care and services, the Good Samaritan Society has 96 years of experience helping people find meaning and purpose in all stages of life. We can help you, too.

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Well past the century mark at age 103, Art Barg continues making his seasonal green tomato pies. Watch the video to see him at work — and tasting the final product.

A meal prep system might help 

Author Kristy Anderson confesses she doesn't like to cook.

"I also don't like to plan menus. Or shop for groceries," says the Good Samaritan Society employee.

Over time, this has resulted in many frustrating trips to the grocery store, countless fast-food runs and weight gain from poorly planned meals, she says.

But now, after years of tweaking a preparation system, Kristy has reached a place where she can tolerate meal planning, shopping and cooking. And, sometimes, she says, she even enjoys it.

Watch the video to learn how the Good Samaritan Society is helping make sure homebound seniors receive a hot meal every day.

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