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Tom Syverson (left) sits down with Sanford Health News' Simon Floss (right) to discuss voting, visitations, and vaccine updates at The Good Samaritan Society

Voting, COVID-19 & flu: Advice for seniors

Good Samaritan Society helps residents to safely exercise their rights

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Pandemic tech: Two mature women share the screen of a tablet computer with graphs and charts. You can only see their hands, glasses and a glasses case on the desk.

Technology plays an important role during pandemic

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 5 min read

Asian woman in 60s embracing her mid-30s daughter who is fighting cancer and is wearing a headcovering. They are seated on a couch and have contemplative expressions.

For chronic illness patients, flu shots even more important

Mick Garry ⋅ 6 min read

A Good Samaritan Society nurse speaks with a senior resident about flu shots.

Seasonal influenza and seniors: Concerns during the pandemic

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

Randy Bury smiling in a meeting

Society president Randy Bury chosen for health care board

Jared Leighton ⋅ 8 min read

A mature woman leans forward from a chair, grabbing her toes to stretch her ankle.

A Matter of Balance: What goes into fall prevention?

Courses teach seniors how to manage falls and increase activity levels

Mick Garry ⋅ 10 min read

Aromatherapy essential oil with lavender, seashells and towels on a fresh clean countertop.

Aromatherapy enhances well-being of seniors

Good Samaritan Society location offers essential oils for mood, daily routines

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 5 min read

A Good Samaritan Society assisted living resident hugs her husband over his shoulders in their new apartment.

Moving into assisted living during the pandemic

Diane Nichols safely moved parents to Good Samaritan Society community

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

An American flag flies outside the white-trimmed brick nursing home where Kelsey Mergen is the administrator.

Virus fighter: Long-term care admin leads infection control

Kelsey Mergen, administrator at Good Samaritan Society, is a health care hero

Jane Thaden Lawson ⋅ 9 min read

COVID-19 Q&A: Visitors matter to long-term care residents

DeeAndra Sandgren says Good Samaritan Society allows safe visits

Simon Floss ⋅ 6 min read

Senior woman smiles down at a photo album in her lap.

Caring for a loved one with dementia during a pandemic

Good Samaritan Society staff have ways to keep care consistent in time of change

Aubrey Gilbert ⋅ 5 min read

Elementary school kids with backpacks running into school, back view. Social accountability grants at Good Samaritan provided backpacks to kids in three states.

Good Samaritan Society grants represent community needs

More than $18,000 in Social Accountability Grants help schoolchildren to seniors

Mick Garry ⋅ 5 min read

A mature man walks his dog down the sidewalk in a historic neighborhood.

How do you know when it’s time to seek senior services?

Good Samaritan Society offers services in senior living, home health, therapy

Simon Floss ⋅ 9 min read

Closeup of a senior man's hands with a tape measure, marking a piece of wood with a pencil.

4 health benefits of working with your hands

Hands-on activities help promote your physical and mental health

Erin Mairose ⋅ 4 min read

A Good Samaritan Society provider and Sanford Health News host sit in a living room.

Good Samaritan Society: Keep up with therapy and rehab

"Don't let a health concern turn into a health crisis," rehab director says

Simon Floss ⋅ 5 min read

Philip Samuelson: ‘Making the care transition stronger’

Jared Leighton ⋅ 10 min read

Prayer shawls and blankets bond Sanford volunteers

Mick Garry ⋅ 12 min read

How the Society keeps seniors active while keeping them safe

Courtney Collen ⋅ 5 min read

Looking for another reason to get in a round of golf?

SHN Staff ⋅ 7 min read

Good Samaritan Society caregivers: ‘Everything has changed’

Courtney Collen ⋅ 6 min read