Becoming Myself Again
(l-r) Meg Otake, an occupational therapist, Virginia Mellendick and Gredrivus Valaitis, a physical therapist at St. Elizabeth. "On the 21st of May, I went into the Upper Chesapeake Hospital as a result of [...]
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth
Charmaine Scalley gets a drink at the snack station that is accessible 24 hours a day. Any observer of the Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth’s can see that it does not operate like a [...]
The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth Recognized for Excellence in Senior Care
Christine Podles (right), administrator of The Neighborhoods at St. Elizabeth, accepts LifeSpan Network’s Golden Q award from Glenn Scherer, Executive Director of Augsburg Lutheran Village and Board Chair of the LifeSpan Board. The [...]
St. Elizabeth’s Residents’ Comments
"I’m quite content at St. Elizabeth’s. I’ve made many friends here and I’ve lost many friends too. I’m cared for by a wonderful group of staff people, friends and family." -Elsie Hartlove, St. Elizabeth Elder [...]
The Esperanza Center Opened a Door of Opportunities for Luisa Lopez
My name is Luisa Lopez. I’m from Honduras. I came to the USA in 1999. When I got here, I didn’t speak any English. It was very difficult for me to communicate with people because [...]
Father Thomas Donellan Volunteers His Time at the Esperanza Center
My name is Thomas Donellan. I am a Catholic Priest. For almost two years, I have volunteered at the Esperanza Center. I am there on Mondays both morning and afternoons. What has kept me coming [...]