Danny has been dancing all his life. Hard to imagine that at the age of six, Danny was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. By the time he was 13-years-old, Danny’s mode of transportation was his wheelchair. Wheelchair or not, he kept on dancing. “It (his muscular dystrophy) wasn’t a big deal when I was younger,”...
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Earlier the Better
Kay and Tom Tyler are not new to the area but will be wintering in Indiana for the first time in years. In fact, much of their family heritage is in the Niles area. Over their 65 years of marriage, they’ve lived in many places, ranging from the East Coast, to Switzerland to Ft. Wayne....
Adventures with Pete
“Kenneth is my dad’s name,” Pete shared with me when I met him. Though his name is also Kenneth, he said it’s too formal for him. Pete suits him well. At 87 years old, his appetite for adventure and jokes is just as plentiful as ever, which is what led this Center for Hospice Care...
Happy Feet
Quality of life isn’t necessarily anything huge or fancy. It’s always in the little things: memories, people, and moments. Sometimes it’s as simple as a few roses and a dance partner. For Joan Simmons, her happiest memories were on the dance floor. Waltzes made her feel graceful and free. She owes a “thank you” to...
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