SOULcial Salute John Madison, Chef Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care, Saint Paul From Delta to Dellwood In 2012 after 20 years (one heckuva run in foodservice) overseeing several corporate dining facilities for Delta (Northwest) Airlines’ employees, consolidation found its way in – and John found he was “out”. Though big foodservice is always
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SOULcial Salute Jen Rasmussen, Life Enrichment Advisor Ecumen Lakeview Commons Senior Living, Maplewood A Rose By Any Other Name Since 2002 Jen has held various titles at Lakeview; Director of Therapeutic Recreation, Life Enrichment Manager and now Life Enrichment Advisor. Regardless of monikers, she has built a reputation as a positive influence in engaging her
November 5, 2022
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Cecil Seim, U.S. Navy 1942 – 1962, Chief Machinist Mate 15 year resident – New Perspective Eagan Service of a Centenarian At 20 years old in January 1942 Cecil answered the call, as did most, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It took a couple attempts but he took up with the U.S. Navy and
November 1, 2022
Gift Ideas for Seniors
Gift Ideas for Seniors The season of giving is approaching fast. Do you struggle to purchase meaningful gifts for the senior in your life? What do you buy for the person who has everything? How about the person who says they want nothing. This month, we are sharing ideas for gifts. Beyond the Fruit of
October 31, 2022
Care Facility and Care Benefits for Veterans
Veterans with service during active times of war are eligible for various benefits for care. Veteran Homes There are five nursing care homes for Veterans in Minnesota currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. Completed paperwork can put you on either list. The inactive
September 10, 2022
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Samantha Lenz, Fitness Specialist, Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge, West St. Paul It was love that got Samantha into senior fitness at Walker Westwood in November 2020. She and her husband are Minnesota and Wisconsin natives but their west and east careers had them nearly 1,100 miles apart. The answer was the Twin Cities. That and
August 6, 2022
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Tom “Fritzie” Fritz, Director of Culinary Services, The Waters of Excelsior With hundreds of senior living communities to choose from in the twin cities, food is the visible point of competition. And it’s not just flavors but presentation and service. Winning on all these fronts for the same diners day after day without becoming a
August 3, 2022
How Full is Your August Calendar?
August can be a full and fun month. A month when we make sure we get our family vacation in if we haven’t taken one yet. It’s a time for outings with friends on rivers and lakes. Time to spend at the cabin before we get back into the routine that September brings. It’s a
August 1, 2022
Dining in Senior Housing
Dining in Senior Housing Everyone enjoys sitting down to a good meal and they always taste better when enjoyed with family or friends. When you are dining in senior housing, knowing what to expect can make your experience even better. Here are some facts that you may find helpful. Menus and Options Here are a
June 11, 2022
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Raychelle Fischer – Resident Assistant – Riley Crossing, Chanhassen Resident Assistant is just the tip of the ice berg of her service and enrichment approach to life. Wife and mom of seven!, rancher, insurance sales, business consultant, Amazon employment recruiter, fine dining server, restaurant manager, artist, and more. All of this is what Raychelle brings