It’s not just Valentines day this Friday but it’s a day to wear read to educate women on the facts around heart disease and heart health. Who do you love and need to share the facts of heart disease with so they know the symptoms? Heart disease is the number one leading cause of death
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February 8, 2020
January 13, 2020
Meet Eunice
“Figuring out the right option at the right time for a loved one is really difficult. I have always had a special place in my heart for our aging loved ones and believe in taking good care of them, keeping them safe and happy. Because of that deep passion for helping the elderly and their
January 13, 2020
Senior Living Options
Alzheimer’s or Memory Care In this secure setting, unlike Assisted Living you aren’t behind a closed door but typically engaging in activities outside of your own studio apartment. There are communities focused only on memory care and memory care in more of a continuum of care setting. Care-to-resident ratios are improved over Assisted Living and
January 12, 2020
Ways to Stay Connected with the Seniors in Your Family
With families busy with their own lives and in many cases spread across the country, how can everyone stay connected with their parents or other senior family members in a meaningful way? In Person Visits are always the best option to truly connect with another person. At a personal meeting you can ask direct questions
December 8, 2019
Gift Ideas for Your Loved One in Assisted Living
At this time of year, we are in the giving season. Many of our gifts may have already been purchased with the Black Friday deals but if you are still needing ideas for that loved one that is aging here are a few: Pay for Things They Need: Gift certificates for the hair salon Podiatrist
December 8, 2019
Gift Drive NAMI MN
This can be a difficult time of year for many with a history of depression or any type of mental illness. Being in an institution this time of year is difficult on those away from their home and also hard on the family of those individuals. Older adults with dementia and depression can
December 8, 2019
Assisted Living or Memory Care Move for a Loved one? How to Know It’s Time
When you are with your loved one this holiday season take note of various things. Has the person lost weight? Gained weight? How is their hygiene? Do they wear the same clothes day after day? What is in the frig? Is the food old and is there food that you would expect? Drive with them
November 11, 2019
Dementia Diagnosis—Which Solution is Better: Assisted Living or Memory Care?
Often, people can live out their lives in assisted living if they have memory loss. Those who have been in their senior community a long time and have familiar patterns and routines can often do very well indeed. In assisted living, they are able to get help with medications and meals, participate in activities and arrange
November 11, 2019
The Value of Having a Certified Senior Advisor® as Your Advocate
Many people are unaware that there are professionals who have invested a lot of time expanding their knowledge on the aging process and understanding all the resources available. These are people who have a heart for the elderly and want to do their best to make this stage of life as comfortable, safe and interesting
November 11, 2019
Do You Know What to Do If Funds Are Limited?
When money is not a concern for paying for assisted living or long-term care, there are many choices available for Twin Cities residents. Because most of the new senior housing programs do not work with Medicaid, residents will have to pay out of private funds for senior living. There are fewer choices when you have