To share love and kindness with those around you. It is also the season to be smart about scams! This time of year often conjures up images of singing Christmas carols, time with family, children opening gifts, snow, a scrumptious meal and remembering those loved ones who are no longer with us. Unfortunately, scams are
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November 29, 2024
Real Life Stories of Senior Living Transitions
Senior Living Stories As Senior Living Advisors, we meet with seniors and families almost daily. Each person has a unique story to share. It’s an honor to listen and hear about their joys and struggles in life. Some people come proactively knowing that they want to plan for their future. Others come when they are
November 29, 2024
SOULcial Salute December 2024
SOULcial Salute December 2024 Sara Rubio, Housekeeping Supervisor Summit Place Senior Campus, Eden Prairie Housekeeping By Any Other Name Always Keeps Things Sweet Sara’s title was Caretaker when she began with Summit Place’s sister property, Village Shores in Richfield, in 2000. Today she goes by Housekeeping Supervisor. Either way, the exceptionally good work that she
November 4, 2024
SOULcial Salute November, 2024
SOULcial Salute November, 2024 Military Service and Servant Leadership Gregg Fox – Manager, Executive Director, Director of Operations, National Guardsman Talking to Gregg, if you didn’t know him, it is hard to know how accomplished and well regarded he is in the senior living industry. He is genuine and unassuming in that way that never
November 4, 2024
Physician Services in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD
Physician Services in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD Primary Care in Assisted Living In the mid-2000’s, I worked at an assisted living facility in Brooklyn Center. It was here that I first learned of an emerging service that mirrored what used to be a “house call” made by doctors. As a person ages
November 4, 2024
Veteran’s Benefit: Aid and Attendance
Veteran’s Benefit: Aid and Attendance Thank You, Veterans, For Your Service Traditionally, November is the month when U. S. citizens offer their heartfelt gratitude to those who have served in the military and to the families who supported them. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) honors them throughout the year by providing an array of
September 30, 2024
Fall Risk & Prevention
Why Falls Occur If you have ever fallen, you know how frightening it can be, even if you don’t injure yourself. As we age, the risk of a serious fall increases – falls can change your life and lifestyle. In a 12-month period, more than one in four older adults will experience a fall and
September 30, 2024
Dementia and Challenging Behavioral Expressions
Challenging Behaviors Living with a person that has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia is difficult. Dealing with forgetfulness, adapting the environment, and providing structure becomes the new normal for many families. What you may not expect is yelling, biting, hitting or other acts of physical aggression. Not everyone with dementia
September 30, 2024
SOULcial Salute October, 2024
SOULcial Salute October 2024 Senior Living Nursing: Done Best, It’s A Lifestyle Sue Weinzierl, Director of Nursing, LALD – Rivers of Life – Savage and Eagan For Sue Weinzierl her exceedingly high-level approach to providing care began developing while growing up on a farm with all that it entails. A large part of achieving excellence
August 30, 2024
SOULcial Salute September
Today’s Senior Wellness: Function Over Fandom Alicia Bridge, Wellness Director, Kingsley Shores, Lakeville by Greg DeMarco Alicia may not have been around when Jack LaLanne invented the modern fitness movement on the juggernaut of 1950s TV. However, she most certainly knows the science and practice of 21st century wellness for older adults. While Jack’s show