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
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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
July 11, 2022
SOULcial Salute
Sheryl Hassan – Director of Life Enrichment – The Wealshire, Bloomington Senior living communities all have activities schedules with dedicated directors. Some regard that as Life Enrichment. This title conveys the breadth of the discipline, particularly for those with dementia. However leadership is key in performance. Sheryl exudes a passion for the work that is
July 10, 2022
Outdoor Ideas to Boost Your Mental Health This Summer
Outdoor Ideas to Boost Your Mental Health This Summer Music Music has a way to calm and engage the brain. Do a little searching and you will find outdoor concerts around the Twin Cities MN History Museum has outdoor concerts on Tuesdays 5:45 -8 p.m. and Lowertown on Thursdays evenings. Explore Our Parks The Twin
July 5, 2022
What to Look for in a Memory Care Program
What to Look for in a Memory Care Program Moving a loved one with dementia to a memory care community is a difficult decision to make. The environment, size and care are all important things to consider. Activities and programs are one of the most important items to evaluate when choosing a senior living with
June 11, 2022
SOULcial Salute
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
June 8, 2022
Finding Quality of Life with Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1
Statistics on Parkinson’s Disease Approximatel 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. Many are diagnosed before age 50. Nearly a million people in the US are living with the disease today. Below is a Parkinson’s early case recently published in the CSA Journal to help people be aware of early symptoms. Case
June 6, 2022
Pets in Senior Living
Pets in Senior Living Most pet owners have no intention of giving up their furry companion. The good news is that they rarely need to. Communities that welcome pets will typically have an animal agreement or policy that the pet owner must follow. This will vary from community to community, here is what is typical:
May 9, 2022
Senior Living Education at Events
Senior Living Education at Events It has been wonderful to be out at several senior living events this past April. Our team is excited to be out at more events coming up. We thought we’d use this opportunity with our May newsletter to tell you about them. Maybe you or others you know would like