SOULcial Salute Lisa Engdahl, LSW, Social Worker, Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services Senior Community Services, Minnetonka MN Caregiving Was In The Cards From The Start While Lisa has been in her current role since 2013 she has been supporting caregivers for decades. It started before high school babysitting their neighbors kids(aka respite care). Through high
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Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver Each year in November, we honor and recognize family caregivers across the United States. An estimated $375 billion dollars in care is provided by family caregivers annually according to National Alliance for Caregiving and Evercare. Caring for a loved one is a personal choice. There are many reasons why a family
October 8, 2023
The Nonprofit vs. For-profit Difference in Senior Housing
The Nonprofit vs. For-profit Difference in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA , LALD Having 28 years of experience working in senior living has given me the opportunity to be part of for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. Many people wonder, is there a difference between for-profit senior living and not-for-profit senior living? The short answer is
October 7, 2023
SOULcial Salute
SOULcial Salute Reverend Arlen Solem, Chaplain and Campus Pastor Emerald Crest Memory Care (Cassia): Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee, Victoria Senior Living: A Layover Between Hospice and Hospital Chaplaincy After years of working in hospice in Milwaukee, Arlen found his way to the Twin Cities in the fall of 2016. He was planning on a career position
October 7, 2023
Depression in Older Adults
Depression in Older Adults Clinical depression is not a normal part of aging. Studies show most older adults are satisfied with their lives. This is despite the fact they experience more health issues than younger adults. (NIA/NIH). However, it is common to feel down at times – most of us will experience that throughout our
September 7, 2023
SOULcial Salute
SOULcial Salute Michelle Jirik, Director of Childcare TowerLight Childcare, St. Louis Park MN Riley Crossing, Chanhassen MN Kids and Elders: Intergenerational Assisted Living and Memory Care Michelle Jirik worked in childcare for 20 years but always felt there was something more for kids. And she was right. Nine years ago when she saw that Ebenezer’s
September 7, 2023
Common Misconceptions of Aging- Part two
Common Misconceptions – Part two In last month’s article we offered some common misconceptions associated with aging. Now, we continue to shed light on this topic by addressing a few more: Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same thing. Dementia is the “umbrella” term for general memory loss and other cognitive issues that are severe enough
September 7, 2023
Residential Care Homes; An Alternative to Assisted Living
Residential Care Homes; An Alternative to Assisted Living Margaret is 82 years of age. She has lived alone in her home with home care for the last five years. Margaret has decided it is time to move into senior housing. She has visited a few assisted living communities that offer continuum of care. Because of
August 3, 2023
Misconceptions about Aging- Part one
Misconceptions about Aging – Part one Ageism – seldom talked about but often practiced. It can be a subtle comment like “you look good for your age”. Or it takes a more harmful form such as job loss or patronizing health care providers, which can lead to over or under treating conditions. Without realizing it,
August 3, 2023
SOULcial Salute
SOULcial Salute Chelsey Abeln, Director of the Artis Way Experience ARTIS Senior Living, Woodbury MN Many Roads to Dementia Care in Assisted Living Chelsey’s career in senior living evolved gradually starting with her dad’s work as Hutchinson Minnesota’s police chief. His stories of troubled kids he regularly encountered hooked her heart. Combined with other experiences this