Keeping Seniors Safe from Flu and Other Viruses Just two short years ago, most people were having virtual celebrations in the interest of keeping each other safe from the COVID-19 virus. Gratefully this year, many had the opportunity to spend the holidays with friends and family. Large in person gatherings are again welcome. Unfortunately, that
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December 10, 2022
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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
December 9, 2022
Five Focus Areas for Year End Financial Planning
As the year draws to a close, it is a good time to review your finances. Five financial topics to review: 2022 Spending It’s likely that inflation has taken a toll on your finances. Knowing how you are spending your money is a good start to understand what actions you may want to take going
December 5, 2022
Respite Care
Image by gpointstudio on Freepic Do you need a break from caregiving? Respite care provides short-term relief for primary caregivers. It can be arranged for just an afternoon or a month. The most popular respite services are home care, adult day services and stay by the day in a senior living community. Short-term care Respite
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
October 7, 2022
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Krista Johnson, Resident Service Coordinator, Ecumen Prairie Lodge, Brooklyn Center There are exceptional people because of the visibly outstanding things they do. And then there are those quieter drivers of excellence. The latter is Krista’s approach. As Mother Teresa said in one of her notable sayings, “Not all of us can do great things. But
October 5, 2022
Assisted Living and Long Term Care Costs
Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Costs Cost of Care The Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports annually the cost of caring for seniors in the US, and more specifically by state and by area. In their most recent survey of 2021 costs reported in February of 2022, a private room in a nursing home in
October 3, 2022
Therapy Services in Senior Housing
Therapy Services in Senior Housing Therapy is a hot topic for older adults. Most people will go to a Medicare certified transitional care unit after a health event for rehabilitation. In this setting it is often daily and more intense. Therapy usually lasts anywhere from two weeks to three months. After progress stops so will