Staying in Your Own Home or A Move to Senior Living? By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA In over 16 years of working and advising older adults on moving to senior living in the Twin Cities, this process has taken on a deeper more meaningful dimension as I have aged. What hasn’t changed is the importance
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March 31, 2025
Eye Health & Vision Changes
Eye Health & Vision Changes Recently, while touring a Twin Cities Senior Living Community, I saw a “Vision Loss Support Group” meeting listed on their activity calendar. In the library I noticed a wide variety of large-print books as well as audio books and magnifying stands near some of the tables. It got me thinking
February 28, 2025
When is the “Right Time” to Place a Loved One in a Facility?
When is the “Right Time” to Place a Loved One in a Facility? The “right time” to place a loved one in an assisted living or memory care facility varies for each family. It is a difficult and emotional decision. There is no right or wrong answer. Family and trusted friends can help you make
February 3, 2025
Signing Your Senior Housing Lease
What You Should Know by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD You have found your perfect senior living apartment. Your belongings are packed. You hired a mover. Before you receive the keys to your new home, you will need to sign a contract or residency agreement. This contract will have the requirements of you and the facility.
February 3, 2025
Senior Community Tours
What to Expect By: Libby Jensen, CSA® Over the course of the last 13 years, most spent as a Marketing Director in a Eden Prairie senior community, I’ve conducted/participated in hundreds of tours. Yet each one was different – that’s because each person’s story and perspectives are unique. Let’s start with a question – why
January 6, 2025
SOULcial Salute January 2025
Lynnette Mahlke, Wealth Advisor Thrivent Financial, Oakdale MN Finances And Faith When doing word association faith isn’t typically the first term associated with finances. However, Lynnette has always regarded her work as an act of faith filled service. That said, Lynnette has served hundreds of people over her 36 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
January 6, 2025
Time to Plan
Senior Living and Why it’s Important to Plan As a Senior Living Advisor, I meet seniors and families every week in the Twin Cities. Many find Choice Connections because they have a health need. Others are curious to learn about senior living options. For both they need or want a plan. By creating a plan,
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 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