NEW COVID-19 DEVELOPMENTS Just over two years ago, senior living communities were on lock down due to the uncertainty of COVID-19. It is difficult to think back to when communities were doing all they could to keep older adults safe. The goal was to keep ean outbreak from occurring. Communities did this by stopping activities,
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May 2, 2022
Twin Cities Honor Flight Network
Twin Cities Honor Flight Network With Memorial Day coming up later this month, we think of those that served our country. Most important are to show respect and honor for those that paid the ultimate sacrifice with their life. Tell a Veteran You Know If you have a loved one that served in World War
March 6, 2022
What To Expect When Moving to Senior Housing
What to Expect When Moving to Senior Housing Making the decision to move to senior living is a big one. Here are a few things seniors should expect the first week or two when moving into an assisted living facility. Signing Contract On or prior to the move in day you will sign a contract
February 8, 2022
Have a Heart-Consider Donating Blood
Have a Heart-Consider Donating Blood February is heart health month. And it is the month of love with Valentines Day around the corner. Give a gift to someone that may save their life! In less than an hour of your time, you can make a huge impact on somone else. There is a dire need
February 5, 2022
Managing Care After A Move To Assisted Living
Managing Care After a Move to Assisted Living When your loved one moves to assisted living or memory care, your role changes. Now instead of being the caregiver that performs the caregiving, you watch over the cares being provided. Communication is key. Here are some tips to help ensure all goes smoothly. Before your loved
January 8, 2022
New Year’s Goal! Review and Communicate Important Documents
New Year’s Goal! Review and Communicate Important Documents Getting in place and updating your important documents as you age is critical! Just as important is communicating that information to key people. Review your Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, will, trust if you have one and titling of how you own things. Power of Attorney –
December 13, 2021
Admitting A Loved One to Assisted Living
Admitting A Loved One to Assisted Living As of August 1, all assisted livings have been under new licensure in Minnesota. Now RNs need to have the assessment done and care plan documented prior to move in. In the past, the RN had 14 days after moving in to have this completed. Our experience over
November 6, 2021
Availability Shifts in Care Options
Availability Shifts in Care Options There have been many changes due to the pandemic that we all are experiencing. Many of them have to do with supply of products due to shipping. In the senior living industry we have seen shifts too. Not only is staffing an issue as it is in all the service
September 23, 2021
Challenging Behaviors with Dementia
Challenging Behaviors with Dementia As parents we may have dealt with challenging behaviors of our children when they were growing up; screaming, nail biting, etc. They were stressful and we looked for solutions to the behavior and we hoped our child would grow out of them. When a loved one has dementia, challenging behaviors can
September 23, 2021
Annual Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15th through December 7th
Annual Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15th through December 7th “What is the deal with this Open Enrollment?!” Becky yells to her sister Mary who just finished their folks’ 2020 amended return. Finally the checkbook is balanced, bills are paid and the new 1080 is filed. Sigh! But, now it’s Open Enrollment season. “They already have