Senior Tour of Homes By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA® The first Senior Tour of Homes put on by Choice Connections was October 1st, 2012. Since then, there have been hundreds of people that have gone on our Senior Tour of Homes. Some of you reading this may recognize yourself in a picture of some
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August 30, 2024
June 29, 2024
Emergency Protocols in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD
Emergency Protocols in Senior Housing By Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD People who live in their own homes have a plan in the event of an emergency. What happens if there is an emergency, and you live in senior housing? This is a question people should have an answer to before or upon moving into a
June 4, 2024
Hospice – What, Who, Why, When and Where
Hospice – What, Who, Why, When and Where We all know that dying is part of life. However, when death is imminent for us or a loved one, it is a difficult reality. It can be a traumatic time, filled with emotions, fear and confusion. The word “hospice” is familiar to most of us. Yet
June 4, 2024
What Documents Do I Need When Moving to Assisted Living?
What Documents Do I Need When Moving to Assisted Living? If you are thinking about a move to senior housing, you may wonder how to prepare for the move. In last month’s Choice Voice one of the articles focused on what to bring. This article will outline some of the documents you will need as
May 7, 2024
Moving to Senior Housing. What Should I Bring?
Making a Move to Senior Living. What Do I Need to Bring? Written by: Janelle Meyers, LALD, CSA You have made the major decision on moving to senior living. Two frequent questions people ask are, “What do I need to bring?” and “What will be provided for me?” In this issue, let’s focus on the
April 7, 2024
Senior Living Community Leadership
Senior Living Community Leadership by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD Finding the right senior living community is important. Whether in assisted living, independent senior living, residential care, or memory care, stable leadership is central. Working in senior living operations for over twenty-five years in the Minneapolis area has given me firsthand experience of what it’s like
March 7, 2024
Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card
Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card If you watch the news or read the paper in Minneapolis or St Paul, you may have heard that Minnesota has a new way of reporting quality and satisfaction in assisted living. The report card gives people information on assisted living quality when looking for a facility. It provides transparency
February 6, 2024
Preparing for a Move to Senior Living
Preparing for a Move to Senior Living Let’s face it, very few people enjoy the process of moving. It can be overwhelming. This is true especially if downsizing is involved. Now that spring is on the horizon, many older adults are preparing to move to a senior living community, which can bring mixed emotions. Excitement:
February 6, 2024
Senior Living Prices: What Will It Cost? By, Janelle Meyers, CSA(R), LALD
Senior Living Prices: What Will It Cost? Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD There are many things that people consider when choosing to move into senior housing. The location, activities, amenities offered, types of apartments are just a few. As a certified senior advisor, one of the most common question is, “what is this going to cost?”
December 3, 2023
Celebrating The Holidays in Senior Living by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD
Celebrating The Holidays in Senior Living by Janelle Meyers, CSA, LALD Are you overwhelmed or stressed about the upcoming holidays? If you are, you are not alone. Maybe you or a loved one recently moved into an assisted living, nursing home or other senior care facility. It wiill be different from past years. However, you