By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Are you aware of the Society of Certified Senior Advisors or that there are Certified Senior Advisors across the nation? This organization has been in operation for over twenty years and today there are hundreds of Certified Senior Advisors (CSAs) who in the course of their practice, apply multidisciplinary knowledge
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November 8, 2019
November 7, 2019
Plan A: Aging in Place. What is Your Plan B?
We hear stories like these: Jan knew that her husband’s time was limited in how long he could do stairs and there was no way to remove that barrier with their home. There were TOO MANY of them. When he couldn’t do stairs or it was too risky, she knew placement needed to happen?
November 6, 2019
She Won’t Engage in Activities
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Many adult children and spouses tell me when I meet with them that their loved one won’t go to activities. Looking at the activity calendar isn’t a high need for all my clients. Often though when I talk to them later after they have found a place for mom, I
October 20, 2019
Costs for Assisted Living and Sources of Funding
The average costs of a one bedroom assisted living apartment in the Twin Cities is about $3600 yet cost can vary widely, as do the amenities and apartment sizes and features. When considering a place for mom or dad cost is often a first consideration even though it typically isn’t what drives the decision. There
August 11, 2019
The Future of Senior Housing
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Choice Connections just celebrated 10 years in the Twin Cities. We have looked back at what has changed over that time. Now let’s look forward 10 years at what might change in the future. Regulation In May of 2019, Minnesota passed our first assisted living and memory care licensing
July 8, 2018
Adult Day: An Option Before Memory Care Placement?
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA As a placement and referral advisor, I’ve worked with many caregivers who want to keep their loved one home as long as possible. Home is where the person is most comfortable, and it typically is the least expensive option. Yet, for a variety of factors, home may not be the
November 5, 2016
Senior Housing – Independent Living, Get on a Wait List or Two
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA There are more and more senior living options being built around the metro. You would think there should be openings, right? Typically, when a new building opens, and if it is a continuum of care, independent living, assisted living and memory care being the most common, the independent living portion
February 9, 2015
Be Heart Healthy!
By Chris & Laurie Kemp February is American Heart Month. You can celebrate by taking some steps to improve your own heart health. According to the National Institute of Health there are many things you can do. Here are just a few: Exercise regularly Eat a lot of fruits and vegetables Maintain a healthy weight
May 7, 2014
We All Want To Live At Home In Old Age, But…
We All Want To Live At Home In Old Age, But Know Nothing About the Quality of Care We’ll Get There MARCH 19, 2014 BY HOWARD GLECKMAN More than eight of every 10 people who need long-term support and services receive this care at home rather than in nursing homes or other institutional facilities. And nearly