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
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October 31, 2022
September 10, 2022
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Samantha Lenz, Fitness Specialist, Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge, West St. Paul It was love that got Samantha into senior fitness at Walker Westwood in November 2020. She and her husband are Minnesota and Wisconsin natives but their west and east careers had them nearly 1,100 miles apart. The answer was the Twin Cities. That and
August 6, 2022
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Tom “Fritzie” Fritz, Director of Culinary Services, The Waters of Excelsior With hundreds of senior living communities to choose from in the twin cities, food is the visible point of competition. And it’s not just flavors but presentation and service. Winning on all these fronts for the same diners day after day without becoming a
August 3, 2022
How Full is Your August Calendar?
August can be a full and fun month. A month when we make sure we get our family vacation in if we haven’t taken one yet. It’s a time for outings with friends on rivers and lakes. Time to spend at the cabin before we get back into the routine that September brings. It’s a
August 1, 2022
Dining in Senior Housing
Dining in Senior Housing Everyone enjoys sitting down to a good meal and they always taste better when enjoyed with family or friends. When you are dining in senior housing, knowing what to expect can make your experience even better. Here are some facts that you may find helpful. Menus and Options Here are a
June 11, 2022
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Raychelle Fischer – Resident Assistant – Riley Crossing, Chanhassen Resident Assistant is just the tip of the ice berg of her service and enrichment approach to life. Wife and mom of seven!, rancher, insurance sales, business consultant, Amazon employment recruiter, fine dining server, restaurant manager, artist, and more. All of this is what Raychelle brings
June 6, 2022
Pets in Senior Living
Pets in Senior Living Most pet owners have no intention of giving up their furry companion. The good news is that they rarely need to. Communities that welcome pets will typically have an animal agreement or policy that the pet owner must follow. This will vary from community to community, here is what is typical:
April 10, 2022
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Christian “CJ” Jackman – Director of Maintenance – Hayden Grove, Bloomington Jack of all trades – More like Ace of all trades Director of Maintenance is a bone fide profession involving a whole constellation of skills. And they go far beyond building materials and mechanicals. CJ is a shining example of one who is master
April 10, 2022
Downsizing from a Personal Experience
Downsizing from a Personal Experience As a Certified Senior Advisor who has advised clients on downsizing, I am now going through that life event. After 18 years in a large home raising a family, my husband and I are moving to one level living. What I’ve appreciated: Support from my family makes it easier. Our
November 6, 2021
Popularity Isn’t Just for Adolescents
Popularity Isn’t Just For Adolescents Adapted from Society of Certified Senior Advisors Blog Retiring and aging shrinks your social circles.Most people don’t think about older adults needing to be popular. That ends at high school, right? Well… Whether it’s COVID confinement, friends moving to downsize, moving closer to grandchildren, or losing work friends at retirement