SOULcial Salute Chelsey Abeln, Director of the Artis Way Experience ARTIS Senior Living, Woodbury MN Many Roads to Dementia Care in Assisted Living Chelsey’s career in senior living evolved gradually starting with her dad’s work as Hutchinson Minnesota’s police chief. His stories of troubled kids he regularly encountered hooked her heart. Combined with other experiences this
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August 3, 2023
August 3, 2023
Living with Dementia; Advantages of Memory Care Neighborhood
Living with Dementia; Advantages of Memory Care in Senior Housing George has been living with memory loss for years. Family and facility staff recognized that George was more confused. Recently, he moved from his assisted living apartment to a memory care unit. There are benefits to living in memory care for people with moderate to
July 5, 2023
Living with Dementia in Senior Housing; Signs It May Be Time for Memory Care
Living with Dementia in Senior Housing; Signs It May Be Time for Memory Care Margaret was diagnosed with dementia. While she could make decisions, she moved to an assisted living facility. Now, there are subtle signs that she may need to move into a memory care facility. It is difficult to know when it is
June 10, 2023
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness
Most people understand enough about dementia to know they never want to be diagnosed with it. Yet an estimated 6.2 million Americans over the age of 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s. It is the most common form of dementia. Those with first-hand experience caring for someone with dementia, know the value of friends and family.
June 9, 2023
Living with Dementia in Senior Living
Living with Dementia in Senior Living Most people move to assisted living because they need support with daily living. Support can come in many forms. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at least 50% of people in senior living have some form of dementia. Support for memory loss looks different for each person. People living with
March 10, 2023
Types of Senior Housing
How to Differentiate Between Types of Senior Housing Have you tried to navigate the world of senior housing alone? If so, you likely discovered that it is complicated. This guide will help to explain the different levels of care and what each option provides. It represents the most common options for senior living in Minnesota.
February 10, 2023
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SOULcial Salute John Madison, Chef Dellwood Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care, Saint Paul From Delta to Dellwood In 2012 after 20 years (one heckuva run in foodservice) overseeing several corporate dining facilities for Delta (Northwest) Airlines’ employees, consolidation found its way in – and John found he was “out”. Though big foodservice is always
October 7, 2022
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Krista Johnson, Resident Service Coordinator, Ecumen Prairie Lodge, Brooklyn Center There are exceptional people because of the visibly outstanding things they do. And then there are those quieter drivers of excellence. The latter is Krista’s approach. As Mother Teresa said in one of her notable sayings, “Not all of us can do great things. But
July 5, 2022
What to Look for in a Memory Care Program
What to Look for in a Memory Care Program Moving a loved one with dementia to a memory care community is a difficult decision to make. The environment, size and care are all important things to consider. Activities and programs are one of the most important items to evaluate when choosing a senior living with
June 8, 2022
Finding Quality of Life with Parkinson’s Disease: Part 1
Statistics on Parkinson’s Disease Approximatel 60,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease each year. Many are diagnosed before age 50. Nearly a million people in the US are living with the disease today. Below is a Parkinson’s early case recently published in the CSA Journal to help people be aware of early symptoms. Case