SOULcial Salute November, 2024 Military Service and Servant Leadership Gregg Fox – Manager, Executive Director, Director of Operations, National Guardsman Talking to Gregg, if you didn’t know him, it is hard to know how accomplished and well regarded he is in the senior living industry. He is genuine and unassuming in that way that never
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November 4, 2024
November 4, 2024
Physician Services in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD
Physician Services in Senior Housing by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD Primary Care in Assisted Living In the mid-2000’s, I worked at an assisted living facility in Brooklyn Center. It was here that I first learned of an emerging service that mirrored what used to be a “house call” made by doctors. As a person ages
November 4, 2024
Veteran’s Benefit: Aid and Attendance
Veteran’s Benefit: Aid and Attendance Thank You, Veterans, For Your Service Traditionally, November is the month when U. S. citizens offer their heartfelt gratitude to those who have served in the military and to the families who supported them. The Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA) honors them throughout the year by providing an array of
September 30, 2024
Fall Risk & Prevention
Why Falls Occur If you have ever fallen, you know how frightening it can be, even if you don’t injure yourself. As we age, the risk of a serious fall increases – falls can change your life and lifestyle. In a 12-month period, more than one in four older adults will experience a fall and
September 30, 2024
Dementia and Challenging Behavioral Expressions
Challenging Behaviors Living with a person that has a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other form of dementia is difficult. Dealing with forgetfulness, adapting the environment, and providing structure becomes the new normal for many families. What you may not expect is yelling, biting, hitting or other acts of physical aggression. Not everyone with dementia
September 30, 2024
SOULcial Salute October, 2024
SOULcial Salute October 2024 Senior Living Nursing: Done Best, It’s A Lifestyle Sue Weinzierl, Director of Nursing, LALD – Rivers of Life – Savage and Eagan For Sue Weinzierl her exceedingly high-level approach to providing care began developing while growing up on a farm with all that it entails. A large part of achieving excellence
August 30, 2024
SOULcial Salute September
Today’s Senior Wellness: Function Over Fandom Alicia Bridge, Wellness Director, Kingsley Shores, Lakeville by Greg DeMarco Alicia may not have been around when Jack LaLanne invented the modern fitness movement on the juggernaut of 1950s TV. However, she most certainly knows the science and practice of 21st century wellness for older adults. While Jack’s show
August 30, 2024
Senior Tour of Homes
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
August 30, 2024
Alzheimer’s Association: A Valuable Resource
As we age it is not uncommon to forget things like where we put our keys or the name of a movie – that’s a normal part of aging. What gets tricky is deciding if and when those moments could be a sign of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Loved ones are often the first to
August 2, 2024
A Nursing Home: Will I Need One as I Age?
A Nursing Home Will I Need One as I Age? Written by Janelle Meyers, CSA(R), LALD As a certified senior advisor, it is important to provide people with education to make informed decisions. A common question people ask is Will I Need a Nursing Home. Before Assisted Living, the only choice for elder care was