When is the “Right Time” to Place a Loved One in a Facility? The “right time” to place a loved one in an assisted living or memory care facility varies for each family. It is a difficult and emotional decision. There is no right or wrong answer. Family and trusted friends can help you make
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February 28, 2025
February 28, 2025
Hearing Loss
Hearing Loss As someone who has spent over 30 years living with a hearing-impaired spouse, I can attest to the fact that it can be complicated and sometimes difficult but does not have to rule your life. Hereditary Heredity is the cause of my husband’s hearing issues. He noticed the signs while nearing the end
February 28, 2025
SOULcial Salute March 2025
SOULcial Salute March 2025 Georgene Connelly, MBA, Senior Living Consultant – The Waters of Plymouth Caring Born of Compassion Growing up in New York City, Georgene spent time in front of her building with older adults, making it easy for her mom to find her after school. All she had to do was look out
February 3, 2025
Signing Your Senior Housing Lease
What You Should Know by Janelle Meyers, CSA®, LALD You have found your perfect senior living apartment. Your belongings are packed. You hired a mover. Before you receive the keys to your new home, you will need to sign a contract or residency agreement. This contract will have the requirements of you and the facility.
February 3, 2025
Senior Community Tours
What to Expect By: Libby Jensen, CSA® Over the course of the last 13 years, most spent as a Marketing Director in a Eden Prairie senior community, I’ve conducted/participated in hundreds of tours. Yet each one was different – that’s because each person’s story and perspectives are unique. Let’s start with a question – why
February 3, 2025
SOULcial Salute February 2025
Kristen Edson, Sales Coordinator, Pillars of Prospect Park, Minneapolis Fate Is A Funny Thing Kristen knew social work was her track when she started college at Morehead State University. And serving children was her goal. Then when internship time came around a professor informed Kristen of a paid internship! However, the internship was with seniors.
January 6, 2025
To a Stronger YOU in 2025
Begin the Year Strong Each year, January signals a fresh start for the upcoming year. However, many of us feel pressured to make resolutions – exercise, eat healthier, be more social etc. – it always sounds good, but the reality is, making changes is challenging. Like the general population, older adults tend to settle into
January 6, 2025
SOULcial Salute January 2025
Lynnette Mahlke, Wealth Advisor Thrivent Financial, Oakdale MN Finances And Faith When doing word association faith isn’t typically the first term associated with finances. However, Lynnette has always regarded her work as an act of faith filled service. That said, Lynnette has served hundreds of people over her 36 years with Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
January 6, 2025
Time to Plan
Senior Living and Why it’s Important to Plan As a Senior Living Advisor, I meet seniors and families every week in the Twin Cities. Many find Choice Connections because they have a health need. Others are curious to learn about senior living options. For both they need or want a plan. By creating a plan,
December 1, 2024
Tis the Season to Avoid Scams
To share love and kindness with those around you. It is also the season to be smart about scams! This time of year often conjures up images of singing Christmas carols, time with family, children opening gifts, snow, a scrumptious meal and remembering those loved ones who are no longer with us. Unfortunately, scams are