Teresa Kocher, LSW – Director of Resident Services, Care Suites of Edina, Walker Methodist Here’s to all Social Workers during Social Worker month! Teresa had a picture in her mind of what her career would look like. It was with kids, and that was fine throughout school and training. Then she landed her first job in
March 6, 2022
March 6, 2022
What To Expect When Moving to Senior Housing
What to Expect When Moving to Senior Housing Making the decision to move to senior living is a big one. Here are a few things seniors should expect the first week or two when moving into an assisted living facility. Signing Contract On or prior to the move in day you will sign a contract
February 8, 2022
Have a Heart-Consider Donating Blood
Have a Heart-Consider Donating Blood February is heart health month. And it is the month of love with Valentines Day around the corner. Give a gift to someone that may save their life! In less than an hour of your time, you can make a huge impact on somone else. There is a dire need
February 7, 2022
SOULcial Salute
SOULcial Salute Vicki Tobroxen, Executive Director, Regents of Burnsville, Cassia managed Leaders in senior living often begin their work life elsewhere. For Vicki it was college studying genetics and accounting. Medical Assistance rules require a lot of tax and accounting work. This focus within one of the big accounting firms led to eight years of
February 5, 2022
Managing Care After A Move To Assisted Living
Managing Care After a Move to Assisted Living When your loved one moves to assisted living or memory care, your role changes. Now instead of being the caregiver that performs the caregiving, you watch over the cares being provided. Communication is key. Here are some tips to help ensure all goes smoothly. Before your loved
January 9, 2022
SOULcial Salute
SOULcial Salute Cathy Eblen, RN, Director of Nursing Amira Choice-Formerly Cherrywood Pointe Minnetonka Twenty years ago, Cathy Eblen was working in Hutchinson, MN in the topsy-turvy computer hardware industry. When she began the journey of seeing her mom through lung cancer treatment, it provided an opening she wasn’t expecting. The care and compassion she
January 8, 2022
New Year’s Goal! Review and Communicate Important Documents
New Year’s Goal! Review and Communicate Important Documents Getting in place and updating your important documents as you age is critical! Just as important is communicating that information to key people. Review your Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directive, will, trust if you have one and titling of how you own things. Power of Attorney –
January 7, 2022
Welcome to Janelle Meyers, CSA®
Welcome to Janelle Meyers, CSA® “I have known Janelle for over a decade. Her character and core values are a strong fit for joining Choice Connections. I feel blessed to have Janelle join my team!” says Eunice K, Neubauer, CSA® founder of Choice Connections. She recently completed the training and requirements to become a member
December 13, 2021
Admitting A Loved One to Assisted Living
Admitting A Loved One to Assisted Living As of August 1, all assisted livings have been under new licensure in Minnesota. Now RNs need to have the assessment done and care plan documented prior to move in. In the past, the RN had 14 days after moving in to have this completed. Our experience over
December 13, 2021
SOULcial Salute: Theresa Prokop
Theresa Prokop, Housekeeper, Brookdale – Eagan The best barometer of senior living quality is the culture of the community. Creating that care magic is a team sport, right down to the housekeeping. Every instance of resident contact is an opportunity. Theresa Prokop embodies this spirit of opportunity with gusto. Both with the residents and the cleaning