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
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February 3, 2025
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
November 29, 2024
Real Life Stories of Senior Living Transitions
Senior Living Stories As Senior Living Advisors, we meet with seniors and families almost daily. Each person has a unique story to share. It’s an honor to listen and hear about their joys and struggles in life. Some people come proactively knowing that they want to plan for their future. Others come when they are
November 29, 2024
SOULcial Salute December 2024
SOULcial Salute December 2024 Sara Rubio, Housekeeping Supervisor Summit Place Senior Campus, Eden Prairie Housekeeping By Any Other Name Always Keeps Things Sweet Sara’s title was Caretaker when she began with Summit Place’s sister property, Village Shores in Richfield, in 2000. Today she goes by Housekeeping Supervisor. Either way, the exceptionally good work that she
November 4, 2024
SOULcial Salute November, 2024
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
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