Elderspeak
Seth Horowitz in his book The Universal Sense uses his experience as an auditory neuroscientist to show the reader how sound plays a large role in our emotional lives, far greater than one may have…
Category: Open Circle
Waiting for the Light
An old farmer once said, “Everything you do in other seasons is an investment in winter.” When the radio clicked on this morning I heard that we will gain minutes of daylight, after the solstice,…
The Jewel of Christmas
I knew I was a grown-up when I checked into the motel in my hometown on Christmas Eve. My nostalgic thoughts of Christmas trees cut from the woods and Mom making sure she didn’t overcook…
Taking the Fear Out of Alzheimer’s Disease
by Patty Crawford, Center ManagerNovember was designated by Ronald Regan as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to promote screening and diagnosis. Why aren’t people flocking to their physicians to do just that? If we look inward I…
Staying Safe While Aging in Place
Are you an older adult who would like to stay in your home? We’d like to share some tips to help you get started. According to the United States of Aging survey conducted by AARP…
Personal Experience Brought Home the Need for Hospice to Professional Hospice Administrator
Hospice was created to provide holistic approach at end of life meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and family. Multi-disciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, massage…
Once Upon a Farm: Edna Baron’s Story
In an effort to introduce you to some of the unique residents at Augustana Apartments of Minneapolis, we are taking a cue from Humans of Minneapolis with Humans of Augustana Care. This story was written…
How Two Million Stitches Turns Into 150 Prayer Shawls at Augustana Care
Knitting prayer shawls for those who are experiencing tough times is a tradition at many Augustana Care campuses. Hundreds of people have received the shawls at our Minneapolis, Minnesota location. This summer, Augustana Apartments of…
Annual Food and Wine Tasting Fundraiser at Augustana Care of Apple Valley
Mark your social calendar for the upcoming annual fundraiser! Enjoy the view of beautiful Apple Valley, Minnesota from our fifth-floor Fireside Dining Room with delicious food to nibble, excellent wine to taste and good friends…
Respite Care to the Rescue!
Summer is finally here and that means evening sports activities with the kids, exploring the parks and lakes, family road trips and a trip to the cabin every chance you get. It is difficult to juggle…
