It Gets Personal
The Open Circle staff is preparing to be recertified in CPR and first aid, a licensing requirement we complete annually. Our instructors have always pointed out that it may not be something we use at…
New Trinity Springs Community in Florida Invites Older Adults to Live Well and Joyfully
For many years, Elim Care wanted to partner with a church community to expand its work outside of Minnesota. Several years ago, Elim Care found its partner in the Live Oaks Community Church, affiliated with…
Smee: The True Account of a Cat’s Tail of Bitterness and Fear and What Happens When You Let It Go
By Michal McDowell A kitten came into this world about 18 years ago. She was found in the gutter of the street alone and wet. The lucky kitty was brought to a local vet/animal shelter…
Minnesota Family Directly Impacted by Alzheimer’s Breaks Ground on Parks’ Place, a New Family-Based Community That Reimagines Memory Care
Parks’ Place Memory Care Groundbreaking Celebration Continues Twin Cities Father’s Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Advocacy with Compassion-Based Programming and Care Driven by their father’s diagnosis of Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s, a local family partnering with Augustana Care broke ground…
Top 10 Reasons to Choose Augustana Care Open Circle Adult Day Services
Augustana Care Open Circle Adult Day Services provides respite for caregivers while encouraging members with changing physical, cognitive and social abilities to continue to enjoy fulfilling lives. Members of Augustana Care Open Circle can attend…
Reflections on Tradition
An old friend once told me that the best tradition is someone else’s. He was just at the point of being pulled between families and being stuck with a menu that was not palatable. “No,…
McKnights Announces Senior Living Tech Awards
Applied technology makes new headway in this sector Although it may seem so, technology isn’t only for young people. It can also make a huge difference in the lives of older adults. Most of us…
New Name Announced for Augustana Care and Elim Care as They Join Together
When two organizations become one, they face the exciting and vital task of creating a name. Augustana Care and Elim Care especially wanted a name to reveal the values and mission of both nonprofit eldercare…
Open Circle Adult Day Services and Home Depot Building Community
Members of Augustana Care Open Circle Adult Day Services of Apple Valley recently enjoyed a Wednesday morning with hammers in their hands. The local Home Depot invited Open Circle of Apple Valley to join them…
National Adult Day Services Week: Celebrating Staff and Relationships
It was a January day when I said “Yes” to Ronnie and Vel. Ronnie was recovering from a serious health crisis that brought him close to death. The decision for life support was to continue, full…