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…
A Passion and a Calling: Augustana Awesome Awards Showcase the Caring Profession
While caregiving professionals help millions of people nationwide, we seldom take time to honor them and discover what motivates their work. The Augustana Awesome Awards recognize those who embody our mission to foster fullness of…
Lighting Up Life
Marge walked into Augustana Care’s Open Circle Adult Day Services with a beautiful bouquet of sunflowers. “Here, I thought you needed these.” Everyone turned to look at the flowers much like the flowers would turn…
Let’s Go Fishing
John was worried about the upcoming “Let’s Go Fishing” field trip. “I might be disappointed because it won’t be the same.” John had been an avid fisherman and has many fish stories to share. I…
Making the Years Count: Redeemer Health and Rehab/Elim Care, Empira, and Dept. of Human Services Help Older Adults Tackle Unfinished Business
Individuals facing the end of their lives are often overwhelmed by dealing with an illness—and families are overwhelmed too. While physical issues are important, the emotional and spiritual parts of our lives may get shortchanged…
Honor our Elders
“Caring for our seniors is perhaps the greatest responsibility we have. Those who walked before us have given so much and made possible the life we all enjoy.” —John Hoeven – North Dakota U.S.…
Caring for the Caregiver
Do you wish you had more resilience to deal with the curve balls life throws at you? I think all of us find it hard to bounce back after a crisis. Resilience transforms the daunting…
