The Card
When Larry handed me the envelope with “Open 0” scribbled on the front, I sensed it was something important. Larry is a charismatic guy who strived for the best and is a cherished member at…
Support Groups Make Crucial Difference When Loved Ones are in Memory Care
They are our neighbors, friends, siblings and co-workers, thrust into caregiving roles with little notice or preparation. Their loved ones may be dealing with dementia or the aftermath of a stroke. They struggle daily with…
Is Creativity Lost in the Aging Process?
Augustana Care Open Circle Adult Day Services is honored to introduce award-winning author and speaker, Stacy Monson, as a guest blogger. Monson’s latest, Open Circle, is a fictional novel highlighting senior care and reveals an…
Caregiver Resilience
Elk Run by Augustana Care is a non-profit, faith based assisted living community in Evergreen that also offers respite services. Respite services are an option for families who need guilt-free time away from caregiving or…
When Your Loved One May Need Assisted Living
More than 15 million Americans devote time and energy to caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Sometimes the cost of caregiving becomes too high. Caregivers often…
What You Need to Know When a Loved One’s Needs Change
Are you worried about your mother or father as they grow older? Many people believe an older relative needs skilled nursing care, when in fact, an assisted living setting may provide the care they need…
Castle Peak Memory Care Now Open
We are pleased and excited to announce that Castle Peak has opened its memory care neighborhood in our health care center. The neighborhood is designed to provide a secure, comforting and therapeutic environment for older…
The Makado Group and Augustana Care Announce Praha Village In New Prague, Minnesota
A new life enrichment community is opening in February 2019 in New Prague and has just unveiled its name, created with input from local residents. The community will be known as Praha Village and is…
Vail Daily Reports on Castle Peak’s ProActive Steps to Offer Housing to Employees
As challenges go, the challenge of finding affordable housing in Eagle County is a huge one. Close to 140 percent of the average wage is needed to make monthly mortgage payments on an average-priced home…
Vail Daily Reports on Castle Peak’s ProActive Steps to Offer Housing to Employees
As challenges go, the challenge of finding affordable housing in Eagle County is a huge one. Close to 140 percent of the average wage is needed to make monthly mortgage payments on an average-priced home…
