Patty Crawford, MA, is the manager for Augustana Open Circle in Apple Valley. She also provides educational sessions about how we perceive older adults and wrote a column on this topic, published recently by the…
How do you capture the unique character of a community and the partnerships within it? Augustana Care Activities Director Sarah Jo Royce wanted to share what she knew about the extraordinary partnerships at the Cora…
To enhance care to residents living with Parkinson’s, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care has become a member of the Struthers Parkinson’s Care Network. Staff has been trained to increase awareness, maximize safety and improve the…
As the number of older Americans increases, worker shortages loom nationwide in agriculture, health care, manufacturing, technology and customer service. What will the impact of these shortages be as more people reach their 80s, 90s…
As the number of people projected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia rises, it’s more crucial than ever to build dementia-friendly communities. Have you ever wondered what someone with dementia experiences? This past fall,…
In 2016, we were honored with the Eureka! Award by the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal for a unique multi-sensory environment created at Emerald Crest by Augustana Care. The multi-sensory room was designed for people with…
When Judy Offenbacher lost her father, a World War II veteran, some years ago, she wanted to honor him and his service to our country. Three years ago, Offenbacher decided to launch a project at…
While Augustana Care offers a variety of housing and services options in our community, many Minnesotans want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, cutting health care costs and maintaining safety, health…
Centrex Rehab has expanded this fall to Colorado, joining Castle Peak by Augustana Care in Eagle, Colorado. Augustana Care is the project builder and operator of the five-acre site. Centrex Rehab will be in charge…
October 2016 brought some exciting news to Augustana Care—a new community called Castle Peak by Augustana Care opened in rural Eagle County, CO. Castle Peak expects to serve approximately 110 people annually through assisted…
