Admitting A Loved One to Assisted Living As of August 1, all assisted livings have been under new licensure in Minnesota. Now RNs need to have the assessment done and care plan documented prior to move in. In the past, the RN had 14 days after moving in to have this completed. Our experience over
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December 13, 2021
December 13, 2021
SOULcial Salute: Theresa Prokop
Theresa Prokop, Housekeeper, Brookdale – Eagan The best barometer of senior living quality is the culture of the community. Creating that care magic is a team sport, right down to the housekeeping. Every instance of resident contact is an opportunity. Theresa Prokop embodies this spirit of opportunity with gusto. Both with the residents and the cleaning
December 13, 2021
Holiday Recipes
Holiday Recipes It’s that time of year when we pull out our favorite recipes for the holidays. Growing up, chocolate fudge made by my godmother Aunt Betty was a special treat as were the anise cookies dropped off by Aunt Esther. ABC cookies or ‘Aunt Beth’s Cookies’ were a favorite sugar cookie that we
November 6, 2021
SOULcial Salute
This summer a couple and I were invited to stay for lunch after their tour at Summit Place of Eden Prairie. Knowing senior living meal quality has generally risen in recent years I was glad to dine along with them. Well, the chicken salad we all opted for in the Bistro was not only good,
September 23, 2021
SOULcial SALUTES
SOULcial SALUTE Many of our Twin Cities’ senior living communities are beautiful. But what makes many of them exceptional is the staff that create the atmosphere, culture, and SOUL~ Choice Connections is introducing its new feature in Choice Voice, our monthly E-newsletter. SOULcial SALUTE. In so doing, we aim to honor the folks who show
August 5, 2021
Choice Connections Reduces Time and Stress In Finding Assisted Living
Choice Connections Reduces Time and Stress in Finding Assisted Living Why do I need Choice Connections to find assisted living or memory care? Isn’t a printed or online senior housing guide enough? While these lists and guides may tell you all the places that are out there, they do not help you narrow down which
July 4, 2021
NEW 144G Assisted Living Licensure
NEW 144G Assisted Living Licensure Background In May of 2019, the state legislature passed the new assisted living licensure which is effective August 1, 2021. This legislation removes the previous Housing with Services Registration 144A. 144G puts in place more standards to keep our elders safe. There are approximately 60,000 seniors residing in 1800 assisted
May 10, 2021
Senior Living – Overwhelmed by all the Choices?
Senior Living – Overwhelmed by all the Choices? If you or those you know are in the early stages of looking for senior living, you are probably surprised by all the choices today. Have you experienced when you buy a new car, you see a lot of the same model of cars on the road?
April 10, 2021
Parkinson’s Disease Resources
April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month As Certified Senior Advisors, one of our goals is to connect people to resources they may need. Several websites to review for education and resources during awareness month are listed below: Parkinson Foundation website found here. Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology In the Twin Cities we have the Struther’s Parkinsons Center
February 4, 2021
Are Four Legged Friends Allowed in Assisted Living? In Memory Care?
Are Pets Allowed in Memory Care? Recently I toured with a client to understand the best memory care options. I had recently told them that typically a pet wasn’t allowed in memory care. In my years of experience I had found that to be the case. And to my surprise, both options we toured allowed