Recognizing Caregiver Burnout / Compassion Fatigue “I can’t do this anymore! I yelled at Tony when he fell because he knows he’s supposed to use his walker or ask me for help,” Ann explained to her friend. Over the years, Ann’s attitude went from positive and caring to one of frustration, anger, and guilt. Many
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April 10, 2022
Downsizing from a Personal Experience
Downsizing from a Personal Experience As a Certified Senior Advisor who has advised clients on downsizing, I am now going through that life event. After 18 years in a large home raising a family, my husband and I are moving to one level living. What I’ve appreciated: Support from my family makes it easier. Our
March 6, 2022
What To Expect When Moving to Senior Housing
What to Expect When Moving to Senior Housing Making the decision to move to senior living is a big one. Here are a few things seniors should expect the first week or two when moving into an assisted living facility. Signing Contract On or prior to the move in day you will sign a contract
January 9, 2022
SOULcial Salute
SOULcial Salute Cathy Eblen, RN, Director of Nursing Amira Choice-Formerly Cherrywood Pointe Minnetonka Twenty years ago, Cathy Eblen was working in Hutchinson, MN in the topsy-turvy computer hardware industry. When she began the journey of seeing her mom through lung cancer treatment, it provided an opening she wasn’t expecting. The care and compassion she
December 13, 2021
Admitting A Loved One to Assisted Living
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
September 12, 2021
Faith Based Senior Living
Faith Based Senior Living Across the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota a large share of assisted living communities are faith based. They may be Jewish, Lutheran, Catholic, other Christian denominations, or other religions. There are many choices for those wanting that focus. All Are Welcome All assisted living and memory care communities’ welcome people of all
February 5, 2021
Certified Senior Advisors: They Have a Heart for Seniors
Certified Senior Advisors Have a Heart for Seniors CSAs especially love working with seniors. That is why they are called Senior Advisors. And, they prefer to work with that part of the population. Do you know a Certified Senior Advisor? If you have worked with Choice Connections in the past than you do know a
December 8, 2019
Assisted Living or Memory Care Move for a Loved one? How to Know It’s Time
When you are with your loved one this holiday season take note of various things. Has the person lost weight? Gained weight? How is their hygiene? Do they wear the same clothes day after day? What is in the frig? Is the food old and is there food that you would expect? Drive with them
November 11, 2019
The Value of Having a Certified Senior Advisor® as Your Advocate
Many people are unaware that there are professionals who have invested a lot of time expanding their knowledge on the aging process and understanding all the resources available. These are people who have a heart for the elderly and want to do their best to make this stage of life as comfortable, safe and interesting
November 11, 2019
If Plan A is Aging in Place, What is Your Plan B?
If Plan A is Aging in Place, What is Your Plan B? We hear stories like these: Linda knew that her husband’s health was declining, and she also knew she was getting closer to the time she wouldn’t have the strength to care for him as his Parkinson’s advanced. She needed to figure out the