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,
November 6, 2021
November 6, 2021
Availability Shifts in Care Options
Availability Shifts in Care Options There have been many changes due to the pandemic that we all are experiencing. Many of them have to do with supply of products due to shipping. In the senior living industry we have seen shifts too. Not only is staffing an issue as it is in all the service
November 6, 2021
Popularity Isn’t Just for Adolescents
Popularity Isn’t Just For Adolescents Adapted from Society of Certified Senior Advisors Blog Retiring and aging shrinks your social circles.Most people don’t think about older adults needing to be popular. That ends at high school, right? Well… Whether it’s COVID confinement, friends moving to downsize, moving closer to grandchildren, or losing work friends at retirement
September 23, 2021
SOULcial SALUTES
SOULcial SALUTES 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 SALUTES. In so doing, we aim to honor the folks who show
September 23, 2021
Challenging Behaviors with Dementia
Challenging Behaviors with Dementia As parents we may have dealt with challenging behaviors of our children when they were growing up; screaming, nail biting, etc. They were stressful and we looked for solutions to the behavior and we hoped our child would grow out of them. When a loved one has dementia, challenging behaviors can
September 23, 2021
Annual Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15th through December 7th
Annual Medicare Open Enrollment: October 15th through December 7th “What is the deal with this Open Enrollment?!” Becky yells to her sister Mary who just finished their folks’ 2020 amended return. Finally the checkbook is balanced, bills are paid and the new 1080 is filed. Sigh! But, now it’s Open Enrollment season. “They already have
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
September 12, 2021
Wait Lists and Senior Living
Wait Lists and Senior Living In the last several months we have been asked more questions than normal about wait lists for senior living. A few of the contributing factors are: More of us are getting older than ever before. The extreme demand for homes under $300,000. We are approaching the colder months of the
September 12, 2021
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Choosing an Assisted Living Community
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Choosing an Assisted Living Community When it is time for families and seniors to select an assisted living community, it’s a significant and life changing decision. You want to get it right the first time. It can be such an overwhelming decision that many families come down with “analysis paralysis”.
August 6, 2021
Senior Living and Driving Independence Beyond the Car
Senior Living and Independence Beyond the Car Figuring out how and when to continue driving safely or deciding to “…leave the driving to us” is huge. While it’s a natural evolution to stop driving, it is often a challenge. However, the challenge can be more manageable than you may think. Here are some considerations in