Cecil Seim, U.S. Navy 1942 – 1962, Chief Machinist Mate 15 year resident – New Perspective Eagan Service of a Centenarian At 20 years old in January 1942 Cecil answered the call, as did most, following the bombing of Pearl Harbor. It took a couple attempts but he took up with the U.S. Navy and
November 5, 2022
November 1, 2022
Gift Ideas for Seniors
Gift Ideas for Seniors The season of giving is approaching fast. Do you struggle to purchase meaningful gifts for the senior in your life? What do you buy for the person who has everything? How about the person who says they want nothing. This month, we are sharing ideas for gifts. Beyond the Fruit of
October 31, 2022
Care Facility and Care Benefits for Veterans
Veterans with service during active times of war are eligible for various benefits for care. Veteran Homes There are five nursing care homes for Veterans in Minnesota currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. Completed paperwork can put you on either list. The inactive
October 7, 2022
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Krista Johnson, Resident Service Coordinator, Ecumen Prairie Lodge, Brooklyn Center There are exceptional people because of the visibly outstanding things they do. And then there are those quieter drivers of excellence. The latter is Krista’s approach. As Mother Teresa said in one of her notable sayings, “Not all of us can do great things. But
October 5, 2022
Assisted Living and Long Term Care Costs
Assisted Living and Long-Term Care Costs Cost of Care The Genworth Cost of Care Survey reports annually the cost of caring for seniors in the US, and more specifically by state and by area. In their most recent survey of 2021 costs reported in February of 2022, a private room in a nursing home in
October 3, 2022
Therapy Services in Senior Housing
Therapy Services in Senior Housing Therapy is a hot topic for older adults. Most people will go to a Medicare certified transitional care unit after a health event for rehabilitation. In this setting it is often daily and more intense. Therapy usually lasts anywhere from two weeks to three months. After progress stops so will
September 10, 2022
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Samantha Lenz, Fitness Specialist, Walker Methodist Westwood Ridge, West St. Paul It was love that got Samantha into senior fitness at Walker Westwood in November 2020. She and her husband are Minnesota and Wisconsin natives but their west and east careers had them nearly 1,100 miles apart. The answer was the Twin Cities. That and
September 8, 2022
Health Benefits of Moving to Senior Living
Health Beneftis of Moving to Senior Living September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging gracefully and with health means something different to each of us. What does it mean to you? This article focuses on three health benefits of moving to senior living: Nutrition, Socialization and Access to Health Care. Nutrition When a senior lives alone
September 8, 2022
Senior Housing Focus on Fitness
Senior Housing Focus on Fitness One of the key components to wellbeing is fitness. Moving your body for physical activity has many physical benefits. Increased energy, better sleep, lower blood pressure, and overall happiness are just a few. Senior living communities recognize this benefit. Because of this, many now offer different ways for residents to
August 6, 2022
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Tom “Fritzie” Fritz, Director of Culinary Services, The Waters of Excelsior With hundreds of senior living communities to choose from in the twin cities, food is the visible point of competition. And it’s not just flavors but presentation and service. Winning on all these fronts for the same diners day after day without becoming a