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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
March 7, 2021
Welcome Shari Claypool to Choice Connections
Welcome Shari Claypool It is a pleasure to welcome Shari as a Senior Living Advisor Memory Care Options serving seniors in the north area of the Twin Cities. Shari has a heart for seniors. She has worked with seniors for much of her working career. We feel blessed to have her on our team. Read
March 7, 2021
Traumatic Brain Injuries or TBI’s and Falls in Seniors
Traumatic Brain Injuries and Falls in Seniors March is TBI month. There are 100,000 Minnesotans that live with a disability caused by a brain injury. The majority of brain injuries in the United States each year occur in young children and teenagers. Many of these brain injuries are a resulte of bicycle or car accidents.
March 6, 2021
VA Pension Benefits for Seniors
VA Pension Benefits for Seniors Understanding and applying for veteran benefits can be confusing and overwhelming. Yet for seniors and for caregivers there may be financial benefits that make it worth it. There are veteran pension benefits not just for the veteran but for a surviving spouse as well. To qualify for a Veteran
February 6, 2021
Seniors and Heart Disease
Seniors and Heart Disease There are many different kinds of heart disease. Plaque buildup is often to blame. But there are other causes. Tobacco Use Drinking Excess weight lack of Exercise Stress Things you can’t control, like your family history, might also increase your risk of heart disease. But even so, leading a heart healthy
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
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
January 9, 2021
When is the Best Time to Move to Senior Living?
When is the Best Time To Move to Senior Living? Many seniors would andwer that quesiton by saying never. And during this pandemic that is echoed by more seniors than in the past. The right answer to that question in our opinion is well before you need to. Here are three main reasons not to
January 8, 2021
New Year, New Look, New Options to Learn About Senior Living
New Year, New Look, New Options to Learn At Choice Connections we are thankful it’s a new year. We’ve learned a great deal this past year. And we’ve had time to review our mission and purpose. We hope you like our refreshed brand. We value all the relationships we have developed over our twelve years
January 7, 2021
Vaccinations are Happening!
Vaccines are being given. Over 90,000 as of Jan. 7 of 396,350 available. It is a relief isn’t it? People are receiving the vaccine. The Department of Health will be keeping track of how many doses have been given and you can see that here on the department of health website. We are in Phase