Do You Feel Needed?
When kids become more independent, moms and dads are needed less and less. When I would call my mom with a problem, at the end of the conversation she would say, “I’m so happy you…
Category: Cassia in the News
Emmett and Erling: Friendship that Crosses Generations
At Augustana Care, we work to champion and raise awareness of the value older adults bring to our communities. That’s why we’re thrilled to see Boyd Huppert’s touching story of Augustana Regent resident and WWII…
Undergrads Gain Experience in Geriatric Health: Program Featured in Highland Villager
Numerous studies predict a nursing shortage in the future, with more acute shortages expected by organizations that serve older adults. To address this issue, Augustana Care has provided learning opportunities to students interested in nursing,…
New Blog Post about Preventing Rehospitalizations in McKnight’s Long-term Care News
One in five Medicare beneficiaries returns to the hospital within one month after being discharged. One in three returns within ninety days, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. Registered Nurse and Life Care…
Thrive On @ Home Keeps Older Adults Off Health Crisis Roller Coaster
The last thing most older adults want and need is to ride a roller coaster of health crises! Life Care Navigator Lyn Lais talks to radio host Susie Jones on WCCO-AM about how our new…
New Program to Prevent Rehospitalizations Featured in Hopkins Sun Sailor
For too many older adults, life can become a series of crises, sending them on a roller-coaster ride that brings them in and out of the hospital repeatedly. A new program called Thrive On @…
“The Power of The Positive” Aging Conference Explores Experience of Older Generations
Aging at Altitude This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Full refunds are being issued to all registrants. Refunds can take 5-10 business days to appear on your credit card statement.
Castle Peak Brochure Now Available for Download
The new Castle Peak brochure PDF is now available. Click here to download
Meeting the Challenge: 75% of Goal Reached in Capital Campaign, 25% Remaining
Having reached 75% of our capital campaign goal to fund construction, we’re confident our community will meet the challenge to fund the final 25% to build Castle Peak Senior Care Community. Click here to read…
Emerald Crest Worship Service Featured in “Star Tribune”
A new sensory worship service is allowing people with memory loss to be active participants, defying the “dementia” stereotype. Created at Emerald Crest by Augustana Care, the service was featured in the Star Tribune. Read…
