First Memory Café at Hopkins Library Offers Fellowship and Support
Are you caring for someone with dementia, or are you yourself dealing with it? Do you wish there was a way to talk to others with similar concerns? Now, there is a way. The…
Category: Cassia in the News
New Tech Can Help Seniors Remain at Home
Augustana Care’s Learning Lab helps older adults stay in their homes longer and live more independently through the use of a variety of interactive technologies. The Lab offers hands-on education and opportunities to older adults,…
Good Morning Vail Interview: Life Enrichment Activities Are Essential
When Castle Peak opened in the fall of 2016, the community’s goal was to serve 100 people in the first year of operation. That goal was reached in August, and we are now on track…
Two Organizations Join to Serve More Older Adults and Others in Need
We are excited to announce that Elim Care and Augustana Care have agreed to join together to combine housing options, skilled nursing/health care and community-based services. We expect to develop our plans more fully in…
Art Show at Adler Graduate School Looks Beyond Our Perceptions of Dementia
How does dementia affect the way we create? A collaboration between Adler Graduate School and Augustana Open Circle shows creativity is not affected—and stereotypical ideas about dementia are outdated. The I am Here art show opened…
A Novel Approach to Memory Care
When most people see Emerald Crest by Augustana Care at first, they say it looks different than other memory care communities. With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, each Emerald Crest house consists…
Spirit of Collaboration Award Honors Interns and Those They Serve
While countless organizations depend on interns to strengthen their work or missions, it’s rare to see interns recognized more broadly. Augustana Care recognized all the superb ways interns make our organization better this year through…
Letter to Vail Daily: Castle Peak is a great place for recovery
Castle Peak staff are delighted to read a recent letter to the Vail Daily from a patient who spent five days in rehabilitation with us. He appreciated the welcoming, compassionate, professional staff, “always collaborative and…
Interview: Castle Peak’s Care and Living Options Explained
What kinds of services will you find in a care community that offers assisted living? What is the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing or rehabilitation? Castle Peak Senior Care opened last fall and…
Sing Out! Group at Augustana Open Circle partners with Alive & Kickin’ to host singers like Kat Perkins from The Voice
Do you enjoy soaring voices, catchy hooks and vibrant choral music? Stroll by the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center Great Room on the second Monday of each month to hear all that and more.…