While most Americans say they plan to live in their homes for the rest of their lives, they have concerns about falls, medication management, social isolation and memory issues. New home health and safety technologies… READ MORE
Accomplished musician Cornbread Harris worked with producer Medium Zach and other musicians to bridge the generation gap between older adults and students and create unique musical pieces this spring. The project was featured on Channel… READ MORE
In March 2017, two Augustana Care residents who live at Augustana Apartments of Minneapolis participated in a news story about longevity and sent happy birthday wishes to radio and TV star Sid Hartman on WCCO… READ MORE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 17, 2017 CONTACT: Jodi Boyne jboyne@leadingagemn.org LORA ENGSTROM AND CAROLYN JOHNSON NAMEDDISTRICT VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR Saint Paul – (February 13, 2017) – Lora Engstrom and Carolyn Johnson, volunteers with Augustana Apartments… READ MORE
Have you ever wanted the chance to get to know a Music Hall of Famer? The Rosemount Town Pages interviewed Clem Brau, who still entertains his peers at The Rosemount every Thursday afternoon with a… READ MORE
Patty Crawford, MA, is the manager for Augustana Open Circle in Apple Valley. She also provides educational sessions about how we perceive older adults and wrote a column on this topic, published recently by the… READ MORE
How do you capture the unique character of a community and the partnerships within it? Augustana Care Activities Director Sarah Jo Royce wanted to share what she knew about the extraordinary partnerships at the Cora… READ MORE
To enhance care to residents living with Parkinson’s, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care has become a member of the Struthers Parkinson’s Care Network. Staff has been trained to increase awareness, maximize safety and improve the… READ MORE
As the number of older Americans increases, worker shortages loom nationwide in agriculture, health care, manufacturing, technology and customer service. What will the impact of these shortages be as more people reach their 80s, 90s… READ MORE
As the number of people projected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia rises, it’s more crucial than ever to build dementia-friendly communities. Have you ever wondered what someone with dementia experiences? This past fall,… READ MORE