Category: Open Circle

Elderspeak

Seth Horowitz in his book The Universal Sense uses his experience as an auditory neuroscientist to show the reader how sound plays a large role in our emotional lives, far greater than one may have… READ MORE

Waiting for the Light

An old farmer once said, “Everything you do in other seasons is an investment in winter.” When the radio clicked on this morning I heard that we will gain minutes of daylight, after the solstice,… READ MORE

The Jewel of Christmas

I knew I was a grown-up when I checked into the motel in my hometown on Christmas Eve. My nostalgic thoughts of Christmas trees cut from the woods and Mom making sure she didn’t overcook… READ MORE

Taking the Fear Out of Alzheimer’s Disease

by Patty Crawford, Center ManagerNovember was designated by Ronald Regan as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to promote screening and diagnosis.  Why aren’t people flocking to their physicians to do just that? If we look inward I… READ MORE

Staying Safe While Aging in Place

Are you an older adult who would like to stay in your home? We’d like to share some tips to help you get started. According to the United States of Aging survey conducted by AARP… READ MORE

Once Upon a Farm: Edna Baron’s Story

In an effort to introduce you to some of the unique residents at Augustana Apartments of Minneapolis, we are taking a cue from Humans of Minneapolis with Humans of Augustana Care. This story was written… READ MORE

Respite Care to the Rescue!

Summer is finally here and that means evening sports activities with the kids, exploring the parks and lakes, family road trips and a trip to the cabin every chance you get. It is difficult to juggle… READ MORE

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