The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger How could any Minnesotan, Iowan, Dakotan, etc. put down their own State Fair? Here in Minnesota and certainly in Iowa, the fairs are established institutions…
How can we say thank you for this summer of learning? Open Circle Adult Day of Apple Valley, Heritage Park, and Hopkins along with Elim Oasis Adult Day of Princeton, and Buffalo Adult Day Center…
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger I’m talking about 90 years of age, not 90 miles per hour. There are times, of course, that the two do feel like they’ve bonded–things…
Health Unit Coordinator Heather Vickerman is the first person you’ll see when you come through the door at Cassia’s Haven Homes in Maple Plain. In addition to welcoming people to the community, Heather answers the…
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger The newspaper headline seemed to jump up from the page. Apparently my 20-minute workouts have not been just beefing up my heart muscles, strengthening my…
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger The world at large probably wonders why many seniors choose to stay in their own home as long as possible rather than move to a…
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Noah Braafhart began working at Cassia’s Newton Village community six months ago after being recruited from a CNA class at the local high school. According to Assistant Director of Nursing Sarah…
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger I think we’d all agree, there’s no other place quite like it—your home. While not everyone is blessed with a happy one, most of us…
Does your mom seem a little blue almost every time you talk to her? Is your dad spending a lot of time alone, watching television or staring out the window? If your parent or another…
Are you worried about your mom or dad—or another loved one who is living alone? Let’s say you are, and want to ask if he or she would consider moving to a care community. Chances…
