While the community of Medina offers beautiful natural surroundings and many conveniences, adding a community tailored to the needs of older adults can enhance all the city has to offer. That’s why Dean Lunski purchased…
If you asked Beth Kampf to describe the past few years, chances are she’d say they have been harder than she’d expected. Her father is living with Alzheimer’s, and recently the disease has become more…
Welcome to the Face of Caring, where we highlight Cassia’s dedicated caregivers and share their passion and commitment! Our first article highlights Licensed Practical Nurse Jennifer Torrini, who received the Excellence in Leadership Award from Augustana Care…
I guess it serves me right. I asked for this kind of snow, this kind of winter. I longed for those mysterious fingers of drifting that crawled across the gravel roads, to fill up the…
The Open Circle staff is preparing to be recertified in CPR and first aid, a licensing requirement we complete annually. Our instructors have always pointed out that it may not be something we use at…
For many years, Elim Care wanted to partner with a church community to expand its work outside of Minnesota. Several years ago, Elim Care found its partner in the Live Oaks Community Church, affiliated with…
By Michal McDowell A kitten came into this world about 18 years ago. She was found in the gutter of the street alone and wet. The lucky kitty was brought to a local vet/animal shelter…
Parks’ Place Memory Care Groundbreaking Celebration Continues Twin Cities Father’s Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Advocacy with Compassion-Based Programming and Care Driven by their father’s diagnosis of Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s, a local family partnering with Augustana Care broke ground…
Augustana Care Open Circle Adult Day Services provides respite for caregivers while encouraging members with changing physical, cognitive and social abilities to continue to enjoy fulfilling lives. Members of Augustana Care Open Circle can attend…
An old friend once told me that the best tradition is someone else’s. He was just at the point of being pulled between families and being stuck with a menu that was not palatable. “No,…
