Milaca Elim Meadows LPN Tanya Fratzke
Between May 6 and 12, Cassia is celebrating National Nurses Week and would like to introduce you to Licensed Practical Nurse Tanya Fratzke.
Personal Safety Device
Page through any magazine these days read primarily by seniors and you will see several ads for safety alert call devices. I telephoned one advertiser and was told that the LifeAlert network of devices brings in two million calls per year, saving a life from a potential catastrophe every 11 minutes. That’s impressive!
The Enneagram and You
This presentation was an informative webinar discussing the Enneagram, an ancient personality inventory tool that describes nine distinct ways of thinking, acting and viewing the world. It creates paths to self-reflection, growth and improved relationships…
The Little Gray Box
The day was June 1, 1963. The first 3x5 index card in “The Little Gray Box” belongs to, Pauline Crume, otherwise known as Polly. To my knowledge and as the story has been told, Polly moved in and slept in the back office to listen for/and answer the switchboard. (Think Ruth Buzzi’s, Ernestine, “One ringy dingy”) The switchboard was a lot of cords that you stuck in the holes and flip a switch to connect the calls.
Trouble Indeed
Daunte Demetrius Wright, age 20. Another Black man killed, this time in Brooklyn Center.
Examining Elderspeak: How it Hurts and How to Change (1 CEU)
Language reveals so much about the stereotypes of aging. Intending to express care and concern, professionals sometimes stumble into a pattern of speech called Elderspeak.
‘Second Love’ Infrequent In Senior Care Center
While romance kindled in the senior care center appears to be rare, it can be a joy to behold. Call it second love. According to Augustana resident Dennis Peterson, “It’s unusual to see new romance…
Staying Alive & Kickin
A look back at the last year with Alive & Kickin, a Minneapolis-based Senior Services Arts Organization. Michael Matthew Ferrell & Jason James Hansen will share how their Senior Rock & Roll performing group is transforming the challenges of COVID into new opportunities and fighting senior isolation.
Grace Hospice Volunteer Mark True
To celebrate National Volunteer Week (from April 18 through April 24) Cassia wants to introduce our Grace Hospice Volunteer Mark True.
Social Worker, Shannon Clem
Director of Social Services Shannon Clem has worked at Cassia’s Apple Valley Health and Rehabilitation for two years. Colleagues and supervisors say Shannon is an excellent advocate for the residents and is always focused on determining how to meet their needs.