Cassia Senior Health & Living facilities, Lake Ridge and Park View Care Centers have an overall five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to the latest reports published by the federal agency.
Support and Resources for Dealing with COVID-19 You may have been thinking about a move to assisted living, memory care or enhanced care suites or skilled nursing. You may be starting to check into the…
After a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, family and friends will often worry whether the person needs to retire from driving. As difficult as this conversation may be, it’s an important one to have. By proactively discussing driving after dementia, families can reduce the risk of unfortunate traffic accidents.
In addition to celebrating National Nurses Week, Cassia is also celebrating National Nurses Month in May. Our third nurse feature this month introduces Licensed Practical Nurse Jessica Abrahamson, who works at Cassia’s Elim Wellspring health care center in Princeton, Minnesota. Jessica has worked at Elim Wellspring for six years on the night shift.
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Wednesday, May 26, 2021, 6 to 7 PM CDT Join us for this informative webinar as we discuss the Enneagram, an ancient personality inventory tool that describes nine distinct ways of thinking, acting and viewing…
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…
This detecting device adjusts the light level along several pathways if it senses that the room light is too low to prevent falls. It also learns a person’s activity patterns, using artificial intelligence, and alerts the system of any changes that might indicate that a fall is probable. Together these functions account for up to a 75% reduction in falls in residential care settings.
By Wendi Dressen Cassia volunteers come to us for a variety of reasons – to gain experience in the senior care field, the desire to give back to the community, a connection to a staff…
With Americans living a longer and more robust lifestyle, staying independent as they age is important to them. While most adults say they plan to live in their homes for the rest of their lives,…
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…
