Tammy Newgard
Welcome to the Face of Caring, where we highlight Cassia’s dedicated caregivers and share their passion and commitment! For the past three years, Registered Nurse Tammy Newgard has been a home health nurse for Guardian…
GRATITUDE REPORT: Bringing Older and Younger Generations Together
Arrive on any weekday at Grandma’s House Childcare and you’ll find young children enjoying stories, music, and more. As Grandma’s House is part of Cassia’s Redeemer Health and Rehab Center in Minneapolis, children there also…
New Medina Continuum-of-Care Community for Older Adults Under Construction, Named for Song of Wetland Bird
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…
Jennifer Torrini
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…
New Trinity Springs Community in Florida Invites Older Adults to Live Well and Joyfully
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…
Minnesota Family Directly Impacted by Alzheimer’s Breaks Ground on Parks’ Place, a New Family-Based Community That Reimagines Memory Care
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…
McKnights Announces Senior Living Tech Awards
Applied technology makes new headway in this sector Although it may seem so, technology isn’t only for young people. It can also make a huge difference in the lives of older adults. Most of us…
New Name Announced for Augustana Care and Elim Care as They Join Together
When two organizations become one, they face the exciting and vital task of creating a name. Augustana Care and Elim Care especially wanted a name to reveal the values and mission of both nonprofit eldercare…
A Passion and a Calling: Augustana Awesome Awards Showcase the Caring Profession
While caregiving professionals help millions of people nationwide, we seldom take time to honor them and discover what motivates their work. The Augustana Awesome Awards recognize those who embody our mission to foster fullness of…
Making the Years Count: Redeemer Health and Rehab/Elim Care, Empira, and Dept. of Human Services Help Older Adults Tackle Unfinished Business
Individuals facing the end of their lives are often overwhelmed by dealing with an illness—and families are overwhelmed too. While physical issues are important, the emotional and spiritual parts of our lives may get shortchanged…