Director of Social Services Sandy Perkins
Did you know August is National Wellness Month? As social workers do so much to foster wellness, we are featuring Chapel View Director of Social Services Sandy Perkins.
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Director of Social Services Wendi Guyer
August is National Wellness Month, and as social workers are a huge part of promoting emotional wellness at Cassia, we are featuring Moose Lake Village Director of Social Services Wendi Guyer. A recent letter from the husband of a resident shows some of the impact Wendi has on those we serve.
Augustana Minneapolis Donor Spotlight – Meet Barbara Egli
Barbara supports the Cassia community by supporting our spiritual care programs and activities. She asks you to join her in keeping our programs vital by giving a gift today.
Launching Scholarships in Loving Memory of a Dedicated Nurse
Dr. Al Ohrt is a retired radiologist and longtime supporter of Fargo Elim. His wife Phyllis moved to Fargo Elim when her need for care increased. After her passing, Dr. Ohrt gave a generous gift in Phyllis’s memory to launch an endowment fund for staff nursing scholarships.
Receptionist LuAnn Gordon
If you visit Cassia’s home office, Receptionist LuAnn Gordon will likely be the first person to greet you. LuAnn joined Cassia in 2019 and has been a sunny presence at the front desk ever since. Before joining Cassia, LuAnn worked in the mortgage business for almost 20 years.
Self-Care for the Caregiver – Creating Balance in Your Life
Are you a caregiver? Are you feeling overwhelmed at times, worried, often feeling tired? Do you get enough sleep, easily irritated or feeling sad? In this video, we discuss what we can do to help ourselves get what we need to better care for our loved one. Presented by: Barb Anderley, ADC, Park View Senior Living Community Outreach/Caregiver Support If you have questions, or would like to learn more about Cassia’s Caregiver Support Services, please contact barb.anderley@cassialife.org , or call 763-951-7819.
Four centenarians at Cassia’s Hastings Senior Health and Living share secrets of longevity
Reaching the age of 100 is a good reason to celebrate—and in the past year, four residents at Cassia’s Hastings Senior Health and Living have done so. Each one has an intriguing story.
Resident Care Aide Gail Worrell
Resident Care Aide Gail Worrell has worked at Cassia’s Trinity Springs community in Oxford, Florida for two years, since the community opened. “Gail is a tremendous asset to Trinity Springs,” says Director of Health Services Danielle Murphy. “She is so full of love and life and brings a smile to any occasion. Gail has a passion for music and dancing and you will always find her singing and dancing with others to bring a smile to their faces.
Nursing Assistant Karen Swenson
Between June 17 and 24, we at Cassia are celebrating National Nursing Assistants Week in honor of all the excellent nursing assistants who help those we serve. We want to introduce one of our nursing assistants so you can get to know her. Karen Swenson has worked the PM shift from 3 to 11 p.m. for 13 years at the Milaca Elim Meadows health care center.
Home Health Aide Jenna Holst
Face of Caring – Nursing Assistants Week – June 2021 In honor of Nursing Assistants Week between June 17 and 24, we want to introduce Home Health Aide Jenna Holst, who has worked for one…