Patty Crawford: A 47-Year Legacy of Compassion at Cassia
Explore Patty Crawford's remarkable 47-year journey of compassion, leadership, and advocacy for older adults at Cassia.
The Chaplain’s Voice: Q&A With Our Chaplains- Pastor Sarah Ciavarri
Spiritual Life The Face of Cassia
Join us as we delve into Pastor Sarah Ciavarri's approach to chaplaincy and explore the vital importance of spiritual care in our communities.
Scout Restores The Rosemount Memory Care Garden
Read how Jacob Sampers' Eagle Scout project transformed The Rosemount Memory Care's garden into a sensory oasis for residents.
January is Be Kind to Food Servers Month!
In honor of this nationally celebrated month, we want to recognize the Dietary Aides/Servers at Cassia who come to work daily to help our residents have a top-notch dining experience. You have an incredible impact on our residents and we appreciate you!
Be Kind to Food Server’s Month – Tyler Geisen
If you’ve eaten at a restaurant lately—or eaten with a loved one at a school or senior care community—have you noticed your food server? January is a great month to do that, because it’s—you guessed it—Be Kind to Food Servers Month!
Registered Nurse Angela Cowden
Registered Nurse Angela Cowden, who is in charge of staff development and clinical education at Elim Wellspring, has been at the forefront of it all. “We have had such excellent outcomes from this program,” says Director of Nursing Jessica Sweazey.
Veterans Foster Fullness of Life Through Serving
Enjoy this podcast from 2021 honoring veterans and their families. In honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, Chaplain Rev. Nancy Carlson talks with Veteran Nate Cunningham and military moms, Jeri Rosenberg and LuAnn Gordon, who…
Certified Nursing Assistant Tina Plohocky
September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day—and Cassia wants you to meet Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Tina Plohocky, who serves a significant number of people with Alzheimer’s.
Medical Technician Chanteau Lynette Parris
Please commend Chanteau for doing an extraordinary job with my wife on June 26th. My wife was having a very hard time waking up and Chanteau was able to thoroughly take care of her while maintaining a calm demeanor and a soft voice the entire time.
Newton Village Nurse Preston Brown Named Iowa Caregiver of the Year
Is there a professional caregiver in your life who is dedicated to making life better for others? Does he or she make you feel stronger, happier—and better able to deal with whatever is ailing you?? LeadingAge Iowa was looking for exactly the kind of person described above—and found him in Licensed Practical Nurse/Charge Nurse Preston Brown. In 2022, Brown was chosen to be LeadingAge Iowa’s Caregiver of the Year for his service to skilled nursing patients at Newton Village.