Karla Kulseth
Meet Care Coordinator Karla Kulseth, Lakeside Apartments and Assisted Living Karla has been a Lakeside campus staff member for 10 years. She has worked as a certified nursing assistant and a trained medication assistant Lakeside…
Being Fair About the State Fair
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger How could any Minnesotan, Iowan, Dakotan, etc. put down their own State Fair? Here in Minnesota and certainly in Iowa, the fairs are established institutions…
A Great Big Thank You
How can we say thank you for this summer of learning? Open Circle Adult Day of Apple Valley, Heritage Park, and Hopkins along with Elim Oasis Adult Day of Princeton, and Buffalo Adult Day Center…
Reaching 90 Worth the Trip
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger I’m talking about 90 years of age, not 90 miles per hour. There are times, of course, that the two do feel like they’ve bonded–things…
Heather Vickerman and Bear
Health Unit Coordinator Heather Vickerman is the first person you’ll see when you come through the door at Cassia’s Haven Homes in Maple Plain. In addition to welcoming people to the community, Heather answers the…
Exercise Strengthens The Brain, Too
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger The newspaper headline seemed to jump up from the page. Apparently my 20-minute workouts have not been just beefing up my heart muscles, strengthening my…
The Many Upsides of Moving to a Senior Living Community
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger The world at large probably wonders why many seniors choose to stay in their own home as long as possible rather than move to a…
Noah Braafhart
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Noah Braafhart began working at Cassia’s Newton Village community six months ago after being recruited from a CNA class at the local high school. According to Assistant Director of Nursing Sarah…
Creating Home Wherever You Are
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger I think we’d all agree, there’s no other place quite like it—your home. While not everyone is blessed with a happy one, most of us…
Can Social Activities Make a Difference in Your Loved One’s Life and Outlook? You Bet!
Does your mom seem a little blue almost every time you talk to her? Is your dad spending a lot of time alone, watching television or staring out the window? If your parent or another…
