Andrea Korkoka at our Moose Lake Campus
Andrea has worked at Cassia’s Moose Lake campus at our care center and in assisted living for close to three years. Staff and residents call Andrea Merry Sunshine, as she always arrives to work with…
Video Series: Life Care Planning Education
A FREE 3-event educational series. Videos from live Zoom meetings. Part 1 Occurred: July 8th, 2020 Estate Planning. Getting your Legal House in Order Download session 1 presentation handouts here This session will focus…
Sarah Theis at Park Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care
Care Attendant Sarah Theis “is one of the most caring people I have ever met, with a heart of gold,” writes Cassia’s Park Terrace Assisted Living and Memory Care Director Jill Pingel. “She goes above…
Virtual Meetings Narrow Distancing’s Gap
The coming of coronavirus, the respiratory illness, COVID-19, that it causes, and the resulting world-wide pandemic presented the men’s group with a problem. To help decrease the spread of the sometimes fatal COVID-19, gatherings small and large are avoided. Utilizing Zoom is a way to hold meetings, albeit virtually, to reduce the possible transmission of virus while sustaining a level of connection.
Virtual Meetings Narrow Distancing’s Gap
ZOOM! “We’ll meet this week as usual,” said David, my men’s group leader. “The nine of us, at my place, sort of. I’ll be sending you the how-to of ZOOM! software that works for get-togethers…
Paige Lillquist at Lakeside Generations
Coworkers at Lakeside Generations in Dassel, Minnesota nominated Rehabilitation Aide Paige Lillquist for this month’s Face of Caring. She is constantly coming in early to help residents and staff during the morning shift change. Her…
Leighton Hall at Valley View Village in Des Moines
Valley View Village residents in Des Moines Iowa say they know when Licensed Practical Nurse Leighton Hall is working by “the sound of his laughter floating down the halls.” Many family members praise Leighton’s care…
Park View Care Center Launches Wide-ranging Support Program for Caregivers
Wright County Journal published an article about this topic. A PDF of the article is available at this link. Park View Care Center staff members launched a Caregiver Support Services program recently, funded by significant…
The Chihuahua Wagon
When I say “Chihuahua”, you say “Wagon”.Chihuahua. Wagon. Chihuahua! Wagon! By Wendi Dressen Director of Volunteer Engagement. What is a Chihuahua Wagon and what does it have to do with volunteering at Cassia? So glad…
Robots Help Families Connect with Older Loved Ones Despite Coronavirus Restrictions
KARE-11 reported on this story, which was then shown nationwide via NBC. Watch and read the KARE-11 story here. You can also read a story that talks about how families are connecting with loved ones.…