Waiting for the Light
An old farmer once said, “Everything you do in other seasons is an investment in winter.” When the radio clicked on this morning I heard that we will gain minutes of daylight, after the solstice,…
The Jewel of Christmas
I knew I was a grown-up when I checked into the motel in my hometown on Christmas Eve. My nostalgic thoughts of Christmas trees cut from the woods and Mom making sure she didn’t overcook…
Good Morning Vail Interview: Life Enrichment Activities Are Essential
When Castle Peak opened in the fall of 2016, the community’s goal was to serve 100 people in the first year of operation. That goal was reached in August, and we are now on track…
Taking the Fear Out of Alzheimer’s Disease
by Patty Crawford, Center ManagerNovember was designated by Ronald Regan as Alzheimer’s Awareness Month to promote screening and diagnosis. Why aren’t people flocking to their physicians to do just that? If we look inward I…
Staying Safe While Aging in Place
Are you an older adult who would like to stay in your home? We’d like to share some tips to help you get started. According to the United States of Aging survey conducted by AARP…
Augustana Care and Elim Care Join to Serve More Older Adults and Others in Need
We are excited to announce that Elim Care and Augustana Care have agreed to join together to combine housing options, skilled nursing/health care and community-based services. We expect to develop our plans more fully in…
Personal Experience Brought Home the Need for Hospice to Professional Hospice Administrator
Hospice was created to provide holistic approach at end of life meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of both the patient and family. Multi-disciplinary teams of physicians, nurses, social workers, chaplains, music therapists, massage…
Once Upon a Farm: Edna Baron’s Story
In an effort to introduce you to some of the unique residents at Augustana Apartments of Minneapolis, we are taking a cue from Humans of Minneapolis with Humans of Augustana Care. This story was written…
How Two Million Stitches Turns Into 150 Prayer Shawls at Augustana Care
Knitting prayer shawls for those who are experiencing tough times is a tradition at many Augustana Care campuses. Hundreds of people have received the shawls at our Minneapolis, Minnesota location. This summer, Augustana Apartments of…
Art Show at Adler Graduate School Looks Beyond Our Perceptions of Dementia
How does dementia affect the way we create? A collaboration between Adler Graduate School and Augustana Open Circle shows creativity is not affected—and stereotypical ideas about dementia are outdated. The I am Here art show opened…
