Surgery for Seniors – Dependent on Health, Not Years
Ever had a doctor tell you you were too old to undergo a major surgery that you needed? It happens.
Plan Ahead to Make Final Service a Celebration
We sat quietly awaiting the start of the service of celebration for the life of a close family friend. The Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapel in Edina, Minn., a Minneapolis suburb, was filled to capacity. We’d arrived almost late and were seated toward the back of the large chapel.
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…
Good Reasons to Write Your own Obituary
It’s much more common, of course, to wait until you’ve left life behind and by default bequeathed the obit writing task to family members.
Lake Ridge and Park View Care Centers both awarded 5 stars, ranked 2nd and 5th in the state
Cassia Senior Health & Living facilities, Lake Ridge and Park View Care Centers have an overall five-star rating from the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), according to the latest reports published by the federal agency.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Jessica Abrahamson
In addition to celebrating National Nurses Week, Cassia is also celebrating National Nurses Month in May. Our third nurse feature this month introduces Licensed Practical Nurse Jessica Abrahamson, who works at Cassia’s Elim Wellspring health care center in Princeton, Minnesota. Jessica has worked at Elim Wellspring for six years on the night shift.
Lake Ridge Assisted Living Director of Health Services, Amber Crawford
Cassia is celebrating our nurses this month! We want you to meet Lake Ridge Assisted Living Director of Health Services Amber Crawford. Amber has worked at Lake Ridge in Buffalo, Minnesota for nine years.
Should an Individual Still Drive Following a Diagnosis of Dementia?
After a loved one has been diagnosed with dementia, family and friends will often worry whether the person needs to retire from driving. As difficult as this conversation may be, it’s an important one to have. By proactively discussing driving after dementia, families can reduce the risk of unfortunate traffic accidents.
Supporting Caregiver Mental Health
The first part of this presentation will explore the impact of caregiving on mental health and general wellbeing based on recent research. The second part will focus on how to improve caregiver self-care and wellbeing. Assessments, intervention strategies, and resources will be recommended for use by professionals who interact with caregivers.
