Becky Zinn-Caulfield, MSW, LICSW Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness Edina, Minnesota Celebrating Social Workers, Senior Style March is Social Work month. It has me wondering if it was chosen to align with “March Madness”. After all, when certain areas of life are creating a bit of madness you will usually find a social worker
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November 11, 2023
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SOULcial Salute Lisa Engdahl, LSW, Social Worker, Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services Senior Community Services, Minnetonka MN Caregiving Was In The Cards From The Start While Lisa has been in her current role since 2013 she has been supporting caregivers for decades. It started before high school babysitting their neighbors kids(aka respite care). Through high
August 3, 2023
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SOULcial Salute Chelsey Abeln, Director of the Artis Way Experience ARTIS Senior Living, Woodbury MN Many Roads to Dementia Care in Assisted Living Chelsey’s career in senior living evolved gradually starting with her dad’s work as Hutchinson Minnesota’s police chief. His stories of troubled kids he regularly encountered hooked her heart. Combined with other experiences this
June 9, 2023
Living with Dementia in Senior Living
Living with Dementia in Senior Living Most people move to assisted living because they need support with daily living. Support can come in many forms. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, at least 50% of people in senior living have some form of dementia. Support for memory loss looks different for each person. People living with
April 8, 2023
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SOULcial Salute Jeffrey Rank, Program Director Rock Steady Boxing, Commons on Marice, Eagan MN Caregiving for Mom – Painting – Caregiving for Grandpa On the surface it appeared from the beginning Jeff was a painter. At age 18 he became partners with other family to own and operate the family painting business. However, he was
March 9, 2023
Compassion Fatigue
Self-Care In last month’s newsletter we discussed the signs, symptoms, and consequences of caregiver burnout. To help manage your stress, we offer tips and strategies that may improve your qualify of life: Accept offers of help.Prepare a list of ways that others can help you. For instance, a friend may pick up groceries for you
February 7, 2023
Compassion Fatigue
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout / Compassion Fatigue “I can’t do this anymore! I yelled at Tony when he fell because he knows he’s supposed to use his walker or ask me for help,” Ann explained to her friend. Over the years, Ann’s attitude went from positive and caring to one of frustration, anger, and guilt. Many
October 31, 2022
Care Facility and Care Benefits for Veterans
Veterans with service during active times of war are eligible for various benefits for care. Veteran Homes There are five nursing care homes for Veterans in Minnesota currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. Completed paperwork can put you on either list. The inactive
September 8, 2022
Health Benefits of Moving to Senior Living
Health Beneftis of Moving to Senior Living September is Healthy Aging Month. Aging gracefully and with health means something different to each of us. What does it mean to you? This article focuses on three health benefits of moving to senior living: Nutrition, Socialization and Access to Health Care. Nutrition When a senior lives alone
July 10, 2022
Outdoor Ideas to Boost Your Mental Health This Summer
Outdoor Ideas to Boost Your Mental Health This Summer Music Music has a way to calm and engage the brain. Do a little searching and you will find outdoor concerts around the Twin Cities MN History Museum has outdoor concerts on Tuesdays 5:45 -8 p.m. and Lowertown on Thursdays evenings. Explore Our Parks The Twin