Del Baas at Open Circle When Del Baas hit his head after a fall, he was in a coma for three days. Though he survived this episode, his health was still in jeopardy. Del was…
Resident Bernice Buch enjoying our new garden When Barbara Egli and her husband Werner moved to Cassia’s Minneapolis campus, “we fell in love with the community,” she recalls. When Werner passed away, Barbara found support…
Arrive on any weekday at Grandma’s House Childcare and you’ll find young children enjoying stories, music, and more. As Grandma’s House is part of Cassia’s Redeemer Health and Rehab Center in Minneapolis, children there also…
While the community of Medina offers beautiful natural surroundings and many conveniences, adding a community tailored to the needs of older adults can enhance all the city has to offer. That’s why Dean Lunski purchased…
For many years, Elim Care wanted to partner with a church community to expand its work outside of Minnesota. Several years ago, Elim Care found its partner in the Live Oaks Community Church, affiliated with…
Parks’ Place Memory Care Groundbreaking Celebration Continues Twin Cities Father’s Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s Advocacy with Compassion-Based Programming and Care Driven by their father’s diagnosis of Younger-Onset Alzheimer’s, a local family partnering with Augustana Care broke ground…
Applied technology makes new headway in this sector Although it may seem so, technology isn’t only for young people. It can also make a huge difference in the lives of older adults. Most of us…
When two organizations become one, they face the exciting and vital task of creating a name. Augustana Care and Elim Care especially wanted a name to reveal the values and mission of both nonprofit eldercare…
While caregiving professionals help millions of people nationwide, we seldom take time to honor them and discover what motivates their work. The Augustana Awesome Awards recognize those who embody our mission to foster fullness of…
Individuals facing the end of their lives are often overwhelmed by dealing with an illness—and families are overwhelmed too. While physical issues are important, the emotional and spiritual parts of our lives may get shortchanged…
