The Rosemount’s Music Man
Have you ever wanted the chance to get to know a Music Hall of Famer? The Rosemount Town Pages interviewed Clem Brau, who still entertains his peers at The Rosemount every Thursday afternoon with a…
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Changing the Conversation about Older Adults: An Interview with Open Circle Manager Patty Crawford
Patty Crawford, MA, is the manager for Augustana Open Circle in Apple Valley. She also provides educational sessions about how we perceive older adults and wrote a column on this topic, published recently by the…
“Reach Out” Video Shares Energy of an Inspiring Community
How do you capture the unique character of a community and the partnerships within it? Augustana Care Activities Director Sarah Jo Royce wanted to share what she knew about the extraordinary partnerships at the Cora…
Emerald Crest Enhances Capabilities to Help Those with Parkinson’s Disease
To enhance care to residents living with Parkinson’s, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care has become a member of the Struthers Parkinson’s Care Network. Staff has been trained to increase awareness, maximize safety and improve the…
Creating New Employment Opportunities through Health Care Apprenticeship
As the number of older Americans increases, worker shortages loom nationwide in agriculture, health care, manufacturing, technology and customer service. What will the impact of these shortages be as more people reach their 80s, 90s…
Building More Hospitable Communities for Those with Dementia
As the number of people projected to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and dementia rises, it’s more crucial than ever to build dementia-friendly communities. Have you ever wondered what someone with dementia experiences? This past fall,…
For Vets Without Families, Holiday Cheer Comes from Apple Valley Villa
When Judy Offenbacher lost her father, a World War II veteran, some years ago, she wanted to honor him and his service to our country. Three years ago, Offenbacher decided to launch a project at…
Augustana Care’s Learning Lab for Eldercare Demonstrates New Technologies
While Augustana Care offers a variety of housing and services options in our community, many Minnesotans want to stay in their homes for as long as possible, cutting health care costs and maintaining safety, health…
Centrex Rehab Provides Therapy Services at Castle Peak
Centrex Rehab has expanded this fall to Colorado, joining Castle Peak by Augustana Care in Eagle, Colorado. Augustana Care is the project builder and operator of the five-acre site. Centrex Rehab will be in charge…
Castle Peak Welcomes First Residents
October 2016 brought some exciting news to Augustana Care—a new community called Castle Peak by Augustana Care opened in rural Eagle County, CO. Castle Peak expects to serve approximately 110 people annually through assisted…