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Graduate School and Augustana Open Circle shows creativity is not affected—and stereotypical ideas about dementia are outdated.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…
A Novel Approach to Memory Care
When most people see Emerald Crest by Augustana Care at first, they say it looks different than other memory care communities. With four locations in Burnsville, Minnetonka, Shakopee and Victoria, each Emerald Crest house consists…
Spirit of Collaboration Award Honors Interns and Those They Serve
While countless organizations depend on interns to strengthen their work or missions, it’s rare to see interns recognized more broadly. Augustana Care recognized all the superb ways interns make our organization better this year through…
Respite Care to the Rescue!
Summer is finally here and that means evening sports activities with the kids, exploring the parks and lakes, family road trips and a trip to the cabin every chance you get. It is difficult to juggle…
Letter to Vail Daily: Castle Peak is a great place for recovery
Castle Peak staff are delighted to read a recent letter to the Vail Daily from a patient who spent five days in rehabilitation with us. He appreciated the welcoming, compassionate, professional staff, “always collaborative and…
Annual Resident, Family and Staff Barbecue
Augustana Regent is excited to once again host the Resident, Family and Staff Barbecue in 2017, celebrating the wonderful people who make our senior care community a great place to live. This annual free summer…
Interview: Castle Peak’s Care and Living Options Explained
What kinds of services will you find in a care community that offers assisted living? What is the difference between assisted living and skilled nursing or rehabilitation? Castle Peak Senior Care opened last fall and…
Sing Out! Group at Augustana Open Circle partners with Alive & Kickin’ to host singers like Kat Perkins from The Voice
Do you enjoy soaring voices, catchy hooks and vibrant choral music? Stroll by the Cora McCorvey Health and Wellness Center Great Room on the second Monday of each month to hear all that and more.…