By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA A new year has started. Are you one to have a fitness goal? Many people make fitness a new year’s resolution as we see with more people at the gym working out. Each year I have a fitness goal of some type on my list of personal goals. It might […] Continue reading → 
By Laurie and Chris Kemp, CSAs The holidays are now behind us. For some caregivers all went smoothly, and they had a joyous time with family. For others it was a stressful time, full of worry about the loved one being cared for, the family members they were away from while they cared for their […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA It’s a busy time of year, why would you think about touring senior living options at this time when you are already so busy. Because if you have aging parents, the holidays are a good time to observe how your loved ones are doing and to discuss future plans when […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs The holidays are a time when many family members get together to celebrate. For some families this may be the only time they see each other all year. Occasionally, during that visit, the visiting children will be surprised by what they find. Their parent’s situation was not exactly as […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA At this time of year, we are thinking of special gifts we can give to those we love. And we are also thinking of those less fortunate so we put a dollar or two in the Salvation Army bucket when we see one and decide what charities we are still […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA Veteran Homes There are five homes for Veterans in MN currently: Minneapolis Fergus Falls Hastings Luverne Silver Bay Governor Dayton approved a bill this past May for $32 million to be allocated to building 3 more homes. All Veteran homes have an inactive and active waiting list. If you want […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease. Increasing breathlessness is a primary symptom. While currently not curable, there are many things that can be done to manage it. The COPD Foundation provides a wealth of information. If you want to connect with other people with COPD, […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs Every month should be National Caregiver Month. Caregivers are often the unsung heroes in families. But the stress on the caregiver can be tremendous. In a study and article by Richard, PhD and Paula Sherwood, PhD, RN, CNRN, they found that: “Caregiving often results in chronic stress, which comprises […] Continue reading → 
By Eunice K. Neubauer, CSA When it is time to look at Assisted Living options, either you have prepared ahead of time or you are in a crisis and need to make a decision quickly. Either way, there are factors to consider in making the “right” decision the first time. That means finding the community […] Continue reading → 
By Chris and Laurie Kemp, CSAs October is Blindness Awareness Month. That is a good time for us to review some of the services that are available to those that are blind or vision impaired. Whether you are living in your house, apartment or an assisted living, you can tap into these resources to help […] Continue reading →