When is the Best Time To Move to Senior Living? Many seniors would andwer that quesiton by saying never. And during this pandemic that is echoed by more seniors than in the past. The right answer to that question in our opinion is well before you need to. Here are three main reasons not to
Education Archives · Page 9 of 13 · Choice Connections Eunice Neubauer - Founder Assisted Living MN
January 9, 2021
January 8, 2021
New Year, New Look, New Options to Learn About Senior Living
New Year, New Look, New Options to Learn At Choice Connections we are thankful it’s a new year. We’ve learned a great deal this past year. And we’ve had time to review our mission and purpose. We hope you like our refreshed brand. We value all the relationships we have developed over our twelve years
January 7, 2021
Vaccinations are Happening!
Vaccines are being given. Over 90,000 as of Jan. 7 of 396,350 available. It is a relief isn’t it? People are receiving the vaccine. The Department of Health will be keeping track of how many doses have been given and you can see that here on the department of health website. We are in Phase
December 4, 2020
What Senior Wants to Leave Their Home?
What Senior Wants to Leave Their Home? “I want to stay in my home”. We have heard this often before COVID-19 and we hear it even more now. We all continue to age and sometimes things happen and we have to leave a home of many years. What if a move to a long term
November 9, 2020
2020 Holiday Gifts for the Older Adult in your Life
2020 Holiday Gifts for the Older Adult in your Life Have you already put your gift list together? Are their older adults in your life you are thinking about. More gifts will be mailed vs personally delivered this year given social distancing. USPS says to have packages in the mail by December 15. Here are
November 8, 2020
November COVID-19 Senior Living Update
November COVID-19 Senior Living Update A New Normal Senior living communities have and are adjusting to a new normal. New buildings are adding state of the art air purification systems and we hear of existing buildings adding them. The process of testing residents and staff is becoming more common and the ongoing screening of visitors
November 5, 2020
National Caregiver Month: Give Them A Thank You And A Break
There are more than 53 million family caregivers in the United States in 2020 according to a AARP and National Alliance for Caregiving study. That is 9 million more than five years ago. Caregiving can take a toll on a person’s health. Studies have shown that about 30% of caregivers pass away before the person
October 11, 2020
What is Senior Living Like Today in 2020?
What Is Senior Living Like Today in 2020? For years, each Spring and Fall Choice Connections has put on Senior Tour of Homes Events around the Twin Cities. We’d take a bus full of people to visit different types of senior living. It was a great way for people to actually see what Senior Living
October 10, 2020
Anxiety in a Pandemic World-Strategies to Help
Anxiety in a Pandemic World- Strategies to Help We are hearing more and more about anxiety given the pandemic. Isolation is taking a toll on all of us. It doesn’t matter what the age; young children, teens, young adults or mid or later stage in life. This past week Kay King who works for NAMI
October 9, 2020
Medicare Open Enrollment
Medicare Open Enrollment October 15th – December 7th – The time to start comparing your coverage with other options. You may be able to save money by comparing all of your options. What to consider when choosing or changing your coverage: Convenience Costs Coverage Doctor and hospital choice Prescription drugs Quality of care Travel Your