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July 13, 2016

Spiritual Care Newsletter: July 2016

At Emerald Crest, the Spiritual Care programming is developed with the cognitive levels of each individual in mind. Our goal is …  View article»
July 12, 2016

Emerald Crest Introduces Memory Consultations in Victoria

There is a new resource for families and individuals to provide concrete, practical information about dementia and Alzheimer’s  View article»
June 23, 2016

Emerald Crest Receives Eureka! Award from Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

In spring, 2016, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care received a Eureka! Innovation Award from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Jour…  View article»
December 29, 2015

Home for the Holidays is often an eye opener for adult children

For some adult children their visit home may yield some surprises. They discover Grandma’s refrigerator is empty, except for a…  View article»
October 29, 2015

Multi-sensory Environment Stimulates New Brain Activity for Those with Alzheimer’s

In spring 2015, Emerald Crest by Augustana Care in Burnsville began using a new multi-sensory environment to stimulate brain act…  View article»
October 26, 2015

When is Placement Needed?

Families often ask, “How do I know when it is time to seek placement?” The answer to this question varies from family to family …  View article»
October 12, 2015

Diagnosing Dementia

Identifying dementia can be challenging with no definitive tests, however physicians use common diagnostic processes. For more i…  View article»
September 28, 2015

Keeping Track of Important Documents

It is important to know where your loved one keeps important documents. Here are some items to consider. For more information: 9…  View article»
September 14, 2015

Taking Away the Car Keys?

Do you remember getting your driver’s license – that feeling of accomplishment, freedom, and independence? Now imagine the devas…  View article»
August 24, 2015

Making Financial Decisions

The following material was provided by Brigitta Sharpe, attorney with the law firm of Guzman Kallheim Sharpe, PA, specializing i…  View article»

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