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November 4, 2022

Holidays and Memory Care: Traditions and Changes

Holidays offer opportunities to enjoy with loved ones in memory care, adapting to change while also honoring traditions  View article»
October 5, 2022

Who is suffering when a loved one has dementia?

A perspective about dementia-related suffering, from someone who interacts daily with those in memory care  View article»
September 26, 2022

Minnesota’s Best Bronze Winner Memory Care

Emerald Crest by Cassia has been voted a 2022 Minnesota’s Best Bronze in the category of Memory Care.  View article»
August 16, 2022

Dementia Changes: Not all are Loss

With memory loss, we may notice first what is missing, but maybe not all change is loss  View article»
May 5, 2022

Adjusting Communication as Memory Loss Progresses

Making small changes to the way we communicate with those in memory care can make visiting more comfortable for all  View article»
April 11, 2022

Choosing Memory Care: A Caregiver’s Perspective

Feelings of guilt can arise, but there are blessings in choosing a memory care facility for our loved ones  View article»
February 9, 2022

Thoughts on Age, Cognition and Community in Memory Care

An age difference in memory care homes staged by cognition brings reflection on health and cognition, and similarities in care a…  View article»
February 7, 2022

2022 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award Winner

Emerald Crest of Burnsville Receives 2022 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight  View article»
January 21, 2022

To Emerald Crest and Open Circle: A Heartfelt Letter of Gratitude

Experiences with Open Circle and Emerald Crest make me feel good about being a donor. It takes private, public and personal part…  View article»
December 8, 2021

Video Series: Dealing with Dementia 2021

Our speaker will help us to understand the changes caused by dementia related to: communication, participation in self-care or a…  View article»

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They call them houses, because that is how it feels, like your home. The activities keep the residents in each house busy every day. My family couldn't be happier with the choice we made to move our mother to Emerald Crest Shakopee.  We feel confident that our mom is cared for and safe.

— Bruce, son of resident

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