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Video Games May Improve Seniors Health

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A new study on motion gaming, video games that involve frequent movement such as playing games on Wii and Kinect gaming systems, finds that elderly individuals can benefit physically and emotionally from these fun activities. Video games that allow seniors to participate in previously enjoyed…

Governor Dayton Breaks Promise to Minnesota Seniors

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In a relatively surprising move, Governor Dayton’s recent budget proposal appears to go against the state’s aging vulnerable adults.  A combined press release from Care Providers of Minnesota and Aging Services of Minnesota sums up what most providers of older adult services in this state feared.

State of the State Address Focuses on Investment – But Not Older Adults

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Governor Mark Dayton delivered his first State of the State address today to a packed House chamber. He highlighted five areas in need of investment: jobs; education; transportation; health; and transformation of government. There was no mention of the biggest investment Minnesota must make: investing…

Your voice needs to be heard

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Minnesota advocacy efforts must again be renewed This week, I had a chance to attend the Aging Services Board of Director’s and Opinion Leaders gathering in St. Paul.  This event is held each year to give those in attendance an idea of what challenges and…

Award Winners Announced

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Today we take a moment and recognize the communities who have achieved high level of excellence in senior living. We have several awards to get to, but before we go any further, we’d like to make a special mention to all of those team members out…

New Alzheimer’s Association Report Tags Boomers

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The Alzheimer’s Association has nicknamed the baby boomer generation “Generation Alzheimer’s” in a new report, since one in eight boomers is expected to develop the disease, for which there is no cure. Deaths related to Alzheimer’s are soaring, increasing 66 percent between 2000 and 2008,…

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Awards program starts at 3pm!

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Today starts Day 2 of our Winter Conference here at Welcome Home.  Today’s focus is on our front line leaders which include: Director’s of Resident Services, Director of Health Services, Memory Care Coordinators, Lead Care Managers, Community Life Coordinators, and Dining Service Directors. At 3pm…

Day two of the conference is set to go

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After a great day today at the winter conference, day two looks to be another great day. Day two puts the focus on our front-line leaders. We begin with an opening keynote from Roman Bloemke, the Director of Operations at Welcome Home. We then welcome…