Great things happen when organizations collaborate! Check out this video and see Woodstone and the Hutchinson Center for the Arts come together to provide residents with enriching artistic activities. The Creative Pallet Program was designed to engaged seniors in the artistic process, including musical instruments,…
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Smiles, Giggles and Laughter at Woodstone of Hutchinson
In January Woodstone embarked on a new journey to bring more happiness and joy to the residents that call Woodstone of Hutchinson home. They partnered up with the neighboring Kings Kids Preschool next door to show the benefits to others how important it is to engage…
Legends at Heritage Place celebrates award
We are extremely proud of our team at The Legends at Heritage Place this morning. We learned they were awarded the Champion of Caring Award for 2014 from Heartland Hospice! Heidi and Leanne from Heartland Hospice presented the award with a plaque and delicious cake…
Mandatory Consultation – 4 months later, how’s it going?
Roman Bloemke, Director of Operations at Welcome Home was quoted in a story recently published on the Assisted Living Federation of America’s news releases. The story takes a look at Minnesota’s new requirement regarding mandatory consultation since it was implemented October 2011. While we are…
Home for the Holidays
By Todd Corrow, Marketing Associate at Legends at Heritage Place and Lisa Lehmann, Director of Resident Services at Twin Town Villa. As families gather together during this upcoming Holiday Season, some may face seeing changes in their parents. Our goal is to assist all families…
Just a day away….(MN state shutdown) UPDATED
With a possible state shutdown just a couple of days away, there is an ongoing fear about what will happen with Medicaid payments to providers. Over the past two weeks, there has been a lot of jostling for position by both sides. Through the work…
Potter Ridge Singers to sing National Anthem at baseball game
On Monday, August 8th, the Potter Ridge Singers from Potter Ridge Assisted Living Community in Red Wing, have been invited to sing the national anthem at the St. Paul Saints game. We are working out more details and will post them as soon as we can.…
Attorney General Files Court Documents on Essential State Services
News from Aging Services of Minnesota: Today, Attorney General Lori Swanson initiated a court action to protect essential services and filed documents in Ramsey County Court on behalf of the state. In her petition to the court, the Attorney General requested that the court mandate…
Hundreds of Seniors and Caregivers Rock the State Capitol to Urge Lawmakers to Prioritize Funding for Senior Care
Residents and staff from Welcome Home communities gathered with hundreds of seniors, care providers, and long-term care supporters from throughout Minnesota Rallied at the Minnesota state capitol today to urge state legislators to take in to account the shifting state demographics and prioritize the budgets to…
Tons of stuff going on!
First and foremost, I want to thank everyone who came out to see me speak with a good friend of mine at the Assisted Living Federation of America conference and expo last week in Orlando. I was incredibly nervous, but I calmed once I saw a…