Beloved Teacher is One of the New Residents of Praha Village
She began her career in a small country school in 1949 and taught for just a few years until she married. When her children got older, Anna Mae Witt became a school teacher in New…
Category: Cassia in the News
Two10 Groundbreaking Celebrates Affordable Housing for Castle Peak – Eagle County Employees
Affordable housing is scarce in Eagle County, which translates into challenges for Castle Peak employees. Because they often have to drive long distances to work, we’ve partnered with Eagle County to find a solution. This…
Augustana Regent’s Resident Services Coordinator Receives Family Life Educator Credential
Augustana Regent’s Resident Services Coordinator Amanda Hanson received the National Council on Family Relations’ Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation in April, 2019. Hanson attended South Central College, where she completed her AAS in Community…
Volunteers with Dementia Improve the Lives of Those in Need
See this linked KARE-11 broadcast, and this linked Sun Sailor article showing how older adults with dementia are defying stereotypes and creating work that benefits our community. This past December, the chill air of winter…
GRATITUDE REPORT: Reducing Anxiety for Residents in Need
As the number of people over the age of 75 multiplies, the likelihood increases that they will outlive their savings. Residents or clients who worked hard throughout their lives may have to cut down on…
GRATITUDE REPORT: Creating Supportive Communities Through Adult Day Services
Del Baas at Open Circle When Del Baas hit his head after a fall, he was in a coma for three days. Though he survived this episode, his health was still in jeopardy. Del was…
GRATITUDE REPORT: Healing Spiritually as Well as Physically
Resident Bernice Buch enjoying our new garden When Barbara Egli and her husband Werner moved to Cassia’s Minneapolis campus, “we fell in love with the community,” she recalls. When Werner passed away, Barbara found support…
GRATITUDE REPORT: Bringing Older and Younger Generations Together
Arrive on any weekday at Grandma’s House Childcare and you’ll find young children enjoying stories, music, and more. As Grandma’s House is part of Cassia’s Redeemer Health and Rehab Center in Minneapolis, children there also…
New Medina Continuum-of-Care Community for Older Adults Under Construction, Named for Song of Wetland Bird
While the community of Medina offers beautiful natural surroundings and many conveniences, adding a community tailored to the needs of older adults can enhance all the city has to offer. That’s why Dean Lunski purchased…
New Trinity Springs Community in Florida Invites Older Adults to Live Well and Joyfully
For many years, Elim Care wanted to partner with a church community to expand its work outside of Minnesota. Several years ago, Elim Care found its partner in the Live Oaks Community Church, affiliated with…
