November marks National Home Health Care Month—a time to recognize the vital role home health professionals play in helping older adults recover, stay independent, and live well at home. At The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, we’re proud to offer Home Health Care that brings skilled, compassionate support directly to your door. What Is Home Health Care? Unlike chore-based
Each October, during Mental Illness Awareness Week, the nation pauses to shine a light on mental illness—its prevalence, challenges, and the hope of recovery. It’s a time to break stigma, start conversations, and remind ourselves that mental health matters for people of all ages—including seniors. As we grow older, mental health challenges can become more common and more complex. Yet
More Than Just Fun—The Power of Therapeutic Recreation at Good Shepherd At Good Shepherd Community, our daily activities are more than just ways to pass the time—they’re opportunities to grow, connect, and thrive. In honor of National Therapeutic Recreation Week (July 11–17), we’re taking a closer look at the purpose behind our engaging events and why they’re so important to
Prioritize Your Safety and Independence during National Safety Month! June is National Safety Month—a perfect reminder for seniors to take a fresh look at safety in their daily routines. Whether you’re living in your longtime home or exploring senior living options, staying safe is essential to maintaining independence and peace of mind. As we grow older, certain risks—like falls, medication
Summer Solstice serves as a reminder of the cycles of light and darkness in our lives. While we bask in the joy of long sunny days, it’s important to acknowledge the shadows cast by Alzheimer’s disease. This condition can cause our loved ones to live in a world of fog and forgetfulness, isolating them from the world they once knew.
Carol Wingard (Teigen) I have always been interested in art and remember at an early age loving coloring books, paint by number, and any piece of paper and a drawing pencil. Both my mother, Leatrice, who is a resident here, and my late father, Charles, encouraged and supported my interest in art. My father was also an artist, and I
There are few things tougher than coming to terms with transitioning your loved one to a memory care facility, but you’re not alone. Memory care is a 24-hour, long-term residential care solution for older adults who are suffering from progressive memory loss diseases, like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. When your loved one’s memory declines to the point that
Whether you’re recovering from an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or adjusting to life with a disability, resuming daily activities can be difficult. In these cases, an occupational therapist can help you adapt to new routines and make it easier to perform tasks related to your job, school, housework, and more. Depending on the patient’s condition, pain level, or disability,
While we look forward to springtime, we often overlook one consequence: allergies. No one wants to be sniffing and sneezing on a beautiful day outside. While allergies are a pain, they are not uncommon. According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, more than 50 million Americans experience allergies each year. There are a variety of reasons people’s allergies
We are presently living through a new challenge. One that is more demanding of our physical and mental strength. Many changes in our lives have already occurred and more to come. You have washed or sanitized your hands more than ever in your life. Your facial expressions, when meeting other people, have been limited to above the nose. You have