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
Meet Eloise
Eloise has seen a lot of changes in her lifetime; she is celebrating her 100th birthday in December. She is sharp as a tack, recalling her past in vivid detail and reminiscing about being a Rosie the Riveter working at Honeywell soldering mercury switches for airplanes during WW II, her family, travels, work, and volunteer history. Eloise was born on
Jack’s November News
In your younger years, how did you get the news? Commonly, a local, weekly paper provided what’s happening in both the past and the present. Most people did not have a radio until the 1930’s, if they could afford one. The radio became very important for news in the 1940’s during WWII. Families would crowd around the radio to hear
How to Celebrate the Holidays in Assisted Living
Transitioning to life at an assisted living facility can be a significant challenge, especially during the holidays. For many families, holiday celebrations are among the most important annual traditions, and residents can be reluctant to move those celebrations into a new and unfamiliar place. Luckily, there are several ways to spruce up your celebrations to help your loved one in
Preparing for Flu Season: Promoting Senior Health in Care Facilities
Flu season is just around the corner, and while it’s important for everyone to take precautions to avoid getting sick, it is especially important for seniors. The CDC estimates that somewhere between 50% and 70% of all influenza-related hospitalizations are among those aged 65 and over. Taking adequate steps to protect at-risk seniors can not only prevent illness—it can
Grandpas
Did you have grandpas full of wisdom? Were they looked upon as knowledgeable, as a person who worked hard throughout their life? Were they happy to see you when you visited, or did they spend their last years living with their family? I have several pictures on my bedroom wall that I look at every day. One large picture is
Day of a Teacher October 2023
Let’s look at a day with a teacher. We are near the end of September and by now teachers are acquainted with their class of students, and more familiar in the elementary with hopefully about 25 students in a classroom. Secondary, teachers are meeting a new class each hour, the number multiplies by at least 5. The foregoing probably describes
Support Groups
Support groups of various varieties have been around for a number of years. These groups were started to meet the needs of people to give one another helping hand to both parties – those helping and those in need of help. A support group available to meet the needs locally is a Dementia Caregiver Group. This group meets the 4th
Jack’s Column
By the end of the month most schools will be in session and family life will change. The activity of the family will be centered around school. As we enter another year, our young people are faced with many social problems which distract from learning. One of the many technical developments that have distracted our present-day students is the cell
Jack’s Column
“The Land of 10,000 Lakes” is Minnesota’s name. Sounds like a lot of water but we have rivers too and many small streams. Many of our cities started on a lake or river. In fact, the main mode of transportation was either on foot or canoe before horses were introduced. Early explorers were eager to find a source of the