New and Older Generations Meet to Make Memories
We may have Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and dozens of other social media sites, but most of us know the chances for older and younger generations to meet face to face are dwindling. That means older…
Do You Feel Needed?
When kids become more independent, moms and dads are needed less and less. When I would call my mom with a problem, at the end of the conversation she would say, “I’m so happy you…
Emmett and Erling: Friendship that Crosses Generations
At Augustana Care, we work to champion and raise awareness of the value older adults bring to our communities. That’s why we’re thrilled to see Boyd Huppert’s touching story of Augustana Regent resident and WWII…
Undergrads Gain Experience in Geriatric Health: Program Featured in Highland Villager
Numerous studies predict a nursing shortage in the future, with more acute shortages expected by organizations that serve older adults. To address this issue, Augustana Care has provided learning opportunities to students interested in nursing,…
New Blog Post about Preventing Rehospitalizations in McKnight’s Long-term Care News
One in five Medicare beneficiaries returns to the hospital within one month after being discharged. One in three returns within ninety days, according to the New England Journal of Medicine. Registered Nurse and Life Care…