A trending story today on BBC.com today opens, “There’s a huge shortage of caregivers to look after America’s ageing population. In Minnesota they’ve come up with a creative solution.” Leading Age Minnesota President, Gayle Kvenvold, outlining the statistics of our aging population – the population over the age of 85 will have doubled by 2030 […]
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MacPhail & MN Arts Board bring “Music For Life”
Partnering with MacPhail Center for Music through the Music for LifeTM program, teaching artist Iris Shiraishi guided residents at the Gardens and Episcopal Church Home through bi-weekly, one hour programs themed to included participatory musical activities, singing, instruments, improvising and reminiscing. MacPhail Music for Life™ is an interactive music education and creative arts program for adults […]
Face Aging Launches 5 Guiding Principles
Face Aging Minnesota is a statewide campaign launched in 2015 by the Long Term Care Imperative, which is partnership of Care Providers Minnesota and Leading Age Minnesota. The Face Aging Minnesota campaign was launched to raise awareness about the issues that accompany the reality of a rapidly aging society. Last month Episcopal Homes participated in […]
Cheers to 100 Years | Jack and the “Kiss of Death”
by Julie Niewald, Director Life+ Wellness Jack, a charming man and resident at Episcopal Homes, celebrated 100 years of life this Labor Day, September 4. Since his 99th birthday last September, he’s been counting the days until he reaches 100. He tells all his girls not to kiss him because it would be the “Kiss […]
Building Community | AGAPE High School
Last month, Episcopal Homes elders hopped on the bus and ventured east on University Avenue to AGAPE High School. AGAPE High School offers a secondary educational program to teens who are pregnant and/or parenting. This small learning community offers numerous courses, as well as intervention services to help students address other barriers to educational success. AGAPE hosts […]
