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As anyone who has ever cared for another individual knows, caregiving can be a full-time job. When caring for someone with memory loss, the duties can be constant, from assisting with daily hygiene, providing meals and medications to transporting an individual to scheduled appointments, your life’s work can become the care of your loved one. …

At times we all forget little details like where we placed our keys or we forget to buy an item on our grocery list. This is normal. Regardless of age, when we are stressed or fatigued it is not uncommon to forget the details. As a result many of us develop techniques that we use…

Are you worried about a loved one who may have a condition like Alzheimer’s? What kind of issues should be cause for concern? Experts in the field say that when people age, they typically need more time to learn and retain new information. There are times, however, when people experience memory loss that is not…

Recently, we gathered data on the use of psychotropic and other anti-anxiety/anti-depressant medications in programs like ours. The data shows the use of these medications is lower at Emerald Crest. We believe this is indicative of Emerald Crest’s philosophy, designed purposefully to create success and stability for residents. Combining a serene, easy-to-navigate environment, specialized daily…

Lakeshore Weekly News For more than 80 years, Myrtle Palmquist and Ginger Falk have been best friends. Now, both are neighbors at Emerald Crest by Augustana Care, a memory care community in Minnetonka. The night Myrtle moved in, she and Ginger had a sleepover party. They continue to share confidences, jewelry and more—and always dine…

When Theresa Klein was in high school, her grandfather began showing signs of Alzheimer’s and moved in with her family. There was little understanding of Alzheimer’s then, and “it felt very isolating,” says Theresa. She later became an occupational therapist and helped create a new model for memory care at Augustana Care’s Emerald Crest. Theresa…