A note from the St. Michael’s administrator
Suddenly, it’s December – and so much has happened already! Since our annual Butterfly Release in June, we have been working to raise funds for our kitchen update project. As you may know, we...
Texas vacation is once-in-a-lifetime trip for Hope residents
With help from team members at Hope Residence where he lives, Jim finally got to see Texas last fall after many years of dreaming. Planning for the trip started as a way to help...
Transitioning a loved one to assisted living
Transitioning a loved one into assisted living can be daunting for both families and their loved ones; change is never easy. Tiffany Olson, RN, Administrator at St. Michael’s Assisted Living, shares valuable insights for...
Air Force Flight Instructor and Pilot Calls Belle Plaine Home
As a young boy, when Clarence Francis heard an airplane fly by, he ran outside and stared as it soared through the sky. He hollered, “Give me a ride!” His fascination with airplanes clearly...
What does it mean to be a certified nursing assistant?
As we celebrate the 39th annual National Nursing Assistants’ Week June 9-16, now as never before, attention is being directed to care of our elder and disabled citizens and greater attention also is directed...
Doing Good and Drinking Coffee
Solid Grounds Coffee House, a ministry of The Lutheran Home Association, opened its doors in summer of 2018. While we know God feeds our soul, Solid Grounds feeds our bodies.
Meet the Team: Kelley
A new friendly face welcomes tenants and guests to Wellhaven Senior Living . Kelley Johnson recently joined the team as receptionist. Kelley’s responsibilities include answering and directing all phone calls, updating and distributing the...
Sharing Jesus with those with special needs
For more than four years, Jesus Cares Ministries (JCM), along with ministry partner Kingdom Workers, have worked to create a global disability ministry in Malawi, Africa, to share Jesus with individuals with disabilities and...