Dementia Friends Training

During the month of April, a Dementia Friends Champions Training was held at Kingsway Retirement Living. Training attendees were provided the knowledge needed to facilitate a Dementia Friends Information Session with community members. An...

Wellhaven senior picnic draws crowd

Wellhaven Senior Living began a new tradition when they hosted a Senior Picnic in honor of National Senior Center month. More than 100 people, including tenants, their families and friends and community members, attended...

Giving Has No Age Requirement

Erna is a 105-year-old woman passionate about giving to multiple organizations. First and fourth grade sisters, Brooklyn and Matthea, both give when and where they can. Lindsey is a compassionate college student who knows...

Celebrating assisted living

In honor of National Assisted Living Center Week, St. Michael’s Assisted Living hosted a weeklong celebration.

Expert advice for happier, healthier feet

David Jones, DPM, MD, has long held an interest in keeping feet healthy, starting with his mother, who suffered from severe bunions and hammertoes with corns and calluses. He earned two health care degrees...

Brenda Peterson is nominee for 2016 ARRM Cares Award

The ARRM Cares Award allows member organizations in Minnesota a way to recognize direct support professionals (DSPs) who demonstrate a commitment to quality services. This year, Hope Residence is excited to nominate two direct...

Life lessons learned through military service

Bill Wojchik learned important life lessons while serving our country. Bill, currently a maintenance team member at St. Michael’s Assisted Living in Fountain City, WI, joined in the United States Marine Corps in 1968.

Ideas for supporting individuals with autism

Spreading autism awareness is a great way to celebrate April and promote inclusion and acceptance for individuals with special needs. Hope Residence is home to several residents who live with autism; nationwide, about  1...