The mission of Augustana Care Corporation is to serve God by fostering fullness of life for older adults and other people in need through the provision of health care, housing and other services in a Christian environment.
Our facilities, programs and services supply residents with a full continuum of lifestyle choices in health care and housing. Our wide variety of locations include: Minneapolis, Hopkins, Hastings, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Dassel, Montevideo, and Fergus Falls.
Other programs and services include: Augustana Therapy Services, Open Circle Adult Day Center, Access Solutions, Table Talk Catering, and outstanding fitness centers and wellness programs.
Kelly Klund, Director of Community Relations for Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis, interviewed by Lee Valsvik and presented on Clearchannel radio stations. Listen to the podcast… Complete Article >>
Augustana Care's HOME TRANSITIONS Makes Moving Easier Through Guaranteed Sale of Elders' homes
Older adults who are worried their homes wont sell often stay put rather than change residenceseven if they would benefit from a more care-centered environment. Augustana Cares Home Transitions program partners with realtors to help elders prepare their homes for sale and guarantee the sale of a home within 150 daysor buy it outright. In addition, move management providing help with sorting, packing and other issues elders face can also be provided through Gentle Transitions. Complete Article >>
Free Health Information and Screenings at Fellowship Without Walls Event
The event is held annually and offers a free cookout, music, health information and screenings, games for children and a worship service. Fellowship Without Walls will be in Elliot Park at Eighth Street and 11th Avenue in South Minneapolis on Saturday August 28 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Complete Article >>
The Augustana Health Care Center of Minneapolis Presents a Cultural Diversity Lunch and Learn Series
Free Lunch and Learn – Somali Culture
3rd and final session in our cultural diversity grant series
Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 from 1-3 PM
Preventing Falls is a Matter of Balance at Augustana Care
A new program called A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns about Falls is being offered by Augustana Therapy Services. The program was designed to reduce the fear of falls for older adults. The program is free of charge. Complete Article >>
Event Date: Monday, May 3rd.
The Augustana Salad Luncheon and Jewelry Sale proceeds will be generously matched by the Central Minneapolis Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Complete Article >>
TWO GENERATIONS FIND COMMON GROUND AT HERITAGE COMMONS
Student nurses from St. Catherine University are getting to know elderly residents through a partnership with the non-profit Augustana Care, and relationships between the two generations are blooming as nurses learn about public health while residents find support and information. Complete Article >>
Ethnic Cuisine Helps Build Bridges Between Cultures at Augustana Care's Lunch and Learn Series
Because each culture has different ways of dealing with aging, Augustana Care is launching a new cultural diversity series with speakers from each community. African American, Mexican and Somali speakers will talk about how their cultures address health care issues for the elderly. To complement the talks, meals will be served from local restaurants… Complete Article >>
The article, Medical and seminary students co-existing more closely with seniors was on the front page of the Local section of the Pioneer Press in December, 2009. It is now available on… Complete Article >>
Chef George Serra Discusses Tucker Wild Game Dinner and Prepares Venison Meatballs on Fox9 News
Watch the video and get the recipe here. Complete Article >>
Augustana Care is proud to be a member of the CareChoice Cooperative.
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