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The Cassia Life: Being Fair About the State Fair
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger
How could any Minnesotan, Iowan, Dakotan, etc. put down their… View article »
The Cassia Life: Reaching 90 Worth the Trip
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger
I’m talking about 90 years of age, not 90 miles per hour. Ther… View article »
The Face of Caring: Heather Vickerman and Bear
Health Unit Coordinator Heather Vickerman is the first person you’ll see when you come through the door at Cassia’s Haven Homes … View article »
The Cassia Life: Exercise Strengthens The Brain, Too
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger
The newspaper headline seemed to jump up from the page. Appare… View article »
The Challenges of Time
By Patty Crawford
When I walked into the Manor to visit my father, he looked years older than when I visited two weeks before. … View article »
The Cassia Life: The Many Upsides of Moving to a Senior Living Community
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger
The world at large probably wonders why many seniors choose to … View article »
The Face of Caring: Noah Braafhart
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Noah Braafhart began working at Cassia’s Newton Village community six months ago after being r… View article »
The Cassia Life: Creating Home Wherever You Are
The Cassia Life By Jesse Watkins, Cassia’s own resident blogger
I think we’d all agree, there’s no other place quite like it—… View article »
Can Social Activities Make a Difference in Your Loved One’s Life and Outlook? You Bet!
Does your mom seem a little blue almost every time you talk to her? Is your dad spending a lot of time alone, watching televisio… View article »
Talking With Loved Ones About the Future
Are you worried about your mom or dad—or another loved one who is living alone? Let’s say you are, and want to ask if he or she … View article »