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February 9, 2022

Thoughts on Age, Cognition and Community in Memory Care

An age difference in memory care homes staged by cognition brings reflection on health and cognition, and similarities in care a…  View article»
February 7, 2022

2022 Pinnacle Customer Experience Award Winner

Emerald Crest of Burnsville Receives 2022 Customer Experience Award from Pinnacle Quality Insight  View article»
January 21, 2022

To Emerald Crest and Open Circle: A Heartfelt Letter of Gratitude

Experiences with Open Circle and Emerald Crest make me feel good about being a donor. It takes private, public and personal part…  View article»
December 8, 2021

Video Series: Dealing with Dementia 2021

Our speaker will help us to understand the changes caused by dementia related to: communication, participation in self-care or a…  View article»
October 25, 2021

Caregiver Consultations and the Caregiver-Centered Approach

There are 48 million caregivers in the United States (AARP, 2020) and 16 million of these caregivers are providing unpaid care…  View article»
October 1, 2021

When a Spouse is in Memory Care

For husbands and wives together for so many years, continuing support of the spouse in memory care seems only natural  View article»
September 27, 2021

When is Simple Forgetfulness Something More?

We all forget little details now and then, like where we placed our keys or an item on our grocery list. This is normal and alth…  View article»
August 23, 2021

Minnesota’s Best Silver Winner Memory Care: Emerald Crest

The results are in and voters have selected Emerald Crest by Cassia a 2021 Minnesota’s Best Silver Winner for Memory Care  View article»
August 10, 2021

A Caregiver’s Struggle: Deciding to Move a Loved One to Memory Care

Many articles discuss the difficulty in moving a loved one to a memory care facility, but rarely do we talk about the challenges…  View article»
July 12, 2021

What is Aducanumab (Aduhelm)?

What is Aducanumab (Aduhelm), and how can it help slow the progression of early stage Alzheimer’s disease?  View article»

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The layout of Emerald Crest is terrific, its like visiting a home (not the hospital hallway, with a small lounge on the end!)  The health care model of Emerald Crest  is “OUTSTANDING”.  The professional staff provide care with love, hugs, and individual attention.  The caregivers were of the same mode.  We were fortunate to choose Emerald Crest for mom!

— Gary, son of Emerald Crest resident

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