The Saint Therese Foundation has brought some creative, new art programs to Saint Therese senior living communities this year, thanks to a grant it applied for, and subsequently secured funding,…
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Saint Therese of Corcoran’s Stained Glass Window – A Labor of Love
Our newest Twin Cities senior living community, Saint Therese of Corcoran, is stunning. In so many ways. As you walk in the main entrance, you can feel its vibrancy, energy,…
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Touched Lives – Zee, A Caregiver Extraordinaire
At Saint Therese, we talk about “touching lives,” and making a difference for people, one person at a time. In fact, we measure ourselves in this way. But, to fully…
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Saluting our Navy Veterans
Yesterday was Navy Day in the U.S., a time to salute all of the U.S. Navy personnel who have served, both past and present, in the United States Navy. We…
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Focus on Falls Prevention
This week is Falls Prevention Week, an opportunity to educate people about the risk of falls among seniors and how to prevent them. First some facts from the CDC and…
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For the Love of Arabians — An Occasional Series on Saint Therese Employees
Amy Taylor-Greengard, the executive vice president of Rehab for Saint Therese, fell in love with horses at a very young age. Her parents farmed and she remembers pleading for a…
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How to Combat the Epidemic of Loneliness
Last year the U. S. Surgeon General issued a very important Surgeon General Advisory, “Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation 2023.” Unlike other advisories that touch on things like opioids,…
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An Era Gone By – Teachers in One Room Schoolhouses
This week, May 6-10, is Teacher Appreciation Week in the U.S., and while some former teachers who live in our Saint Therese senior communities are no longer teaching – at…
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Ingenious Woodbury Residents Create a Space of their Own
When Bud Maraist moved into Saint Therese of Woodbury three years ago from North Carolina, he quickly saw a need for a “man cave” of sorts, for residents living in…
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Social Work – The Helping Profession
March is National Social Work Month and as we close out the month, we would be remiss in not recognizing the key role social workers have at Saint Therese –…
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Six Degrees of Separation for Residents at Saint Therese of Corcoran and Co-Founder
When Saint Therese of Corcoran opens its doors later this summer, some of its new residents will have a special connection to one of the founders of the Saint Therese…
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Saint Therese Senior is Still Learning at 103
Margaret Nelson turns 103 years old today. This is a major milestone by any definition; made more so by the fact that this resident of Saint Therese of New Hope,…
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Senior Living Residents Enjoy Fresh and Unique Experiences
One of the many benefits of calling a senior living community your home, is the vast array of opportunities to learn new things and participate in different activities. Sure, you…
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Words of Wisdom from our Saint Therese Friends
At the start of every New Year, we tend to look back at the past year, reflect on it and then quickly move forward to what we want to accomplish,…
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A Founder’s Story – The Choromanski Legacy
In our last blog, “A Month to Remember St. Therese of Lisieux,” we shared who St. Therese of Lisieux was, and how her acts and demeanor inspired the Saint Therese…
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A Month to Remember St. Therese of Lisieux
Over the month of October, the Saint Therese organization has honored the memory of St. Therese of Lisieux, as we marked her Jubilee year, the 150th anniversary of her birth…
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Once in a Lifetime Trip
One month ago, on September 11, Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake resident Roy Whitney had one of the most profound experiences of his life. He was among a group of…
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Story Quilts Bring Memories Alive
The Saint Therese Foundation has brought some creative, new art programs to Saint Therese senior living communities this year, thanks to a grant it applied for, and subsequently secured funding,…
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Getting to Know IHM Sisters – Ecologically Aware to its Core
As we continue to learn about the IHM Sisters, of Monroe, Mich., we’re now focusing on one of their Core Educational Beliefs, ecological consciousness, which they state, “challenges all to…
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Helping Those in Need, One Rosary at a Time — New Hope’s Rosary Makers
If you ask someone what object is most emblematic of Catholics, many people will say, “the Rosary.” They may be thinking of Rosary prayer beads – the string of knots…
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Getting to Know IHM Sisters – Missions Around the Globe
In our continuing effort to get to know the IHM Sisters of Monroe, Mich., we’re providing a brief overview of their global ministries. We say “brief” only because their efforts…
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Nursing Assistants – Bringing the Heart to Our Care
Saint Therese employs more than 250 certified nursing assistants at its four senior living communities in the Twin Cities. And today, on Nursing Assistants Day, we want to recognize them…
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The Benefits of Storytelling for Older Americans
You may not realize it but the simple act of telling stories, or storytelling, benefits healthy cognition for everyone, including older adults. Good storytelling was once a survival skill and…
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Training Our Staff on Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
It seems nearly every family is impacted by Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In fact, worldwide, Alzheimer’s accounts for 60 – 80 percent of dementia cases and more…
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Greg Heigel, Saint Therese’s Iconic Ambassador
When 16-year-old high school student Greg Heigel was first hired at Saint Therese of New Hope, he never would have believed he’d still be an employee after 45 years. But,…
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Calm During the Storm
(Third in a series for National Nurses Month) In our continuing series on nurses for National Nurse’s Month, we’re featuring Queendaline Waturuocha, RN, in the transitional care unit at Saint…
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Getting to Know IHM Sisters – Creating Educational Excellence in the Michigan Frontier
Earlier this month we announced, what we consider significant and exciting news, that we plan to become the new owner of the IHM Sisters Senior Living Community, IHM Sisters, in…
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Nursing’s in her Nature
(Second in a Series for National Nurses Month) In this our second in a series on Saint Therese nurses during National Nurses Month, we meet Ruth Melchor, RN, who works…
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A Nurse for All Ages
(First in a Series for National Nurse’s Month) On any given day during the school year, Gail Goss, RN, enjoys taking care of people from opposite ends of the demographic…
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Indispensable = Social Workers
The textbook definition of a social worker goes something like this: “Social workers are professionals who aim to enhance overall well-being and help meet basic and complex needs of communities…
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Mentors in Senior Care — Saint Therese Staff Guides the Next Generation
One of the great things about Saint Therese, and something to be proud of, is our efforts to train new healthcare professionals in the complexities of geriatric care. Our senior…
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Making a List and Checking it Twice – For Saint Therese of Corcoran
For our new community in Corcoran, we’ve made a list and are checking it twice to ensure all is copacetic (aka “in excellent order”), when it comes to the chapel…
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Humble and Kind – Nursing in Hospice and Palliative Care
There may be no more intimate act than caring for people in a hospice and palliative care environment. It isn’t easy, but if you spend any time with folks that…
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Beware of Diligent Scammers
There’s a common phrase that goes, “There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.” Well, in the case of scams targeting seniors, ideas and…
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A Marriage that Lasts – Ken & Alice Houchins Celebrate 76 Years
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, couples who make it to 70 years of marriage represent just one-tenth of one percent of all marriages. Couples who make it to 75…
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A Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake Success Story: TCU Team Matches the Grit of Phyllis Bickford
Transitional care units like the one at Saint Therese at Oxbow Lake get cases of all kinds – people rehabbing from falls, fractures, joint replacements, UTIs, and strokes – but…
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An Extraordinary Place begins to Take Shape
“This building will not be ordinary. It will be extraordinary because of the extraordinary love and purposeful planning that has gone into it.” Those sentiments were expressed by Craig Abbott,…
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Focus on Healthy Eating Drives New Trends in Senior Dining
Most of us know, or can tell, that as we get older we need to eat differently. When we were younger, some of us could eat just about anything and…
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A Path to Healthy Aging
Summer is definitely here, at last. And for those of us in the northern climes, the warmer temperatures may get us more motivated to get healthy. For those over 65…
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Saint Therese CEO Barb Rode Praised at Retirement Party
More than 100 people gathered to celebrate Barb Rode’s legacy at Saint Therese during a retirement party at Jax Cafe in northeast Minneapolis. Former and current employees, donors, Board members,…
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With Saint Therese, Youth Shall Be Served
Earlier this year Saint Therese announced the winners of its Youth Volunteer Scholarships, Champlin resident Hallie Sweeter and Woodbury native Grace Schafhauser. As the school year ends this month, we…
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A Labor of Love & Learning
Fulfillment in what they do has been a common thread in the stories we’ve told about Saint Therese nurses during National Nurses Month. Joan Nistler, RN, at Saint Therese at…
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Nursing, Filipino-Style in New Hope
On the occasion of National Nurses Month, we continue our series highlighting the work that nurses do at Saint Therese, with a look at two sisters who’ve called Saint Therese…
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Saint Therese Nurses Take a Bow
Healthcare workers were rightfully applauded for their selfless and heroic work during the pandemic. Nurses, a critical part of any team – and absolutely vital for a senior living community…
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Decluttering to Downsize for Senior Living
We’re heading into peak moving season as experts say 80 percent of the moves in the U.S. happen between April and September. But for older Americans thinking about making a…
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Inside Saint Therese of New Hope-A Special Resident Story
Last July, in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, Barb Hemberger joined Saint Therese of New Hope as its Director of Sales & Marketing. Through her work at this landmark…
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As we continue to learn about the IHM Sisters, of Monroe, Mich., we’re now focusing on one of their Core Educational Beliefs, ecological consciousness, which they state, “challenges all to…
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If you ask someone what object is most emblematic of Catholics, many people will say, “the Rosary.” They may be thinking of Rosary prayer beads – the string of knots…
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In our continuing effort to get to know the IHM Sisters of Monroe, Mich., we’re providing a brief overview of their global ministries. We say “brief” only because their efforts…