Making a Difference: Inside the English Rose Volunteer Program
One year ago, English Rose launched our volunteer program, inviting members of our community into our beautiful homes, and more importantly, into the lives of our incredible residents. Volunteers play a vital role in enriching the lives of our residents and home care clients. Whether it’s through a friendly conversation, a shared activity, or simply […]
The Wisdom of Three Generations – Meet the Team
A job advertisement in the local newspaper in May 2000 caught Kathy’s eye. It celebrated its caregivers. She took her yellow highlighter and excitedly circled the ad so many times that she couldn’t even read the phone number she was supposed to call. She quickly reached out to a friend, who found the same ad […]
From Caregiver to Nurse: Skyler’s Inspiring Career Path at English Rose
At English Rose, some caregivers become lifelong team members, while others use their experience to explore a caregiver career path and launch meaningful professions in healthcare. For Skyler Klostreich, joining English Rose as a recent college graduate was a life-changing decision. Why Caregiving Is a Great Place to Start Skyler, who earned her degree in […]
Inside Oak Ridge: How English Rose Redefines Assisted Living in Minnetonka
At English Rose, we believe that home is more than a place: it’s a feeling. It’s comfort, beauty, and connection. When someone you love requires 24/7 care, the last thing you want is to isolate them from the people and experiences that matter most. That’s why we expanded our award-winning residential care model to Minnetonka, […]
Inside English Rose: How Meaningful Activities and Thoughtful Engagement Make Every Day Special for Our Residents
Meet Stephanie Catton, English Rose Activity Coordinator The smell of mini-donuts, cheese curds, and Martha’s cookies wafting through our homes last month brought smiles to the faces of English Rose residents and caregivers. It was the first day of the Minnesota State Fair, and our new Activity Coordinator, Stephanie, brought the tastes and smells of […]
Music Therapy for Dementia & Alzheimer’s
For the next hour, Christian will cycle through a century’s worth of music from a wide variety of beloved genres, from well-known spiritual tunes to radio classics from Elvis and John Denver. The group, tentative at first, soon fills the room with smiles, hand-tapping, laughter, and commentary. “Live music is always a resident favorite,” says […]
Maintenance Therapy: The Best Kept Secret in Senior Care!
Have you ever needed physical or occupational therapy (PT/OT) as part of your healthcare plan? Many seniors have experienced chronic conditions that cause decreased strength, range of motion, balance deficits, difficulty with walking, or memory issues that may lead them to need PT/OT. To qualify for PT/OT covered by insurance, patients typically need to have […]