Minnesota Retirement Communities & Assisted Living from Lang Nelson, Inc.

Saint Jude Hospice is proud to have been working in partnership with Lang Nelson communities since the fall of 2009.  Together our organizations collaborate to bring hope and healing to residents within their homes and community.

Saint Jude Hospice is proud to announce its new Pulmonary Program, which is specifically designed to bring additional expertise, resources and optimal comfort to hospice patients with pulmonary disease.  The program focuses on the special needs of patients with pulmonary disease and their families by providing education, training and resources to all involved with patient care.  As a result, the Pulmonary Program can provide improved quality of life and better self-care related to symptom management of pulmonary disease.

The Pulmonary Program, developed with input from Minnesota’s leading pulmonologists, primary care physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses and patients with lung disease, aims to provide the highest quality of life possible with end-stage lung disease.  Saint Jude Hospice also has a respiratory therapist/hospice liaison on staff to lend expertise to the multi-disciplinary care team.

Nurses at Saint Jude Hospice recently participated in a specialized training course related to the pulmonary needs of patients, families, caregivers, physicians and healthcare providers.  Pulmonary education is also available to patients, families, senior living communities, healthcare providers, caregivers and the community.

Saint Jude Hospice is also proud to announce its partnership with the We Honor Veterans program offered by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  We Honor Veterans is designed to empower hospice professionals to meet the unique needs of dying veterans.  The program focuses on respectful inquiry, compassionate listening and grateful acknowledgement to provide comfort to patients with a history of military service and possibly physical or psychological trauma.  Saint Jude Hospice will become a Level 1 partner with We Honor Veterans in April 2011.  For more information on the We Honor Veterans program, please go to http://www.wehonorveterans.org/.

Lang Nelson Website

Saint Jude Hospice, which was founded in 2008, brings hospice care to the Twin Cities metro area, as well as Cambridge and Rochester.  Services available through Saint Jude Hospice include skilled nursing, music therapy, massage therapy, social work, spiritual care and bereavement care.  For more information about Saint Jude Hospice, please go to http://www.saintjudehospice.org or call (800) HOSPICE.

Dear Sue Beam, Marketing Director, Tradition

I wanted to thank you for the wonderful dinner you provided for our family.  Inviting Mom & Dad to meet some of the residents before they move in was a great idea.  The food was excellent and the service was outstanding.  I think the best part of the evening was watching Mom and Dad come out of their shells.  They have not been able to get out and socialize much since Dad’s fall.  Being around so many nice people, they felt so welcomed.  I truly wish we would have done this sooner.  I am looking forward to their Anniversary Party.  Thank you again for offering to host it at Tradition.  They will be moved in, and I can’t think of a better place to have the celebration.  Thanks again for everything!

Judy L

8500 Tessman Farm Road North

Brooklyn Park, MN

763-416-7740

Tradition Website

Cornsnake, salamander and wood turtle OH MY!!!

Cornsnake, salamander and wood turtle OH MY!!!

Cornsnake, salamander and wood turtle OH MY!!!

Carol McElroy from the Three Rivers Park stopped by for a visit at Cedarwood Apartments. This venture is part of the North Mississippi Outreach Program. Displays and information were shared about the creatures and the nature that surrounds us. Look for information for a return visit very soon!!!

Cedarwood  Apartments

5450 Douglas Drive

Crystal, MN.  55429

Call today!  763.533.3170

Cedarwood Apartments Website

Emerald Pointe is a Multi-Family apartment complex located right in the Jewel of New Hope.  We have large one and two bedroom apartments with large windows to let lots of sunshine in.  Looking out the window to the court yard you feel that you are on the 14^th hole of the rolling hills golf course.  We offer wood burning fire places in our second and third floor apartments and walk out patios on our first floor apartments.  We have a variety of on going activities, such as Pastry Mondays, popcorn Fridays, Celebration of Birthdays, weekly bible study, and an after school program offered to the children.  We had an awesome turn out for our Shamrock Shakes and treats for St. Patrick’s Day and are looking forward to the fashion show that the After School Program will be putting on April 15^th.

If you would like to come and visit Emerald Pointe, please feel free to contact Sue or Jamie at 763-546-2018.  We look forward to meeting you.

Emerald Pointe
7611 36^th Avenue
New Hope, MN  55427

Call today!  763.546.2018

Emerald Point Website

Meridian Manor Celebrates Dick Cantrell and his accomplishment of a life time “The Walk Around The World”! We recently celebrated with Dick as he stepped across the threshold of Meridian Manor on March 11^th 2011 with the band playing Louis Armstrong’s, When The Saints Go Marching In. Dick walked 24,901.77 miles the distance around the world. Fun was had by all as residents and families as they danced and enjoyed wonderful food, prepared by our own five star Ida Marie restaurant.  Dick was interviewed by the Star Tribune, Sun Sailor, and WCCO Channel 4 news was even here and did a special feature on the 10pm news.

Please join us in playing The Price Is Right on March 26th at 1:30. Come win prizes and see if you can price it right!  Call to reserve your seat today!

At Meridian Manor we celebrate life accomplishments large or small

Call today to begin living the experience!

163 W. Wayzata Blvd.

Wayzata, MN 55391

952-473-3200

Meridian Manor Website

Bluestone Physician Services has provided superior, on-site medical care to residents at Lang Nelson facilities for some time. We often receive questions on how our practice works. We work as a team of Family Practice Physicians and Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioners to provide high quality and compassionate medical care to individuals who have difficulty getting out to in-office doctor appointments. Our medical providers partner closely with the residential nursing staff in order to provide easy and timely access to process orders and attend to health care concerns. Nurses and families have access to Bluestone’s secure, on-line website in order to provide regular communication to the medical provider team.
We work differently than the usual doctor’s office in that we see our patients monthly with the goal of improving and/or maintaining health and decreasing the severity of medical issues in order to reduce unnecessary ER visits and hospitalizations. Monthly visits allow us to better understand our patients’ needs; and it allows us to work closely with the nursing staff to provide patient education and training tools in order to maintain a superior living environment for their residents. Each monthly visit includes: addressing current medical concerns, chronic disease management, thorough medication review, foot care (including toenail trimming), skin care, communication and education to the nursing staff and families, and coordination of specialty care services.
As an added benefit, Bluestone Physician Services has both a staff Neurologist and Psychiatrist who are highly experienced in Geriatric Care and are also available for on-site consultations.

More information is available at www.Bluestonemd.com or by contacting any of the Lang Nelson Assisted or Catered Living communities www.langnelson.com.

There’s always a reason to Celebrate at Broadway Village!!

As we watch the snow melt, we long to see the flowers that surround our coffee house, and grilling/picnic areas.  Until then, we all are staying busy with the many activities on and off campus.

We are very proud to announce our new activities director Chad Larson.  Chad loves to cook and bake, and has also won awards at the Minnesota State Fair for his canning and baking.  He has made such an impact on our community already. (Rave reviews on his Gumbo at our Mardi Gras party!)

Upcoming Featured Events

4/24- Old Log Theatre-“On Golden Pond” a heartwarming and hilarious celebration of the everyday struggles and ultimate triumphs of life, love and family. 11:30am bus departs from BV. ($30.25 for ticket includes meal, +3.00 for transportation)

4/25- Lisa Todd Spaghetti Fundraiser-Broadway Village adopted Lisa and her family, after Lisa got into an accident.  We are very proud to sponsor this event on Friday, March 25^th 5pm-8pm. ($5 donation requested.)

4/30- Coffee and treats- stop by for great conversation and laughter while enjoying coffee and treats

Broadway Village
6046 West Broadway New Hope, MN 55428
763-533-8230

Broadway Village Website

MARCH 16, 2011 – The Waterford Senior Campus was pleased to host a Family Night complete with a 4-piece Irish band and food inspired by the Emerald Isle. Our residents, family, friends and guests were transported to Ireland with the folk songs, jokes and a delicious dinner that included corned beef and cabbage, and Irish Cream Cheesecake. We invite you to join us at our next Family Night, April 20th at 5pm.

Please join us for other wonderful upcoming events at the Waterford Senior Campus:

3-23      Birthday Celebration

3-28    Ladies Coffee Klutch

3-30    Men’s Group Meeting

3-31   Catholic Services & Carmel Rolls

3-31 2011 Lang Nelson Spring Showcase Tour

4-7      CEU Event: Presented by Saint Jude Hospice “ Living Well with COPD” 12:00pm

Luncheon

4-14 Public Awareness Event: Presented with Saint Jude Hospice “Grief 101” 6:00pm

The Waterford Manor will be having an open house on Thursday, March 31^st from 8:00am to 5pm as part of the of the 2011 Lang Nelson Spring Showcase.  Tour our flagship properties and enjoy a ride, tour, refreshments, appetizers, lunch and dessert for FREE.  Bus departs from the Crystal Community Center (4800 Douglas Drive, Crystal, MN  55429) at 9:45am and returns at 3:30pm.  Participation is FREE!  Call 763-780-6745 for reservations today!

Waterford Manor

6288 Louisiana Ct. No., Brooklyn Park, MN  55428

763-536-7662

Waterford Website

Say “Elaine” at The Heathers Estates and everybody knows who that is. “Elaine” is synonymous with “Activities”. She has been the Activities Director since the beginning of Time for The Heathers Estates, formerly the Lamplighter Apartments. Elaine moved in almost 30 years ago in 1981. When she became the official Activities Director, it’s hard to say.  She is one of the very first people you will meet when you move into The Heathers Estates. She has her finger on the pulse of all of our transportation. She knows the Target van schedule, the Wal Mart van schedule, and the Grocery van schedule and who the “regular” riders are, like the back of her hand. The sign up sheets go up like clockwork with fancy backgrounds to boot. She doesn’t actually make the coffee, nor drink it, but she knows who’s making it for the event. She is a natural born organizer and people person. Elaine works her magic and brings in our entertainment. Just in this last year, The Heathers Estates has enjoyed MN Orchestra Violinist Tai Chi Chen and his wife Robin, the Metro Men Singers, Vocalist Bob Clark, Keyboardist James Shaw, Accordionist Mark Stillman and much more.

Now known as the Nurse Liaison Program, Lang Nelson’s “Betty” program began with our Elaine when she won a contest with her caring personality. She will write a poem using the letters of your name at the drop of a hat and recite the poem to any audience who will listen.  And she has her own “people”, volunteers, who she calls on to deliver messages, notes and announcements at her every whim.

Elaine grew up in North Minneapolis and graduated as a teacher in 1954. After teaching in the suburbs of Cleveland, OH and Tucson AZ, she worked in the Robbinsdale School District for over 30 years. It gives her great pleasure to run into her former students and their families still in this area. Since her retirement, she enjoys volunteering for Prism and is the instigator for the NEAR Food Shelf. She also enjoys being part of the Story Theatre for children and is the Heathers liaison for the nearby Neill Public Elementary School coordinating hats and mittens for the kids’ winterwear.  Ask her about the Grandparent project for her Neill kids and you will get a treatise on how much love the kids need and how you can help.  It gives her a good feeling working at the Heathers Estates because the people are so pleasant and caring. She is happy for the residents when they are enjoying the fruits of her labor at her home. Elaine is our official Activities person and unofficial mother hen at The Heathers Estates, worrying about her brood of chicks, including office staff, the residents, and the kids next door.

If you’d like to live in the most caring and neighborly +55 Adult Community in the heart of Crystal, call our Site Manager, Judy Brown at 763-544-1220 today.

2900 N. Douglas Dr. Crystal MN 55422

The Heathers Estates Website

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to take a free tour of Lang Nelson flagship communities either through 1) the 2011 Spring Showcase by Lang Nelson motor coach service or by 2) visiting Open House events!

Register for great prizes to be given away INCLUDING MN TWINS TICKETS!

1) Spring Showcase:

Enjoy free ride, tour, refreshments, appetizers, lunch, and dessert.
Each tour will come with a free gift! Refreshments & Sign-in at the
Crystal Community Center at 9:45 am, March 31 at 4800 Douglas Drive Crystal MN 55429
BUS will DEPART at 10:00 am & RETURNS at 3:30 pm and Free Motor Coach Service is Provided by Lang Nelson. Seating is limited, please call 763-780-6745to reserve your seat TODAY!

2) All Day Open House at Each Community with Refreshments

For a private tour, please join our Spring Open House at each community!
Thursday March 31. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Refreshments will be served
Please RSVP to your choice of community!

Earle Brown Terrace
Senior Independent, Catered Living, & Assisted Living
6100 Summit Drive North Brooklyn Center MN 55430
763 560-6829

The Heathers Campus
Senior independent, Assisted living, & Advanced Care Program
3000 Douglas Drive North, Crystal MN 55422
763 544-6777

Tradition
Senior Independent, Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living Program
8500 Tessman Farm Road, Brooklyn Park MN 55445
763 416-7740

The Waterford Campus
Senior Townhome, Independent living, Assisted living, Advanced Care, Memory care Program
6288 Louisiana Court North, Brooklyn Park 55428
763 537-3382

Proudly Sponsored by:
Crystal Community Center, Earle Brown Terrace, Heathers Manor, Tradition, Waterford Manor

www.langnelson.com