Occasionally, the hustle and bustle of everyday life can throw you off-kilter. When that happens at the Phipps Center for the Arts [PCA], we slow...
Senior Living
Community Resources for Family and Friend Caregivers
For caregivers, local support is essential. Betsy and Dick Ellis have lived in their quaint, two-story home on a cul-de-sac in Lake Elmo for more...
Artist Debra Korluka Is Rooted in Family
A Stillwater artist and her family design a grand experiment in multigenerational living. Debra Korluka is an expert at weaving together...
Flowers for Seniors
Growing old is not for the faint of heart. Aging can cause one to become less active and less social—two things that are very important to mental...
How River Falls’ Steve Schroeder Keeps Moving
Octogenarian Steve Schroeder proves serving your community is a mission for all ages. Since the moment Steve Schroeder and his family moved to the...
Community Thread Helps Seniors Stay Independent
Stillwater nonprofit helps older adults stay independent longer. “Each act of service is a thread that ties people, communities and lives together...
We Need to Talk
Important conversations about aging. Adult children between the ages of 30 and 50 can find it daunting to navigate the conversation minefield that...
How to Care for Aging Hair
As we age, our hair loses its shine and luster. What can you do? As we age, our hair loses is shine and luster. The texture and density changes. It...
Local Organization Connects Community Members Living With Dementia
The Dementia Friendly Communities Coalition is working to create places where people with dementia and their caregivers can live without feeling...
Addiction Treatment Program Caters to Older Adults
Addiction is a disease that doesn’t discriminate based on age, race, gender or income. It can happen to anyone including senior citizens....
Activities for Active Older Adults
Here in the St. Croix Valley, it’s easy to stay active and engaged every day—no matter your age. Local senior living communities offer a wide...
Stillwater Physician Paul Quinn Strives to Remove the stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease
Dr. Paul Quinn and his family are sharing their story to help battle the stigma associated with Alzheimer’s disease. As a physician retired from...
