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Reimagining senior living in Minnesota and beyond: A conversation with Dan Lindh

04/11/2024

Growing up in his father’s rural churches in southwestern Minnesota, Dan Lindh saw firsthand the needs of older adults. This…

Professor Andy Whitman spreads joy through music

04/25/2024

A story for National Volunteer Week, April 21-27 The warm sounds of the acoustic guitar…

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Live well, live smart: Discover value-driven senior living near you

04/24/2024

Considering a move to a senior living community may feel overwhelming as you ponder: Amenities…

Caregivers of creation and each other

04/23/2024

The North Shore of Lake Superior in northern Minnesota is a majestic place. Each ripple…

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Senior living may be more reasonable than you think!

04/23/2024

Many older adults believe senior housing is beyond their financial means. In fact, senior housing…

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Thought Leadership

Senior living: The original green

04/22/2024

We’re thrilled to share a special Earth Day reflection from Brandon Due, vice president and…

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Thought Leadership

Thank you, volunteers!

04/17/2024

April is National Volunteer Month. It is a time intended to cause us to pause,…

Devotions

Valued lambs

04/16/2024

Before there were banks, ATMs, money market accounts and paper money, wealth was stored differently.…

Wellness

The importance of an advance health care directive: Marilyn’s story

04/16/2024

When Marilyn Didling’s younger brother James went to the hospital earlier this year for a…

Community Life, Resident Spotlights

He’s 100, she’s 101, and they’re married to each other

04/11/2024

On February 29, 2024, Harry Westberg turned 100 years old, joining a growing population of…

Devotions

Beyond doubt

04/11/2024

Have you ever experienced a season of doubting? Maybe you questioned whether to believe what…

Christian Culture

Play your grief card

04/04/2024

A grieving mother once shared with me that she was shocked at how insensitive others…

Devotions

The miracle of life after death: Planning for your care with hope

04/03/2024

Today’s devotion honors National Healthcare Decisions Day on April 16. Recently, we were celebrating Holy…

Devotions

The way of love and service

03/28/2024

We invite you to take a peek inside our weekly Light for the Way devotional series provided…

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Thought Leadership

Unleashing the power of recognition and appreciation

03/22/2024

Recognition and appreciation are big components of our employee experience at Presbyterian Homes & Services.…

Devotions

Never stop praying

03/21/2024

We invite you to take a peek inside our weekly Light for the Way devotional series provided…

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Reimagining senior living in Minnesota and beyond: A conversation with Dan Lindh

Professor Andy Whitman spreads joy through music

Live well, live smart: Discover value-driven senior living near you

Caregivers of creation and each other

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Senior living may be more reasonable than you think!

Senior living: The original green

Thank you, volunteers!

Valued lambs

The importance of an advance health care directive: Marilyn’s story

He’s 100, she’s 101, and they’re married to each other

Beyond doubt

Play your grief card

The miracle of life after death: Planning for your care with hope

The way of love and service

Unleashing the power of recognition and appreciation

Never stop praying