Amy Lund- Community Life Coordinator, Woodstone New Ulm. Adult coloring has become a craze over the past couple of years, there are now adult coloring books available to purchase at man retail locations. Activity Professionals no longer need to worry that providing coloring activities for the elderly will be viewed as a Continue Reading
Oh, Summer time…. Fun time!
By: Amy Lund- Community Life Coordinator, Woodstone New Ulm As we approach the middle of summer, we try and take advantage of the opportunities that the warm weather brings! Taking our residents out for different excursions and activities is at the top of our list. It is very important to us to make sure our residents Continue Reading
Meet the new Management Team at Woodstone Senior Living in New Ulm, MN
Brittany Gulden Executive Director Hey! I was born and raised in New Ulm, MN. I received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies as well as a Gerontology Minor from Minnesota State University (Mankato) I have worked in the Healthcare field for about 7 years now; all in long-term care. Things I Continue Reading
The Importance of Community Life
By: Jill Springer, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson We all hear about the importance of activity for our overall health. Walking, biking, gardening, even cleaning your house are all considered a good source of activity to get your blood flowing, you heart pumping and your body moving. We’ve even Continue Reading
#KindnessMatters
By: Jill Springer, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson If you live in or near Hutchinson, you likely have not been able to avoid the most recent trend on Facebook. A very kind and beautiful girl who used to live in Hutchinson with her family recently moved to another state and has been bullied in her Continue Reading
Talking Tips: Focus on Dementia
By: Jill Springer and Anita Martin, Woodstone of Hutchinson Almost all of us know someone who is suffering from Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. If it’s someone very close to you, like a spouse or a parent, watching the disease progress can be very stressful and difficult. But it can also be a little Continue Reading
This is not your drive-through generation
By: Jill Springer, Executive Director, and Rachel Garfunkel, Dining Experience Manager, Woodstone of Hutchinson Take a minute to imagine the following scenario. You are getting older and living by yourself. You have noticed that it's not as easy to do all the things you used to do. You are Continue Reading
Improving Strength and Stability through Exercise
By: Jill Springer, Executive Director, Woodstone of Hutchinson Every winter, at least once, I slip and fall on the ice. In my 20's, I'd pop right back up. In my 30's, it started to get a little annoying. And now that I'm 40, I actually consider just staying on the ground for a few minutes while I allow Continue Reading
Have you Seen the Christmas Elves?
Submitted By: Val Corton, Community Life Coordinator, Woodstone - Rice Lake As we look around our beautiful building, we see the work of the Christmas Elves! Each year we hold our Annual Christmas Door Decorating contest for our residents and staff. Everyone is encouraged to spread a little holiday cheer Continue Reading
Delight in Decorating
The task of putting up Christmas decorations is no small feat. It usually involves ladders, tangled lights, and sticky fingers from the sap of a fresh cut tree. And let's not even talk about taking it all down. So why do we do it? Science says because it makes us happy. According to Continue Reading