Today’s seniors love to learn new things, give of their time, and be engaged with their local community. At ElderSpan-managed residences, the days are full with artists showcasing their work, visits from a variety of therapy animals, high school students sharing their time and talents, hosting pop-up early learning centers, even tri-shaw bike rides and ATV adventures with community pilots! Residents love to take trips to interesting destinations and appreciate opportunities to give of their time for worthy causes, such as selling poppies for Memorial Day or rolling bandages for Global Health Ministries. To view photos from some of these unique activities, please click on the web album. Continue Reading →

We’re honored to be of service to the seniors and their families who chose an ElderSpan-managed residence. We think it’s important they have opportunities to spend quality time together, so each building hosts summer parties for residents and their family and friends. Whether it’s a cookout, a potluck, or an ice cream social, each event is guaranteed to have delicious food, wonderful entertainment, and special time spent with loved ones. To view photos from the All Saints Assisted Living party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the All Saints Memory Care party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the CrestRidge Senior Living party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the Meadow Ridge Senior Living party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the Morningside Assisted Living party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the Park Place Senior Living party, please click on the web album. To view photos from the Pines Senior Living party, please click on the web album. Continue Reading →

Being fit and staying well is an important part of life at an ElderSpan-managed residence. There have been a number of studies in recent months proving even small amounts of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity has very positive affects on the mental and physical well being of older adults. Whether it’s taking a wellness class, joining a walking club, using a NuStep, dancing or gardening, staff ensures there are a number of fitness opportunities available so everyone can do something, no matter their mobility level. To view photos of wellness activites, please click on the web album. Continue Reading →

Check out this 60 Minutes segment highlighting the impact of Alzheimer’s on one courageous couple.  Talk with your loved ones today about future caregiving decisions.  Don’t wait for a crisis.  And remember, ElderSpan and the buildings we manage are here to support and care for seniors and their families. Please click here to view the segment. Continue Reading →

In 2015, ElderSpan was proud to welcome renowned dementia care education specialist Teepa Snow to Madison on July 16th and 17th.  Teepa held two day-long interactive sessions for all of ElderSpan’s 250+ employees, using role-playing and other interactive techniques to teach the best and most compassionate care giving practices for our residents. The training sessions were held at the University of Wisconsin Madison School of Nursing’s Signe Skott Cooper Hall.  Teepa was also the main speaker at an evening program for health care decision makers within the Greater Madison community.  This event was also held at the School of Nursing and was a result of the partnership between ElderSpan Management, the School of Nursing and its Center for Aging Research and Education (CARE).  Additional sponsors for the event were Agrace Hospice & Palliative Care, Catholic Charities of Madison, Home Health United, and Dean & St. Mary’s. To see pictures from these events, please click on the web album. Continue Reading →