April 2021 Updates
Updated April 9, 2021 Dear Sholom residents, tenants, staff and families, We have one Roitenberg staff member who tested positive for COVID-19 and one Hodroff Pavilion for Memory Care resident who has positive COVID-19. We also have one staff member and one resident who tested positive with COVID-19 at Shirley Chapman Sholom Home East. Therefore, we […]
Does Medicaid Cover Assisted Living?
Since 2004, there’s been a nearly 80% increase in assisted living costs. For professionals to build the vibrant environments they support their patients in, prices continue to rise along with the cost of living. Whether it’s at-home or nursing home assistance, public, and private health care have had to step up to the plate and help fund […]
How Are Independent Living Apartments for St. Paul Retirees?
Of the senior population, only 3.1% of retirees live in nursing homes. Now, more senior care options allow more freedom which could be why the rate of people in nursing homes is so low. If you are looking for home care options after retirement, you have come to the right place. Here, we talk all about independent […]
Understanding St. Paul Palliative Care vs. Hospice
When a loved one is suffering from a serious condition or illness, the main concern is treatment and the ease of pain or discomfort. There are two phrases you may hear in regard to the next step. One is palliative care, and the other one is hospice care. While they sound similar, there are some […]
Activities You Can Expect from St. Paul Senior Living Communities
Living in a senior community can give your loved one some much-needed social interactions and fun activities. You won’t have to worry about them sitting all day in front of the television. They will be out among other people, enjoying their day. St. Paul senior living is full of community activities. Residents have plenty of […]
March 2021 Updates
Updated March 31, 2021 Dear Sholom residents, tenants, staff and families, Happy Passover! During this special time, we are, unfortunately, not able to safely conduct large Passover Seders as we have done in the past prior to the pandemic. However, with the recent changes to visitation, we hope that you can spend some time with […]
We Are Pleased to Announce Our Award for Best Place to Work
We are extremely honored and humbled to announce that the 2021 Sun Media Readers’ Choice publication has granted us the award of Best Place to Work. With all of our facilities, we strive to create an environment that is welcoming and rewarding for both our residents and staff members. This award truly shows how grateful […]
A Surprising History Behind a St. Patrick’s Day Staple
With St. Patrick’s Day right around the corner, we thought we would take a look at a staple dish for the day and show how it actually has its roots in Jewish history just as much as Irish. Let’s take a look into the history behind Corned Beef and Cabbage. It really all started in […]
February 2021 Updates
Updated February 26, 2021 Dear Sholom residents, tenants, staff and families, The vaccine has arrived! Sholom is advocating for all our residents, tenants and staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. We’re excited to announce that CVS Health continues the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine at Sholom and will begin the administration of the second of […]
Five Fun Memory Care Activities
Did you know that about 40% of people aged 65 years and older suffer from some form of memory impairment? The good news is that memory care activities can help. Memory care activities are fun ways to connect and engage with those who struggle with issues related to memory impairment. Learn five fun memory care activities that you […]
