- Posted by Cari Doucette
Nurses Week Celebration with Marie Manthey
Gianna Homes Nurses Celebrated Nurses week by attending a nursing salon in the home of Marie Manthey. Marie is famed for creating the Primary Nursing model of care right here in Minnesota. Once a month, Marie opens her home to nurses to discuss what is on...
- Posted by Cari Doucette
Staff is trained by Erin Bonito, nationally known expert in Dementia Care
Gianna Homes staff had the awesome opportunity to engage in a day full of learning, laughing, team building and dementia communication development. We were privileged to have Erin Bonito, MS ADC as our “Lead Coach” for the day. Erin is a nationally kn...
- Posted by Cari Doucette
Congratulations Katie Gross, RN, National Certification Holistic Nursing
We are pleased to share with you that Katie Gross, RN, Director of Nursing has passed the national examination for certification in Holistic Nursing. Katie came to us with a wide array of nursing experience, with the core being a holistic approach. Katie ...
- Posted by Cari Doucette
Welcome Abbigail Knudson, Registered Nurse Case Manager at Gianna Homes
Gianna Homes is pleased to announce Abbigail “Abbie” Knudson as Registered Nurse Case Manager for our residential memory care homes and home care clients. Abbie graduated with her Associates degree in Nursing from Anoka-Ramsey Community Coll...
- Posted by Cari Doucette
Helpful Ideas for Ways to Communicate and Interact with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s or Dementia
We find that how a person interacts and understands someone who has Dementia is so important. Recognizing different ways you can connect and communicate may help the relationship. Learn more from these suggestions on different ways and opportunities to in...
- Posted by Claire Klein
The Steve and Mary Mattson Fund
Our Angels Among Us Gala is just around the corner! Monies from the event will go to the Steve and Mary Mattson Fund. You can help us and the families we serve in several ways. The Annual Gala is set for Friday, October 27th at the Metropolitan and ticket...
- Posted by Claire Klein
Residents with Dementia at Gianna Homes Create their Own Angels through Mneme Therapy
Dementia Residents Create their Own Angels through Mneme Therapy Earlier this year, our residents who have dementia worked with Mneme therapist, Suzy Volden (http://artwithoutboundaries.net/SV.html), to create beautiful renderings of angels. Mneme therapy...
- Posted by Claire Klein
Dementia Residents Find Hope and Strength in Angels Among Us Lyrics
Gianna Homes has long used music therapy to support our residents and families. Claire Klein is a Board-Certified Music Therapists and serves as the Program Director. She sat with two of our dementia residents to listen to and talk about the song A...
- Posted by Cari Doucette
Tickets on Sale Now – Gianna Homes 2017 Gala
Annual Gianna Homes Gala – Tickets on Sale Now Friday, October 27, 2017 at the Metropolitan Club Due to the high demand for tickets at this historic event, tickets are on sale prior to you receiving your printed invite (look for printed invitations ...