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2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Alexandria Lakes Area in October

By Lainie Berg | Oct 23, 2025 | Comments Off on 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – Alexandria Lakes Area in October

Alternative Senior Care was proud to join the 2025 Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Alexandria, raising over $33,000, earning Top Facilities Team, and celebrating caregiver Mary Olmscheid as a Champion giver.

Helpful, Hands-On Therapies for Seniors Aging in Place

By Lainie Berg | Oct 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Helpful, Hands-On Therapies for Seniors Aging in Place

Aging in place allows seniors to enjoy the comfort of home while home care assistance helps them embrace therapeutic activities—like gardening, mindfulness, art, gentle movement, and music—that nurture emotional well-being and bring daily peace and joy.

Alternative Senior Care Named Finalist for “Best of the Best” Award

By Lainie Berg | Oct 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Alternative Senior Care Named Finalist for “Best of the Best” Award

Alternative Senior Care is honored to be named a finalist for the Alexandria Echo Press “Best of the Best” Readers’ Choice Award for Best Elderly Care Services, recognizing our 20 years of serving local families with compassionate home care.

Your Checklist for Liver Health: Screening, Symptoms, and Daily Home Support

By Lainie Berg | Oct 3, 2025 | Comments Off on Your Checklist for Liver Health: Screening, Symptoms, and Daily Home Support

One checklist, less stress: track symptoms, keep papers in one place, and rely on Senior home care for rides, reminders, and steady follow-through.

Join Us at the Aging with Attitude Expo – A Day of Learning, Inspiration, and Fun!

By Lainie Berg | Oct 2, 2025 | Comments Off on Join Us at the Aging with Attitude Expo – A Day of Learning, Inspiration, and Fun!

Discover resources, inspiration, and community at the free Aging with Attitude Expo on Friday, October 17th at Sauk Centre High School.

Alternative Senior Care Celebrates 20 Years of Service

By Lainie Berg | Sep 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Alternative Senior Care Celebrates 20 Years of Service

Alternative Senior Care marked 20 years of serving Central Minnesota with a joyful celebration at their Sauk Centre office, honoring the thousands of seniors and veterans they’ve supported.

Seven Seconds of Dementia

By Lainie Berg | Sep 29, 2025 | Comments Off on Seven Seconds of Dementia

Join us on October 23 for Seven Seconds of Dementia, a presentation by Cristina Rodriguez, Dementia Care Navigator of Vivie, to better understand how dementia affects communication and learn practical strategies to improve it.

Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

By Lainie Berg | Sep 22, 2025 | Comments Off on Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common condition in older adults that restricts blood flow—most often to the legs—causing pain, cramps, numbness, and other symptoms that can be managed with healthy lifestyle changes and medical guidance.

What Seniors Need to Know About Foot Health

By Lainie Berg | Sep 9, 2025 | Comments Off on What Seniors Need to Know About Foot Health

As seniors age, changes in the feet make even minor problems serious, which is why elder care plays a vital role in promoting foot health, encouraging communication with healthcare providers, and supporting daily care to maintain mobility and independence.

How Being Lonely Hurts Seniors

By Lainie Berg | Aug 22, 2025 | Comments Off on How Being Lonely Hurts Seniors

Loneliness is one of the most dangerous risks seniors face, increasing the chances of depression, heart disease, cognitive decline, and poor self-care—but companion care at home can help protect their health and happiness.

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