Normandale Center
for Healing & Wholeness

By Patti Hankes A number of years ago, I was looking for a tangible way to make a difference and help others in my community. I reached...

by Center Intern, Kaitin Benedict “Let’s see, what else can I tell you about?” said my memory companion. This statement might seem...

I found the Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness through my family’s long history with Normandale Lutheran Church.  I have found...

When Fred, my husband of 40-plus years, received a diagnosis of dementia, I quickly decided that I wanted some help. My resourceful...

The holidays are often a time for creating new memories and continuing cherished traditions. Being with loved ones can create a sense of...

Family caregiving typically falls under two categories, the primary caregiver (typically being the spouse) and the secondary caregiver...

As you age, certain health conditions are likely to influence your daily well-being. A recent review of 14 study groups showed a...

If you are caring for someone with memory loss, sleep disturbances might be a regular issue for both you and your care receiver. Many...

Research shows there are various reasons why an individual with dementia may develop apathy. One belief is that apathy develops overtime...

Recently in July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Kisunla™  ( donanemab-azbt ) injection for the treatment of people...

Family caregiving requires a selfless act of showing up and providing in-home care for a loved one with a serious health condition. In...

Fear of falling is a common stressor and concern for people as they age. You may have experienced a fall in the past, worry that your...

At Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness, our staff are trained as caregiver consultants to provide care consultation services to...

June is the month of Pride, where we celebrate and recognize the LGBTQ community. Pride month is held in honor of the 1969 Stonewall...

In February of this year, congressional leaders introduced the B uilding O ur L argest D ementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s...

Suzie Rock's fall in 2023 prompted her to confront the realities of aging and the importance of proactive measures in maintaining...

Written by Laurie Nordahl, MSW Intern for SMUMN  So much of our present is dependent on our past. Not only is this true personally, but...

Falls can happen to anyone at any age, but for the aging Minnesotan, it is the leading cause of accidents and injury. Over one in four...

April is National Volunteer Month - a time to recognize and thank volunteers who lend their time, talent, voice and support to causes...

It’s never too early or too late to live a brain healthy lifestyle. Currently, 55 million people around the world are living with...