Unmasking Brain Injury
This year, Gianna Homes will be tackling the issue of brain injury, especially those related to concussions, at our upcoming fundraising even - The Risks of the Game Gala on Friday, November 4 at the U.S. Bank Vikings stadium. We [...]
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy
On Friday, November 4, 2016, Gianna Homes will host our annual gala at the new U.S. Bank Vikings Stadium. Our "new play" this year features a keynote address by Jordan Leopold, a Minnesota native who knows firsthand the Risks of [...]
Introducing Jordan Leopold: Advocate for those with CTE
SAVE THE DATE - Gianna Homes annual gala Friday, November 4, 2016 at the U.S. Bank Vikings Stadium. This year, our event will feature Jordan Leopold, a Minnesota native who sustained more than eight concussions playing in the NHL. He [...]
Honoring Laurina: A Memorial Day story of One Women’s Army Corps Veteran
Written by her nephews, Frank and Jerry Reiff Laurina was born November 23, 1912 to Mathias and Susan Reiff in Breda, Iowa. When she was born, she had five sisters and three brothers. Seven years later, her brother Urban was born. [...]
Caring for Young Onset Alzheimer’s – Lenny’s Story
Lenny was born in Hibbing, Minnesota, and to this day, he is proud to be a "ranger". He loves the wonderful ethnic food of the range, including porketta, pasties and sarmas. His claim to fame from his days on "da [...]
The Impact of Volunteers
The Phillips Family Our journey to Gianna Homes began with a friend who passed out a flier at a meeting at our oldest daughter’s high school. I couldn’t get Gianna Homes out of my mind, especially as both of my [...]
Support for Caregivers – Lewy Body Dementia
Every second Monday of the month, caregivers of people with Lewy Body dementia gather at Gianna Homes for a support group meeting through the Lewy Body Dementia Association. Over a light lunch, the group helps each other work through practical [...]
An Old Familiar Song: Music Therapy and Dementia
Whether it is coming from a volunteer’s nimble fingers at the piano, Claire’s guitar, or through our iPod speakers, music often fills the rooms of Gianna Homes. In addition to the smiles and entertainment a musician can bring to our [...]
Why Would You Want to Live at Gianna Homes?
There are many options available for families on the journey with a loved one with memory loss. What makes Gianna Homes stand out? First and foremost, our loving staff. We schedule our caregivers so that they have the time to get to [...]
Music Therapy in Action at Gianna Homes
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWd2QemV6Io&spfreload=10 Watch how music therapy is used at Gianna Homes by board-certified music therapist, Claire Klein, to meet clinical goals for our memory care residents in honor of Minnesota Music Therapy Week!
Why would you want to work at Gianna Homes?
Staffing has long been a bright spot for Gianna Homes. Since our beginnings in 1999, we have sought out the best, most creative, and loving staff we can find. Once oriented and trained to our “Gianna way,” many of our staff stay [...]
Butterfly Release Featured on Kare11 News!
In honor of 16 years of service, residents from Gianna Homes – Sursum Corda and Gladys’ Place released over 100 monarch butterflies in our garden. We remembered all our residents who went before us, all the residents we care for [...]