Our Changing Reality
Living through a worldwide pandemic is not something most people would think possible in their lifetime, especially in this age of technological and medical miracles. Yet, for months now, the world has been under siege with what has been termed [...]
Caregivers, Are You Off-Balance?
Caring for another person is a huge job any way you look at it. Whether it is a loved one, a job or a generous gesture to help another person, caregiving requires a special skill set. Patience, kindness, generosity and [...]
Valentine’s Day – It’s All About the Love
February is the month where love reigns supreme and caretaking is one of the most loving things you can do for another person. Valentine’s Day is a most special day for giving and receiving tokens of love, but, for some, [...]
The Kindness Factor
Isn’t it strange and wonderful how the Christmas season somehow brings a sense of goodwill to so many people? It’s over and done with now, and the abundance of those kind acts may soon fade away as people settle back [...]
National Caregivers Month
Caregivers are often overlooked in terms of the value they provide. In addition to everyday physical duties, like lifting, bathing and cleaning, the care and compassion that goes into each client can be emotional. According to the AARP, the nonprofit [...]
Give to the MAX 2019
https://youtu.be/zFK-8pW0MN0 Hello. Today is Give to the Max Day. I'm sure you've seen your inbox is inundated, and you've seen it on billboards around town, about Give to the Max today, which is a big deal for a lot of [...]
Appreciated Care
We appreciate the care Elizabeth receives at Gianna.
Gianna Homes is Family
Gianna Homes became family to us as we lived each day supporting my dear aunt Sam as she lived with dementia. Sam enjoyed the relationships of staff, other residents and their families and activities especially music and yoga. Thank you [...]
In Memory Of Sylvester
I still love to go on the Gianna website and see what's going on there. When I am missing my Dad,Sylvester, it comforts me to look at the butterfly release video and see him with my sister, being so well- [...]
Dad’s Light Inspires Daughter to help Illuminate the Path for Others….
$50,000.00 Matching Donor It begins simple enough - a forgotten name, a missed turn, a lot of notes - for my dad it was retelling the same old stories over and over. That is how my family's journey into [...]
“I didn’t know you cared about me” – Random acts of kindness
https://youtu.be/qsMvneGLUe0 Transcription: Here we are a few days into our Illuminate the Darkness of Dementia campaign, and we've had several donations, and people coming forward to help us meet our $50,000.00 matching donor by Thanksgiving of which is November 28. [...]
Illuminating the Darkness: The Impact of Music Therapy on Alzheimer’s and Dementia
By: McKenna Selissen, MT-BC Life Engagement Coordinator & Music Therapist at Gianna Homes, Minnesota “When words fail, music speaks.” These powerful words reflect the impact music has on many of us throughout the course of our lives, especially as we [...]