Arise Cares Caregiver Spotlight: Kristine Bettermann
October 13, 2017
The Caregivers at Arise Cares enjoy making a difference in the lives of seniors, people with special needs, and families. Our caregivers get to experience a personal connection with their clients and see the meaningful changes they make in their lives. We asked one of our caregivers – Kristine Bettermann – about her experience working […]
Alzheimer’s Awareness Event
September 12, 2017
The 2017 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – St. Cloud, MN is quickly approaching and we are excited to participate in the event again this year! This local event provides us a way to do something we are so passionate about, to advance Alzheimer’s support, care, and research! Katrice Sisson, Community Engagement Manager for the Alzheimer’s […]
Arise Care’s Founder Story: An Interview with Jay Vachal
May 15, 2017
I founded Arise in 2000 after my own personal experience with home care services, Our son required home health care due to his disabilities, but we were disappointed in the level of care offered by home care agencies in the area at the time. The services didn’t meet our needs and there were […]
The Benefit of College Caregiving for Your Future Career
March 30, 2017
College-aged students looking to work in a health-related field should thoughtfully consider working as a caregiver for a facility like Arise Cares. Whether you’re interested in going into Nursing, Special Education, Community Psychology, Social Work, or the Human Services, caregivers learn to balance many important skills that will prepare you for your future careers. Working […]
Seven Tips to Ease Your Holiday Caregiving Responsibilities
November 23, 2016
As the holiday season approaches, do you find yourself stressing about additional caregiving responsibilities? The act of providing care can be both an incredibly rewarding experience and an extremely difficult responsibility. How can you better take care of yourself and your responsibilities? Take a look at our seven tips below: Prioritize and Plan. Before the holiday […]
5 Tips To Help Seniors Stay Healthy At Home
November 14, 2016
For most seniors, the goal is to maintain health so that they can stay at home and not have to enter a nursing home. For your loved one, staying at home may be their primary goal, above everything else. In order to help them stay in their home, work with them on the following things. […]
Recognizing Depression in Seniors
September 30, 2016
Depression is a difficult topic to discuss with anyone, especially family members.The stigma that looms over the title of “mental illness” is a difficult problem to solve. Many warning signs of depression are often overlooked and, unfortunately, are only realized after it is too late. Depression in older adults can easily be written off as […]
The 2016 Expo For Seniors
July 26, 2016
Every year a team of compassionate business men and women from the area work together to host an event specifically for our aging population. The Expo for Seniors brings together seniors, local experts, and local businesses to discuss important topics facing our aging population. Sue Christensen, Arise Cares Director of Business Development, has dedicated her […]
What Is A PCA?
July 22, 2016
In healthcare, a lot of acronyms are used and it can sometimes get confusing. One of those acronyms, PCA, can truly help you and your family member stay in their own home! What Is A PCA? PCA stands for personal care assistant. A PCA is someone who helps people with day-to-day activities in their home […]
How Can An Adult Day Program Impact My Daily Life?
June 20, 2016
Adult day programs are engineered to meet the health, social, recreational and therapeutic needs of elderly and disabled adults. At Arise Cares adult day program, conveniently located between Sartell, Sauk Rapids and St. Cloud, our goal is to enable adults to maintain their independence in the least restrictive environment possible, while engaging them in purposeful […]