Each spring Gracewell celebrates volunteerism and the contributions of those who commit their time and energy to our organization. As April is National Volunteer Month, we take this time to thank the below selfless and generous community members who routinely offer their time and talents. As well as the many local churches who send auxiliary […]
Submitted by Kara Webb, Director of Assisted Living I recently found myself seated criss-cross on a bare unoccupied apartment floor one evening after work, staring at walls that once held her pictures and straining to find the faint smell of my grandmother that was slowly dissipating more and more with each day of her absence. […]
Submitted by Christine Kragel, Community Relations & Foundation Director The inevitable came. The original Eventide Lutheran Home building was torn down in a mere nine days. A wide-open view of the Boyer River valley fills its void. While we knew and understood the outcome, the actions of its removal brought about emotions for many. Tearing […]
Valentine’s Day is almost here! Send your loved ones on the Eventide Campus, a chocolate covered strawberry and glazed donut, and let them know how loved they are! Purchase a treat for a resident, tenant or employee in any building on the Eventide Campus. For $15.00, we will take care of the assembly, packaging and […]
Medicare open enrollment – also known as Medicare’s annual election period – runs from October 15th through December 7th each year. During this open enrollment period those with Medicare and Medicare Advantage can make changes to their Medicare health plans or their prescription drug coverage for the following year to better meet their needs. All […]
Submitted by Kara Webb, Director of Assisted Living I recently attended the 2023 Iowa Healthcare Association Convention and had an opportunity to listen to some incredible speakers present about the long-term care industry as well as leadership. Continuing Education, while required for licensing and certification, is truly such a remarkable thing and I always get […]
Mindi Baker, CEO with 22 years of service to the Eventide Community, was formally presented with the Francis Lackner Award of Honor by LeadingAge Iowa during its recent Fall Conference. LeadingAge Iowa, a statewide organization of non-profit aging services providers, selected Baker from a large statewide pool of nominees. “We’re recognizing Iowa’s above-and-beyond heroes like […]
At the Crawford County Chamber & Development Annual Banquet, Gracewell was named the recipient of the 2023 Innovators Award! To be considered, a business must have been in operation for less than five years, but has shown great leadership in the community. “The innovators award goes to an organization that began their journey in 1963 […]
According to Listen Technologies, 466 million people suffer from hearing loss worldwide. Gracewell believes that hearing challenges should not interfere with a resident’s quality of life, and therefore invested in an Assisted Listening System for our Activity Center. This innovative technology ensures our residents and guests with hearing aids will be included and engaged in […]
Mental disorders are an ongoing and growing concern for many individuals. It is reported in the United States, every year, one in five (18.9%) American adults experiences a mental disorder. Mental disorders are just as common as white cars. Mental disorders is a topic many of us need to learn about to stop the misinformation […]
