Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Terri Joski-Lang, the Director of Open Circle of Hopkins, Cora Cromer who is the Director of Open Circle Apple Valley, and Elaine Lofquist who is a loving care partner for her husband Marv who attends the Open Circle program.
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Here Is A Bit More About Our Guests:
Terri Joski-Lang has traveled the Alzheimer’s dementia journey with several family members, Terri became passionate about improving others’ dementia journeys and focusing on what persons living with dementia can still do, with purpose.
Cora Cromer has worked at Open Circle of Apple Valley for 11 years. Her background is in music therapy and education. Cora is committed to helping older adults find meaningful relationships and providing a space for lifelong learning through person-centered care.
Elaine Lofquist's husband Marv has been enrolled at Open Circle Hopkins one day/ week since November of 2021. The two also participate in Giving Voice Choir of which they are founding members. They have been to Washington DC seven times to advocate for those living with dementia and caregiver support. They also are participants in a Memory Café, to name a few things they do.
Contact Open Circle Adult Day Services
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Apple Valley, MN 952-236-2524
Minneapolis, MN 612-843-4940
Hopkins, MN 952-935-8143
@OpenCircleAdultDayServices
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