![]() ![]() My favorite book is a children’s book called “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very I have 1 dog named Minnie (inspired after our trip to Disney World), 1 cat named Izzy and 1 parakeet named Kona (inspired after our trip to Hawaii) Favorite Movie?Ĭhristmas with the Kranks Favorite TV Show? I feel so blessed and proud to be a mom to 3 amazing kids- Austin, Carter, and Makayla. I have been working in senior housing for over 20 years, specializing in people with Alzheimer’s Disease. I graduated from Augsburg College in Minneapolis with a Bachelor or Science Degree in Music Therapy. We have 3 beautiful children: Austin (17), Carter (13), & Makayla (11). I met my husband, Michael, for the first time in elementary school and we were married years later after high school. My parents, George and Pam, are the sweetest people on earth and instilled a good work ethic in us at a young age on the farm while filling our home with love. I have 1 older sister, Jennie and 1 younger brother, Jeff. I grew up on a farm in the small town of Windom, MN. SilverCrest Communities stand out from the competition because they recognize the importance of exceptional dementia care and devote a position like the Director of Reflections to specialize in dementia support for residents, staff and families. What makes your community stand out from the competition? We will support you through the entire journey. I wish prospective families knew how passionate our team is about caring for residents with dementia. ![]() What one thing do you wish prospective families knew? ![]() Your loved one benefits from having scheduled activities along with a supportive environment to promote independence and socialization. One of the greatest benefits of moving your loved one to a dementia care neighborhood is that you get to focus on being the spouse/daughter/son/family member instead of trying to be the caregiver. ![]() What are the benefits of moving to a dementia care neighborhood versus trying to take care of a loved We recognize the importance of finding a supportive and safe environment for residents that are ready for that next step. Many families know it is time to move their loved one to dementia care because they start to feel the stress of being a caregiver when their loved one needs more care than they can provide. How do prospective residents and their families know it is time to move to Dementia Care? I am a Music Therapist by trade, so naturally I love doing music activities with the residents. What is your favorite activity to participate in with residents? Music, Exercise, and anything that will make us laugh. What are your residents top 3 favorite activities? The Reflections Director also works with the families to provide dementia education and support for their loved one living in Reflections. I team together to work with the nursing staff to support the care of the residents while also planning meaningful activities for the residents. The Reflections Director role really sets the tone of the neighborhood. How would you describe the job of “Reflections Director”? Over the past 20 years, I have taken many courses about dementia and most recently became a Certified Dementia Practitioner. I graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Music Therapy from Augsburg College in Minneapolis. What training or education helped prepare you for this career? I started my career as a Music Therapist and soon realized that music was extremely successful with patients that had Alzheimer’s Disease. Emily Jass Director of Reflections What sparked your desire to work with those living with dementia? ![]()
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