October 25, 2013

Heart to Home | Residents Decorated Some Fun Halloween Cookies

The residents enjoyed decorating some fun Halloween cookies this afternoon.  It's always fun to engage in activities that remind us and help us feel at home...  Food prep, laundry, household chores, family style meals, etc...  Home sweet home!










Heart to Home | Great Music Therapy Session Courtesy of Beth!

Why do we use Music therapy interventions at Heart to Home?
  • Promote Wellness
  • Manage Stress
  • Alleviate Pain
  • Express Feelings
  • Enhance Memory
  • Improve Communication
  • Promote Physical Rehabilitation



Heart to Home | Tori's Precious Pets - Traveling Zoo Show!

We had a wonderful visit at Mendakota Manor from Tori's Precious Pets and her Traveling Zoo Show!  We were able to see, touch and learn about hermit crabs, chinchillas, bunny rabbits, guinea pigs, puppy dogs, parrots and hedge hogs...  It was a fun show that all of us enjoyed!  Here are a few photos from the visit this past weekend.




































October 22, 2013

Heart to Home | Wesley Visit & Fall Car Rides

We had a wonderful day today.  We enjoyed a cuddly visit from Wesley a poodle / bichon mixed breed pup.  We also took a few of the residents on a ride through Saint Paul to see the fall leaves.  On our way we stopped at the historical Saint Peter's Church in Mendota, passed over the High Bridge in Saint Paul and stopped for a quick view of Mendakota Country Club (beautiful fall leaves).  Of course our excursion wasn't complete without an ice cream sundae from McDonalds.