Voices of Impact
Please enjoy our Voices of Impact Concert: https://youtu.be/ScCFkvBK7Po
7 12, 2020
7 01, 2020
When an aging parent comes to live with you
My mom is 77 years old and until recently lived in Myrtle Beach, SC. She loved it, and I loved to visit. But when she could no longer safely drive, and felt no need to cook or eat, I knew it was time for a change. She would have loved to stay in her vacation home for years to come, [...]
11 04, 2019
Thank you: Benefit Breakfast
Thank you to all who were able to come to our Benefit Breakfast for our Voices of Impact choir. We are proud to provide this choir for those living with dementia and their caregivers. Here is a video that shares more about the choir: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Umif7X14RsI&feature=youtu.be If you would like to add your voice to this movement, please consider making a [...]
9 10, 2018
When you start something new
When you start something new there is always a little sense of, is this going to work? This morning, as I stood in the hall at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids watching intently to see if anyone was coming to our first Voices of Impact rehearsal, I was apprehensive. This choir that had a group [...]
22 08, 2018
Sometimes we think we are in one place for a certain reason
Sometimes we think we are in one place for a certain reason. Tonight, I had the opportunity to be at Texas Roadhouse as they hosted a fundraising dinner for Impact Services. We had a table set up outside the front door sharing information about the services we provide. I had the chance to talk with many supporters and volunteers throughout the [...]
3 08, 2018
Voices of Impact
Music is a powerful medium. It brings us back to memories of our first kiss, high school prom, singing in the church choir or road trips with friends. For people living with dementia, memories are often hard to come by. However, when music is added to the equation, the mind is opened up to memories of the past, bringing joy [...]
20 04, 2017
Adult caregivers and Meals on Wheels
Today, I received a phone call from one of our neighbors adult-daughter. She was calling to add more meals for her mom each week. Her mom was only receiving one meal each week, and she was concerned about her mom not getting enough nutrition. She shared, “My mom loves the meals. She really appreciates having someone bring the meal to [...]