St. Alexius Medical Center - Living Grand

What is it?

Living Grand addresses body and spirit with education for seniors. Highlights include monthly education sessions; a free quarterly publication; a directory of local senior services; a memory-loss support group for caregivers; a “Stepping On” program that helps reduce falls; a geriatric conference; special classes such as T’ai Chi Chih; and various educational events hosted in partnership with other agencies.

Who is it for?

Area residents age 55 and “better,” their families and professional caregivers who work with the geriatric population

Why do they do it?

North Dakota has a high population of seniors. With St. Alexius’ heritage of healing, a special program for seniors helps the hospital in its mission to improve the health and wellness of the people it serves.

Impact

More than 3,000 households receive the Living Grand newsletter, hundreds of individuals attend educational programs annually, and attendance at special events has increased. The caregiver support group helps 10 to 20 families each month.

Contact: Heather Kasowski or Mary Catherine Ward
Project Specialists
Telephone: 701-530-7755
Email: livinggrand@primecare.org