Kindred Supports

Kindred Supports We respectfully support others in an effort to help them achieve their best life possible. We treat each person that we work with as though they are our family.

Our 17 years of working with people with unique needs has given us many opportunities to help others live their best life. This perspective helps us to ensure that we include their desires and goals for how we assist them in their daily lives. We strive to ensure that each person we work with has a chance to direct the help that they receive so we can all work toward their best life.

04/04/2026

A lot of families don’t realize things are unsafe until something serious happens.
But most of the time, the signs show up earlier. They just don’t feel urgent yet.
It’s usually small things at first. Missed medications. Meals getting skipped. Safety concerns around the house.
Then over time, those small things start to form a pattern.
If you’re starting to notice that pattern, it might be time to step back and look at the bigger picture.
Not to rush into a decision, but to understand what support could look like before things reach a crisis point.
You’re not alone in trying to figure this out.

03/27/2026

What If They Hate It After Moving?

This is one of the biggest fears families have.
They imagine their parent being unhappy or asking to leave right away.
What we often see in the first couple of weeks is something a little different.
It’s common for residents to ask about going home or to feel unsure about where they are. A lot of that comes from confusion and adjusting to a new environment.
Over time, as they build relationships and get familiar with the routine, that usually begins to settle.
In this short video, I talk about what families can realistically expect during that transition.
If you’re worried about how your parent might respond after a move, I’m always open to talking it through.

03/22/2026

How Long Does It Take Someone to Adjust After Moving?

One of the biggest worries families have when considering assisted living is how long it will take their parent to adjust.
Most people imagine the transition being much harder or longer than it actually is.
Adjustment usually happens in stages. The first couple of weeks are about learning the routines and getting familiar with the people in the home.
Over time, residents begin to relax into the environment, build relationships, and feel more comfortable.
In this short video, I talk about what families can realistically expect during that transition.
If you’re preparing for a move and wondering what that adjustment might look like, I’m always open to talking it through.

03/18/2026

How Do You Talk to Your Parent About Needing More Support?

Starting a conversation with a parent about needing more support can feel incredibly difficult.
No one wants to hurt their parent’s feelings or take away their independence. But aging often brings real changes, and those changes can come with grief around losing abilities that have been part of life for many years.
In this short video, I talk about how families can approach that conversation with empathy, respect, and honesty.
If you’re trying to figure out how to start that conversation, I’m always open to talking it through.

03/15/2026

No snow day for our team!

Its mornings like this that you have great respect for our caregivers that show up and support our residents. No matter ...
03/15/2026

Its mornings like this that you have great respect for our caregivers that show up and support our residents. No matter the weather they show up. This is the way the roads are on the way to stop by one of the houses.

03/12/2026

Many families reach a point where they think it might be time to explore more support for a parent.
But the first question is usually the hardest one.
Where do we even start?
The first step usually isn’t touring homes. It’s slowing down and taking an honest look at what life really looks like for your parent today.
What can they still do independently?
Where do they need support?
What kind of environment would help them thrive?
In this short video, I talk about how families can start that process with clarity.
If you’re beginning to ask these questions, I’m always open to talking it through.

03/10/2026

What If I Make the Wrong Decision?

Many families worry about this when considering care for a parent.
They worry about moving too soon. Taking away independence. Or making a choice they’ll regret later.
What I’ve often seen is that the fear of the decision is heavier than the decision itself.
Once families know their loved one is safe and supported, a lot of the constant worry begins to lift.
In this short video, I talk about that fear and what families often discover afterward.
If you’re wrestling with that question right now, I’m always open to talking it through.

03/06/2026

What If My Parent Says They’re Not Moving?

Resistance is one of the hardest parts of care decisions.
Most of the time, it’s not about being stubborn. It’s about fear. Fear of losing home. Fear of losing independence.
In this short video, I talk about what’s usually underneath that resistance and how families can approach the conversation with respect and love.
Transitions are uncomfortable. But many seniors are more adaptable than we think.
If you’re stuck in that tension right now, I’m always open to talking it through.
You now have a strong emotional arc building through this series.
If you’d like, the next natural layer would be:
What if I make the wrong decision?
That’s usually the fear right after resistance.

03/03/2026

How Do You Know If It’s the Right Fit?

After touring homes, many families leave thinking, “It looked fine… but how do I really know?”
Fit isn’t just about the building.
Some people thrive in larger, high-energy settings. Others do better in smaller homes with fewer residents and closer relationships.
The real question is where your parent will feel known and supported day to day.
In this short video, I talk about how to think through that difference.
If you’re sorting through options and feeling unsure, I’m always open to talking it through.

02/24/2026

Is It Selfish to Want Your Life Back?

A lot of families think this. They just don’t say it out loud.

When you’ve been caring for a parent for a while, it can feel wrong to even want relief. The guilt can be heavy.

But wanting balance again doesn’t mean you don’t love them. It usually means the situation has grown beyond one person.

In this short video, I talk about that tension and why it’s more common than people admit.

If this is something you’ve been wrestling with, you don’t have to carry it alone. I’m always open to talking it through.

02/19/2026

When Is It Too Much to Handle Alone?

Most families don’t ask this question until they’re already running on empty.
Helping a parent can start small. A few appointments. Filling in gaps. Adjusting your schedule.
Over time, it can begin affecting your sleep, your work, and your relationships.
In this short video, I talk about how to recognize when the situation has grown beyond one person and why asking for support isn’t failure.
If you’re feeling stretched thin, you don’t have to carry that alone. I’m always open to talking it through.

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