Lean on Me: Support at The Brainerd Center
Support is providing help, encouragement, or resources that make someone or something stronger, safer, or more able to succeed. Here are some common ways it shows up: Emotional support: Offering care, listening, encouragement, or comfort — like being there for a friend during a hard time. Practical support: Helping in tangible ways — giving rides,…
Read MoreStill We Sing: A Memory Choir for People Living with Dementia
Guest post from Kennedy Niska, Executive Director of the Legacy Chorale of Greater Minnesota For many living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, the world can become an increasingly fragmented place. Names slip away, routines feel foreign, and the ability to communicate often fades. However, a growing movement is proving that while the mind may struggle…
Read MoreWhat Did This Building Used to Be? History of 803 Kingwood
The history of the building located on 803 Kingwood Street, Brainerd, is vast and varied. But it all began as a purchase of a large residence made by Dr. Joseph Nicholson in August of 1908. The residence on the corner of Broadway and Kingwood was described back then as a “pleasant, quiet, residence section, about…
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