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Empira’s mission is to improve the aging experience.

Empira is a collaborative quality improvement organization that aims to enrich lives by bringing out the best in aging services through practical application of evidence-based practices.

10/12/2026

Today, we are honoring the first peoples of this land today and every day. Wishing everyone a meaningful Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebrating vibrant cultures, languages, songs, dances, and traditions.

09/21/2026

Falls Prevention Awareness Week is September 21–25, 2026

We can talk about falls. We can count falls. We can document falls.

But preventing the next fall requires us to understand what causes falls.

At Empira, we believe the intervention should match the cause — not simply come from a standard intervention list.

🔎 Here’s our challenge for you this very important week:

Think about one resident who has fallen or is at risk for falling.

Then choose ONE action:
• Look beyond the resident — could the environment or an operational practice be contributing?
• Learn one thing about the person that might explain what they were trying to do?
• Look at their sleep. Are they getting restorative sleep or is their night constantly interrupted?
• Find one opportunity for more movement, strength, balance, endurance or purposeful engagement during the day.
• Bring the team together and ask: What are we missing?

Then do the most important part: take action on what you discover.
💬 Your turn: Which action will you take this week?

Know Better. Do Better.

09/12/2026

Happy Empira workiversary to the wonderful Kelly Klund! ✨
Milestones like this give us a chance to reflect on how grateful we are for your inspiring work and commitment to the Empira mission!
Thank you for your continued excellence and for being such a fantastic colleague. Cheers to you, Kelly! 🎉

09/09/2026

Inspired by Hastings Senior Health & Living's September wellness initiative, Empira invites you to participate in a Photo Walk Challenge!

Sometimes one of the best things we can do for our mental well-being is simply slow down and notice what’s around us.

A Photo Walk isn’t about how far you walk, how fast you go, or taking the perfect picture. It’s about giving yourself a few minutes to be present. Look around. Notice the colors, textures, light, nature, and little things that normally disappear into the background when we’re rushing through our day. That intentional slowing down can shift our attention away from stress, encourage mindfulness and creativity, get us outside and moving, and give our minds a much-needed break.

Ready? Here’s the challenge!

📷 Take a walk and photograph:
• 5 different colors
• 3 things that make you smile
• 3 interesting patterns
• 2 interesting textures
• 1 favorite photo of the day

Then choose your favorite and POST YOUR PHOTO IN THE COMMENTS!

Let’s see what we discover when we take a little time to slow down, look around, and notice the good things that are already there.

09/05/2026

This Labor Day weekend, we celebrate the hardworking people who make our communities so special. ❤️🤍💙

Whether you are spending the day grilling, relaxing at home, or spending time with family and friends, we hope you have a wonderful and safe long weekend!

07/24/2026

At Empira, we are honored and humbled to do the work we are invited to do alongside our member organizations. It is never just about strategies or initiatives—it is always about people, relationships, and the collective impact created when we all come together with a shared purpose.

In a time of uncertainty and unprecedented challenges, member organizations came together to ask an important question: How do we better support our people and create environments where they want to stay? From that question, the OARS (Onboarding and Retention Strategies) program was born.

As we come to the end of the development phase of the OARS Program, we wanted to celebrate by creating an experience that captured not only the work we accomplished, but the relationships, successes, growth, and stories that shaped this journey.

We partnered with artist Karen Caldwell, owner of https://www.instagram.com/oyaarts, to bring our story to life. Karen met with OARS leaders and reflected on their experiences—the challenges, successes, milestones, relationships, and moments that defined OARS. Through those conversations, themes of connection, belonging, gratitude, growth, and the power of people coming together emerged.

Karen used those themes to create a custom mural representing our OARS journey. The roots reflect the strong foundation and relationships built throughout this work. The growth, symbols, and movement throughout the mural represent the evolution of OARS and the many contributions that helped it flourish.

Today, the OARS site leaders and partners who helped shape and support this program came together to complete our story. Karen created the foundation, and each person painted a piece of the mural. Together, those individual pieces became one beautiful, powerful work of art.

The mural is a reflection of OARS itself. Each piece is unique. Each person brought something different. But when combined, the story became stronger and more meaningful because of every individual contribution.

As each participant took home their piece, they took with them a reminder that they were not just part of the OARS story—they helped create it.

Thank you to every organization, leader, and team member who trusted us, partnered with us, and contributed to this journey. OARS is better because of each of you.

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07/02/2026

❤️🤍💙 From our team at Empira to yours, wishing you a spectacular and safe 4th of July weekend! Enjoy the fireworks, food, and festivities as we celebrate Independence Day. 🎆🍔

06/24/2026

😊Today is the ! Let’s take a moment to embrace all the small wonders that bring happiness-a smile, sunlit walks, a sunrise or sunset, unexpected compliments, or your favorite tunes! 🎶

Joy is contagious, so spread it everywhere you go! ☀️

What brought a smile to your face today? Share your moments and let’s fill the comments with positivity! Every act of kindness or moment of happiness helps create a world full of JOY! 🌎

06/19/2026

At Empira, much of our work centers on building cultures where all people feel seen, heard, and valued.

On Juneteenth, we honor the significance of freedom, reflect on our nation's history, and reaffirm the importance of creating communities where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

06/11/2026

This is how you get energized!!!
Cardio drumming!!! 🥁

Address

7171 Ohms Lane
Edina, MN
55439

Telephone

+17634388235

Website

http://www.empira.org/

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