Joanne Bartel, PT
Joanne is the owner and director of Prairie Adult Care. She received her degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Minnesota. She has worked in the field of rehabilitation in local hospitals, nursing homes, home care and local school districts. Through her work in the community, Joanne identified a need for supportive services to families caring for adults in their homes. She began Prairie Adult Care in 1989. Joanne also provides private Medicare Certified physical therapy services.
Merita Steinbrueck, RN
Merita provides direct care nursing, foot care and review of all care plans and medications at Prairie Adult Care. She is available to talk with participants or caregivers concerning any nursing care questions. Merita received her nursing degree from the University of Minnesota. She worked at the University Hospitals specializing in adult medical-surgical care prior to coming to Prairie Adult Care.
Adult Program Coordinators
Our enthusiastic proram coordinators plan therapeutic activities and assist participants in reaching their goals. All program coordinators are trained in development and implementation of adapted recreational activities, first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation and medication administration. Our staff to participant ratio is 1:6.
- Sue Douglas
- Bev Hansen
- Natalie Olive
- Faduma Muse
- Jody Mixter
- Dustin Vergin
All staff have completed at least an additional two hours of annual training which includes current practices endorsed by the Alzheimer’s Association and updates in research and treatment approaches for persons with dementia. Topics include:
- Explanation of Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders
- How to assist with activities of daily living
- How to problem solve challenging behaviors
- Communication skills
- Recognition of common caregiver emotions and coping skills
- Current research and medication
- Review of Prairie Adult Care resource and referral information.
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