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It's Minnesota Veterans Homes Week

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Luverne community support, caring makes a big difference in the quality of veterans' care, especially through pandemic
By
Scott Buchanan, administrator, Minnesota Veterans Home, Luverne

As the Veterans Home in Luverne celebrates the annual Minnesota Veterans Homes Week May 8 through 14, our staff acknowledges the benefits of a caring, generous community.
We’re so grateful to neighbors and veteran champions for their partnership, especially during the pandemic.
We looked for new ways to enhance the experiences of our veterans and their families, and community contributions of all kinds have made a tremendous difference.
Over the past year, the Luverne Veterans Home received generous support from the local area – from  individuals as well as veteran service organizations – that focused primarily on:
•the campus memorial stone paver project.
•funding of cable/satellite TV systems so that these services could be provided as a complimentary service to residents.
•general recreation activities, including entertainment options during social hours and bingo games.
These ongoing efforts helped dedicated employees deliver exceptional care and a heightened quality of life to residents and their loved ones.
Working at the Veterans Home is truly an honor, and our staff takes such pride in their work as they serve those who have served and sacrificed.
The annual Veterans Home Week celebration is an opportunity to recognize them for the joy they bring and the sense of extended family they create for our veterans.
Both residents and staff appreciate the community’s support.
Community members interested in supporting the Luverne Veterans Home may contact public affairs leader Duane Mabon at duane.mabon@state.mn.us.
Online donations are gratefully accepted at MinnesotaVeteran.org/Donate.

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