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Kristin Kopp
Owner/Founder
At Home Solutions, LLC | |
Dear Friends of At Home Solutions:
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukah! As 2008 comes to a close and 2009 lingers near, I'd like to reflect on all the amazing things that we have to be thankful for this past year:
* Our Caregivers have helped over 70 new families with hands on assistance or Home Management services.
* We have a beautiful office space to work from - a wonderful improvement from working at a home office in 2007.
* Our office staff has doubled in size and the numbers of Caregivers who support our clients continue to increase.
* AHS has grown 400% this past year!
* We participate in 13 networking groups
which help us form new professional partnerships to further our staff's education and find new resources and referrals for our clients and their families.
We anticipate another year of exciting challenges and amazing growth, and we continue to look for ways to network and support other senior professionals in the Twin Cities. I'd personally like to extend my appreciation toward my staff and Caregivers for their hard work, selfless kindheartedness and dedication to our clients and families.
We are here to ensure that adults needing assistance at home (whether recovering from surgery, Caregivers needing respite time, stressed out mothers, seniors or adults with disabilities) have the services they need. Light homemaking, chore services, meal preparation, medication reminders, downsizing/ decluttering/ organizing, stand-by showering assistance, incidental transportation services are all available from 2-24 hours per day, seven days a week.
It is possible to age safely in place with compassionate Caregivers and Home Management Services.
Please contact me personally if I can be of any assistance to you or a loved one.
We are here to help.
In Gratitude,
Kristin Kopp
Owner / Founder
At Home Solutions, LLC
"I slept and dreampt that life was a pleasure; I woke and saw that life was service; I served and discovered that service was pleasure."
-Rabindranath Tagore (contributed by our caregiver, Molly B.)
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Financial Check-Up For The New Year
As 2008 comes to a close it is naturally a time of reflection, a time to look back on our successes and challenges, as we look forward to a new year. I am certain for many, it has been a year of wonderful blessings, additions, and losses in your families, changes in jobs, as well as the realization we are living in changing times.
As we look forward in anticipation to a year of new beginnings, it is important to identify the things in our lives that mean the most.
For many it will be a year of changes in family dynamics. A year of looking beyond ourselves to the needs of those we care for. For many it will be the realization that additional care is needed and the obvious question of, how will we pay for it?
We know the importance of a wellness check up to insure our health and proper care but when was the last time you had a financial check up?
With so many of us wondering if we will be able to retire as planned, able to maintain our current standard of living, and whether or not we can afford the care we so desire for our loved ones, there is no better time than the present to address our financial health.
Changes to your financial health are certain. Whether the change is due to the economy, job loss, health changes, or family structure, there are some things we can do to prepare ourselves.
*Identify your income sources
*Review your outflows
*Review your legal documents
*Review your portfolio with your advisor
*Make an appointment for a financial check-up
Awareness of our overall financial health brings peace of mind that we are doing all we can for ourselves and the ones we love.
Maura Albrecht, ChFC is owner and founder of Financial Wellness for You, LLC a registered investment advisory firm in the state of Minnesota. She is a personal financial organizer who provides daily money management and bill paying services to the elderly and people of all ages.
Maura can be reached at: maura@finwell4you.com and www.finwell4you.com
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Upcoming Events
There are several upcoming events in the Greater Twin Cities Area that may be of interest to you.
FREE NORC Health and Wellness Lectures Our lectures for 2009 are geared to support those who care for others as family members,
relatives or friends.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
2:30 - 3:30
How Do You Care When Your Loved One Needs Help?
The Caregiver Journey
Learn about the rights and protection of people needing care and improve skills to advocate on their behalf.
Wedneday, February 18, 2009
2:30 - 3:30
Resources for Caregivers
Learn about community resources in the medical, legal and insurance fields and how to access them. Also find out how to create a helping network for yourself.The above lectures are presented by Marge Thurin, M.Ed,
MSW, Community Services Coordinator,
Eldercare Rights Alliance http://www.eldercarerights.org/
Wednesday, March 18,2009
2:30 - 3:30
10 Things Every Caregiver Should Know
Learn practical tools and tips to use for taking care of yourself while taking care of others.
Presented by Barbara Rudnick, Family Life Education Program Manager,
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis
All three of the lectures above are located at:
Knollwood Place Apartments
3630 Phillips Parkway
St. Louis Park
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Tuesday, January 13, 2009
VAN FORUM
Aging Policy Forum
Wilder Foundation Center
451 Lexington Parkway
St. Paul, MN 55104
The 2009 Minnesota Legislative Session will focus on the growing budget deficit. How will this affect programs and services for older people throughout Minnesota? What are the legislative priorities of the agencies that support and serve older adults? What do legislators say about the upcoming session? http://vital-aging-network.org/calendar.html
Tuesday, January 13th, 2009
2:30 - 4:00
St. Paul Senior Worker's Association Presents
"Protecting Seniors from Falling Victim to Scams." Presenter: Maura A. Albrecht ChFC
Chartered Financial Consultant from
Financial Wellness for You
Call Penny Lorence, SPSWA Program Chair,
(612) 802-3049 with questions related to this program.
LOCATION:
Norris Square
8200 Hadley Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016
Contact Tammy Jo Riebe (651) 769-2447
Certificates of Attendance (CEU) will be available.
Annual Membership fee $15.00 - Guest fee $5.00
www.seniorworkers.org
This same program will be repeated at the Minneapolis Area Senior Worker Association Meeting on January 22, 2009. If you are a member of SPSWA, you will not be charged to attend this program. Watch Care Options for program details.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
6:00 - 7:00
Knowledge Is Power:
Learning about Alzheimer 's Disease
When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, the more you know, the better.
Clare Bridge Eden Prairie hosts an educational seminar on what's new in Alzheimer's care, presented by Health and Wellness Director Linda Ross, RN, BSN. Receive handouts about understanding memory loss and recognizing the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
Complimentary dinner, seminar and community tours provided.
CEU Credit: one hour
RSVP to (952) 906-3800 by January 20th, 2009.
7513 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-906-3888
For more information on any of these events, please call At Home Solutions at 952.292.5801 |
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Featured Caregiver: Kathleen C.
Kathleen C. has been with At Home Solutions, LLC since June of 2008. Kathleen is a full time student. Who finds time in her busy schedule to bring her warmth and friendliness into the lives of several seniors in the Twin City area. When asked why she has chosen to work with seniors, Kathleen replied,"I really like getting to know each client and their families...and really feeling like I make a difference in their lives." When she is not working, Kathleen spends her time studying and hanging out with her husband Matt and their dog and two cats.
Thank you Kathleen for all of your hard work and dedication to At Home Solutions and for helping the Twin Cities' Seniors maintain their dignity and independence! |
Helpful Hint:
Tired of all the crowds and overpriced dinners on New Years Eve? Here are a few tips to make New Years at home a sucess:
*Make it fun! Decorate with streamers and confetti.
*Invite all your favorite people over for a delicious and special meal.
* Cook everything you can ahead of time to avoid cooking when you should be celebrating.
*Light a fire or candles.
*Pour champagne or sparkling cider.
*Talk about goals for the next year and the good things that happened in the last year.
*Make sure you have extra sleeping space for those guests who have too much champagne.
Have a safe and wonderful New Years Eve! | |
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What's New at AHS?
- New Addition to the AHS Team
Since our last news letter three new caregivers have joined the AHS team. Audrey K. from Lindstrom, Liza B. from St. Louis Park, and Nancy H. from Minneapolis. We also have Jennifer K. who is back with us while she is on winter break from college. We are very excited to welcome all of our new caregivers!
- AHS Gift Certificates for the Holidays
Need a great gift idea for the holidays or any special occasion? How about the gift of a home visit to help your loved one? AHS is now offering gift certificates that can be used for home visits for your family, friends or neighbors. Please call 952-292-5801 today to give the gift of a pesonalized home visit to someone you care about.
-AHS Now Offers Health Benefits
Starting in October, 2008 AHS is proud to announce that we will offer a discounted health plan for our employees. AHS is one of the very few homecare companies that offer any benefits to their caregivers. We are very excited to start this new program!
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At Home Solutions, LLC was proud to accept the 2007 Super Service Award by Angie's List for our excptional services to seniors in the Twin Cities area. This prestigious award is given to companies who have achieved and maintained a superior service rating on Angie's List for the previous year.
At Home Solutions, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that provides caregivers to older adults and adults with diabilities in the Twin Cities area. We are registered, insured, and bonded, and provide quality non-medical in home care to help seniors maintain their independence.
We provide services such as, but not limited to, incidental transportation, meal preparation, companionship, light cleaning, errands, organizing, medication reminders, and laundry assistance. We provide caregiver services 7 days a week, 2-24 hours a day, throughout the entire Twin Cities area. Call us today for a free, no obligation, in home consultation.
Sincerely,
At Home Solutions Staff
Kristin, Heather, and Andrea |
At Home Solutions, LLC.
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