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Dear Friends of At Home Solutions:
As we embark on a New Year, one of my goals is focusing on being prepared and having a back-up plan ready. You never know what's going to come your way!
I think it's important to remember the three crucial documents each of us needs completed. I always say this paperwork is ABOUT us but it's really FOR our loved ones who are left to make the important and sometimes difficult decisions on our behalf.
The most important legal papers everyone over the age of 18 should have:
1. Health Care Directive: describes what your medical wishes are and appoints trusted friends / professionals to carry them out (when you're not able to yourself)
2. Power of Attorney: describes what your financial wishes are and appoints trusted friends / professionals to carry them out (when you're not able to yourself)
3. Will / Living Trust: designates where your real and personal property go after you pass on and designates who makes sure your wishes are carried out. (Important to know: Trusts help you avoid probate - where your finances are public record and can be researched by those motivated to do so.)
NEW: POLST ( Provider Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment) established 2009 in Minnesota allows loved ones, medical professionals and home care providers to directly carry out your loved one's wishes who have serious illnesses. This document puts control directly into the hands of the patient to ensure their desires at the end of life are followed through in more detail. To learn more, click here: http://www.mnmed.org/KeyIssues/POLSTCommunications/tabid/3291/Default.aspx
If you have any questions about these important documents, or need referrals to Elder Care Attorneys who can work with your families, don't hesitate to ask.
For your peace of mind and comfort, it is possible to stay safe, secure and independent at home with compassionate Caregiver and Home Health Care Services. I am thankful for all of your referrals to your loved ones, clients, neighbors, co-workers or friends who've needed some assistance.
Please continue to keep us in mind and contact me personally if I can be of any assistance to you.
In Gratitude,
Kristin Kopp
President / Founder
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Are you Suddenly In Charge of a Loved One?
Meg Jakubik and Miriam Hobart with Ameriprise Financial are hosting a FREE presentation for seniors, adult children and their Caregivers:
Where: Ameriprise Financial 7601 France Avenue South, Sixth Floor, Edina, 55435
When: Tuesday, January 18th, 2011 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Who: Kristin Kopp - President of At Home Solutions, LLC Terrie Lewis - Elder Law Attorney with Terrie Lewis Law Office, P.A. Jeanne McGill - Owner of Midwest Funeral Pre-Planning Consultants Kim Tophen Owner / Founder of Senior Options, Inc.
What: Topics include: - Home & Community Based Services: how to find them, pay for them, how much they cost - What are all the different types of housing in the community available for my loved one? - Legal issues to consider when helping an aging loved one - Why do you need to preplan your funeral? How much does it cost? - What is the difference between guardianship, conservatorship, trustee and why would you need one?
Register: By calling Meg with Ameriprise at: (651) 256-6023 or e-mail her at: margaret.a.jakubik@ampf.com. Space is limited to the first 40 registrants only - call her today! |
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What's a Blue Zone?
Did you know that there are five specific locations throughout the world where people live longer, healthier, better lives? One of these locations is in the United States!
Did you also know the scientists that discovered this are located in Minnesota? That's right! The Blue Zone team http://www.bluezones.com/ is dedicated to finding out why some people are happier, well-balanced and have more vitality than others.
There are nine specific habits that each location shares including:
(1) Daily "natural" movement is a must: low density, physical activity is important to health and happiness.
(2) Having the right outlook includes having a positive attitude, taking a rest (a.k.a. vacation), and knowing what your purpose and passion is in life.
(3) Connecting with others is essential to happiness. We must find a place to belong and create our own "tribe".
To learn all the habits, click here: http://www.bluezones.com/activate/live-longer/
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New Offices!
Did you know we moved recently? We're excited to finally be settled in our new space where we will call "home" for the next five years.
All of our contact information has remained the same.
Thank you for your continued support as we grow and support our families for many years to come!
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Featured Caregiver:
Alexis Z.
I earned my Bachelors Degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University. While in San Francisco I had an internship at the Institute on Aging, an organization that promoted the ethical treatment of seniors in the Bay Area.
I chose working with older adults because I feel their needs are under represented in the community. I started working with At Home Solutions in October of 2009 and still love it to this day. When I am not working I enjoy reading and spending time with my brand new baby niece!
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Welcome to our new Staff!
Caregivers: Tim G., Kosan M. CNA's: Robin M., Christina P.
Congratulations on Annual Staff Anniversaries!
One Year: Richmond, S. Caregiver Two Years: Liza B. Caregiver, Nancy H. Caregiver Three Years: Heather R, Operations Manager Four Years: Janet Y., CNA We appreciate ALL your hard work and dedication to our clients and their families. |
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At Home Solutions, LLC is a locally owned and operated home care company that provides Caregiver and Home Health Care services for adults and seniors with diabilities in the Twin Cities area. We have provided high quality Caregiver services since April 2006.
Incidental transportation, meal preparation, companionship, light cleaning, transportation, errands, organizing, medication reminders, showering, dressing, incontinence, transferring, nursing visits and laundry assistance are a few kinds of services we can provide you or your loved ones.
We provide services 7 days a week, 2-24 hours a day throughout the entire Twin Cities area. Our company is non-franchised, registered, insured, licensed and bonded.
Call us today for a free, no obligation, in home consultation.
At Home Solutions, LLC
6965 Langford Court
Edina, Minnesota 55436-1770
#952-292-5801
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