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How Good is Dad’s Home Healthcare Service? 7 Questions to Ask about Quality

How can you be sure the people you hire to help Dad or Mom are caring, well-trained, and professional? Whether the home healthcare agency is a local franchise of a large national corporation, a small privately owned local firm, or a local nonprofit organization, here are 7 important questions to ask: 1. Is the agency …

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Surprise! Medicare Doesn’t Pay for Most Home Healthcare

If you’re like most people, you probably think Medicare covers most home healthcare. After all, most people think taking care of our elders is important. But at best, Medicare Part A helps pay for some home healthcare. For a limited time. IFFF your parent’s physician orders skilled home care services. IFFF your parent is sick …

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Sign Mom up for Stitch N’ Bitch: How Having Company Can Enhance Her Health

One hundred years ago, women held quilting parties. Of course, Great Grandma was too ladylike to call it “Stitch N’ Bitch” (that came in the latter part of the 20th century). For G.G. and her neighbors, piecing a bed quilt was a big tedious job. Sharing the work made it go faster. Plus it was …

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Bad Week or Downhill Slide? 7 signs your aging parent(s) need help

When you see your parents often, you may not notice a gradual decline. But your parent(s) may be getting to the point where they need more help. Next time you visit, look for these 7 signs your parents need help: • Does their home still meet Mom’s housekeeping standards? Or are there fingerprints on the …

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Pinnacle Services and Summit Fiscal Agency attend the 2010 Minnesota Social Service Association Conference

Pinnacle Services and Summit Fiscal Agency attended the 117th Annual Minnesota Social Service Association’s (MSSA) conference and expo at the Minneapolis Hilton.  This was the first year the conference was held at the Minneapolis Hilton, which provided spacious layout for vendors, ample seating for session attendees and the many amenities of downtown Minneapolis. New venue, …

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Pinnacle Services & Summit Fiscal Agency to Exhibit at MSSA Conference

Pinnacle Services and Summit Fiscal Agency will be exhibiting at the Minnesota Social Service Association’s (MSSA) 117th Annual Training Conference and Expo. The conference takes place at the Minneapolis Hilton and runs from Tuesday, March 23, 2010 to Friday, March 26, 2010. Exhibits will be open during the conference on Wednesday and Thursday. Pinnacle and …

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Pinnacle Services Headquarters Attains LEED Gold Certification

Representatives from Pinnacle Services announced today they have attained LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for their headquarters located at 724 Central Avenue NE in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Pinnacle Services moved into the location in November of 2008. “As a social services organization, I felt it was …

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Pinnacle Services Spa Day

Pinnacle Services holds a “Spa Day” for employees in November. Nick Thomley firmly believes that it is all about culture here at Pinnacle, and this was his way of thanking everyone for all their hard work this year.