5 Reasons to Support the Best Life Alliance 1. Minnesotans believe people with disabilities and older adults should live in and contribute to their communities. Community-based services provide greater opportunity to build strong connections with neighbors and the community. A 5% rate increase supports this belief. 2. Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and Caregivers support your …
Pinnacle Services provides individuals with high-quality support services, approaching the needs of each client with passion and commitment. Our Independence Program involves each individual in person- centered planning to assure that they have every opportunity they desire to participate in community life. Our services include Supportive Employment, Independent Living, In-Home, Ryan White (for individuals with …
PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center is putting on an event you can be a part of. You can Run Walk or Roll Against Bullying. Fun for the whole family; great opportunity for each person to learn what they can do to stop and prevent bullying.
5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase for Continuing Care Providers The legislation requires that 80% of the money made available by the rate adjustment be used to increase wages and compensation-related costs for eligible employees. Pinnacle Services will be passing 100% of the COLA increase on to our employees by increasing starting wages for …
Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) – Pinnacle passing 100% to Employees Read More »
Spring’s bounty brings lovely flowering trees and blissful sunshine. Lurking in the warm air for many people, though, are pollens and other allergens that can cause great discomfort. If your senior is suffering from sneezing, a runny nose, and watery, itchy eyes, and it’s clearly seasonal allergies, she’ll probably want relief with an antihistamine. Note, …
Urinary incontinence is one of the most unfortunate of health concerns and indignities that affects the aging human body. But, since it’s one of the most common — affecting about a fifth of people over age 85 — a variety of coping approaches and products are readily available to help loved ones and their caregivers.
As defined by the courts, a guardian is someone appointed to make decisions about health care, living arrangements and other personal issues for a protected person. A conservator is appointed to make financial decisions such as entering into contracts, paying bills and investing assets for a protected person. How much power do they have over …
Guardian vs. Conservator: What’s the difference? Read More »
A new national survey shows this sluggish economy is definitely impacting people with disabilities here and across the country. As reported recently by KARE-11 News, the Arc Legislative Action Center of the United States conducted a survey that found some startling facts. Forty-six percent of parents said they have more caregiving responsibilities than they can …
How will state budget cuts affect families dealing with disabilities? Read More »
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, …
