Home Care

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 Home Care for the elderly anticipates early warning signs indicating possible problems for your loved one

***   FREQUENT CALLS:  from your loved one or significant other. ***  PHYSICAL OBSERVATION:  increased fragility; unkempt person or home; increase sensory impairment; acute illness or injury. ***  PSYCHOSOCIAL OBSERVATIONS:  increased confusion/forgetfulness; anxiety or depression; change in mood or personality; increased isolation; new or increased paranoia; deteriorating relationships. ***  SUPPORT SYSTEMS:  inadequate support systems; change in …

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NY Times Articl Addressing the Impact of the Recession on Caregivers

While catching up on reading I came across an article in the New York Times that addresses how the recession has impacted families who are caring for a family member.  The article does a great job of describing the hardships to caregivers caused by the recession. The full article can be found at:  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/06/07/us/07squeeze.html?scp=1&sq=Chokehold&st=cse