Stephanie Raffelock is a graduate of Naropa University’s program in Writing and Poetics. She’s worked as a freelance writer for publications that include The Rogue Valley Messenger, Nexus Magazine, Omaha Lifestyles, and SixtyandMe.com. As host for the podcast, Coffee Table Wisdom, Stephanie promotes embracing the accumulating years with purpose, intention and joy. She is the author of the book “A Delightful Little Book on Aging.”
Senior Placement Services
No Service Fees
Find Senior Living and Care Options
Making the right care decision for your loved one can be a daunting task filled with stress, tension and pressure. There are so many assisted living, memory care, nursing, and other care options available in Minneapolis Metro Area - the terminology is often unfamiliar. Senior Care Authority® will streamline the process to make it easier for you to make an informed decision.
Our national team of Senior Care Advisors spends countless hours inspecting locations, from mid-to-larger size communities as well as smaller, residential care homes, meeting the staff and reviewing state reports to advise you of any citations that may have been issued against a particular location.
A Senior Care Advisor will meet personally with you to discuss your options, accompany you on visits to locations and ensure that all your questions are answered. The hallmark of our service commitment is that we are by your side every step of the way. We would be happy to put you in contact with an advisor in your area who will provide you with expert advice on any of the assisted living locations listed in our directory of locations.
“8 Steps to Senior Placement”
Elder Care Consulting
Service Fees May Apply
Get individualized assistance with your loved one
Sometimes our families just need more help with challenging transitions and decision-making. This may include facilitating essential conversations between family members, home care agency or caregiver selection, connections to valuable resources or regular visitations with a loved one providing "peace of mind" to family members when they are unable to visit themselves.
It can be comforting to have someone partner with you who is outside the emotional landscape of the family, doing research, talking to providers, organizing paperwork, or finding those "needle in a haystack" resources. A go-to person you can turn to when things get overwhelming. Whatever the need, we can customize our services for your family or provide you with vetted referral sources.
“8 Additional Ways We Can Help You”
Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness
Deborah Richman is the Vice President, Education and Outreach for the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota. She is certified as an Activity Consultant/Educator with the National Certification Council of Activity Professionals (NCCAP) and is certified by the Alzheimer’s Association to offer Foundations of Dementia Care.
Former Hospital CEO Tells All
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Dr. Josh Luke is a best-selling author, healthcare futurist, thought-leader and international motivational speaker. He is an experienced hospital CEO, health system Vice President and nursing home administrator. He is regarded as a “futurist” on the Affordable Care Act and how it will shape the continuum of care.
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Info Comments Society & Culture, #alzheimer's, #anti-aging, #caregiving, #dementia, #parkinson's Patricia Greenberg is a working wife and mother and has 30 years of experience as a Certified Nutritionist, Chef, and Wellness educator. Patricia runs The Fitness Gourmet, a wellness consulting firm that specializes in teaching seminars nationwide. She has a special interest in enhancing the education of the general public, providing accurate nutrition and health information to today’s consumer which has had an impact on the lives and health of thousands of people.
Brian Andrew Tully is the founder of Tully Law, PC. He is Certified as an Elder Law Attorney and has been practicing elder care law and estate planning since 1998. Tully Law offers a comprehensive service called Life Care Planning which combines asset protection, Medicaid planning and applications, care coordination, nursing home advocacy and crisis intervention. Brian was inspired by his own family’s caregiving and aging challenges and entered the field of elder care right after law school. He has advocated for and helped caregivers and their aging parents ever since.
Learn to "let go". Although it is a commonly used phrase, how many of us actually know what it means and even if we do know, how do we do it?
This is the time of year for family gatherings and holiday celebrations. Perhaps your travel plans include a trip with someone who has had a decline in cognition that will require extra vigilance and preparation.
Frank Samson, host of Boomers Today and founder of Senior Care Authority, takes on a different role and is interviewed by Marcy Baskin, Managing Director of Senior Care Authority. The company is celebrating it's 10 year anniversary in helping seniors through consultation on senior housing and a myriad of other services to help alleviate the stress on families. In addition, Samson discusses how he has expanded through a franchise model and providing these services throughout the United States and Canada.
Top 10 signs your loved ones may need senior care
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Increased falls or risk of falls
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Wandering from home
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Wearing the same clothes multiple days
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Frequently forgetting to take medications
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An unsafe/unclean home
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Difficulty with one or more activites of daily living such as bathing, preparing meals, toileting.
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Need for nighttime supervision that cannot be met by in-home caregiver.
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Repeating questions and multiple phone calls with the same questions.
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Not eating or drinking fluids regularly
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Unsafe behavior (leaving the stove on, exterior doors opened)
We Do The Homework For You
We are here with personalized, professional service to support you and relieve the stress of finding the care that your loved one needs. We personally visit every senior living community we present to you to ensure they maintain the safety and security you expect. Together, we will find the living solution that will provide the best quality of life possible for your loved one. Following is our process to learn more about your loved to assist in finding the best options:
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Assessment
In our initial conversation, we will seek to get a comprehensive understanding of your elder care needs, answer your questions and set up a time to meet with you.
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Consultation
We meet with you personally and present the senior living alternatives that provide the safety, care, and comfort you expect and that meet your location and affordability requirements.
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Selection
After identifying the providers that will meet your needs, we schedule tours and accompany you to each community. Once your selection is made, we can assist with the paperwork and arrangements for moving.
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Ongoing Support
We will follow up with you to ensure that the location chosen is meeting the care, comfort, and safety needs of your loved one. We are always available to answer any questions you might have free of charge.
Meet Matt Johnson and Kathy Quinby-Johnson
Kathy and Matt have experienced the journey many of their clients are on. Kathy’s mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2010. Along with her siblings, Kathy has supported her dad as he’s navigated caring for her mom, understanding long term care insurance benefits and seeking memory care. Matt was by his mother’s side while in hospice.
From her experiences, Kathy says, “For the uninitiated, it can be an overwhelming process to digest all the information about the resources and residences available, the types of care and services each does or doesn’t provide, the costs involved, and determining the best fit for their family member. It’s challenging to even know the questions to ask. That’s why we love coming alongside families going through this process. We hope to reduce their stress and offer expertise to help them evaluate the options as they make these important decisions for their loved one.”
Matt is a natural people person and a creative problem solver. From his many years of experience in residential real estate and development, he has fine-tuned his ability to consult with clients by carefully listening to their needs, desires and goals, then providing recommendations that address the key criteria they’ve defined. Matt explains why they chose Senior Care Authority: “It was important to us to find a franchisor that demonstrated excellence, integrity and expertise in the industry, and provided a true value to their clients.”
Kathy’s 30+ years in executive roles have helped her develop a strength in bringing order out of chaos, leading complex projects, multi-tasking and working with a wide range of people. A life-long resident of the Twin Cities, Matt grew up in Minneapolis. Kathy is from Iowa, but has called the Twin Cities home for nearly 30 years. They have two daughters and live Eden Prairie. Both active volunteers in their church, at their children’s school and extra-curricular activities.
Kathy and Matt are both Certified Senior Advisors, which means they’ve made the effort to become further educated on the issues and needs of the senior population. The Johnsons serve clients in Hennepin, Carver, Scott and Dakota counties.
Kathy and Matt are always happy to help with all the necessary services related to assisted living facilities or residential care home for your loved ones in Minneapolis Metro area. You can see assisted living facilities reviews in Minneapolis on their corporate page.
Senior Care Authority – serving Minneapolis Metro area
Kathy and Matt Johnson
574 Prairie Center Drive, Suite 135-178
Eden Prairie, MN 55344
Telephone: (612) 315-1727