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Potter Ridge Singers to sing National Anthem at baseball game

Published on June 13, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

On Monday, August 8th, the Potter Ridge Singers from Potter Ridge Assisted Living Community in Red Wing, have been invited to sing the national anthem at the St. Paul Saints game. We are working out more details and will post them as soon as we can.…

Attorney General Files Court Documents on Essential State Services

Published on June 13, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

News from Aging Services of Minnesota: Today, Attorney General Lori Swanson initiated a court action to protect essential services and filed documents in Ramsey County Court on behalf of the state. In her petition to the court, the Attorney General requested that the court mandate…

State shutdown looming

Published on June 10, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

As this week draws to a close, there is a real concern about how the pending state shutdown will affect residents who utilize the state’s Medicaid system known as Elderly Waiver. The Governor and legislative leaders are at loggerheads over resolving the state budget deficit. …

Welcome aboard!

Published on June 3, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

Welcome Home Management is very proud to announce the addition of The Legends at Heritage Place to the Welcome Home family! Today, we were at the community getting a chance to meet just an awesome team at the community, and what a great bunch…

A letter from a family member

Published on May 27, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

Our team at Thomas Landing Senior Living community have been doing a wonderful job and recently received a letter from a daughter of one of our residents. She agreed to let us share her letter with all of you. To all of you at Thomas Landing, I don’t…

Governor Dayton Vetoes Health and Human Services Budget Bill

Published on May 24, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

An update on the ongoing budget process in Minnesota as it relates to Older Adult Services: At midnight, the Minnesota Legislature adjourned the 2011 legislative session as required by the constitution. Their work is not completed, however, as the Republican-run legislature was unable to reach…

Don’t Write Off those with Alzheimer’s

Published on May 19, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

I’ve been thinking for awhile now, on how to write this particular story, because it is so important. Kristen Gerencher wrote a wonderful piece in the Wall Street Journal recently that really says it all. Please take a moment and read the article “Don’t Write Off…

10 signs a senior needs assistance

Published on May 17, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

It’s almost become more common place than what many of us would like to admit. When is it time to make a move for mom or dad. In many conversations with the Director’s of Resident Services in our communities, it is often mentioned how people…

90s Birthday Party a Big Success – Potter Ridge Assisted Living

Published on May 16, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

On Tuesday, May 10th, Potter Ridge Assisted Living held a 90’s Birthday Party, celebrating everyone over 90 years of age. There were 23 in attendance and each one was adorned with a corsage made by Mickie, the Community Life Coordinator. It was a great success and family members…

HHS Budget Conference Committee Proposes Drastic Cuts to Elderly Waiver Program

Published on May 16, 2011 // Written by welcomehomehealthcare

Wanted to share this from Aging Services of Minnesota: Last week the Health and Human Services Budget Conference Committee completed “phase one” of their budget process, by completing a conference committee bill. The committee does not plan to close up the bill and immediately send…