Our elder advocates help seniors and caregivers manage crises and navigate the challenges of aging.
Questions about aging?
As we age, managing our health, medical costs and basic needs can become more difficult. A single crisis can lead to life-changing decisions. Find out how you can benefit from START Planning for Aging.
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START Planning for Aging
Are you mired in a crisis or in a transition? Caring for a loved one or making plans for the future?
Our advocates can help you manage and resolve an ongoing crisis and reduce the risk of future crises. We’ll work with you to create a plan for aging that will give you the greatest influence over your own care decisions - even when you may not be able to speak for yourself.
START Advocacy
For seniors and caregivers: Our advocates help you cut through the red tape and resolve problems, so you can move forward with your life. You can rely on our expertise when it counts, from ensuring you receive the quality of care you need to appealing and resolving benefit disputes.
START Education
For seniors and caregivers: We connect you to a network of health, financial and legal resources and help you learn self- advocacy skills, so you can confidently manage your life.
For organizations: We consult with and train healthcare providers, financial planners, eldercare attorneys and guardians on aging issues. We work directly with your clients to answer questions and help them plan for the future.
We’re committed to you for as long as you need us and treat you with compassion every step of the way. It’s our calling to help those in need and make our communities better places to live.
Together we build a plan
How we work with you
Through our ABLE™ Process, we help you manage and resolve ongoing crises and reduce the risk of future crises.
ASSESS
We work closely with you to understand your needs, then prioritize next steps to stabilize your life if you are in crisis.
BUILD
Together, we create your plan for aging supported by the team and resources you need, now and in the future.
LAUNCH
We implement your plan for care, then continuously evaluate the results, so we can achieve the best outcomes.
EMPOWER
We connect you to a network of resources and teach you how to advocate for yourself, so you can take charge of your future.
Why choose START Senior Solutions?
Leadership. Expertise. Experience.
Our staff is recognized for its expertise by medical care providers, geriatric care managers and elder attorneys who consult with us on complex aging issues, including quality of care, benefits and family dynamics.
In addition to our work with seniors and caregivers, our team has devoted years to solving the systemic problems that lead to gaps in elder care and services. Team members have served on the Minnesota Board on Aging, the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care, the Long-Term Care ReThink Tank and in many direct care settings.
Recipient of the 2021 Live Well at Home grant awarded by the State of Minnesota Department of Human Services.
Recipient of the Community Partner Award from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health.