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Hi, I am Janell Beck,  your local Publisher of the Seniors Blue Book. For nearly 40 years the Seniors Blue Book has been the trusted source for all things Senior. Whether you are a Senior, a Caregiver, or a senior care provider looking to connect with Seniors and other local professionals, you have found the right place. If you are searching for resources, looking to promote your business, or simply want to know about senior activities in the Twin Cities Metro area, the Seniors Blue Book website is your ‘go-to’ source for everything related to Aging Well and caring for your older loved ones!  Contact Us directly for any questions you may have. You can reach me at 612-619-9934 or email me at Janell@SeniorsBlueBook.com.  Enjoy! 

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Sep 27, 2024 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM

2024 Reimagine Aging Conference

This annual conference highlights current technology trends, products, and information to support older adults and their caregivers in making technology work for them. Our audience of approximately 200 includes older adults, caregivers, aging services professionals, health care providers, senior living representatives, nonprofits, foundations, government agencies and corporations.

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May 14, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

SENIORS BLUE BOOK UNIVERSITY-A Free Event to Learn About All Things Aging!

A FREE event to learn about all things aging from the professionals!  Refreshments will be served.  Topics are:  *Veterans - Learn how to get a home care referral and receive all your benefits*Are You Looking for Senior Housing - Professionals will give you free help in navigating the confusion of senior housing options*Do You Know the Differences between all Levels of Senior Housing - learn from the Saint Therese professionals about the benefits and differences of each level of care*Do You Live with Pain?  - Nura Pain Clinics can help you manage and relieve the pain!PLEASE RSVP AS SPACE IS LIMITED BY CALLING 612-619-9934.  

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May 07, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM

Sorting Out the Three D's - Delirium, Depression & Dementia

Comfort Keepers In-Home Care will present two lunchtime webinars led by Teepa Snow, MS, OTR with over 40 years of clinical and academic experience.  Her positive approach to care provides education/products to support those living with brain change.  Use the QR codes or the links below to register.  

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Apr 25, 2024 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

ERA EXPO

BE SURE TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL ERA EXPO IN BURNSVILLE!  FABULOUS PRIZES AND VENDORS TO MEET AND LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL THINGS AGING!

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Visiting Angels Edina PC

Personal Care Assistance 4530 West 77th Street, Edina, Minnesota, 55435

WHY VISITING ANGELS IS A BETTER CHOICE FOR HOME CARE IN EDINAIt's important to place your loved one's care in the hands of someone you trust. When you choose to get started with at home care from Visiting Angels Edina, you can maintain peace of mind about your loved one's well-being. We realize most seniors would prefer to stay at home if given the chance, and the professional care we offer enables them to remain where they feel most comfortable while receiving high-quality support as they grow older.  Our dedication to improving seniors' quality of life and instilling confidence in their families has allowed us to become an at home care agency trusted by families across the Edina community. Below, we've laid out just a few of themany reasons local families choose us to care for their loved ones. We Offer Customized at Home Care Service PlansWhen building your loved ones at home care plan, our team at Visiting Angels Edina will customize our services to suit their needs. As we consider seniors' daily routines, health concerns, living circumstances, and personal references, we can deliver care with a positive impact.We Always Deliver Care on a Schedule That Works for YouWe schedule visits based on care recipients' routines and the scheduling requirements of their family caregivers. That way, we can ensure our services fit seamlessly into their lives and make receiving care as convenient as possible.We Strive to Reduce Your Stress & Promote Peace of MindWorrying about your loved one can keep you up at night. However, when they are in safe hands, you'll have less to worry about. We'll guide you through the process of setting up care and minimizing your stress every step of the way.We Connect Seniors with Compassionate CaregiversOur outstanding caregivers are committed to building relationships with seniors and helping them live on their own terms. You can rely on us to carefully pair your loved one with the care team member who is the right fit for their unique situation.We Are Ready to Help You Arrange at Home Care in EdinaWe'll help you get started with home care by visiting you for a free consultation. Just contact our office to learn more about getting started. Our free at home care consultations are available for families in Edina, AppleValley, Bloomington, Burnsville, Eagan, Little Canada, Roseville, Mendota Heights, Minneapolis, St. Louis Park, St. Paul, West Saint Paul, Twin Cities, and nearby communities. Call Visiting Angels Edina today to book yours!What is Home CareHow Do I Get StartedFAQHow We AssistHome Care ProvidersCostsServing Edina and Surrounding AreasVISITING ANGELS EDINA, MN4530 W 77th Street #265Edina, MN 55435Phone: 952-891-8000

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Village Shores

Independent Living 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, Minnesota, 55423

An active senior living community in Richfield with the amenities and care you deserveVillage Shores gives you private and beautifully designed living accommodations in an active, vibrant senior community in the Minneapolis suburbs. Residents at Village Shores can choose the level of assistance or care they need at every stage of their life. Our facilities offer healthy dining, life-enriching activities, expertly-trained care teams and engaging programs for the best in 55 and up living. Village Shores, located in Richfield, MN serves the surrounding communities of So. Minneapolis, Edina, and Bloomington. Our senior community is on the corner of 66th & Lyndale, with easy access to Interstate 35W. We are just one block away from a large grocery store with a pharmacy, plus retail, restaurants, Hennepin County Medical Clinic, Allina Medical Clinic and the post office. Live your best life within our active, fulfilling senior community at Village Shores.

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Washburn-McReavy Northeast Chapel

Elder Care Planning & Consulting 2901 Johnson Street Northeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55418

Washburn-McReavyOver 160 Years of commitment.The legacy continues.Throughout the years, our family has been here for yours. Its a tradition were honored to carry forward, serving the community with compassionate, affordable burial and cremation services.With each new generation, Washburn-McReavy remains driven by a single goal: to make sure the people you love are remembered just as you wish. Today and tomorrow, year-in and year-out, know that you can trust our experienced professionals to partner with you, planning each step of your funeral or cremation service and exacting care.It is our privilege to be here for you and those you love.- The McReavy Family16 Metro locationsLearn More Today | 612.377.2203

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Senior Helpers North Metro

Homemaking/Housekeeping 2345 Rice Street, Roseville, Minnesota, 55113

Senior Helpers understands the difficulties that a family faces when every day activities and personal tasks become challenging for a loved one to complete on their own as a result of an injury, medical condition, or simply part of the aging process. Sometimes, those personal tasks require a little more hands-on support. Our in-home personal care services offer families the opportunity to take time out from caregiving responsibilities, leaving their loved one in the hands of a trusted Senior Helpers caregiver.Our fully screened, trained and dependable caregivers provide sensitive, confidential care in a way that respects your loved ones dignity and well-being while helping them to remain independent for as long as possible.Senior Helpers Personal Care Services help to make aging in place a possibility for seniors throughout our community.With Senior Helpers, you can feel confident that your loved one is getting the care they need, exactly when it is needed.Our Personal Care Services include:Assistance with a safe bathing environmentPersonal hygiene assistanceDiet monitoringMeal planningMedication remindersBathing assistanceAssistance with dressingWalking assistanceAssistance with restroom useBegin Services TodaySenior Helpers' personal care services are tailored to meet the individual needs of each one of our clients and are available 24-hours a day, seven days a week, including all holidays and weekends. Our goal is to foster meaningful relationships with all of our clients while assisting with their daily personal care routines so they can look and feel their best. Start today by setting up your FREE in-home assessment or contacting our office to speak with a Senior Helpers elder care expert to learn if personal care is right for your loved one.

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How to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Your Home as the Weather Changes

Fall is upon us, and winter is following close behind. That being said, more often than not, windows are now being closed and more people, including seniors, are spending time inside their homes with less exposure to fresh air. So, with less fresh air circulating through the home, and less time outside, improving the air quality inside the home becomes increasingly important.  Here are some suggestions to help improve the air quality inside your senior's home as the weather changes in St. Paul, New Brighton, Shoreview, and North Oaks, MN.Change the Air Conditioning FilterIt may seem obvious, and perhaps even a touch cliche, but, changing your air conditioning filter can make a huge difference in the air quality of your home in St. Paul and New Brighton, and that of your senior. The air conditioning system cycles through the air in the home continually, filtering out common pollutants as it does so, increasing the air quality in your home.  The issue arises, however, when the air filter becomes clogged, and the air that moves through can no longer be filtered or cleaned. When that occurs, the air quality in the home drops considerably, allowing for allergens and other toxins to remain in the air. It is also a good idea to check other filters in the house, such as the vacuum and the clothes dryer, to ensure that all filters contribute to good quality air in your home and that of your senior.Check Your Air DuctsThe air ducts in your home are responsible for the flow of all of the warm and cold air, distributing air throughout the home. Ducts that are not properly installed or maintained can collect dust, dirt, particles, and even small insects. This can tremendously decrease the quality of the air in your home and that of your senior. It is wise to have ducts cleaned by a professional on a routine basis to ensure that they are as clean and properly maintained as possible. This helps keep the good air quality in your home in Shoreview and North Oaks and keeps you and your senior safe and healthy.Keep Rugs and Carpets CleanBelieve it or not, your rugs and carpets collect a great deal of dust and debris in your home. Whether it is from people walking over it, particles in the air or particles hung in the humidity in your home, your carpets and rugs collect a plethora of particles. Its essential to vacuum and have carpets cleaned periodically to help eradicate some of the dust and particles in the air. Ensure the Best Indoor Air Quality for Your SeniorThere are many ways to maintain the best air quality in your home so you can enhance the overall health and well-being of everyone living there as the weather is starting to grow colder. And you dont have to do it alone.  Senior Helpers of Roseville, which serves Roseville and the surrounding areas of St. Paul, New Brighton, Shoreview, and North Oaks, helps your senior age in place, providing companion services to support your senior every day. As companions for your senior, they can help to work with you to implement solutions to help your senior be happy, healthy, and thrive in their home. This includes helping ensure steps are taken to improve the air quality in their home as the weather changes. Contact us today to learn how we can best support you and your senior loved ones at any time of the year.  Call us today at 651-414-9131 or visit our website at https://www.seniorhelpers.com/mn/roseville/

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Benefits of Music for Seniors

Music provides psychological benefits. This goes beyond lifting the mood, although research indicates that older people who listen to music tend to have better social interaction and a happier outlook on life. Music encourages people to express themselves and increases self-esteem, giving people a sense of well-being and making them more sociable. Music can trigger emotions and evoke memories, and its even been shown to help seniors with Alzheimers disease be more communicative with others.  Music provides health benefits for seniors. Health is of primary concern to most seniors, and music is known to promote overall health. It encourages exercise, providing motivation for participating in activities like dancing, walking, running, and stretching, which can build coordination and increase mobility. Further, music can reduce pain and improve recovery time from illness or injury. Researchers in Finland even discovered that patients who had suffered a stroke recovered their verbal skills more quickly if they listened to music. Theres also evidence that listening to music for just a few minutes each day can decrease cellular biomarkers of aging in the blood. Music reduces blood pressure, promotes relaxation and enhances mood, which can mean a higher quality of sleep, as well.  Listening to music benefits the memory. Weve long known that music boosts memory, which is why school children learn songs to teach them everything from multiplication tables to parts of speech to the preamble to the Constitution. Recent research has now taught us that music therapy activities for seniors can stimulate the medial prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for memory. This has proven helpful to people with Alzheimers disease and dementia, assisting them with memory recall and helping them to communicate. Playing an instrument can keep the brain healthy, but just listening to music can greatly improve the way they think, learn, and remember.  Music can also lead to stress reduction in seniors. When older people become stressed or agitated, music has been shown to help them settle down. As mentioned above, music can increase relaxation and self-esteem, but its worth noting that it can also reduce tension and anxiety. Listening to a personally meaningful song from earlier life can be very comforting, as can soothing music like doo-wop or jazz.  Finding Opportunities to Enjoy and Share Music How can you help the older adults in your life to reap more of the benefits of music? With modern technology, its easier than ever to bring music into peoples lives. Using the internet, you can easily create a playlist of songs that you know your older loved one will enjoy. Its fairly simple to find just about any song, from any era, with a simple internet search. You might also take your loved one to a live concert. Take advantage of opportunities in your community, like monthly concerts, outdoor shows during the summer, and performances by bands, choirs, and musical groups from schools. Showing an older person videos on YouTube can be fun too, pulling up live performances from their favorite artists of years gone by. If they become proficient at YouTube on their own, theyll be able to find a wealth of music, some of which you may never have heard of before! By helping your older friend or relative explore music online, you may actually learn some new things about musical groups youd never have discovered on your own.  Making Music an Interactive Activity Enjoying music neednt be a passive activity for older people, though. You might want to encourage your loved one to learn to play an instrument, since playing music offers higher levels of benefits than simply listening to it. Studies show that playing music can be therapeutic for older adults, increasing self-esteem, slowing down heart rate, and lowering blood pressure. Not sure your friend or relative is able to play an instrument? Encourage singing! Everyone can sing, and a rousing sing-along of old familiar songs can help people interact and build a feeling of community.  Music Therapy Made Simple and Fun Music therapy is beneficial for older adults, but it doesnt have to be official therapy with a trained therapist to help. You can introduce all sorts of therapeutic musical activities into your loved ones routine, including playing music around the house, taking dance lessons for exercise, or playing musical games. A silly game of musical chairs or hot potato with the grandchildren can be the perfect way to interact, have fun, and use music to promote well-being and a feeling of togetherness. Youll be helping with cognitive function and overall wellness across generations while also building memories theyll all treasure for the rest of their lives. Music doesnt have to be serious to be beneficial, and having fun with loved ones has benefits all on its own.  Enriching the Lives of Seniors and Their Families We hope these facts about music and seniors have been helpful! Whenever you need useful information on senior care, BrightStar Care welcomes the opportunity to be a resource. We know that facing the challenges of aging can be difficult, so we work hard to deliver the right care for your loved one and to be a partner you can turn to for support. Because we believe that caring is more than just a job, our nurses, therapists, CNAs, and caregivers offer the most professional compassionate care available. In the comforting, familiar surroundings of home, we offer a full range of care services to meet your loved ones needs and help you when you need it most.  Please call us at 952-300-3698  or visit our website at https://www.brightstarcare.com/south-minneapolis-metro to learn more about in-home senior care and let us know what we can do for you. 

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The Importance of Happiness to Seniors

Everybody aims for happiness. It is associated with many benefits, especially for the elderly under senior care in Minnesota.Promoting activities that make senior loved ones happy could enhance their mood and improve their quality of life which our assisted living facility in Burnsville, Minnesota, always want for them.Aside from that, here are other benefits people can get by remaining happy:Being happy might stave off dangerous health conditions, contribute to the increase in longevity, and boost their independence.Seniors find happiness in most daily ordinary activities like socializing with friends, attending mass in churches, going to meetings, and volunteering for charity services. These physical activities they engage in becoming regular exercises that help stretch their muscles, help them build strong bones, and increase their energy levels. And these are factors that help in lowering their blood pressure and feeling light.They also benefit emotionally from doing activities of daily living. These simple acts could make them feel active, able, and independent.Even when the seniors are under waivered care services, we motivate them to live an active lifestyle in our facility so they can live happier, healthier, and longer.They can continue living a happy life in Cardenas Friendship Homes. We promote customized living with different fun activities and amenities the elderly can enjoy.See it for yourselves. Call 612-616-7105 to take a tour of our homes today.

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Senior Housing Costs-Understand What the Financial Picture Looks Like

With so many senior living options at so many different price points, it can be hard to know which option is best for you and your loved one. Before making a decision, its important to understand the different types of residences available to youand their associated costs.Evaluating Your Housing NeedsWhen determining senior housing costs, your first step is to decide which type of housing your loved one needs. There are a wide range of options and care services available for senior living, including: Independent living Assisted living communities Assisted living homes Alzheimers and dementia care In-home companion care Skilled nursing care Assisted living is often less expensive than in-home care. Costs will also vary depending on unit sizefor example, a studio, versus a one or two-bedroom apartment. The average nationwide cost for a private, one-bedroom apartment in an assisted living residence is about $3,000 per month. And just like general housing, there is a wide difference in senior housing and care costs depending on which part of the country in which you live. Your local Assisted Living Locators Care Advisor can tell you about the costs in your area.Additional Senior Housing CostsWhen evaluating senior housing options, be sure to ask about: Pricing models. Most assisted living communities have a base rate for the room and a tiered pricing add-on that varies based on the level of care required. The more care that is required, the higher the care add-on price. Other residences may be all-inclusive, a la carte, or charge on a fee-for-service basis. Additional fees. The base rate for senior housing typically covers room and board, meals, housekeeping, activities and 24-hour onsite support. Additional charges may include entrance fees, deposits, and fees for other services such as transportation, laundry, pets and cable. Lease length. Most assisted living residences charge on a month-to-month basis, but some may require a more long-term arrangement. Determining Your BudgetMany senior living residents and their families pay for senior housing costs through private financial resources. Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) is also a way families defray costs. Many communities also operate on a spend down model, where the senior pays privately for their housing and care for an agreed upon period of time, and once their financial resources are depleted, they are transitioned into state provided Medicaid assistance. These policies and procedures can vary by state; contact your local Assisted Living Locators Care Advisor in your area for the rules in your community.How Much Can You Afford?When trying to calculate what you can afford for independent retirement, assisted living or dementia/Alzheimers care, the place to start is figuring out your current expenses. When a person moves into one of these communities, almost all day to day expenses are covered. Usually, the only additional out-of-pocket costs are a phone, cable, out of pocket medical, and petty cash for entertainment, clothes or sundries. Monthly Cost Rent or Mortgage $ Utilities $ Repairs/Maintenance $ House Cleaning $ Property Taxes $ Enhanced Cable Service/Internet $ Home Insurance $ Security $ Food $ Local Transportation $ Leisure Activities $ Personal Assistance $ Other $ Total Expenses Financial Assistance OptionsWe know you want the very best for your loved one. If your budget is limited, that doesnt mean that you cant afford suitable care. There are several government programs to help subsidize senior housing costs. Medicare. While neither Medicare A nor B offer coverage for assisted living, Medicare A (hospital insurance) may cover costs incurred in a skilled nursing facility for the first 100 days after being released from hospitalization for an acute illness or injury. Ask Medicare can provide more information on these benefits, plus other helpful tools to help you make informed health decisions for your loved one. Medicaid. Medicaid, which provides federal health-care assistance to lower-income Americans, is the biggest payer for room, board, nursing care, and social activities in nursing homes. Many states cover some assisted living services under their Medicaid programs. With the Assisted Living Housing Waiver, eligible low-income adults can choose to receive senior living care services in a community-based setting rather than in a nursing facility. Housing Subsidies. Seniors with annual incomes under $12,000 may qualify for U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 202 and Section 8 senior housing. This can provide rent subsidies to help you pay for room-and-board at either an independent or assisted living residence. Veterans Subsidies. Aid and Attendance is a benefit paid by Veterans Affairs (VA) to veterans, veterans spouses or surviving spouses. For more information and eligibility requirements see our page on Veterans Benefits. Long-term care insurance is an insurance product that helps pay for the costs associated with long-term care. Long-term care insurance covers care generally not covered by health insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Additionally, in certain instances an in-force life insurance policy contains an assisted living rider or can be converted into a long term care insurance product. For more information and advice on financing senior living or memory care services, you can visit the Center for Long-Term Care Financing, AARP, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, and Americas Health Insurance Plans.  

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Humana's Medicare Advantage Plan

Medicare Advantage plans, known as Part C, are sometimes referred to as all-in-one packages for Original Medicare services. They cover Part A and Part B, and most include Part D (prescription drugs) as well. Some Medicare Advantage plans also offer benefits that arent available with Original Medicare, such as routine vision, hearing and dental care.To help you choose whats best for your needs, let's take a look at the types of Medicare Advantage plans and how they compare.Comparing the different types of Medicare Advantage plansThe most common Medicare Advantage plans are:Health maintenance organization (HMO) plansHMO plans may sometimes offer lower premiums than other plans, but you must usually stay within your plans network for care and services.Preferred provider organization (PPO) plansPPO plans may allow you to go out-of-network for care, but you will usually pay less if you stay within the plans network.Private fee-for-service (PFFS) plansPFFS plans are offered through private insurance companies. You will pay health care providers directly for services based on an amount that your plan determines.Special needs plans (SNPs)*SNPs are limited to people with specific conditions. These plans are tailored to meet the specific needs of members within the plan.

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Senior Helpers Roseville Field Day 22'

Getting all our office staff, caregivers, and families out of the house to enjoy a nice spring day!__Senior Helpers Roseville__

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Arthur's Residential Care Homes

Arthur's provides personalized assisted living and memory care in two private homes in distinctive residential neighborhoods in Shoreview and Roseville, Minnesota. They are located about 10 miles north of downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Each home is designed with six fully furnished private care suites, each with its own private bathroom with wheelchair accessible shower, as well as a beautiful living room, dining room, kitchen, sun room and deck.

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Regency HHC Full-Time RN/LPN

SUMMARY:Regency Home Healthcare has opportunities for compassionate people to join our team! We have a need for nurses to cover days, evenings, and overnights at our 3 group sites located in Roseville, Vadnais Heights, and Maplewood as well as private cases around the metro. Flexible scheduling and supportive, small team atmosphere. The RN or LPN is responsible for caring for clients with high medical needs in either a group or private home setting. We can accommodate many types of availability. We have part time, full time, and casual positions available.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Role and tasks may include (but are not limited to):1. Work hands-on with medically complex clients.2. Provide social support to clients.3. Advocate for clients physical and mental well-being.4. Perform assessments and monitoring, provide assessment details and information to supervisor and doctors.5. Perform medical treatments under the direction of doctors.6. Schedule, attend, and follow up on medical appointments.7. Maintain/order supplies, equipment, and medication for clients.8. Help maintain a positive and professional environment.9. Assist coworkers and promote teamworkSHIFT AVAILABILITY:-NOC shifts: 12AM-8AM-AM shifts: 8AM-4PM-PM shifts: 4PM-12AMRN/LPN QUALIFICATIONS:1. Have a current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the State of Minnesota and other states as indicated by agency growth.2. Home health care/public health & ventilator experience preferable.3. Demonstrate integrity, good judgment, and initiative.4. Ability to be a team player and work with other staff.5. Current CPR certification.PAY & BENEFITS: Competitive Compensation Flexible Scheduling Paid Training Holiday Pay 401K Yearly Continuing Education approved by MN Board of Nursing Paid Time Off Day, evening, or overnight shifts availableABOUT US:Regency Home HealthCare provides services to all ages - pediatric to geriatric. We specialize in medically complex cases including ventilator-dependent clients. This allows the nurses to experience ICU level care in clients' homes. Our nurses enjoy the benefit of full or part-time schedules. We have an excellent office staff that provides respectable customer service. Regency provides extensive training working with our veteran staff. Come join our team and gain invaluable experience while making a difference in our clients' lives.If you meet the above requirements for our Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) position, please apply today!Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, CasualSalary: $22.00 - $33.00 per hour

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