Feeling overwhelmed by the complicated senior care system?
Searching for services that fit your specific needs?
Living far away from a loved one who needs assistance?
Seeking a sounding board as you or a loved one faces a new diagnosis and the resulting decisions?
Hoping to ensure you aren’t overlooking important items as you navigate aging?
Senior Transitions Consulting provides one-on-one advisory services for individuals and family members seeking advice on how to manage the challenges that come with aging.
Look no further.
About
Ann McLaughlin, MHA, DMA, is a Minneapolis-based expert in senior services. A healthcare administrator by training, Ann has worked in assisted living, nursing home, hospital, and long-term care consulting settings, offering clients deep knowledge across the aging sector. Prior to moving into upper management roles, Ann held both nursing home administrator and assisted living director licenses in Minnesota.
As a Congressional Fellow, Ann helped shape healthcare policy, writing legislation for and advising Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) and her staff on general healthcare, Medicaid, Medicare, and aging services. Following her fellowship, Ann worked for the long-term care consulting company The Greenhouse Project (now AgingIN™). Additionally, Ann has provided research for projects funded by the National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Aging and the Minnesota Department of Human Services and currently translates complex research on quality in long-term services and supports into language suitable for state and federal policy makers to use to improve programs.
Following graduate school in music, Ann lived as a harpist-in-residence at The Waters of Highland Park assisted living community in St. Paul, an experience that profoundly affected her views on aging. More recently, she has helped care for two extended family members with dementia and faced the specific challenges of finding suitable services for someone with early onset dementia.
Ann holds a masters in healthcare administration from the University of Minnesota as well as a masters in music and a doctorate in musical arts from the University of Illinois where she was a Distinguished Fellow.
Services
Senior Transitions Consulting does not accept finder’s fees from service providers, and STC consulting is solely paid by the client which is unique in the Twin Cities metro area. As such, STC offers a truly personalized and unbiased opinion on best options for your particular circumstances.
There are three main categories of services.
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This highly customizable service provides consultations on a wide range of topics including but not limited to:
Discussing aging-related details that should be put in place before dementia progresses
Helping a parent stop driving
Learning about service options and what might best suit your particular situation
Planning around caregiver burnout
Determining what payment methods (Medicare, long-term care insurance, private pay, etc.) are used for specific services
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Are you concerned about your living arrangements or worried about a loved one staying in their home? This service offers:
Supportive conversations and exploration of next steps
Personalized provider recommendations based on your specific needs and preferences
Considerations around downsizing
Guidance around payment options for services (long-term care insurance, private pay, etc.)
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Ideal for those living outside the Minneapolis-St. Paul metro or overwhelmed with caregiving duties, this service provides:
Senior living community tour scheduling
Preparation on questions to ask and topics to consider while visiting a community
Tour accompaniment and debriefing as needed following visits
Preliminary tours on behalf of those not located in the Twin Cities metro
For more information on the services listed above, please reach out via the contact form below. A free 30-minute consultation is available to discuss your needs.
Accolades
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Ann and have seen firsthand her extensive knowledge of senior services and her commitment to helping older adults and their families navigate complex decisions with confidence. She is well-versed in the many programs, resources, and care options available to aging adults and has a remarkable ability to explain them in a clear, practical, and compassionate way.
What sets Ann apart is her ability to truly listen. She takes the time to understand each individual's unique circumstances and tailors her guidance accordingly. Her professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills make her a trusted advocate and resource for those seeking support during life's transitions.
I highly recommend Ann to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, caring, and dedicated professional to help them explore and access senior services."
- Kyle Allen, DO, Chief Geriatrics Officer, Embrace Prevention Care
“When we were choosing an assisted living residence for my mother-in-law, Ann helped us to better understand the levels of care, to know what types of questions to ask, and what to look for. Her experience and insights helped us to get beyond the facilities’ promotional information and to make an informed decision - and our family is happy with our choice!”
- Ginny S., St. Paul
“Ann has the tenacity and drive to build relationships, identify opportunities, and connect people with valuable resources in the healthcare field.”
- Linda Atkinson, RN, LNHA, Administrator of Senior Services, Winona Health
Contact
For more information or to schedule a free 30-minute consultation, please contact Ann directly through this form.