Tackling dementia with support and humor

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Lynn’s mother, Edna, developed dementia in her 70s. An early clue was when Edna placed her electric rice cooker on the stovetop burner and turned the burner on high. The plastic in the rice cooker quickly...

The day Mom didn’t know me

By: Deb Taylor, CEO The day is seared into my memory – October 22, 2015. I was with my Mom at her doctor’s appointment where she was asked, “Who is with you today?” My mom looked at me and smiled, but she didn’t know me...

MN Advocates for patients celebrates one year anniversary!

Download press release here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2016 Contact: Kiki Rogers Telephone: 952-212-2900 Email: contact@mnadvocates.net Website: MNAdvocates.net MN ADVOCATES FOR PATIENTS CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY MN Advocates for Patients is...

Helping Around the house

Link to article in Minnesota Good Age (pgs. 24-25)...

Senior Community Services Volunteer, David Delzer, inducted into WCCO Popp Communications Good Neighbor Hall of Fame

Listen to audio of David Delzer being inducted into WCCO Popp Communication Good Neighbor Hall of Fame here. “Having a good neighbor is a blessing. The absence of a good neighbor is depressing.” – Bill Popp, Popp Communications On...

Nonprofit Senior Community Services embraces new business model

Link to article in the Star Tribune In 2013, when I became CEO of Senior Community Services, a nonprofit established in 1950, it was clear that a more business-focused approach was needed to better address growing and emerging needs. Senior Community...

Medicare and Financial Counseling: Reduce Costs, Maximize Coverage

Link to article in MN Healthcare News (pgs. 14, 15 and 32)  ...

Access to Democracy: Deb Taylor, CEO Senior Community Services and Reimagine Aging Institute

CEO, Deb Taylor discusses the Reimagine Aging Institute, the public awareness initiative of Senior Community Services, with host Alan Miller...

Commentary: Older adults blaze a trail

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Richard was 85 when asked about his outlook on this period of his life. “At the end, I hope I’m going 500 miles an hour with my hair on fire,” he said, metaphorically speaking. Richard always lived vitally...