Holidays time to assess needs of older loved ones

Fergus Falls Journal Link to article in the Fergus Falls Journal Guest column by Deb Taylor Festive holiday gatherings with family are a great way to spread good cheer and create warm memories. For seniors, family reminiscing helps them remain...

Need a Perfect Holiday Gift for Older Adults? Give the Gift of Household Services from HOME SHOP

News Release Media contact: Emily Schnacky Phone: 952-767-7899 Email: e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org   HOME program helps struggling seniors remain in their own homes Minnetonka, Minn. – Nonprofit Senior Community Services is offering a...

Helping Hands for Overwhelmed Families

Guest Column Submission By Deb Taylor 588 words   Barbara was feeling overwhelmed. In her mid-50s, she didn’t realize there would be so many challenges caregiving for her mother and stepfather in their later years. Barb’s mother...

Overwhelmed caregivers, but great promise

The Stillwater Gazette Link to article in the Stillwater Gazette Guest column by Deb Taylor I was surprised recently to read that Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen had turned 65. This age benchmark for the legendary rocker reminds us that the years have a...

Medicare in Minnesota

Link to feature article in Minnesota Good Age: http://www.mngoodage.com/index.php?&story=19449&page=153&category=59 Medicare in Minnesota BY ROSS BLAIR The Medicare fall enrollment period is upon us — Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 —  affecting...

Key Community Partner Awards Luncheon a Success

Together, people can accomplish so much more than we can alone. This truism was again evident October 10 when 200 friends and supporters attended the Key Community Partners Award Luncheon. They came together to celebrate and support the Senior...

HOME Program Expands to Serve Deephaven Seniors

Deephaven News – October, November and December 2014 Link to Deephaven News. Article is on the bottom of page 5. Seniors living at home enjoy their independence, but in time, aging reduces their ability to handle some household chores. Older...

Annual Award Recognizes Notable Contributions to Seniors

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 2, 2014 Contact: Emily Schnacky e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org 952-767-7899 Deb Taylor d.taylor@seniorcommunity.org 952-767-7897 Minnetonka , Minn. – Senior Community Services will host its fourth annual Key...

Is the Word “Senior” a Bad Word?

By: Deb Taylor, CEO   Many people think of being a senior as a negative thing. Have you ever thought about…   When you are a senior in high school, you are at the top. When you are a senior in college, you are at the top. When you are...