CEO, Deb Taylor discuss the caregiver shortage with Channel 12’s Mike Johnson. Taylor’s Interview begins at minute 7:45.

By Don Waletzko; Senior Community Services, CFO The Mission of Senior Community Services is to develop, coordinate and provide services that help meet the needs of older adults and support their caregivers.  Our Vision is to mobilize the community to Reimagine Aging. For many years, Senior Community Services has been receiving significant

Link to article in swnewsmedia.com Guest Column by Deb Taylor Senior Community Services serves tens of thousands of Minnesota seniors and their caregivers annually, and much of the caring outreach is done thanks to the dedication of 3,700 volunteers. Yes, nearly 4,000 compassionate souls who step forward when there’s a

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Guest column by Deb Taylor There’s a shortage of caregivers across Minnesota, and that’s a big deal. Personal care attendants — for seniors and individuals with special needs — help ensure their clients’ safety, and their capacity to remain living at home instead

Link to news release on stratishealth.org Stratis Health announces five recipients of its 2016 Building Healthier Communities award. This Stratis Health grant award supports initiatives that promote a culture of health care quality and patient safety in Minnesota. The awards ranged from $10,000 to $25,000. The 2016 award recipients: ACT on Alzheimer’s

Link to article in Sun Current During the March 8 meeting, the Eden Prairie City Council approved Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $210,636. Presented to the council on an annual basis, the grant is used to fund local agencies specializing in human services such as housing