Caregiving is a Group Effort: You Don’t Have to do it Alone

Brought to you by Senior Community Services, www.carenextion.org is continuing to revolutionize the way families and caregivers are supporting their older loved ones. This free and easy-to-use website or apps make it possible to efficiently manage care coordination, regardless of where you live. Once your care team is established, you can: Organize tasks and

MN Ranks High for Senior Well-Being, But Concerns Emerge

Back to Article List Volunteer Opportunities Donate to our Mission Join our Newsletter List to Receive Articles Minnesota is among the top five states in a new report measuring a range of well-being factors for older populations, but some concerning trends playing out nationally are surfacing in this region. United

AARP: Critical Homemaking & Chore Services Lack Workers

The majority of Americans would like to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, instead of moving into a long-term care center. While for some it may be a preference, for others it may be a necessity due to expenses, logistics and other factors. Regardless of why

Taking Care of Those Who Took Care of Us: Gaps in Aging Support

By CEO Deb Taylor, link to article in MinnPost We are getting older. Not just individually, but as a population. We’re in the midst of a demographic shift that will see the number of older people (age 65+) in the U.S. grow larger than the number of children (under 18)

What is a Senior Center?

Senior Community Services remains dedicated to keeping older adults connected to their communities. One of the strongest ways we’re able to do this, is through our Senior Centers. Senior centers are an amazing asset to any community. They are a place where older adults can access a multitude of resources,

The Importance of Fall Volunteers

Every fall in Minnesota we get a sea of color in our trees of brilliant golds, oranges, and reds. The sight can be truly breathtaking. But eventually that first leaf falls to the ground, and after awhile your entire yard is covered in fall leaves. For some, the fall raking