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 Community Services mission. “We express our heartfelt gratitude for this great

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 adults may need help with routine tasks like housekeeping, painting,

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 Community Partner Awards on Friday, Oct. 10, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at the Marriott Minneapolis West in St. Louis Park. This event

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

Projects funded to help Minnesotans stay home as they age

Link to news release on Minnesota Department of Human Services website: http://mn.gov/dhs/media/news/news-detail.jsp?id=252-140866 More than $5.3 million going to community long-term services and supports statewide September 12, 2014 Contact: Katie Mintz Communications 651-431-5605 kathryn.mintz@state.mn.us PDF version of news release ANOKA, MINN. – Organizations that help older Minnesotans stay in their homes

How to be a good visitor to a loved one staying in a skilled nursing facility

By: Krystal Wiebusch, LSW As we get older, our friends, neighbors, and family members may need to stay in a Skilled Nursing Facility. Most commonly, these stays are for Short Term Rehab, to gain strength after a surgery or illness before going back home. Here are some tips from “Caregiver.com”