If you’re providing support to a senior, you are a caregiver. While caregiving is rewarding, getting support is crucial to long term success. No one can be expected to support another person all on their own. Luckily, there are some amazing...
The “digital divide” has become an increasingly critical conversation in today’s ever-shifting tech landscape, especially in wake of the past year and half’s isolating pandemic. The term refers to the gap between those that have access to...
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, Senior Community Services has seen this time and time again in our communities as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new...
Senior Community Services is Grateful for Partnership with Central Minnesota Council on Aging through the Older Americans Act Minnetonka, MN – On May 3, 2021, the White House made a proclamation on Older Americans Month 2021. “During Older...
In celebration of World Social Work Day, Tuesday, March 16th, we would like to recognize our phenomenal team of social workers here at Senior Community Services. Social workers are essential to our community, and no one knows that better than we do!...
Elk River, MN- Want to stay in your own home as your age, but need a little extra help with household chores or maintenance? Help is now available in Elk River, Otsego, and Big Lake from the HOME (Home & Outside Maintenance) program, through the...
One of the secondary threats over the last year has undoubtedly been the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19. The onset of the pandemic saw us receiving conflicting information from a range of sources of varying legitimacy, causing confusion...
By CEO Deb Taylor Even after the pandemic began in March, no one could have predicted then just how much our lives would be affected and uprooted by the events of this year in ways unique to each of us. And though there is hopeful news of a vaccine...
November Reimagine Aging Conference to address ‘Combating the Loneliness Epidemic with Technology’ After months of pandemic-driven isolation and loneliness among seniors, the Fifth Annual Reimagine Aging Conference, hosted by Senior Community...
