When my husband and I signed on to the HOME program, it was because we wanted to give back for all the good fortune we’ve had in our lives. What we didn’t expect was that the seniors we’ve helped have helped us just as much. Newly retired, we were...
Allianz Life Grant to Help Senior Community Services Address Growing Needs Among Vulnerable, Low-Income Seniors Statewide Minnetonka, Minn. – Senior Community Services, for 70 years a major nonprofit serving the needs of vulnerable, low-income older...
We have endured (and grown to loathe) the mandated social distancing required to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. But during these scary times, we have embraced a digital togetherness, connecting with loved ones and clients across platforms...
Across Minnesota and much of the world, we are living in a temporary new normal of caution, quarantine and social distancing. But with the Governor’s recent stay-at-home order in place, it is imperative we remember that social distancing does not and...
As we age, all of us will face challenges. Finding affordable, high quality home services, accessing health care, and staying connected to our communities are just a few hurdles older adults face when striving to live fulfilling, enriched lives...
We know there are very real emotional, mental and physical health risks that come with social isolation in seniors. It can lead to higher blood pressure levels, higher rates of mortality and a quicker cognitive decline. The debilitating consequences...
By CEO Deb Taylor Autonomous, or self-driving, vehicle technology has been dominating the conversation surrounding the future of transportation infrastructure in our country. This often evokes images of a fleet of driverless cars and buses...
Healthcare is a central piece in the puzzling journey of a happy and healthy life. We all require quality medical care for everything from stitches to chronic disease, and each life stage brings new issues that require unique forms of care. With...
By CEO Deb Taylor June 15th marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as designated by the United Nations. And while this is a day to be especially mindful of the reality of this abuse, millions of older adults are forced to endure it daily. Because...
