Identifying COVID Vaccination Scams

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 among citizens . And with the vaccination beginning to be distributed in

Avoiding Emotional Burnout This Winter

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, this

Reimagine Aging Conference-Press Release

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 Services and the Minnesota HomeCare Association, will share many innovative new technological solutions to help seniors and caregivers live

For Seniors, COVID is the Mother of Innovation

Unprecedented levels of loneliness and isolation have swept our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, especially affecting seniors, the most vulnerable to this persistent virus. The threat of this virus has kept older adults quarantined and distanced from their loved ones. “I haven’t hugged my kids and grandkids in months,” one

Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn & Pat

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 unsure

Allianz Life Grant to Help Senior Community Services Address Growing Needs

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 adults in Minnesota, is the recipient of a major grant from Twin-Cities-based Allianz Life Insurance