Laughter is the best medicine

By Don Waletzko; Senior Community Services, CFO Two of my favorite sayings are about humor. The first one is: “If you can learn to laugh at yourself, you will never run out of things to laugh about”. The second one is: “7 days without laughter makes one weak”. If you can learn the first one, […]

The Day Mom Didn’t Know Me

Link to article in Crookston Times Guest Column by Deb Taylor The day is seared into my memory – October 22, 2015. I was with my Mom at her doctor’s appointment when she was asked, “Who is with you today?” My mom looked at me and smiled, but couldn’t recall my name. Mom had been […]

Senior Community Services earns Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Senior Community Services earns Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal ST. PAUL, Minn. – June 22, 2016 — Senior Community Services, which serves Minnesota seniors and their caregivers, has been certified in accountability and awarded the Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal. The Certification and Seal indicate that Senior […]

Tackling dementia with support and humor

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Lynn’s mother, Edna, developed dementia in her 70s. An early clue was when Edna placed her electric rice cooker on the stovetop burner and turned the burner on high. The plastic in the rice cooker quickly melted producing strong, noxious fumes. Thankfully, Edna was able to turn the […]

The day Mom didn’t know me

By: Deb Taylor, CEO The day is seared into my memory – October 22, 2015. I was with my Mom at her doctor’s appointment where she was asked, “Who is with you today?” My mom looked at me and smiled, but she didn’t know me. She didn’t know my name. Mom had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s […]

MN Advocates for patients celebrates one year anniversary!

Download press release here FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 4, 2016 Contact: Kiki Rogers Telephone: 952-212-2900 Email: contact@mnadvocates.net Website: MNAdvocates.net MN ADVOCATES FOR PATIENTS CELEBRATES ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY MN Advocates for Patients is celebrating their first anniversary, and clients across Minnesota are experiencing the many benefits of having a patient advocate. Rogers, MN, June 4, 2016– MN Advocates for Patients […]

Senior Community Services Volunteer, David Delzer, inducted into WCCO Popp Communications Good Neighbor Hall of Fame

Listen to audio of David Delzer being inducted into WCCO Popp Communication Good Neighbor Hall of Fame here. “Having a good neighbor is a blessing. The absence of a good neighbor is depressing.” – Bill Popp, Popp Communications On May 26, 2016, Senior Community Services Medicare Counselor Volunteer, David Delzer, was inducted into the WCCO Popp […]

Nonprofit Senior Community Services embraces new business model

Link to article in the Star Tribune In 2013, when I became CEO of Senior Community Services, a nonprofit established in 1950, it was clear that a more business-focused approach was needed to better address growing and emerging needs. Senior Community Services provides a variety of services to assist seniors and their caregivers. We strive […]