Here are a few helpful hints for caregivers during this busy holiday season. At first glance, the tips may seem simple but we often become so caught up in the busyness of life that we need a gentle reminder to get back on track. 1. Identify What Is Important to You and Your Family Set […]
Herald Online Link to article on heraldonline.com 16 Minnesota Organizations Receive Grants to Help Enhance Seniors’ Lives MINNEAPOLIS — Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) announced today donations of $275,000 to Twin Cities’ area nonprofit organizations that help senior citizens maintain a high quality of life through self-sufficiency. Allianz Life actively supports the […]
Bloomington Today: The BUZZ, December 10 – December 16. Featured at: 3:58 Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/J8_CB0VSrpc?t=3m57s
Fergus Falls Journal Link to article in the Fergus Falls Journal Guest column by Deb Taylor Festive holiday gatherings with family are a great way to spread good cheer and create warm memories. For seniors, family reminiscing helps them remain emotionally engaged. Family interactions are especially beneficial for older adults with dementia and memory loss. […]
News Release Media contact: Emily Schnacky Phone: 952-767-7899 Email: e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org HOME program helps struggling seniors remain in their own homes Minnetonka, Minn. – Nonprofit Senior Community Services is offering a new e-commerce gift idea for seniors struggling to remain independent in their own homes – HOME SHOP. Your gift purchase helps loved ones and […]
Guest Column Submission By Deb Taylor 588 words Barbara was feeling overwhelmed. In her mid-50s, she didn’t realize there would be so many challenges caregiving for her mother and stepfather in their later years. Barb’s mother, Carla, is experiencing serious memory challenges with Alzheimer’s disease, and has begun to wander if left alone. Barb’s […]
The Stillwater Gazette Link to article in the Stillwater Gazette Guest column by Deb Taylor I was surprised recently to read that Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen had turned 65. This age benchmark for the legendary rocker reminds us that the years have a way of sneaking up on us as we prepare for the later […]
Link to feature article in Minnesota Good Age: http://www.mngoodage.com/index.php?&story=19449&page=153&category=59 Medicare in Minnesota BY ROSS BLAIR The Medicare fall enrollment period is upon us — Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 — affecting millions of Americans already enrolled in the government insurance program known as Original Medicare. This is the time to review your coverage for 2015 and […]
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 community of friends. They recognize […]
