Link to article in InsightNews.com Guest Column by Deb Taylor Looking forward to retirement? Are you daydreaming about saying sayanara to the daily grind, the chaotic commutes? Most of us spend 40 years in the workplace developing skills, supporting our families, and helping others. And then, it ends. Freedom – but a […]
Spring is here! People of all ages are getting out and enjoying the nice weather. But did you know that older adults have a higher risk of falling in the spring time, more than any other season? In the winter months many seniors stay home, drive less, and are less […]
Link to article in The AfricaPaper Guest column by Deb Taylor We frequently hear about racism and sexism in our culture, but we hear little about another persistent ‘ism’ – ageism. As our society grows older, due to the large number of retiring baby boomers, ageism remains a growing challenge […]
Last week I had three home visits scheduled with seniors and their families to talk about resources, financial programs, and senior housing. At the last minute, all three of those appointments called me to cancel. Two were in the hospital for major health events and one was in the nursing […]
Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News By Amanda Schwarze amandas@weeklynews.com Help with changing light bulbs, painting and shoveling the sidewalk can mean the difference between seniors remaining in their homes and being forced to move. The Minnetonka-based nonprofit Senior Community Services operates the state’s largest chore services program for […]
Link to article in Star News By Jim Boyle The calls come early in the morning and late into the night. The message is always the same: “We’re going to get our money from you, no matter what you do.” Michael, a 77-year-old retiree, now grows anxious and fearful whenever his […]
