By CEO Deb Taylor With technological innovations changing the way we function on a day-to-day basis and connect with one another, the needs of our older adults are also changing. Now more than ever, older adults are opting to “age in place”, a term used to describe a person living in their own home, independently […]
This October, Senior Community Services is holding the 3rd Annual Reimagine Aging Conference and you won’t want to miss it! Here are 5 reasons you should attend! 1. Three words…Hands on demonstrations There will be 8 technology companies at this year’s conference providing hands on demonstrations to attendees. 2. Expertise Dr. Kerry Burnight . Chief […]
By Allison Bendickson, Director of Development Here at Senior Community Services, we like to keep a little bit of humor in every day. In fact, our CFO Don Waletzko has a saying, “Seven days without laughter makes one weak.” And, I’m sure you’ve heard of the saying, “laughter is the best medicine.” While both of […]
Link to article in Faribault Daily News By CEO Deb Taylor In a culture that is rapidly trending towards a social awareness surrounding issues of inequality, discrimination in regards to age can go unnoticed and, subsequently, untreated. Ageism is discrimination based on prejudices about age. When ageism is directed at older people, it often involves […]
Isolation, especially in older adults, can have life threatening effects. Did you know… Older adults who face isolation are… 14% more likely to die prematurely Older adults who face isolation are… more likely to report having poor physical/mental health Older adults who face isolation are… more likely to experience a decline in mobility Older adults who […]
Link to article in Press&News By CEO Deb Taylor June 15th was Elder Abuse Awareness Day, but elder abuse is an issue beyond just one day a year. Elder abuse is an issue 365 days a year. Before we start, let’s just review some facts: – It is estimated that 1 in 10 older adults […]
May is Older Americans month. Each year a theme for the month is chosen and this year’s theme is, “Engage at Every Age.” There are so many ways you can engage in different activities. Here are just a few: Get involved in your local senior center Senior centers have such a variety of activities to […]
Link to article in Press&News By CEO Deb Taylor May 1, 2018 marked the beginning of the 55th Older American’s Month. Every May since 1963, Older American’s have been acknowledged for their contributions to society. Older Americans Month is also a time to celebrate older adults and the positive side of aging. This year’s theme […]
Link to article in Sun Sailor By CEO, Deb Taylor What do you think of when you hear the word “Senior?” Are your thoughts inherently positive or negative about the term? Let’s take a look at how we use the word “Senior” in our daily lives. We often use “Senior” as a way to classify […]
