Dear Readers, As I approach the end of my 17-year journey as COO and CEO of Senior Community Services, I am filled with immense gratitude for the opportunity to have served our community and to have shared my thoughts on aging, ageism, technology for older adults, and caregiving through my columns over the years. My […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MINNETONKA, Minnesota – Senior Community Services wishes to acknowledge its partnership with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging to ensure that residents in Wright and Sherburne counties can age with dignity and the families, friends and neighbors who care for them are support and empowered in their role as a caregiver. Senior Community […]
The talk of the town is Medicaid, for good reason, too. While President Trump has said that it won’t get cut, others aren’t sure that’s possible in actuality. Fear is rampant that Minnesota older adults would be hit harshly by reductions to federal funding. But more is at stake for seniors than just Medicaid. The […]
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic put everyone’s social lives in a tailspin. We all remember it well – online concerts and birthday parties were lackluster substitutes for the real thing, but we were grateful for the option. In a cruel strike of irony, the people whose social lives were upended the most […]
The majority of Americans would like to remain in their own homes and communities as they age, instead of moving into a long-term care center. While for some it may be a preference, for others it may be a necessity due to expenses, logistics and other factors. Regardless of why an individual may choose to […]
Senior Community Services remains dedicated to keeping older adults connected to their communities. One of the strongest ways we’re able to do this, is through our Senior Centers. Senior centers are an amazing asset to any community. They are a place where older adults can access a multitude of resources, stay socially engaged, and remain […]
If you’re providing support to a senior, you are a caregiver. While caregiving is rewarding, getting support is crucial to long term success. No one can be expected to support another person all on their own. Luckily, there are some amazing tools out there specifically for caregivers and their seniors! Our team of social […]
In celebration of World Social Work Day, Tuesday, March 16th, we would like to recognize our phenomenal team of social workers here at Senior Community Services. Social workers are essential to our community, and no one knows that better than we do! Innovative, kind, and always willing to listen, the Licensed Social Workers that make […]
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 of how to fill our […]
