Raking leaves is one of those chores you do yourself your whole life only to realize one year, this isn’t as easy as it was when I was 30. But the leaves continue falling, not caring about our opinion on the matter. Senior Community Services responds to this by pairing up as many volunteers as […]
Read this article in The Minnesota Star Tribune Bernadette, age 92 and living in Minnetonka, hasn’t watched TV in her basement since her husband died 16 years ago. Yet every month, $12 was deducted from her account for a cable box rental, adding up to $2,304 for a service she never used. In my work […]
Read this article in The Minnesota Star Tribune Bernadette, age 92 and living in Minnetonka, hasn’t watched TV in her basement since her husband died 16 years ago. Yet every month, $12 was deducted from her account for a cable box rental, adding up to $2,304 for a service she never used. In my work […]
Read an article in the Delenao Herald by Robert Hopwood featuring one of our Licensed Social Workers, Becky Allard, to learn about our caregiver support offerings in Wright and Sherburne counties. “When you are a caregiver, you get lost in that role and you lose track of your own medical appointments. You don’t reach out […]
Watch Gary Spears, Technology Services Coordinator, alongside Annie David from DARTS on Access to Democracy, as they discuss how technology support can help older adults stay independent and connected to their communities. Full List of Articles Sign-up our for Newsletter July 15th, 2025 Share this article:
Read the article by Lauren Flaum in the Monticello Times about Pam Loidolt’s retirement as Monticello Senior Center Director after 33 years of service. “I can truly say that I loved my job and the people, who are family and friends to me,” Loidolt said. “I feel blessed having had this long chapter in my […]
Jon Burkhow, Director of HOME and Tech Services at Senior Community Services joined Ken Haglind on Living Healthy and Aging Well to discuss aging in place. Many older adults want to stay in their own homes and communities as they age and need just a little extra support to do so. Community organizations like Senior […]
MINNETONKA, Minnesota — Senior Community Services’ Board of Directors has appointed Roxanne Jenkins as the organization’s new CEO, effective May 1st. Outgoing CEO Deb Taylor will retire on May 30th after nearly 17 years as COO and CEO. Under Taylor’s leadership, the organization grew in almost every way: expanding service areas, growing the number of […]
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 […]
