By Jon Burkhow, Director of Household & Outside Maintenance Well… we knew it was only a matter of time before we would experience a big snowfall again! Our staff, contractors and volunteers were busy helping clients get sidewalks and driveways cleared recently. A big storm like we had in January not only produces a lot […]
By Krystal Wiebusch, LSW People with Alzheimer’s or other memory loss impairments may repeat things…a lot. It’s annoying to hear the same question over and over again. Your loved one isn’t doing it on purpose to bug you. They truly have no memory of asking the question. You might be able to answer kindly the first […]
By Deb Taylor, CEO Sharon Taylor, my mom, was a senior finance accountant for the city of Apple Valley for 29 years. She retired at the age of 62. A couple years later, I began to notice that mom was forgetting things. Then, she had trouble writing a check. My dad, Garry Taylor, my sister, […]
By Adele Mehta, Director of Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services Family gatherings around the holidays – or socializing with friends – can offer special challenges for those with memory loss and their caregivers. As one family member lamented, “I want to talk with Uncle Bill, but I’m confused about what to say and concerned that […]
On November 28th, 2017, we will be participating in #GivingTuesday in support of family caregivers. Your financial contribution towards our goal of $5,000 will make a world of difference in the lives of family caregivers this holiday season. But don’t take our word for it… Meet Mollie, a family caregiver and client of the Senior […]
Support idea #1: Donate! Join us tomorrow, #GivingTuesday, to raise funds to support family caregivers. Several generous donors have pledged to kick off the 24-hour, national giving day with gifts totaling $3,300. With your gift, we can reach our goal of $5,000 to provide 60 caregivers support for 6 months. DONATE Support idea #2: RSVP! Stay up to […]
by Cameron Smith Each November, we celebrate National Caregivers Month by recognizing those people in our lives who put others’ needs ahead of their own. Caregivers provide security, medical assistance, love, and more for their patients. Whether the caregiver you know is a coworker taking care of her disabled child, a nurse that takes care […]
What is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Senior Community Services is using #GivingTuesday to bring awareness to and raise funds for important support services for family caregivers. Our goal is to raise $5,000. When is #GivingTuesday? #GivingTuesday is held annually the Tuesday after […]
By Dawn Lund, Director of Medicare Programs These are some tips that I have learned over the past 6 years offering unbiased guidance in navigating your Medicare choices. If you are a new Medicare beneficiary, a seasoned Medicare beneficiary, or a caregiver, these tips were written for you. Medicare Open Enrollment occurs annually and always […]
