Losing Mom to Alzheimer’s

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 […]

Engaging Conversations with those with Memory Loss

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 […]

#GivingTuesday: Hope for Mollie

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 […]

5 ways you can support family caregivers on #GivingTuesday

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 […]

Thanking the Caregiver in Your Life this November

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, […]

#GivingTuesday FAQ’s

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 […]