By Jeanne Tramel Rasmussen, HOME Program Volunteer Coordinator Help others and you’ll be happier and healthier. Studies have proven that aiding others will improve your relationships, assist your career, create a stronger community, and give you a sense of purpose. You can help Senior Community Services as an individual, with a friend or in a […]
According to Google, a social worker is a trained professional whose aim is to alleviate the conditions of those in need of help or welfare, but according to our clients they are so much more: “You people do such great work over there – providing essential resources for our seniors.” “I will never forget who […]
By: Deb Taylor As you participate in all the festivities of the holiday season, please remember to spend time with your loved one(s) with Alzheimer’s. Use these five tips to help you when interacting with someone with Alzheimer’s: 1. Don’t correct them. Just go with the flow 2. Step into their world and keep a […]
By: Valarie Anderson Most of us have heard the adage “It takes a Village”. Here at Senior Community Services and the HOME program we are lucky that our village includes community friends that are willing to lend a heart and a hand to area seniors that need help raking their yards. Last Fall we had […]
By Deb Taylor & Allison Bendickson Speaking of HOME, here are some fun facts that you may not know about our HOME program: Did you know? This stands for Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly. Did you know? 1/3 people over the age of 65 fall every year Part of the reason is your physical […]
Are you a caregiver? Many people are in this role but have never identified with the title “Caregiver”. Often we think of caregivers as profess ionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers or home health care workers who provide direct care to the young, sick, disabled or elderly. Although this is one type of caregiver, it is important […]
Spring is here and the Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly (HOME) program has been receiving requests from seniors to help complete Spring chores around the home. Many seniors have requested help with housecleaning and laundry. The work can be physically taxing for many especially when it comes to maneuvering those heavy vacuum cleaners, and changing […]
Spring is here! People of all ages are getting out and enjoying the nice weather. But did you know that older adults have a higher risk of falling in the spring time, more than any other season? In the winter months many seniors stay home, drive less, and are less active. Muscles can easily become […]
Last week I had three home visits scheduled with seniors and their families to talk about resources, financial programs, and senior housing. At the last minute, all three of those appointments called me to cancel. Two were in the hospital for major health events and one was in the nursing home for rehab after a […]
