By CEO Deb Taylor June 15th marked World Elder Abuse Awareness Day as designated by the United Nations. And while this is a day to be especially mindful of the reality of this abuse, millions of older adults are forced to endure it daily. Because acts like the physical or sexual abuse of a vulnerable […]
By CEO Deb Taylor Link to article in MinnPost Of all the various cultural categories we put ourselves into like race, class and gender, our age is unique in that it is in a constant state of change, yet seems to be deeply intertwined with our sense of self. We describe ourselves as a “22-year-old” […]
Link to article in St. Cloud Times As the Boomer generation comes into retirement, the aging population is growing at an unprecedented rate. In fact, by 2030 1 in 4 Minnesotans will be over the age of 65. We already know that 90% of these folks want to stay in their own homes and communities […]
Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News by CEO Deb Taylor Life brings different rhythms — different timetables — for each of us. We lose dear loved ones, we grieve, we face changes — diminished mobility, an end to driving the car, maybe a different place to live after decades in the long-time family home. […]
Link to article in MinnPost By CEO Deb Taylor How do you want to live your life into its second half? In your 60s and 70s? Your 80s and beyond? One of the only experiences that every single one of us has in common is that we all age. You’re doing it right this second. […]
By CEO Deb Taylor 2019’s ball has dropped and many people have begun their complicated relationships with their resolutions. With most New Year’s resolutions, we tend to focus on the self and the ways we can positively affect change in our own lives. The most common resolutions are “I want to lose weight, I want […]
By CEO Deb Taylor Think about the most meaningful relationships in your life. What do they add to your experiences? How do they embolden your sense of purpose? The idea of having those relationships slowly fade or be taken away is heart-breaking, but nonetheless a reality for millions of older Americans, who find themselves feeling […]
By CEO Deb Taylor “There are only four kinds of people in the world. Those who have been caregivers. Those who are currently caregivers. Those who will be caregivers, and those who will need a caregiver.”― Rosalyn Carter How do you view the caregivers in your life? How do you think they view themselves? November was […]
By CEO Deb Taylor Elder financial abuse on any scale can easily leave older adults and their families financially and emotionally devastated. We define elder financial abuse as a misappropriation of financial resources or abusive use of financial control in the context of a relationship where there is an expectation of trust, causing harm to an […]
