Age is just a number … with a little help

Link to article in Eden Prairie News Guest Column by Deb Taylor The so-called golden years can be a rich time of life to enjoy. Here’s the opportunity to truly enjoy the benefits of free time and your lifetime of accumulated experiences and skills: to pursue a new hobby, take a class, visit loved ones […]

The Day Mom Didn’t Know Me

Link to article in Crookston Times Guest Column by Deb Taylor The day is seared into my memory – October 22, 2015. I was with my Mom at her doctor’s appointment when she was asked, “Who is with you today?” My mom looked at me and smiled, but couldn’t recall my name. Mom had been […]

Tackling dementia with support and humor

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Lynn’s mother, Edna, developed dementia in her 70s. An early clue was when Edna placed her electric rice cooker on the stovetop burner and turned the burner on high. The plastic in the rice cooker quickly melted producing strong, noxious fumes. Thankfully, Edna was able to turn the […]

Senior Community Services Volunteer, David Delzer, inducted into WCCO Popp Communications Good Neighbor Hall of Fame

Listen to audio of David Delzer being inducted into WCCO Popp Communication Good Neighbor Hall of Fame here. “Having a good neighbor is a blessing. The absence of a good neighbor is depressing.” – Bill Popp, Popp Communications On May 26, 2016, Senior Community Services Medicare Counselor Volunteer, David Delzer, was inducted into the WCCO Popp […]

Nonprofit Senior Community Services embraces new business model

Link to article in the Star Tribune In 2013, when I became CEO of Senior Community Services, a nonprofit established in 1950, it was clear that a more business-focused approach was needed to better address growing and emerging needs. Senior Community Services provides a variety of services to assist seniors and their caregivers. We strive […]

Commentary: Older adults blaze a trail

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Richard was 85 when asked about his outlook on this period of his life. “At the end, I hope I’m going 500 miles an hour with my hair on fire,” he said, metaphorically speaking. Richard always lived vitally, involved in new activities with a healthy mix of friends, […]