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 […]

The Gray Tsunami

Article in Bloomington Noon Rotary May 9, 2016 Newsletter Contributed by: Stephen Bariteau Today we welcomed Dawn Lund of Senior Community Services to our club. She talked with us about the ongoing and growing need for aging services in Minnesota and across the country. This need is due to the […]

Volunteering feeds the spirit

Link to article in swnewsmedia.com Guest Column by Deb Taylor Senior Community Services serves tens of thousands of Minnesota seniors and their caregivers annually, and much of the caring outreach is done thanks to the dedication of 3,700 volunteers. Yes, nearly 4,000 compassionate souls who step forward when there’s a […]

Caregiver shortage: harbinger of a perfect storm?

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Guest column by Deb Taylor There’s a shortage of caregivers across Minnesota, and that’s a big deal. Personal care attendants — for seniors and individuals with special needs — help ensure their clients’ safety, and their capacity to remain living at home instead […]