Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News By Amanda Schwarze amandas@weeklynews.com Help with changing light bulbs, painting and shoveling the sidewalk can mean the difference between seniors remaining in their homes and being forced to move. The Minnetonka-based nonprofit Senior Community Services operates the state’s largest chore services program for seniors. Its HOME (Household and […]
Link to article in Star News By Jim Boyle The calls come early in the morning and late into the night. The message is always the same: “We’re going to get our money from you, no matter what you do.” Michael, a 77-year-old retiree, now grows anxious and fearful whenever his phone rings. He always assumes […]
Northwest Community Television’s “Community Corner” segment. Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/sD64TSQoJZA
News Release Media contact: Emily Schnacky Phone: 952-767-7899 Email: e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org HOME helps struggling seniors remain independent Minnetonka, Minn. – Nonprofit Senior Community Services, which operates the state’s largest chore services program for seniors, has acquired a household chore program serving Minneapolis seniors from Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP), which ended direct client services December 31, […]
Herald Online Link to article on heraldonline.com 16 Minnesota Organizations Receive Grants to Help Enhance Seniors’ Lives MINNEAPOLIS — Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) announced today donations of $275,000 to Twin Cities’ area nonprofit organizations that help senior citizens maintain a high quality of life through self-sufficiency. Allianz Life actively supports the […]
Bloomington Today: The BUZZ, December 10 – December 16. Featured at: 3:58 Watch on YouTube: http://youtu.be/J8_CB0VSrpc?t=3m57s
Fergus Falls Journal Link to article in the Fergus Falls Journal Guest column by Deb Taylor Festive holiday gatherings with family are a great way to spread good cheer and create warm memories. For seniors, family reminiscing helps them remain emotionally engaged. Family interactions are especially beneficial for older adults with dementia and memory loss. […]
News Release Media contact: Emily Schnacky Phone: 952-767-7899 Email: e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org HOME program helps struggling seniors remain in their own homes Minnetonka, Minn. – Nonprofit Senior Community Services is offering a new e-commerce gift idea for seniors struggling to remain independent in their own homes – HOME SHOP. Your gift purchase helps loved ones and […]
Guest Column Submission By Deb Taylor 588 words Barbara was feeling overwhelmed. In her mid-50s, she didn’t realize there would be so many challenges caregiving for her mother and stepfather in their later years. Barb’s mother, Carla, is experiencing serious memory challenges with Alzheimer’s disease, and has begun to wander if left alone. Barb’s […]
