Senior Community Services’ HOME Chore Program Expands as Neighborhood Involvement Program Ends Senior Services

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 […]

Allianz Life Contributes $275,000 to Support Local Senior Services Programs

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. […]

Holidays time to assess needs of older loved ones

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 […]

Helping Hands for Overwhelmed Families

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 […]