Brought to you by Senior Community Services, www.carenextion.org is continuing to revolutionize the way families and caregivers are supporting their older loved ones. This free and easy-to-use website or apps make it possible to efficiently manage care coordination, regardless of where you live. Once your care team is established, you can: Organize tasks and errands that need to be […]
Back to Article List Volunteer Opportunities Donate to our Mission Join our Newsletter List to Receive Articles Minnesota is among the top five states in a new report measuring a range of well-being factors for older populations, but some concerning trends playing out nationally are surfacing in this region. United Health Foundation is out with […]
By CEO Deb Taylor, link to article in MinnPost We are getting older. Not just individually, but as a population. We’re in the midst of a demographic shift that will see the number of older people (age 65+) in the U.S. grow larger than the number of children (under 18) for the first time in […]
Every fall in Minnesota we get a sea of color in our trees of brilliant golds, oranges, and reds. The sight can be truly breathtaking. But eventually that first leaf falls to the ground, and after awhile your entire yard is covered in fall leaves. For some, the fall raking at home is a quick […]
The “digital divide” has become an increasingly critical conversation in today’s ever-shifting tech landscape, especially in wake of the past year and half’s isolating pandemic. The term refers to the gap between those that have access to modern communications technology, and those that do not or have restricted access. This includes telephones, computers, personal devices, and internet connectivity. If our […]
Elk River, MN- Want to stay in your own home as your age, but need a little extra help with household chores or maintenance? Help is now available in Elk River, Otsego, and Big Lake from the HOME (Home & Outside Maintenance) program, through the nonprofit Senior Community Services. The HOME program mobilizes open-hearted people […]
One of the secondary threats over the last year has undoubtedly been the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19. The onset of the pandemic saw us receiving conflicting information from a range of sources of varying legitimacy, causing confusion among citizens . And with the vaccination beginning to be distributed in Minnesota, verifying our sources of […]
By CEO Deb Taylor Even after the pandemic began in March, no one could have predicted then just how much our lives would be affected and uprooted by the events of this year in ways unique to each of us. And though there is hopeful news of a vaccine, this winter will still see of […]
November Reimagine Aging Conference to address ‘Combating the Loneliness Epidemic with Technology’ After months of pandemic-driven isolation and loneliness among seniors, the Fifth Annual Reimagine Aging Conference, hosted by Senior Community Services and the Minnesota HomeCare Association, will share many innovative new technological solutions to help seniors and caregivers live fuller, more engaging lives. The […]
