Isolation in Older Adults: What is it and how you can help

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News By CEO, Deb Taylor Recently, AARP completed a report on the Framework for Isolation in Adults Over 50. The report defines isolation as the experience of diminished social connectedness stemming from a process whereby the impact of risk factors outweighs the impact of

Losing Mom to Alzheimer’s

By Deb Taylor, CEO Sharon Taylor, my mom, was a senior finance accountant for the city of Apple Valley for 29 years.  She retired at the age of 62.  A couple years later, I began to notice that mom was forgetting things.  Then, she had trouble writing a check.  My

Engaging Conversations with those with Memory Loss

By Adele Mehta, Director of Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services Family gatherings around the holidays – or socializing with friends – can offer special challenges for those with memory loss and their caregivers.  As one family member lamented, “I want to talk with Uncle Bill, but I’m confused about what

#GivingTuesday: Hope for Mollie

On November 28th, 2017, we will be participating in #GivingTuesday in support of family caregivers. Your financial contribution towards our goal of $5,000 will make a world of difference in the lives of family caregivers this holiday season. But don’t take our word for it… Meet Mollie, a family caregiver

5 ways you can support family caregivers on #GivingTuesday

Support idea #1: Donate! Join us tomorrow, #GivingTuesday, to raise funds to support family caregivers. Several generous donors have pledged to kick off the 24-hour, national giving day with gifts totaling $3,300. With your gift, we can reach our goal of $5,000 to provide 60 caregivers support for 6 months. DONATE Support

Tech Tools Empower Family Caregivers to Do Less

Link to article in SunSailor By CEO, Deb Taylor One doesn’t need to ask too many questions before hitting at the heart of a person’s personal connection with caregiving. In fact, it happens to me on a daily basis as I talk with individuals about what I do and the