10 Things You Should Know About Medicare

              Source: USNews.com Author: Emily Brandon, USNews.com Staff Writer The Medicare program was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 30, 1965. Former President Harry S. Truman and his wife were the first beneficiaries. Medicare continues to cover hospital and doctor’s

Are you BURNT OUT or STRESSED?

              The roles and responsibilities we have in life are bound to make us feel overwhelmed at times.  Whether you are a spouse, a parent, a grandparent, a caregiver, a worker, a sibling, a friend, or a volunteer, we have all seen times of

Caregiving After the Holidays

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Guest column by Deb Taylor As you make your way home after your big holiday celebration with all the extended family at Mom and Dad’s home, you think to yourself, “Mom and Dad sure had a big pile of dirty clothes in the

Elder financial abuse is growing concern

Link to article in Chaska Herald Guest column by: Deb Taylor Living alone in a senior high-rise and experiencing early dementia, Edna had a difficult time refusing offers that came by way of the telephone. “The people are so nice, it’s hard to refuse them,” she told her daughter, Lynae.

Deb Taylor, CEO Says “Thank You” to Donors

Thank you to our insightful and understanding donors!      ~ Deb Taylor, CEO You’re not the only one coping with aging and caregiving!  Our amazing donors helped to provide support to nearly 24,000 older adults and those family caregivers who cared for them in 2016!  These insightful donors understand

carenextion helps family caregivers stay connected

              By: Adele Mehta, Director of Senior Outreach & Caregiver Services November is National Caregiver Month and one of the ways that Senior Community Services honors caregivers is to help make their lives easier through our free, web-based service, CareNextion.org.  Caregivers can access a