When Caregiving Overwhelms

Link to article in STAR News Guest column by: Deb Taylor When Deborah’s father turned 84, he needed help remaining independent at home. So Deb assisted with housework and cleaning; she raked leaves and shoveled snow, too. When he had a doctor appointment, Deb usually drove him. In time Deb

5 steps you can take right now to support MN seniors on Give to the Max Day

              Schedule your Give to the Max Day gift today! http://seniorcommunity.org/give-max-12-easy-steps/ RSVP (and invite your friends!) to our Give to the Max Day Facebook event to stay on top of all the action on November 17! https://www.facebook.com/events/171117046669699/ Take a picture of yourself with our

how to give to the max in 12 easy steps

              1. Click the “donate now” image below to be directed to Senior Community Services GiveMN page: 2. Locate the donation section on the right hand side of the page 3. Select a donation level from the list provided or an amount of your

Give to the Max Day Frequently asked questions

              What is Give to the Max Day? Created as a launch party for GiveMN.org in 2009, Give to the Max Day has turned into Minnesota’s giving holiday. It is a special 24-hour period to highlight the work and worth of nonprofits and schools

medicare open enrollment period has arrived

              By: Dawn Lund, Director of Medicare Programs Another Medicare Open Enrollment period has arrived!  This is the time of year when Medicare beneficiaries can review the options for 2017, and make changes for the upcoming year.  Medicare’s open enrollment takes place on the

Fall Independent Living Technology Conference to Focus on Helping Seniors Remain in Their Homes

News Release Media contact: John Wingate Phone: 612-782-8551 Email: john@wingatecommunications.com Fall Independent Living Technology Conference to Focus on Helping Seniors Remain in Their Homes Minnetonka, Minn. – Senior Community Services, a statewide nonprofit that helps older adults and caregivers live independently for as long as possible, will hold an October