HAppy Feet: The importance of Footcare for seniors

Foot pain is very common. In fact, about 75% of Americans admit to having foot pain at some point in their lives. Most of which is caused by shoes that do not fit properly or that force feet into unnatural shapes. The foot is a complex structure of 26 bones

Laughter is the best medicine

By Don Waletzko; Senior Community Services, CFO Two of my favorite sayings are about humor. The first one is: “If you can learn to laugh at yourself, you will never run out of things to laugh about”. The second one is: “7 days without laughter makes one weak”. If you

The Day Mom Didn’t Know Me

Link to article in Crookston Times Guest Column by Deb Taylor The day is seared into my memory – October 22, 2015. I was with my Mom at her doctor’s appointment when she was asked, “Who is with you today?” My mom looked at me and smiled, but couldn’t recall

Senior Community Services earns Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal

News Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE     Senior Community Services earns Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal ST. PAUL, Minn. – June 22, 2016 — Senior Community Services, which serves Minnesota seniors and their caregivers, has been certified in accountability and awarded the Charities Review Council “Meets All Standards” Seal. The Certification

Tackling dementia with support and humor

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Lynn’s mother, Edna, developed dementia in her 70s. An early clue was when Edna placed her electric rice cooker on the stovetop burner and turned the burner on high. The plastic in the rice cooker quickly melted producing strong, noxious fumes. Thankfully, Edna

The day Mom didn’t know me

By: Deb Taylor, CEO The day is seared into my memory – October 22, 2015. I was with my Mom at her doctor’s appointment where she was asked, “Who is with you today?” My mom looked at me and smiled, but she didn’t know me. She didn’t know my name. Mom