Senior Community Services Recognized for Service to LGBT Elders

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media Contact: Rajean Moone, Executive Director info@trainingtoserve.org 651-235-0346   Minneapolis, April 2, 2015 – On May 7th, Training to Serve will present its 2015 John Yoakam Award for Service to LGBT Elders to Senior Community Services, based in Minnetonka, MN. “Senior Community Services, led by

A Half Century of Progress for Older Adults

Link to article in The AfricaPaper   Guest Column by Deb Taylor We’ve come a long way on our journey to enhance support and care for the older adults in our communities. When President Lyndon Johnson signed the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 1965, the legislation represented an historic step towards improving

Think Spring Housecleaning

Spring is here and the Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly (HOME) program has been receiving requests from seniors to help complete Spring chores around the home. Many seniors have requested help with housecleaning and laundry. The work can be physically taxing for many especially when it comes to maneuvering those

Helping Seniors Stay in their Homes

Northwest Community Television’s “Community Corner” segment.  Interview with Jeanne Rasmussen, Senior Community Services Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator. http://www.twelve.tv/news/newsitem.aspx?newsid=1505&newsitemid=27050  

Retiring? Then what?

Link to article in InsightNews.com  Guest Column by Deb Taylor Looking forward to retirement? Are you daydreaming about saying sayanara to the daily grind, the chaotic commutes? Most of us spend 40 years in the workplace developing skills, supporting our families, and helping others. And then, it ends. Freedom – but a

Home Safety Checklist

Spring is here! People of all ages are getting out and enjoying the nice weather. But did you know that older adults have a higher risk of falling in the spring time, more than any other season? In the winter months many seniors stay home, drive less, and are less