Need a Perfect Holiday Gift for Older Adults? Give the Gift of Household Services from HOME SHOP

News Release Media contact: Emily Schnacky Phone: 952-767-7899 Email: e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org   HOME program helps struggling seniors remain in their own homes Minnetonka, Minn. – Nonprofit Senior Community Services is offering a new e-commerce gift idea for seniors struggling to remain independent in their own homes – HOME SHOP. Your gift

Helping Hands for Overwhelmed Families

Guest Column Submission By Deb Taylor 588 words   Barbara was feeling overwhelmed. In her mid-50s, she didn’t realize there would be so many challenges caregiving for her mother and stepfather in their later years. Barb’s mother, Carla, is experiencing serious memory challenges with Alzheimer’s disease, and has begun to

Overwhelmed caregivers, but great promise

The Stillwater Gazette Link to article in the Stillwater Gazette Guest column by Deb Taylor I was surprised recently to read that Bruce ‘The Boss’ Springsteen had turned 65. This age benchmark for the legendary rocker reminds us that the years have a way of sneaking up on us as

Medicare in Minnesota

Link to feature article in Minnesota Good Age: http://www.mngoodage.com/index.php?&story=19449&page=153&category=59 Medicare in Minnesota BY ROSS BLAIR The Medicare fall enrollment period is upon us — Oct. 15 through Dec. 7 —  affecting millions of Americans already enrolled in the government insurance program known as Original Medicare. This is the time to review

Key Community Partner Awards Luncheon a Success

Together, people can accomplish so much more than we can alone. This truism was again evident October 10 when 200 friends and supporters attended the Key Community Partners Award Luncheon. They came together to celebrate and support the Senior Community Services mission. “We express our heartfelt gratitude for this great

HOME Program Expands to Serve Deephaven Seniors

Deephaven News – October, November and December 2014 Link to Deephaven News. Article is on the bottom of page 5. Seniors living at home enjoy their independence, but in time, aging reduces their ability to handle some household chores. Older adults may need help with routine tasks like housekeeping, painting,