Link to article in Sun Current During the March 8 meeting, the Eden Prairie City Council approved Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $210,636. Presented to the council on an annual basis, the grant is used to fund local agencies specializing in human services such as housing […]
Link to article in Eden Prairie News By Lisa Engdahl Are you a caregiver? Many people in this role have never identified themselves with the title “caregiver.” You may be an adult child caring for a parent. You may be a neighbor looking out for the elderly couple living next […]
By Jeanne Tramel Rasmussen, HOME Program Volunteer Coordinator Help others and you’ll be happier and healthier. Studies have proven that aiding others will improve your relationships, assist your career, create a stronger community, and give you a sense of purpose. You can help Senior Community Services as an individual, with […]
Link to article in the Star Tribune AGING IN THE SUBURBS There’s more to this story, especially in Hennepin County The Feb. 13 story “Suburbs brace for boomers” was well done, but didn’t convey the full magnitude of the challenges. The growth of populations of people 65 and older was given […]
Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News Guest Column by Deb Taylor Throughout her 106 years, Elizabeth lived an optimistic life. She’d known struggle early when her mother died in 1914, when Elizabeth was six. But she persevered and looked on the bright side, helping her father and siblings run […]
Link to article in Faribault Daily News Guest Column by Deb Taylor As we look ahead in this new year, we know senior and caregiver needs will only grow. Members of the large Baby Boom generation are turning 65 at a national rate of 10,000 per day, adding to the […]
