Don’t Wait Until it’s Too Late!

Last week I had three home visits scheduled with seniors and their families to talk about resources, financial programs, and senior housing. At the last minute, all three of those appointments called me to cancel. Two were in the hospital for major health events and one was in the nursing […]

Helping seniors stay at home

Link to article in Lakeshore Weekly News By Amanda Schwarze amandas@weeklynews.com Help with changing light bulbs, painting and shoveling the sidewalk can mean the difference between seniors remaining in their homes and being forced to move. The Minnetonka-based nonprofit Senior Community Services operates the state’s largest chore services program for […]

Debt collectors, other scammers targeting seniors

Link to article in Star News By Jim Boyle The calls come early in the morning and late into the night. The message is always the same: “We’re going to get our money from you, no matter what you do.” Michael, a 77-year-old retiree, now grows anxious and fearful whenever his […]

8 Helpful Budgeting Tips for the New Year

Happy New Year! The Holidays often call for spending extra money on gifts and feasts. I sure hope your wallets have recovered! Budgets are tight for many.  Why not try to make your budget look a little better this year? Here are some tips to consider: Apply for Energy Assistance.  […]

Senior Community Services’ HOME Chore Program Expands as Neighborhood Involvement Program Ends Senior Services

News Release Media contact: Emily Schnacky Phone: 952-767-7899 Email: e.schnacky@seniorcommunity.org   HOME helps struggling seniors remain independent Minnetonka, Minn. – Nonprofit Senior Community Services, which operates the state’s largest chore services program for seniors, has acquired a household chore program serving Minneapolis seniors from Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP), which ended […]