By Deb Taylor & Allison Bendickson Speaking of HOME, here are some fun facts that you may not know about our HOME program: Did you know? This stands for Household & Outside Maintenance for Elderly. Did you know? 1/3 people over the age of 65 fall every year Part of […]

Are you a caregiver? Many people are in this role but have never identified with the title “Caregiver”.  Often we think of caregivers as profess ionals such as doctors, nurses, social workers or home health care workers who provide direct care to the young, sick, disabled or elderly.  Although this is one type […]

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 […]

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 […]

MnCAN is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing weekly community-based conversation groups and support for people with aphasia. Our groups focus on use of supported conversation strategies and life participation approaches. The mission of Minnesota Connect Aphasia Now (MnCAN) is to improve the quality of life for individuals living with aphasia […]

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 […]