Allianz Life Contributes $275,000 to Support Local Senior Services Programs

Herald Online Link to article on heraldonline.com 16 Minnesota Organizations Receive Grants to Help Enhance Seniors’ Lives MINNEAPOLIS — Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America (Allianz Life®) announced today donations of $275,000 to Twin Cities’ area nonprofit organizations that help senior citizens maintain a high quality of life through self-sufficiency. […]

Holidays time to assess needs of older loved ones

Fergus Falls Journal Link to article in the Fergus Falls Journal Guest column by Deb Taylor Festive holiday gatherings with family are a great way to spread good cheer and create warm memories. For seniors, family reminiscing helps them remain emotionally engaged. Family interactions are especially beneficial for older adults […]

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 […]