Back to Article List Volunteer Opportunities Donate to our Mission Join our Newsletter List to Receive Articles Minnesota is among the top five states in a new report measuring a range of well-being factors for older populations, but some concerning trends playing out nationally are surfacing in this region. United […]
By CEO Deb Taylor, link to article in MinnPost We are getting older. Not just individually, but as a population. We’re in the midst of a demographic shift that will see the number of older people (age 65+) in the U.S. grow larger than the number of children (under 18) […]
Every fall in Minnesota we get a sea of color in our trees of brilliant golds, oranges, and reds. The sight can be truly breathtaking. But eventually that first leaf falls to the ground, and after awhile your entire yard is covered in fall leaves. For some, the fall raking […]
The “digital divide” has become an increasingly critical conversation in today’s ever-shifting tech landscape, especially in wake of the past year and half’s isolating pandemic. The term refers to the gap between those that have access to modern communications technology, and those that do not or have restricted access. This includes telephones, computers, personal […]
Elk River, MN- Want to stay in your own home as your age, but need a little extra help with household chores or maintenance? Help is now available in Elk River, Otsego, and Big Lake from the HOME (Home & Outside Maintenance) program, through the nonprofit Senior Community Services. The […]
One of the secondary threats over the last year has undoubtedly been the spread of misinformation regarding COVID-19. The onset of the pandemic saw us receiving conflicting information from a range of sources of varying legitimacy, causing confusion among citizens . And with the vaccination beginning to be distributed in […]
