Senior Communities Guide

10/16/2026

Friday fun!

10/14/2026

A simple phone call can help us feel seen, heard and connected — and that can matter even more as we get older. MPR News talks about programs that bring older adults and volunteers together through phone conversations, virtual coffee chats and in-person visits. Learn more here: https://www.mprnews.org/episode/2026/08/19/how-to-help-older-adults-build-meaningful-connections

MPR News host Angela Davis talks about a Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps older adults build connections with others through phone conversations, virtual coffee chats and in-person visits.

10/13/2026

Never miss a checkup again! Wheelchair, walker, and limited mobility users enjoy effortless transfers to vehicle seating with the built-in automatic lift technology at Edwards RideCare. Their convenient and reliable rides cover daily needs like groceries, medication, or social visits. Get to the doctor on time (and back again!) with ease, knowing your caring drivers will be there for door-through-door assistance. Schedule your ride here: https://edwardsridecare.com/schedule-a-ride/

10/08/2026

The longer you live, the healthier you’re likely to be during the last chunk of your life. We might not all want to live to a hundred, but we do all want to stay independent and active while we’re still alive. So, what’s the secret? Read more about the areas with the world’s longest-lived cultures and what their diets look like here: https://seniorplanet.org/articles/longevity-diet-go-blue

The Blue Zone diet is drawn from the world's longest-lived cultures, where people regularly live to 100 and beyond. An expert describes the astonishing results of an experiment in one U.S. city.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to our partners at Minnesota Hospice for celebrating 10 years of providing comfort and support to patients and loved ones.

10/01/2026

Thursdays in October will be all about how to acheive a healthy diet!

“Eating well” sure seems to cost a lot these days. You want to feed your family healthy food, but you also want to keep an eye on your budget. I’ve been researching the impact of food choices for much of my career. Now, as a budget-conscious omnivore, I’d like to let you in on some smart food swaps that can improve your health: https://massagetherapypaloalto.com/wellness/healthy-you-leaner-body-fatter-wallet/

By Paul Greenberg

09/29/2026

Partner Tuesday!
When seniors think about light housekeeping, they might think about obvious tasks like vacuuming or tackling the dishes. But there are other tasks that need to get done as well, and they have a big impact on health and safety for seniors. These tasks also tend to be ones that are easy for family caregivers and seniors to overlook. Home care assistance can help to make sure these details don’t fall through the cracks week after week. Learn more from our partners at CareBuilders at Home by going to the link in the comments.

09/23/2026

Why are we so concerned with the possessions we will leave behind and how our heirs will dispose of them? If the things we own give us innocent pleasure (no one is injured by our appreciation) — why not just hang onto them?

Read more about why it's okay to leave your belongings behind for your heirs to go through here: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/boomers-seniors-declutter-death-cleaning_n_6a691be2e4b0fddbd7121add

“Don’t be guilt-tripped into the anxiety of surfeit!”