Community News
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Help Us Celebrate 20 Years!
March 1, 2010
Senior Planning Services has been part of the Santa Barbara community for over 20 years and we're planning a celebration! Click on the link above to view your invitation and join us for good food, music and conversation.
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Cindy Laverty Show interview with SPS' Suzanne McNeely
January 18, 2010
Suzanne McNeely, with her many years of experience in working with family caregivers, offers her thoughts on best way for loved ones to approach and begin the conversation with a family member who is showing signs of needing help to continue to live at home.
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SPS' Year in Review: 2009
January 1, 2010
During the challenging times of 2009, SPS found ways to adapt to be better and became more adept in finding ways to help the elders in our community age in place, safely and independently.
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Willy, SPS' Cuddle Coordinator is featured in Noozhawk
December 3, 2009
Willy, a 2-year-old Papillion, is a certified therapy dog who visits patients at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital weekly with his human, Sue Kuizenga. On top of his busy schedule, he is the official Cuddle Coordinator at Senior Planning Services, where he works daily with Kuizenga. The team is also a member of the Santa Barbara Flyers, which provides Willy ample opportunity for agility training.
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Willy, Senior Planning Services' Cuddle Coordinator is Dog of the Week
November 15, 2009
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Watch Our NEW Videos
November 1, 2009
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The Center for Successful Aging: Free Support Group
September 24, 2009
Have you recently experienced a difficult time in your life? Are your ready to move on from this experience? Check out the flyer or call 805-963-8080 for further information.
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"Transitioning in Place," Senior Housing Discussion
September 18, 2009
As the South Coast’s population ages, senior citizens will be faced with two key questions: Should they stay in their homes or move into a retirement community?
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Protecting your Parents
August 7, 2009
This article from MidwestBank's Balance Magazine features comments and tips by Suzanne McNeely and Jackie Quinn of Senior Planning Services on ways to protect older online users from increasing occurrence of internet fraud.
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Braille Institute--We're Here to Help
July 24, 2009
Braille Institute can help you adjust to sight loss so you can continue to live a full and independent life. Apply for Braille Institute's free services, there's something for everyone!
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What to Know If You Are The Boss of a Caregiver
March 26, 2009
This Wall Street Journal article concisely explains the necessity of understanding who is employing your caregiver and the resulting ramifications.
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Emergency Preparedness
February 17, 2009
Advanced emergency preparation helps tremendously in a crisis
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Hiring Caregivers: Why work through an Agency?
December 14, 2008
Informative article explains importance of working with an agency for hiring private duty caregivers.
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Speaker's Bureau
November 21, 2008
Our experienced staff are happy to speak on a variety of topics based on their experience and knowledge.
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Senior Planning Services' Brochure
November 10, 2008
Senior Planning Services' Brochure
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Lending Mom a Hand
September 25, 2008
Video featured on Smart Money demonstrating how a geriatric care manager can help care for you mom.
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Santa Barbara County's Project Lifesaver
September 22, 2008
Actively and quickly locates the missing due to Alzheimer's, dementia and other disabilities before they become victims!
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Tips from the National Institute on Aging
May 22, 2008
There's No Place Like Home--or Growing Old
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Video Clip from the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers
January 31, 2008
Listen to one family's story showcasing the value and peace of mind a geriatric care manager can bring.
