Warm Up to Fall: Simple Ways Older Adults Can Stay Safe & Comfortable as Temperatures Drop
September in the mountains signifies the start of a season of change. The days may still bring plenty of sunshine, but mornings and...
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Beat the Heat: Staying Cool This Summer Across Our Service Areas
Summer in the Sierra can bring real heat risk for older adults, even at altitude. Here are simple safety tips and cool public spots across...
June Is a Month to Look Out for One Another
Every June, two important observances quietly overlap. June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Here in...
Sierra Senior Services Welcomes Chef Maurice Palacios as Executive Chef and Nutrition Programs Manager
TRUCKEE, Calif. — Sierra Senior Services is proud to welcome Chef Maurice Palacios as the organization's new Executive Chef and Nutrition Programs Manager, supporting the...
How Sierra Senior Services Protected Seniors During the Winter Storm
This winter brought one of the most significant storms our region has experienced in years. Heavy snowfall and dangerous road conditions created serious challenges for...
Give Love This Holiday Season
This holiday season, Sierra Senior Services and TTCF are rallying our community to raise $12,000 by November 14th to bring dignity, joy, and connection to...
An Afternoon of Elegance: Sierra Seniors Tea with The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
This October, seniors in Truckee are invited to savor a delightful afternoon of tea, desserts, and community. On Wednesday, October 8 at 1 p.m., the...
Media: Sierra Senior Services appoints new Executive Director
As Seen in SierraSun.com
Jul 1, 2025
TRUCKEE, Calif.— Sierra Senior Services announced the appointment of Vivian Ruiz as its new Executive Director. Ruiz brings over two...
A Fond Farewell: Reflecting on My Journey at Sierra Senior Services
Dear Community,
As I write this farewell letter, my heart is filled with immense gratitude and warmth for the incredible journey I've experienced as the Executive...
The Joy of Companionship: The Benefits of Pet Ownership for Seniors in Truckee and North Lake Tahoe
As we age, finding new ways to enhance our quality of life becomes increasingly important. Here at Sierra Senior Services, we’ve seen firsthand the remarkable...