Airplane Races at Atria Woodbridge

by Ryan Malone on July 1, 2009 · 1 comment

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As I did when I visited Belmont Village Cardiff, I try and share my tour experiences when possible as there are some very dedicated people out there building and operating great communities.
I had a unique opportunity a few weeks ago to spend some time with the executive director of Atria Senior Living’s community in Irvine, [...]

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Guest Writer Raad Ghantous – Universal Design Meets Spa Luxury

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We are in the midst of a massive generational shift.  Much has been written about the demographics of Baby Boomers and how it represents the greatest transfer of wealth in the history of the world.
But not much has been written about the non-economic impact of Baby Boomers and how our system of elder care must [...]

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Can Alzheimer’s Be Cured?

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A fascinating interview appeared in Scientific American this morning.  Mind Matters editor Jonah Lehrer interviews P. Murali Doraiswamy, the head of biological psychiatry at Duke University and a Senior Fellow at Duke’s Center for the Study of Aging. He’s also the co-author of The Alzheimer’s Action Plan, a guide for patients and family members struggling [...]

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Now Online: Forum with Daschle, Gingrich and Volunteers of America Discuss Healthcare for Seniors

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A few weeks back, I was approached by David Burch, Communications Manager at Volunteers of America.  David was soliciting questions and concerns for a very interesting panel to be held in Washington DC.
Here’s a recap of the event from David:
On Monday, June 8, Volunteers of America hosted a panel discussion at the National Press Club [...]

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Live Discussion: Dementia with Lewy Bodies

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A dear friend of Inside Elder Care, Kim McRae, just shared a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the second leading type of demntia after Alzheimer’s.
Betwixt and Intermixed – Dementia With Lewy Bodies
Three members of the Lewy Body Dementia Association Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) are participating in an upcoming free webinar on dementia with Lewy [...]

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Book Review: The Caregiver in MidLife by Ellen Besso

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The Caregiver in MidLife
Where Theirs Needs End and Yours Begin
By Ellen Besso
(Self-Published; 101 pages with exercises; $14.99 e-book)
It’s no secret that I am not among the norm as someone who is the primary caregiver for his family.  In fact, 73% of caregivers are women, the average age of which is 46 years.
Many books on caregiving [...]

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Alzheimer’s Drug Shows Promise, Begins Phase III Trials

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From Indystar.com:
A third set of clinical trials to seek a drug to delay the progression of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease is about to get underway, drugmaker Eli Lilly and Co. said today.
The Indianapolis company will begin enrolling patients this month in two separate but identical Phase III clinical trials of Solanezumab, an antibody that [...]

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Dakim Battles Dementia and Alzheimer’s

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This morning I went to the gym, just like I’ve done 3-4 times a week for years.  I really try to push myself at the end of each workout.  My motivation comes from my desire to be healthy, active and have the longevity to spend many, many years with my wife and daughter.
But did you [...]

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Inside Elder Care to Appear at Brookdale’s Brain Symposium

News

Brookdale Senior Living has invited me to be one of only a handful of resources at their groundbreaking “Cross-Train Your Brain” Conference.
The conference will take plan on May 12, 2009 at UCLA and will focus on elder memory issues and how to keep the mind strong and sharp.  They event will open with a keynote [...]

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Scaling Elder Care to the Next Billion People

Legal & Financial

We’ve all been bombarded with the statistics about the growing number of Baby Boomers who will required elder care of some sort.  It’s a massive number, which makes it appealing to many of the elder care providers – assisted living, home care, skilled nursing…you name it.
But have you ever sat back and thought about the [...]

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