From the monthly archives:

October 2009

The Holidays are Coming – Visit-ability (Part One)

by Raad Ghantous on October 23, 2009 · View Comments

in Aging in Place,Contributing Writers

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“Holidays are coming, holidays are coming, holidays are coming … watch out, look around, something’s coming, coming to town, coming to your town, holidays are coming, something magical, can you see it shining bright? Tis the season …” These are the lyrics from Coca Cola’s famous “Holidays are Coming” advertising that has been around for [...]

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Chuck Gould and Volunteers of America Push the Envelope on Senior Care Models

by Ryan Malone on October 19, 2009 · View Comments

in Leaders in Elder Care (Podcasts)

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In this Leaders in Elder Care interview, I spoke to Chuck Gould, president and CEO of Volunteers of America.  I first ran into the folks from VOA when one of their marketing people, David Burch, solicited questions for their panel with Newt Gingrich and Tom Daschle. Upon researching Volunteers of America, I was surprised (and [...]

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Dr. Kevin O’Neil Helps Keep Your Brain in Shape

by Ryan Malone on October 11, 2009 · View Comments

in Alzheimer's,Leaders in Elder Care (Podcasts)

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In this Leaders in Elder Care interview, I had the privilege to speak to Dr. Kevin O’Neil.  I first met Dr. O’Neil at Brookdale’s Brain Symposium a few months ago at UCLA, where I left quite impressed with the his approach to brain fitness and brain health.  Dr. O’Neil combines a deep understanding of both [...]

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Taking Your Feet for Granted? Meet Ray Margiano, Founder of Foot Solutions and Leader in Elder Care

by Ryan Malone on October 1, 2009 · View Comments

in Leaders in Elder Care (Podcasts)

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In this Leaders in Elder Care interview, I wanted to step back from residential and medical care and focus on something that many of us take for granted.  The simple fact is that for seniors, foot comfort and correctly-fitted shoes can make the difference between independence and comfort or pain and immobility.  As an athlete, [...]

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