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There are many gratifying benefits of volunteering at any age. The helper’s high–a good feeling one receives from helping others–can be experienced by anyone. But it is probably a feeling more appreciated by an older person. Think about it, a retiree who has had a lifetime of work and experience behind them must feel good [...]
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Our good friends at Volunteers of America are having their second Women and Aging Panel Discussion. David Burch of VOA asked me for some input on their panel discussion, but the best people to ask are you!! Please share your input by commenting on this post, and I will send the consolidated feedback over to [...]
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Ryan Malone will be presenting “Assisted Living Saved My Mom” at San Clemente Villas by the Sea, in San Clemente, California. The Villas have a fantastic view and a high-energy management team, so it should be a great event. If you missed the standing-room only even in January, this one is something to make time [...]
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Early-onset Alzheimer’s disease is one of 38 degenerative conditions included in the Social Security Administration’s new Compassionate Allowances program. This fast-tracking system is designed to aid younger patients and their families in moving quickly from diagnosis to benefits. Expediting this process aids in reducing stress associated with waiting for the lengthy approval process, and trying [...]
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As a blogger, most people will tell you, “stay on message. Don’t deviate, or you’ll lose readers.” They are right. On rare occassion it is justified, however. That occasion is today. I received an email today from Gladys Broxton, the executive director at Regency Park Oak Knoll in Pasadena. Gladys was one of the first [...]
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Happy New Year everyone! I hope everyone had a great holiday and is excited for a fun and positive 2010. Just a quick note to let you know that I will be presenting “Assisted Living Saved My Mom” at Brookdale Senior Living in Irvine, California. Irvine is in the middle of Orange County, about 35 [...]
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I am honored to announced that I have been invited and accepted an invitation to join the advisory board for the Consumer Consortium on Assisted Living (CCAL). As on might imagine, the decision to join the advisory board of any organization is not something taken lightly. It requires a deep belief in the purpose of [...]
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Look out Arizona! “By Families, For Families” is coming to a town near you. Brookdale Senior Living is hosting me for a four-city speaking tour and book signing to cover their Arizona region. If you are in Arizona and considering assisted living for a friend or family member, please make a point to come to [...]
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Sometimes you just have to tip your hat to people who have great ideas. The National Basketball Association’s New Jersey Nets have created the first NBA dance team whose members are all over the age of 60. The documentary file “Gotta Dance” chronicles the formation of the dance group from auditions through training to performances [...]
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