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Linked Senior at ALFA on April 5th to 7th!
Posted on March 24, 2011
Linked Senior is proud to be exhibiting at the 2011 ALFA CONFERENCE & EXPO at the GAYLORD PALMS RESORT & CONVENTION CENTER, KISSIMMEE, FL from April 5th to 7th 2011!!!Our booth number is 212Please drop by and visit us! Here is a little bit about ALFA: The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the […]
How you can help Japan’s older adults – 2
Posted on March 17, 2011
Previous post is completed with this article from CNN Richard Blewitt, CEO of HelpAge International, a global non-profit that helps disadvantaged older people, said Japan’s large older population could be among the hardest hit by the disaster. Many older people have found it hard to cope because of vulnerabilities like mobility, he said. “The sad […]
How you can help Japan’s older adults
Posted on March 17, 2011
Here is a great post from the Future of Aging blog Last week’s devastating earthquake in Japan was especially tragic for the country’s older adults. Japan is widely known as one of the world’s oldest countries. However, as seen on this ILC Profile of Older Japanese, Japan’s older population is not evenly distributed across the […]
The power of vulnerability
Posted on March 9, 2011
Here is a great TED talk from Brene Brown.It looks into the power of vulnerability and how we should embrace our vulnerable we are to take control over our life. When you think about seniors and residents, aren’t they some of the most vulnerable part of our society? This type of discussion helps us understand […]
4 simple tips to include powerful brain fitness in your programming
Posted on February 22, 2011
Managing a wellness and life enrichment strategy for your community should always include a strong and multi-level brain fitness component. But how do you make sure all residents benefit from your brain fitness programming? Here are four easy tips to increase efficiency of your activities: Be ready to inform: Residents and seniors in general are […]
A new LGBT documentary
Posted on February 14, 2011
Ever wonder how the LGBT community apprehends retirement and retirement communities?A new documentary, Gen Silent just came out and tackles the subject in a very raw and sometimes scary manner.Here is some information on a must see for any caregiver: What would you do if you were old, disabled or ill – and the person […]