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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]