Sara McKee and I were invited to a meeting on aging related issues and we got to go behind the famous black door. I enjoyed the meeting tremendously and I feel that some good was done. This was a real highlight for me.
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We are now in the exciting phase of developing cover art and we’d like to offer ChangingAging readers an exclusive first look at some of the concepts our team has developed. We’ve created three concept designs and would like to get your feedback.
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I arrived in London this weekend despite some major weekend travel snafus thanks to New England’s snowy Nor’easter. More updates from the UK soon but first I wanted to share a note I sent to my good friends at CharterCare in Rhode Island, who I missed speaking to Saturday night because of the weather. On the bus, on the way to the train, on the way to Boston to make my flight to the UK, I composed this message:
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A major theme at the 2011 LeadingAge conference in Washington, D.C., last week was the need to leverage innovative new technologies to help providers serve a rapidly growing aging population even as budgets are strained by the economic downturn. However, it’s critical that technology be used to enhance the human touch, not replace it, said conference exhibitor Chris Perna, CEO of Eden Alternative.
Continue ReadingI am working on “The Second Crucible” and have spent a good bit of time wrestling with the idea of a “crucible.” Such a struggle might seem odd given that I am including the word “crucible” in the working title of the book. The problem is that we are, as individuals, keenly aware of the crucible experiences that enter into our private lives. It is much more difficult to see how the crucible experiences of our generation influence the course of our lives.
Continue ReadingAARP New Hampshire is hosting a free workshop Nov. 11 featuring Dr. Bill Thomas to help older adults better manage prescription drugs. An expert on geriatric medicine and eldercare, Dr. Bill Thomas will share his wisdom on using medications safely and reducing medication-related problems. AARP New Hampshire reports:
Continue ReadingI started the week in a cab in DC. I was on my way to a meeting with people who wanted to talk about wellness. “Wellness” is a surprisingly difficult topic to talk about, here’s why… If you talk about wellness from a truly holistic point of view, the concept is so smooth and round, […]
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The Erickson School at UMBC and Long Term Living magazine held a reception at the LeadingAge 2011 conference to honor three of the recipients of Long Term Living’s Top 10 Most Influential People in Long Term Care awards: Dr. Bill Thomas as founder of the Eden Alternative and Green House Project, Bob Kramer, Founder and President, […]
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