This post is part of a 3 part series titled “Abolishing the Old Age Asylum”: Abolishing the Old Age Home, Part 1 I’ve been working hard to change the system of long-term-care in our country and I am proud of what I have been able to accomplish but— there is much that remains to be […]
Woodland Park (VMRC) Green House Homes Update: August 26, 2012
Construction of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community Green House Homes at Woodland Park is moving along. On two of the buildings the outside stonework will be completed soon. The stonework was so lovely that I shot a close-up with my camera. Lot…
Obama vs Romney: strategies to capture critical Boomers+ in battleground states
Middle-aged and older adults living in battleground or "swing states" represent 41.90 percent of the population in those states. So the 2012 presidential contest may swing on choices made by undecided Baby Boomers and older voters in just ten states. Battleground states include Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Iowa, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, North Carolina and Florida. (This is a dynamic list and changes with voter polls, political gaffes and sometimes the wind.) Swing states are critical to the outcome…
Coping With Your Aging Dad on Father’s Day
Father’s Day gives us the chance to salute our dads and say thanks for all they’re done for us. As a young girl, mine taught me how to swim, stand on my head and play tennis; as a teen, how to be responsible and accomplish my g…
The Inside Game: Drug Industry and the FDA
Ever wonder why there are so many marginally effective drugs on the market? Or why certain brand name drugs are so expensive? Pharmaceutical companies will tell you that the expense comes from high R&D costs. More likely its from high … Continue reading →
Caregivers Invest Much Time Caring For Aging Parents
The vast majority of working adults who also act as caregivers are taking care of aging parents and invest a significant amount of time, according to a recent three-part series of polling conducted Gallup.
On Path to Mastery CareAGE Hills Reflects on Eden Journey
CareAGE Hills in Cherokee, Iowa, has been on the Eden Alternative journey for 11 years and is excited to share their experience with other Eden homes by completing Milestone 1 of the Path to Mastery: The Art of Creating a Caring Community. The Cherokee Chronicle Times reported on CareAGE’s dedication to person-centered care: “Step by […]
If You’re Not Getting Older, You’re Dead!
One of the best blog leads I’ve read in awhile courtesy of GericareFinder: One thing to keep in mind, whether you’re living in the Iowa, the Midwest, or elsewhere in the country, is that aging isn’t a disease, it’s not something you get better from — it’s just a natural part of life. Remember, if […]
