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November Caregiver Support Meeting
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50+ FYI Expo
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Caregiver Support Group
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HOW TO CHOOSE A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY
HOW TO CHOOSE A SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY By Veronica Figueroa, Broker/Owner – Re/Max Innovation There comes a time in life when a change in living situation is necessary to the well being of an aging loved one. When it becomes difficult for family members to carry out the various activities of daily living without the assistance of others, this is generally the time to make a change. Older adults face many challenges as they age which include loss of eyesight, memory loss or dementia, fatigue, lack of mobility, prescription medication management, lack of socialization and loneliness. First and foremost, it is important to look at this stage of life as…
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You CAN Take it With You!
You CAN Take it With You! By: Brenda Lecco, Marketing Director Encore at Avalon Park When we are young, buying our first home, we choose a home that will be a nice place to raise a family. We think about school districts, floor plans, resale value and where we’re going to put the pool. We don’t think about the feasibility of growing old in that home. Many seniors find that the home that offered a lot of space for raising children and entertaining grandchildren has become too much for them to care for as they age- especially the upstairs! For the majority of seniors, health and finances drive their housing…
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Moving To College — Moving To A Senior Community — Similar Or Not?
Moving To College — Moving To A Senior Community — Similar Or Not? By: Ann Hutchens Creating Divine Order Friday, September 20, 2013 One of Creating Divine Order’s former clients stated, “I hate moving into an institution.” I was a little surprised because she was moving into an independent community with a beautiful campus, a chef who had won awards in local cuisine contests and an open schedule. Residents could choose to participate in as few or many the available activities. Meals were provided but she could choose to eat in her apartment. Still she saw her move as one in which she lost her independence. Another client was moving…
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You CAN Take it with You!
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Lord, I Am Growing Older – A Prayer from the New England Journal of Medicine, 1964
From: The Three Wise Guys Radio Show: Our Guest, Dr. Martin Hamburg, offered this prayer as “One Final Thought” on the Sept. 2 program Lord, I Am Growing Older – A Prayer from the New England Journal of Medicine, 1964 Lord, thou knows better than I know myself that I am growing older, and will someday be old. Keep me from the fatal habit of thinking I must say something on every subject, and on every occasion. Release me from craving to straighten out everybody’s affairs. Make me thoughtful but not moody, helpful but not bossy. With my vast store of wisdom, it seems a pity not to use it all.…
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Why are Seniors so Special?
Each month we try to focus on topics that are important to the senior community. Our theme for the month is “Why are Seniors so Special?” I ponder this question on a daily basis as I devote my life’s work to solving the special problems that seniors face. By the numbers, there were 43.1 million seniors in the United States in 2012. Of those seniors, 23 million of them are considered “economically insecure”. By 2050, the senior population is projected to reach 83.7 million and comprise 21% of the population. These seniors will face a myriad of challenges related to economics, health, life changes, loss of independence and the list…
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Networking Group
For us it’s not just business-it’s personal. Encore’s Senior Industry Networking Group is invited to tour the new Florida Hospital East Emergency Department. After the tour, there will be networking with industry professionals and light refreshments. RSVP’s required due to VIP tour limit.