September 9, 2021

 

The Secret Sauce of Purpose

 

Interview with Anna Hall & Jean Anderson of The Purpose Equation. “We have good intentions that are missing critical elements that make purpose flourish. These elements are education
regarding what purpose is and the budgets to support and nourish it.”

 
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The Elder Playground: Infrastructure for Intergenerational Wellness

 

Elder Playgrounds support the need for both community inclusion and outdoor exercise. When it comes to the use of public parks in the U.S., it seems logical that elders with plenty of free time would be frequent users of community green spaces. Sadly, this is not the case. Compared to park usage in countries that build elder-friendly spaces into their design, U.S. rates suggest a pervasive ageist bias in park planning.

 
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SEASON 6 - EPISODE 5 

 

Feat. Mary Furlong

Founder & CEO, Mary Furlong & Associates

 

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SEASON 6 - EPISODE 6 

 

Feat. Helen Foster

Principal, Foster Strategy

 

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A Massive Elder Corps Is Just Waiting to Be Helpful

By Ken Dychwald

 

Globally, more than a billion people are now over 60 and, incredibly, that number will double by 2050. What should this new cohort of modern elders be doing with their third age? What roles might they play in their families, communities, and society at large with their extra years?..

 
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Seniors in Group Living Centers are Feeling Less Lonely Now & More Optimistic

By Jacquelyn Kung, Robert G. Kramer and Ed Frauenheim

 

Contrary to popular opinion, recent studies show that older adults are not languishing in lonely isolation. “In fact, a large percentage of seniors in our communities are not lonely,” said Robert Kramer, Founder and Fellow of Nexus Insights and Strategic Advisor for NIC. “The common perceptions — they’re wrong, ageist and miss the hopefulness of seniors in their finding a sense of community, even in the midst of the pandemic.”..

 
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Top 5 Scams Targeting Seniors

By Growing Bolder

 

Older adults are often targets of fraud and other crimes. Growing Bolder recently spoke with retired FBI Agent Lynn Billings to learn more about scams targeting seniors. Billings was a special agent for nearly 25 years. Her primary investigative experience focused on white-collar crimes, including the areas of finance, healthcare and public corruption...

 
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Number of people with dementia set to jump 40% to 78 mln by 2030 -WHO

By Stephanie Nebehay

 

More than 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a neurological disorder that robs them of their memory and costs the world $1.3 trillion a year, the World HealthOrganization (WHO) said on Thursday. With populations ageing, the number of sufferers is projected to rise to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050...

 
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The leading senior living communication platform.

 

Everything is in one place so your staff can easily connect families, engage residents and delight prospects. User-friendly Mobile apps, smart home tech, digital signage and Temi robots are fun to use, beautifully designed products that connect generations. Bring your calendars, menus, videos, culture and mission to life. 

 

Residents are excited about virtual in-room engagement through their TV’s and tablets. They’re asking Alexa what’s for lunch, video chatting with family and seeing photos of grandkids. The high touch, high tech services have everything required to get connected, including live virtual training and community visits to boost engagement. 

 

Contact us at engage@connectedliving.com 

or visit connectedliving.com to learn more!

 

 
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The leading provider of physical occupational and speech therapy in senior living.

 

Delivering turnkey, person-centered services to increase census and resident satisfaction. Helping older adults regain their mobility and prior function so that they can return to a lifestyle they love. 

 

Email Avi Friedman

AFriedman@linkhometherapy.com 

or visit www.linkhometherapy.com to learn more!

 
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