July 11, 2007
Our sponsor this month
New! Senior-Preneurs!
Are you a Senior-Preneur?Meet Mike Stanko After 3 years of collaborating with a Master Insurance Agent and a well-established premier Insurance Provider, Mike has been able to launch a Temporary Short Term Medical Insurance service.
Meet Jesse Lee Johnson and experience his CD The 'Sweet Hot' Guitars ... With a Latin Touch. One of the best guitar players in the industry!
Newly added employment opportunities
Use our employment section to promote your job openings! See Post Job OpeningsNew this month! See Less Privileged Aid LTD and also National Reverse Mortgage Lenders Organization under the category of Sales/Marketing
New! Business to Business Ads
Save-A-Heart "the CPR Pros" can teach you how to perform CPR and First Aid. Practical, Simple and Easy to understand. Register now via Save a Heart, to begin your Online Training now, or return at your convenience. You have up to 2 weeks from the time of purchase to complete this course. Upon successful completion of the exam you will be able to print a personalized certification card.Parent Care University was created to train professionals from various disciplines such as accounting, financial services, law, social work, medicine, and nursing in both the structure and technology of the coming care environment. Attendees upon successfully completing the training will be awarded the designation of Parent Care Specialist.
AllHeart.com Medical Supplies and Discount Uniforms at EveryDay Low Prices.
See Business to Business Advertising to get your ad approved!
New! Advertising opportunity to reach Seniors and Family Caregivers
Due to the increase of inquiries (from seniors and family caregivers) in search of services - coupled with the fact that we still do not have enough Certified Senior Approved Services to endorse to these seniors, we've made the decision to allow advertising.Please read the restrictions as outlined on Target Marketing before you proceed.
Home Care Advertisement
Indiana - Home Care Solutions, Inc. Professional non-medical home care at reasonable rates. Companionship, meal preparation, errands, personal care, laundry and light housekeeping. Caregivers are screened and properly qualified.Suggested Reading and Pics for your Caregiver Library
Share the following with your staff AND those families you care for.If you are involved with Alzheimer's patients and families - please read and please share the following ...
Dementia Boot Camp: Training to Be a Caregiver, Part 1 written by Carol Bradley Bursack
Dementia Boot Camp: Training to Be a Caregiver, Part 2 written by Carol Bradley Bursack
Coming of Age with Aging Parents: the Bungles, Battles and Blessings written by Gail Goeller
Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories written by Carol Bradley Bursack
Rosie John Doesn’t Live Here Any More – One Family’s Journey In Eldercare written by Tom Begert-Clark
The Parent Care Conversation: Six Strategies for Dealing with the Emotional and Financial Challenges of AgingParents written by Dan Taylor
Please also see the free upcoming teleconference featuring Kathy Kilpatrick, sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
Focus on Certified Senior Approved Services
Kathy Kilpatrick, founder of Communication Connection, is the guest speaker for the world-wide free teleconference hosted by Dr. Jamie Rotnofsky ( Care Connections) and sponsored by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Please see our calendar for complete details.
This 3-part series, Walking the Journey: Meeting Them Where They Are is scheduled on:
7/19 Creating Meaningful Activities
8/16 Creating Meaningful Celebrations
9/20 Creating Successful Trips with Travel Modifications
More Great Reads
From Fantasy to Reality - Clowning Around to Find Your Real Self written by Carol Dombrose of Angel HouseClowning around doesn’t just belong to the professionals. Allowing the 'Clown' inside ourselves to have a say can change how we look at ourselves, our life and the world around us. Continue Reading
Your Loved One Can Read Your Body Language by Carol Bradley Bursack
People with Alzheimer’s may have lost their ability to communicate. They may have lost their ability to learn new things. They may be living back in their teenage years – but they haven’t lost their ability to read body language. Continue Reading
Maximizing Life After Stroke - - Betty’s Story Written by Kathy Kilpatrick
In 1977 Betty entered my professional life and she became a positive influence in my career. Her spirit evolved my approach to helping patients and their families. A primary goal was how to best help them attain a quality of life despite their limitations and support their families, friends and caregivers. I was privileged to be Betty’s speech and language pathologist when she was first discharged home and then when she entered outpatient treatment. Continue Reading this Inspirational Story
Download and share this valuable document with your staff and with your clients. 28 Reasons Why Can't Take Care of Your Parents
Marketing/Promoting Opportunities
OAADS Join Adult Day Services professionals from across Ohio for a great meeting that will include educational programming for social workers, nurses, administrators and activities professionals.
Register to Exhibit Now! Ohio Association of Adult Day Services 2007 Annual Meeting, Saturday, August 18 held at the University Plaza Hotel (near OSU), Columbus
Vendors will be invited to attend the reception Friday night. Vending hours will be on Saturday. We expect approximately 100-150 participants. The cost to exhibit is only $250.
More details will be announced in the coming months. If you have questions about this exhibiting opportunity, contact Dre’ Aliquo-Varela at OAADS Headquarters, dre.aliquo-varela@shcare.net or 614-340-5546.
Special Thanks for Special People!
Thank you very much for your generous donations and support of the July 14th 'Mystery at the Zoo' fundraiser for the Adult Guardianship ServicesKudos to Dan Taylor, of Parent Care Solution (Dan is also the primary sponsor of N. Carolina Senior Approved) Thank you Dan!
Kudos to the N. Olmsted Oreck Retail Store for organizing a successful event that raised nearly $1,000 for AGS Thank you Richard and staff!
Kudos to Jamdealie D. Light for volunteering to entertain and twist balloons during the event.
In Ohio - Workshops
Plans are underway to begin the Stress Management Series for Family Caregivers. As you recall, we had to cancel most of the sessions in February due to weather.Please send an email to Barbara Mascio if you would like to attend and if so, what day of the week AND time of the day is best for your schedule. We'll do our best to accommodate the majority. Her personal email address is: bmascio@wowway.com
Attention everyone - including Activity Directors! Learn the aspects of clowning and you'll never regret it! Even if you never see yourself being a clown, per se, the training will enhance everything else that you do.
The Ohio Clown College is only accepting 12 students this year and enrollment has begun.
Take a peak at some of the graduates of OCC by visiting Clowns Entertain Jest For You!
Attention Activity Directors, Seniors, and Family Caregivers Would you like to attend or host the Caregiver's Guide to Cracking UP! - or the Life's Guide to Cracking UP! Series?
The complete workshop can be tailored to your needs and to your audience. To receive the full benefits, the complete series is 3 to 4 hours in length. See Cracking UP! for the basic outline.
Resources for Your Business
Most visited business resource/tool pages this past month:How to Become a Motivational Speaker
Refer a Friend service creates viral marketing with ease.
Read actual testimonies of those using the Apple Patch Diet!
As we continue to work on the ezine changes we will in the interim, simply send you notes, announcements, and updates.
Please Note
We will no longer accept article submissions unless you are a Certified Senior Approved Service, or one of our valued Collaborative Partners. Both groups are encouraged to contact Barbara Mascio with news about your companies, services, and upcoming events. Thank you!
