June 09, 2007
Changes are underway with our free monthly ezine. We always honor requests and suggestions made by our readers and based on these requests we are making the changes that you'd like to see.
Meanwhile, we will use this format to keep you up to date with news and information that is important to health and elder care professionals and the clients you serve.
Newly Certified
New! Senior-Preneurs!
Are you a Senior-Preneur?Meet H.E. Simmons the inventor of the Sock Genie! Absolutely wonderful product that helps a person maintain independence and dignity while doing the simple task of putting on one's own socks.
Meet Shirley Mitchell Shirley is recognized as one of the top authors, writers and speakers of today on Aging, Seniors, and the Baby Boomer Generation. She is the Author of 5 books and is blazing the trail for 'aging' outside of the box!
Suggested Reading
Download and share this valuable document with your staff and with your clients. 28 Reasons Why Can't Take Care of Your Parents
The Parent Care Solution Blog by Dan Taylor
Minding Our Elders Blog by Carol Bradley Bursack
Memory Fitness by Kathy Kilpatrick
Pilot Study Announcement Involving Therapeutic Clowning
How to Avoid The Booking from Hell
Calendar of Events
Regardless of where you reside in the United States, you are sure to see an upcoming event that will be of interest to you. Please check out the calendar to see what's happening in your area.
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.
Adult Guardianship Services Put together 4 staff members, wear your company T shirt, and promote your business to thousands of Cleveland Zoo visitors. And - you will help to raise money for a worthy cause. See Mystery at the Zoo! Other sponsorship opportunities still exist, but time is running out! You have to sign up fairly quickly to be included.
Words of Wisdom
Do you have Words of Wisdom that you'd like to share with us? I'll bet your clients do! Sit down with them and ask them what they might have to say and then visit the web site and enter their submission. Wonderful activity for you and your elder clients to participate in!
The most visited pages this past month have been - -
My Grandparents are Retarded Now
What Do Your Pets Do While You're at Work?
Death Notice of the Pillsbury Doughboy
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.
Please email Barbara Mascio at bmascio@wowway.com and let her know the following:
What day of the week is best for you?
What time (s) of the day is best for you?
What location (city) is best for you?
Resources for Your Business
Most visited pages this past month:Refer a Friend service creates viral marketing with ease.
Happy Father's Day!
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!
