I am the owner of a growing mobile outpatient therapy practice called Inspire Physical Therapy + Wellness: (https://iptw.com). My name is Shayla Adams. Although my business is on a good path, I am always looking for aging industry expertise that will help me take it even higher. This is why…
“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ― Maya Angelou As we join together with family and friends today to celebrate Thanksgiving, it seems fitting to post our appreciation for all AgePros everywhere.…
Healthy vision should be a priority for older adults. As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), I benefit from continuing education. A recent webinar I attended was about maintaining healthy vision. It was very informative. Two ophthalmologists gave the presentation. As part of their presentation, they shared the "Seeing Well as…
In recognition of World Alzheimer's Day, we are reposting this call to action for Dementia Friendly America. As a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), I had the opportunity to write an article for the latest issue of the CSA Journal to help bring awareness to Dementia Friendly America (DFA). Link to…
In recognition of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, now might be a good time to learn more about Dementia Villages.Dementia Villages can be a positive way to integrate people living with dementia into society. According to a New York Times article from 7/3/23, these villages or "microtowns" are a growing…
The number of people projected to be diagnosed with dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s Disease, is skyrocketing globally. With this dramatic growth, comes the exponential need for more dementia caregivers. As aging industry professionals well know, caregiver burnout, especially caregivers of those with dementia, is an issue of grave concern. The Alzheimer's…
My name is Karen Egan. I want to tell you why AgePros is such an invaluable resource and great partner for my business. With more than 20 years experience as a tenured Geriatric Social Worker, I have a deep understanding of the many facets of elder care. Caring for clients, and managing the…
The end of one year and start of another is always a poignant time. And a good time to think of all we learned over the last year. From our clients, and from each other. As AgePros to reflect and look ahead. Let's talk about that first one. The clients…
I am so excited to share how I am growing my business with AgePros. I am a nurse case manager who is in the process of building my own home care business: Personalized Care Coordination LLC. Although I have a vision for my business and site (http://personalizedcarecoord.com), it is challenging…
Ageism from lens of my 13 year old self is quite the surprise . A lifelong friend recently found the poem below entitled "Growing Older". It was included in a collection of award winning poems written by students in our middle/high school some time ago. I don't remember writing it…
