The stress of loved ones who are no longer recognized. Today, over 6 million Americans suffer with dementia. In all too many of these individuals, the disease will progress to where they no longer recognize family members. In a recent New York Times examination of the issue, Alison Lynn, Director…
Language plays a critical role in caring for older adults. Let’s talk about elderspeak. Last week, we discussed how we talk about our clients and our industry. How we describe, as a group, the people we help. Seniors? Elders? Geriatrics? Guess what — we’re on to something. Recently, no less…
Valuable insights as to how we speak about our clients as Age Pros. Generations always come with names. GenX, GenY, GenZ, Millennial. Attributes are given diverse, digitally savvy, educated, entrepreneurial, inclusive. So, how do we speak about our clients as Age Pros? What exactly happens as each generation ages? 10,000…
Language plays a critical role in caring for older adults. Let’s talk about elderspeak. Last week, we discussed how we talk about our clients and our industry. How we describe, as a group, the people we help. Seniors? Elders? Geriatrics? Guess what — we’re on to something. Recently, no less…
Valuable insights as to how we speak about our clients as Age Pros. Generations always come with names. GenX, GenY, GenZ, Millennial. Attributes are given diverse, digitally savvy, educated, entrepreneurial, inclusive. So, how do we speak about our clients as Age Pros? What exactly happens as each generation ages? 10,000…
Something special happens when a wide variety of aging industry professionals (agepros) come together. All dedicated to improving the lives of older adults, keeping them independent, healthy and safe. That’s why we created AgePros. The only community that brings together every type of aging industry professional. One place to find…
Take a moment to listen. Written by S. Dennis-Silver Spring, Maryland This year, millions of families will search for and hire home care for an elderly parent. Several years ago, mine was one of them. (My two bachelor brothers assigned me the task, believing that having a family of my…
Although aging is a certainty, by the time clients reach out for an aging industry professional you can be sure it's a crisis. The same is true for employers. Even one resignation can make filling a job urgent. These email tips for aging industry professionals are designed to ensure you're…
Hopefully the AgePros tips for Aging Industry Professionals How to market yourself as an aging industry professional. #1 and Email Tips for Aging Industry Professionals. #2 have helped you lay a great foundation for marketing yourself as the experienced AgePro that you are. Today's post is focuses on how Aging Industry…
Demand is growing for aging industry professionals just like you. These days, clients and employers want aging life care consultants/geriatric care managers, social workers, elder law attorneys, financial advisers. And they're looking to fill jobs now! Given the speed of the marketplace, you'll want to be able to quickly answer…
