“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…
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…
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…
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…
