How to Put Your Passion Into Action: Volunteering Outside the Box
Steve Cannon: The Old Wrangler and a Gem of a Man
The GE and Intel Partnership – Not Business as Usual
10 Things Changing in an Aging America
What do you see Changing in an Aging America? Add your thoughts and ideas to Kathryn Robert’s blog post: Amidst today’s horrible economic news is a growing, bright light called aging. It is a driving, transformational force in America that isn’t business as usual.People over 50 represent 43% of all U.S. households. By 2020 the senior population will number 115 million. I and…
The Hours of Our Lives: How Do You Spend Your Time?
Ecumen and the Rising Red River
Many of you have been watching the flood news in the Red River Valley. Ecumen operates two communities - The Evergreens - in Fargo/Moorhead, where the Red River is still rising and is expected to crest this weekend at a record 41 feet. We have begun evacuation of our customers there to Ecumen’s Emmanuel Community in Detroit Lakes.Thank you to the many family members who have been working…
Alzheimer’s: Let’s Make it Affordable to Care
Jim Klobuchar: Adventures in the Hospital
Senior Services Technology In the Stimulus Bill: Inside the Journey
'We had a compelling story to tell about the nation’s shifting demographics and the significant need to change how services are delivered to an aging population. It wasn’t a story of doom and gloom. It was a story of opportunity and solutions. Aging services technologies represent hope and a different way of thinking about how to support independence, choice and aging in place. To…
Senior CoHousing Conference – Boulder, Colorado
If you’re interested in creating senior cohousing, this experiential Colorado conference, April 20-24, at Silver Sage Village cohousing (photos from Silver Sage above) in Boulder is for you. Participants will be limited to 20. Cost is $1250. To sign up for the conference or learn more go here.The conference will be led by:Chuck Durrett: n architect, who pioneered the first cohousing…