Another interesting fair - this one in Nashville on September 28 & 29, 2013

We found another interesting event happening in Nashville on September 28 & 29th. This one is The Healthy Living Expo. We are seeing quite a few events and fairs with the themes of 'get healthy, stay healthy and age better' - If you are in Nashville check it out. Visit their website - Click Here. Be sure to check out Zumba!

Looking forward to attending the Amazing Expo in Denver on September 28, 2013

I am all registered and looking forward to attending the Amazing Aging Expo in Denver on Saturday, September 28, 2013. I have browsed the event website, which I find very user friendly and picked out the seminars that I want to attend. I have invited a few professional friends to join me. If you are in Denver and interested in Senior Resources you should consider checking out this event. We listed this event on Seniors Resource Guide in our Denver Senior News & Events - Click Here, on our National Senior News & Events - Click Here and in our eNewsletters. The Internet is a great place to find 'Amazing' events to attend. And here is the website of the event so you can learn more www.AmazingAgingDenver.com.

What happens every September and October?

First of all where did summer go? First day of fall is September 22nd. And what happens in the fall, particularly in September and October? It is the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s" which is a nationwide event and one of the main fundraisers for the Alzheimer’s Association. Visit the Alzheimer’s Association’s website and review their  resources for families and professionals and then find a 'Walk' in your community. Here is their website - www.alz.org

September-October 2013 eNewsletters are out and posted online

Just want to share that our senior-oriented eNewsletters are out and posted online. We have two consumer eNewsletters that have events, news and article snippets. One is the The Prepared Senior eNewsletter (this is national) and the other is the Colorado Front Range. Both eNewsletters are emailed out and then posted online on the www.SeniorsResourceGuide.com home page. 

Note that we are still a 'monthly epublication' however we cover two months of events at a time so hence these eNewsletters are for September and October. Come Oct 1st we will do October-November editions. I don't know about you, but I find that I want to plan that far ahead! As a convenience here are links to the 2 eNewsletters:
September-October 2013 The Prepared Senior Newsletter
September-October 2013 Colorado Front Range eNews

A New, Yet Old Approach to Dealing with Dementia - I met an interesting organization - Jiminy Wicket

I met a new organization that is working with seniors with dementia and their families. Called Jiminy Wicket, the organization wants to spread the word about the benefits of croquet for seniors with Alzheimer's and related dementias. This summer in Denver they have organized and are promoting Croquet for Seniors and Caretakers. Having just this summer played a game of crocket (after a 30 year absence), I am all for this. Jiminy Wicket has reached out to the Denver Croquet Club that meets in Washington Park in Denver, Colorado and they are offering free croquet every Monday from 10:00AM until noon through the summer and nearby at St. John’ s Lutheran Church in winter. This event is free and no experience is necessary and equipment is provided. The organization welcome seniors suffering from dementia and their caretakers. Here is a link to an article about Jiminy Wicket that we posted this July 2013 called, "Croquet at Copthorne - Dealing with dementia, a family learns to play together" - Click Here. Also check out the group's website - www.JiminyWicket.com.

Helper Robots as Senior Companions?

Ran across an article in from the New York Times on helper robots as an alternate resource for seniors who need companionship and assistance (not sure how robots will work for all of the different aids for daily living that a senior might need), however a portion of the article addressed the shortage of people who want to be companions due to low pay. The article mentioned that typical companions make an average of $20,820 annually and that also makes one wonder how these low income wage earners afford insurance, rent, food - Read More

Discharge Planning - Consumers of all ages should understand what this is before need arises

When I hear the phrase 'discharge planning' I think of professional discharge planners. That is fine but I think it is time for consumers of all ages to understand what 'discharge planning' is all about. Understanding 'discharge planning' is part of getting well after an illness. I did some exploring online and found a section on the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services website that has resources for professionals involved in discharge planning. Follow the link and learn more at Medicare Learning Network® (MLN). Also of interest is a pdf Discharge Planning Booklet - interesting details.