Call Congress for Long Term Care Reform

AAHSA is hosting a Congressional Call-In Day tomorrow, May 13, 2009, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern in an effort to get long-term services and supports included in upcoming health-care reform legislation. They believe health reform without long-term care services is not a comprehensive solution. I agree. Please call...

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Music Therapy Aids Dementia and Alzheimer’s Victims

My mission with seniors started when an avocation for singing turned into an advocacy for older adults. I still perform in facilities and use songs in my keynotes. I know firsthand the value of music therapy on dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. This NYT article validates it. When looking at a...

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Pet Therapy in Nursing Homes

I came across this “obituary” for Boo. Boo was a therapy dog who made 3,000 visits to nursing homes during his career. Pet therapy is just one of many ways to be of service not just this week, National Nursing Home Week, but all year round. Let’s just hope that...

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New Bill Would Protect Senior Citizens from Scams, Fraud and Abuse

Three Congressional representatives have introduced a new bill to protect senior citizens from scams, fraud, and abuse. The bill would give state and local governments more resources to combat elder abuse. Some measures included in the bill: Establish an Elder Justice Coordinating Council to coordinate activities of the Federal, State,...

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Even Funeral Homes Understand the Experience

Did you catch the article about funeral home experiences in the NYT? Very interesting. Funeral directors are starting to understand that the experience even extends to the dead (and their love ones) as they customize the ultimate send off. Bike lovers pay an extra $200 or so to take their...

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As a veteran speaker and National Speaker Association member, Fast Forward Consulting’s Anthony Cirillo leads a team of dynamic speakers that are not only content experts but fabulous presenters who gain and hold their audiences’ attention. We have provided keynote performances for companies ranging from small non-profits to Wall Street...

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