Before March gets away and boy has it just about flown by; let’s take the time to remember and not forget to celebrate womens contributions to history, culture, and society. Yes, March is also Women’s History Month. The 2011 theme is: Our history is our strength. Women have come a long way in the decades I’ve . . . → Read More: Women’s History Month: Our history is our strength
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You may or may not know this, but March is Social Workers Month. During this month all kinds of healthcare and community organizations take time to honor these amazing professionals. For anybody who has never known or worked with a social worker here is an online definition provided by Wikapedia: Social Work is a professional . . . → Read More: A Word about Social Workers…THEY ROCK!  One comment  Geriatric Care Manager, hospitals, Move Managers, senior community, Senior Move Managers, Seniors, social workers  Allaboutseniors.org, www.centralinaaging.org, www.charmeckcoa.org, www.cmac-nc.com, www.cmchealtyhathome.org, www.hpccr.org, www.novanthealth.org, www.presbyterian.org, www.transitionwithcare.net Do I really have to decide whether to let it go? I know I need to let go of some things that I’m holding on to since I have more stuff than what I want to keep up with. But why is it that I won’t let go? Why? Because letting go is psychological. I think, “I’ll need it one day or . . . → Read More: To let it go or to not let it go? Recently we were called upon to move a lovely couple into an independent retirement community. They were in their early 80′s and both had health, gait and balance issues which made it difficult for them to use stairs and thus sped up their decision to move from their 2-story home. Customary to our process and consultation, we discussed . . . → Read More: Area Rugs: Just because it fits, does not mean you should take them with you! http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/19/more-on-moving/ Karen and I flew back to Charlotte this past Sunday from St. Pete Beach Florida (to cold to be on the beach–bummer!!) where we attended the National Association of Senior Move Mangers (NASMM) annual conference. For those of you not familiar with this organization that we are members of, NASMM is nationally recognized for its . . . → Read More: We’re Baaaack! NASMM Conference was Great…Florida Chilly. Next week Karen and I are flying to St. Pete Florida ( I know, what a bummer) to attend the 2011 National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) Conference.and Expo. NASMM is the not-for-profit, professional association of organizations dedicated to assisting older adults and families with the physical and emotional demands of downsizing, relocation or . . . → Read More: Transition With Care Heads to Florida for NASMM Conference! Last week the NYT posted and article in the health section entitled: When Moving Seems Impossible. For a good read on the effectiveness of professional help with moving, check out http://newoldage.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/12/30/when-moving-seems-impossible/> |
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