Aging Well
There are those who think that elder services organizations exist solely to provide care for those who can no longer care for themselves. There is some truth to that. Yes,…
Category Archives: CEO’s Blog
Having the Luxury
So many times during the last couple of years I have used the phrase “we don’t have the luxury.” I often said that we didn’t have the luxury to fall…
Generations
Sometimes I think that part of the reason I choose to work with older adults is that I missed having the experience of older adults in my own life. The…
The Little Things
We often talk, in our organization, about transforming the long term care experience. It’s a goal we’re striving for and something we are all committed to making a reality. What…
Resolved: A Safer New Year
Our elders will tell you that they remember when people didn’t say the word “cancer” out loud; rather they would either be silent or, eventually, mention the “c” word. The…
Ringing In the New Year
It’s that time. You know, the time when the ball drops, when we change our calendars to January and try to remember that it is now 2023 and not 2022. …
Kindling the Flame
Within a few days we will be celebrating the holiday of Chanukah, the Festival of Lights. The story is one we all know, of courage that overcame overwhelming odds, of…
On our journey
It is said that people come into our lives “for a reason, a season or a lifetime.” And I believe that is true. There are people who join us on…
Remembering gratitude
There is really no way to miss the fact that it’s Thanksgiving season. From the media to the grocery stores, signs of the holiday are everywhere. We can learn how…
Troubled minds
In truth, it’s not a favorite song of mine, so I am really not sure why a line from Simon and Garfunkel’s “Bridge over Troubled Waters” has been repeating itself…