By Kbilly | Published: February 21, 2011
Yes, the 78-million-strong post-war generation is the largest demographic in America. Yes, its oldest members are turning 65 this year. Yes, it’s a pretty big deal. Nearly without exception, the mainstream media casts the “aging” of the baby boom as a looming fiscal and social catastrophe of apocalyptic proportions. The numbers, they tell us, do [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 18, 2011
Bill asked me to respond to a profile in The New York Times New Old Age blog Tuesday on Sunrise Nursing Home in Two Harbors, Minn, highlighting their work in reducing psychotropic medications in people living with dementia. The resultant “awakenings” of the people coming off the medications has convinced Ecumen, the parent organization, to bring [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 17, 2011
It Starts Here — Announcing the ChangingAging Blogstream The mass media is the most ageist element of our society — it will not help us change aging. There is an alternative option to get our story out. It’s BIG. It’s powerful. It’s under our control. It’s called Social Media. One little problem. Although Social Media [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 17, 2011
The latest from PickerReport.org’s RealCareNowTV: People living with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory-impairing forms of dementia are arguably the most in need of patient-centered approaches to health care. RealCareNowTV’s Dr. Bill Thomas talks to Lori La Bey, an independent health care consultant focused on spreading understanding, compassion and person-centeredness in dementia and Alzheimer’s care. With [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 17, 2011
– Survey says nursing home nurses top job dissatisfaction. It can be different. [McKnight's Long Term Care News] – Aging and death don’t discriminate, and neither should we. Upcoming webinar focuses on supporting LGBT community through illness, death and grief. [Hospice and Caregiving Blog] – Knowing when the battle against cancer can’t be won and [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 17, 2011
The latest from The Green House Project blog: Green House homes are just that — homes. In those homes live people — not “residents” or “patients” — of all ages and abilities. Many of the people who live in Green House homes are elders of their families and communities and the Green House model is [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 17, 2011
When it comes to Facebook I try to take a Zen approach and not get too worked up over the latest privacy infringing upgrade or the ridiculously clunky new photo viewer. My latest frustration stems from trying to fathom Facebook’s unfathomable algorithm for filtering my friend’s activity in the main news feed. John Flurry of [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 15, 2011
– Can Japan’s spirited youth save their ageing nation? [Reuters] – Beware of debt relief scams. [Boomer Consumer] – Drug trials exclude older patients who may benefit the most. [New York Times] – Walking and Diet Dramatically Cut Risk of Alzheimer`s Disease. [Technorati Lifestyle] – People with mental disabilities can work too [Disability Blog] – [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 15, 2011
Of all the new websites, companies and initiatives focused on baby boomers, Philadelphia-based Coming of Age stands out as one of the first and best pro-aging organizations dedicated to tapping into the energy and expertise of people 50+. Since its founding in 2002, Coming of Age has been dedicated to promoting life-long civic engagement and [...]
By Kbilly | Published: February 14, 2011
– With a little help from litigation BBC viewers may see more aging faces on TV. [The Salt Lake Tribune] – For Valentine’s Day Granny Mountain celebrates old fashioned love with sour cream raisin pie. [Granny Mountain] – Increasing access to medical records is good news for patient-centered care. [McKnight's Long Term Care News] – [...]