New 2012 Webinar Season Features 
Dr. Bill & Jude Thomas! The Eden AlternativeŽ and Aging Services of Georgia invite you to join Dr. Bill and Jude Thomas, Co-Founders of The Eden AlternativeŽ, in a three-part webinar series that will explore the power of reframing how we think about and relate to one another as the key to transforming care as we know it. SPACE IS LIMITED, SO REGISTER EARLY! Part 1 ~ Ending Ageism Monday, February 13, 2012, 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET In our society, aging has been cast as the road to decline and deterioration with little to offer the community at large. Mother Theresa once said, "When we judge someone, we have less time to love them." Ageist attitudes are so enmeshed in our society that even Elders can become prejudiced against themselves and what they have to offer their communities. These deeply ingrained negative messages about aging have the power to color our perceptions of each other as individuals, our relationships, and ultimately, the giving and receiving of care. As agents of change, we can question how each of us has been affected by systemic ageism and begin to unravel its harmful effects on the culture of care and the creation of a life worth living. Click here to register for this webinar alone! Part 2 ~ Reclaiming Elderhood Monday, April 2, 2012, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET Our popular culture offers little that can lead us toward a deep understanding of Elders and Elderhood. Instead, we are tutored day and night in the virtues of youthfulness. By acknowledging Elderhood as a unique stage of life marked by continued growth and development, we harness the gifts of wisdom that only a life long-lived can provide. This exciting new paradigm reclaims a powerful and much-needed societal role for all Elders, regardless of their abilities, while redefining what it means for people of all ages to be true partners in care. Click here to register for this webinar alone! Part 3 ~ Creating Convivium Monday, June 18, 2012, 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. ET Food nourishes us, body and soul. Breaking bread together embodies powerful symbols of well-being and acceptance and builds relationships between people of all ages. As a practice, convivium involves a meaningful experience of mealtime that relies on engaging all of the senses; the use of fresh, local ingredients; good conversation; and cultivating deep connections between all involved. Learn how this simple, yet frequently overlooked, concept can enrich the art of creating caring communities in both home-based and long-term care environments. Click here to register for this webinar alone! | 
