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Second Wind Dreams

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Issue: # 2011-328/January/2011
IN THIS ISSUE
It's Great to be Greek!
New E-Dream Posted
Geriatric Specialists
VDT News
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"Hold fast to dreams, for if dreams die, life is a broken winged bird that cannot fly." Langston Hughes

What's New?

Many of you have attended one of our "E-Dreams 101" training classes and the feedback has been wonderful.  If you attended one of our online trainings, please be sure and complete the follow up survey to help us improve the online training experience.

We are seeing an influx of submissions through our E-Dreams network both of new dreams and reports of dreams already completed.  Keep them coming!  We would love to fill our website up with as many dream stories as possible.  This increases the visibility of your online profile at secondwind.org and lets others see the great work you are doing in your community!

If you weren't able to attend one of our E-Dreams 101 sessions and you would like to, be sure and check out our "Upcoming Training" schedule posted on our homepage.  You can go directly there by clicking here.  We will be offering a variety of training programs each month, some of which will be absolutely free to our members.  Be sure to keep an eye on the home page for new postings! 
The online training schedule is also posted on our blog! Visit our blog.  Following our blog, facebook, linkedin and twitter pages will keep you up to date on the latest news.

Our online training has ignited a new wave of member engagement.  We are so excited to have so many of you involved with the dreams program!  Together, we WILL change the perception of aging!

Remember, we still need to receive dream outcome reports for any dreams completed in 2010.  You can submit them online through the E-Dreams network, by email to laurie@secondwind.org or by fax to 740-738-0644.  You can also mail them to our home office at 4343 Shallowford Road E-6, Marietta, GA  30062.



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It's Great to Be Greek!

Elmcroft of West Knoxville, TN, fulfilled a dream for two elders who wanted to see their homeland.  Since taking them to Greece was not an option, they brought Greece to them!

Watch this video to see the whole story unfold!

 
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New E-Dream Posted

Betty's "Win it Big" Dream

Submitted by - Shepherd of the Valley
 Niles, Ohio


Betty resides in our nursing community and is a long time fan of the slot machines. Though her husband never gambled, he took her anywhere she wanted to go. She stuck to the penny machines but had dreams of being a "high roller" and moving to the dollar slots. She wants to take $100.00 and bet $3.00 each spin because that is something she was not able to do in the past.   

You can read the complete dream story here and any donation would help bring us one step closer to making this dream a reality! 

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Geriatric Specialists
 

Eldercare can be challenging and at the same time uplifting and fun for everyone.  Geriatric Specialists, created by our founder, acclaimed Geriatric Specialist, P.K. Beville, M.S. brings hope to all involved in eldercare by giving hands-on, seat of your pants, everyday help.

 

To learn more, click here.
     

 
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The VDT in Cinncinnati


Cincinnati cares about those with Alzheimer's/dementia and is offering a challenging opportunity for family members and caregivers to experience a virtual tour of the disease. Contact Arden Courts to participate on Saturday, Jan. 29th from 10AM until 12 Noon. Don't miss this eye-opening experience.

 

For more information, click here.

We are committed to you as our members to help you discover and fulfill the dreams of the elders you care for every day!  Please contact us if we can be of assistance in any way.  Without you the
dreams would remain hidden in the hearts of every elder.

Sincerely,

Second Wind Dreams
Second Wind Dreams