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Beth Farrell (l) & Sheryl Hunter |
Founders' Message
Dear ,
It is black and white - your business should embrace gray!
There are 78 million Baby Boomers in the U.S. born between 1946 and 1964 and they are brewing up a "Silver Tsunami". Already they are driving trends to meet their needs. Here's why:
- Boomers are buying 60% of healthcare.
- They control 70% of the total net worth in the U.S.
- They will spend an average of $7 billion online this year.
- 41% will move upon retirement.
- 1 in 7 are providing care to a parent or other family member.
It's not just the Boomers that are driving demand from the mature market. People 85 years old and over - "the oldest old" - are the fastest growing part of the elderly population. Since 1940, this segment has grown in excess of 50% each decade (U.S. Census Bureau).
The bad news about these numbers is that our country is not prepared to meet the needs of the growing aging population. Just take a look at the World Alzheimer Report 2010.
The good news is that you have a tremendous opportunity to do well by doing good, offering services that improve lives and your bottom line. Lifelines Academy is here to show you how.
We currently have 25 online courses teaching unique services like organizing health information and designing living spaces for seniors. Coming soon are courses in Senior Move Management, Geriatric Care Management, Home Healthcare and Physical/Occupational Therapy. We contribute our legal and business backgrounds and join with subject matter experts to bring you both knowledge and know-how.
Are you ready to turn gray into green?
Sincerely,
Sheryl Hunter, CEO
Beth Farrell, COO
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Upcoming Appearances
 Sheryl and Beth will be guests on The Caregiver Hour
1250 AM WHNZ
Oct. 15
VIC2010: Visions of an Inclusive Community
Tampa, FL; October 14-16
This unique, multi-disciplinary conference presents a truly exceptional opportunity to connect with members of the design/build, healthcare, and disabled communities to see public and private partnerships for inclusiveness take hold.
The visionary behind VIC2010 is Kim Albritton of Focus Design Services, who is a guest faculty member for our Living by Design webinar series.
Lifelines Academy will be teaching the breakout session "Designing for the Aging Eye and Aging Ear" on October 15 from 9:45-10:45 a.m.
Jan. 13-16 2011
National Association of Senior Move Managers (NASMM) 2011 Annual Conference & Expo
TradeWinds Island Grand Resort, St. Pete Beach, FL; January 13-16, 2011
Lifelines Academy will be teaching a session on "Ethics and the Confused Client."
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 Seen & Heard
World Alzheimer's Day was observed September 21, 2010. The World Alzheimer Report 2010 provides staggering facts and projections. It states, "Worldwide, the costs of dementia are set to soar" and estimates an "85% increase in costs to 2030." The most important point is that "there is an urgent need to develop cost-effective packages of medical and social care that meet the needs of people with dementia and their caregivers across the course of the illness." We can only hope this wake up call will be heard.
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"Designing for Falls Prevention" now available on demand for only $59 Register now >
14 Living by Design webinar sessions are now available for review and registration.
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Featured Webinar
National and International Trends: A Global Perspective on Inclusive Design
Kim Albritton
Interior Designer; Certified Aging in Place Specialist; Certified Charrette Planner
Live: Oct. 20, 2010, 1:00-2:15 p.m. EST
Travel around the world through the eyes of an interior designer who is passionate about inclusive design and see how cultural differences and attitudes toward aging directly impact the design of spaces, products and whole communities.
Participants can expect to learn:
- Why so many terms are used to describe "inclusive design"
- Continental divides on color, size, shape and degrees of convenience and comfort in design
- How culture and attitudes about the elderly have the power to propel or inhibit policy that would enforce widespread use of inclusive principles
- Moving beyond the residential built environment, what are the components of an inclusive community? Who are the players in such an undertaking, and what resources are available for further study on the subject?
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Kim Linder has been helping family caregivers for the last 12 years create balance in their lives as they face challenges and struggle with their caregiving roles. As a Marketing Director and Executive Director of Assisted Living Facilities in Florida, Kim has empowered caregivers to make more conscious decisions so they can take care of themselves while caring for loved ones.
Her expertise and deep concern for caregivers have inspired her to host The Caregiver Hour, a weekly radio show on Clear Channel 1250AM WHNZ every Monday from 11am to Noon EST where she encourages listeners and provides them with resources, support and information. For senior service professionals, The Caregiver Hour offers guest appearances, sponsorship and advertising opportunities.
Contact Kim at Kim@thecaregiverhour.com.
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Join our LinkedIn Group
Lifelines Academy
where we connect people serving seniors.
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Certified LifeDocuments Organizer
Life Sizing Your Home, Erie PA
 Life Sizing Your Home provides clients with organizing, downsizing and move management services. We can help get you started with your organizing or downsizing project or we can be there to help and guide you through the entire process.
You can choose from help with any type of organizing, including records and document organizing, floor plans, home inventories, move plans, sorting and packing, profitable disposal of unwanted items, and even setting up your new home and removing all of the packing materials.
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Legacies & Lifelines is a national expert on innovative services and products for modern seniors. As consultants and educators, we inform businesses and consumers about cutting-edge solutions to the challenges of aging and how to access those solutions. |
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Contact Us...
Legacies & Lifelines
711 South Howard Avenue
Suite 200
Tampa, Florida 33606
1-866-307-0827 (Toll-Free)
(813) 649-8110 (Office)
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