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July 2012
N A T I O N A L F O C U S The Prepared Senior eNewsletter
For Older Adults, Boomers, Seniors and their Families
From Seniors Resource Guide |
Greetings!
We have a nice selection of articles for July on a wide range of subjects! From Rebecca Sharp Colmer: Eldercare Advocate, Author, Publisher, Speaker, we have "Are You Keeping Caregiving Records" to Bart Windrum: Author, Speaker on End of Life Issues, we have "How We Misunderstand Heroism and Heroic Action." Additional article topics range from learning more about the valuable work of Freedom Service Dogs to Social Security online services to Parker Assisted Living by MorningStar gets 'looped' by Assist 2 Hear and learn about Colorado's Senior Law Day (what a great event!). Visit our article archive.
Link to Article Archive
July Highlights across the U.S. include:
July 2012 - One Million People Go Online to Access their Social Security Statement
July Featured Senior Housing - Atria Inn at Lakewood
July Featured Senior Service - Emergency Response Systems
July 2012 - Senior America "Age of Elegance"
July - National Blueberry Month
July - National Cell Phone Courtesy Month
July - National Ice Cream Month
July - Jackie Lawson Card of the Month
July 4 - Independence Day U.S.A.
July 4 - Boston' Pops Fireworks Spectacular
July 7-11 - n4a Answers on Aging Annual Conference
July 17, 18 & 19 - Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) Program
July 23 - Leg Pain Go Away! Leg Vein Screening
July 28 - 2012 Denver Colorado Senior Law Day
Find details at July 2012 National Senior News & Events
Featured Local Senior News & Events
Denver, Colorado
Denver has a lot of events this July. From "The Posh Pad, Pups & Pinot Fundraising Soirees" benefit for Freedom Service Dogs to "Parker Assisted Living by MorningStar Sneak Peek Event" to "A Night of Golden Wishes Evening Affair from Wish of a Lifetime" and more.
Visit Denver News & Events 2012
July is National Blueberry Month
Find a 2012 Blueberry Festival! The US Highbush BlueBerry Council maintains a website that lists blueberry festivals across the U.S. and u-pick farms. Plus the website has advice on growing blueberries and many other resources.
www.blueberry.orgJuly is National Cell Phone Courtesy MonthLearn more about Jacqueline Whitmore and why she founded National Cell Phone Courtesy Month in 2002 to help educate the public about the proper use of cell phones. Her website is a great resource for etiquette and protocol.
Learn More about Cell Phone Courtesy Month
As a reminder we are all about sharing and learning about senior resources and aging issues through the Internet and ultimately connecting older consumers and their families with the resources and service providers they need so they can age well. Surfing the Internet to research is great but remember to use the tried and true technique of picking up the phone and calling. And if your search involved the SeniorsResourceGuide.com network of websites please let the provider know that. Have a nice day!
Regards,
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Are You Keeping Caregiving Records
Article submitted by Rebecca Sharp Colmer: Eldercare Advocate, Author, Publisher, Speaker - Me & My Caregivers - 800-530-9129 - www.MeAndMyCaregivers.com
"The caregiver role is complex and differs for everyone depending on the needs of the care-receiver (patient). Many times, in the beginning, there may only be a few needs, such as providing transportation or helping with shopping or cooking. Over time, needs increase, requiring additional services, until the care-receiver is fully dependent on the caregiver ..."
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Learn more about HIPPA compliant Personal Health Record Organizer services from Me & My Caregivers - Click Here
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How We Misunderstand Heroism ...
Article submitted by Bart Windrum, author and speaker. For more information visit www.HospitalPatientAdvocate.com.
"Last month I introduced the topic of dying in peace and listed a range of aspects we each ought to address to help increase our likelihood of achieving the peaceful death that most of us say we want, and that most of us fail to achieve. I promised you an unvarnished look at factors contributing to a non-peaceful demise ..."
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Last month's article - "So You Say You Want to Die in Peace"
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Social Security Goes Country
Article submitted by Joan Permar, Social Security District Manager in South Philadelphia. For more information visit www.socialsecurity.gov
"... You probably think of July 4 as Independence Day. Did you know that it is also National Country Music Day? A new holiday? Not by any means. In fact, you might even say it's been around forever and ever Amen. It was in the 1950s that the Country Music Deejay Association decided to start the holiday. It's been celebrated every year since ..."
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Tour Social Security's Website
Article submitted by Joan Permar, Social Security District Manager in South Philadelphia. For more information visit www.socialsecurity.gov
"Do your parents spend much time online? Sometimes older parents can be apprehensive about using the Internet and conducting business online. There is no reason they should be when it comes to Social Security's online services at www.socialsecurity.gov, which are consistently rated not only the best and easiest to use in government, but in the private sector as well ..."
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J U L Y ' S A R T I C L E S
Posted on SeniorsResourceGuide.com
The following articles have been posted in the National Directory of SeniorsResourceGuide.com
- Are You Keeping Caregiving Records
- Finding Legal Resources in Colorado!
- Freedom Service Dogs Looks Back on 25 Years
- Get Your Social Security Statement Online
- How We Misunderstand Heroisms and Heroic Action
- Parker Assisted Living by Morningstar listens to their residents!
- Social Security Goes Country
- Take Your Parents on a Meaningful Tour of Social Security's Website
- Visit the articles index page now
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Our Favorite eNewsletters
Below are some of our favorite eNewsletters. Note that the links are to these organizations' main websites. If you are interested in signing up for their eNewsletters look for their newsletter links on their websites.
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A S U G G E S T I O N
Looking for Senior-Oriented Events?
Local senior fairs, expos and small seminars are excellent sources for learning about senior resources and so are events hosted by local senior housing providers. If you are looking for local senior-oriented events, type "Senior Events" "Your City" "State" or "Senior News" "Your City" "State" in your favorite search engine and browse the results. And if you find a company through our network of websites please let them know that you found them through Seniors Resource Guide.com - thank you!
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