National Focus

September-October 2013

The Prepared Senior eNews

September-October
2013

Event Highlights

Special Highlights on Alzheimer's Awareness
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Article - Me And My Caregivers Announces Rebranding to eCareTeamconnect

Article - And why do you or a family member facing an illness need a Personal Health Record System?

Article - Serving Seniors and Preserving a Beloved Oak Tree

Article - Take a Survey about Residential Living Preferences for Older Adults

The Prepared Senior

Senior Services Highlights

Local
Senior Resource Provider Highlights

Take Tour of RiverPointe Senior Community

Visit RiverPointe's Google+ page and look for their new Google Street Tour
Littleton, Colorado
Google+ Page
Look for "See Inside"

Learn more about ...

Assisted Transition of South Alabama
Serving the Greater Mobile Area and South Alabama

Website

Assisted Transition
of Denver
Serving residents within the greater Denver area

Website

Mountain Plaza
Assisted Living
Exceptional Assisted Living and Memory Care Community
Casper, Wyoming
Website

Deer Trail
Assisted Living
Rock Springs, WY 82901
307-362-0100

Website

Senior Housing Highlights

Balfour Senior Living
Louisville, Colorado

Concordia on the Lake
Littleton, Colorado

RiverPointe
Senior Living
Littleton, Colorado

For Professionals serving the senior industry ...

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We have a nice selection of articles and news snippets this month. To see all articles, events and news snippets visit our National Senior News and Events web page:

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September Articles

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Choosing Home Care Services that Meet your Needs
It's always too soon to have the conversation until it's too late
MeAndMyCaregivers.com Announces Rebranding to eCareTeamconnect.com
My Dream
Questions to Ask the Senior Care Provider You Interview
Serving Seniors and Preserving a Beloved Oak Tree
Take a Survey about Residential Living Preferences for Older Adults
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eNews Review

Thank goodness - phones are getting bigger
This is progress but did they really need to use Zilmax as a feed additive in the first place?
Medical Tourism - An Interesting Journey
What is the latest on Genetically Modified Food (GMO)
And on the other side of this topic, check out the International GMCC-13 Conference focused on coexistence between Genetically Modified (GM) and non-GM based Agricultural Supply Chains taking place in Lisbon, Portugal - Click Here
(So GMO is a world-wide topic)
When to choose organic

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Event Highlights

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September is ...

Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
National Assisted Living Week
National Courtesy Month
Self-Improvement Month
September - Join a local "Walk to End Alzheimer's"
September 6-15 - Tennessee State Fair 2013
September 13-15 - Aging with Wisdom: A Sage-ing Intensive
September 20-22 - Abilities Expo-
September 20 - Jiminy Wicket World Cup - 3 Continents
September 22 - Falls Prevention Awareness Day
September 27, 28, 29 - Maricopa County Home & Landscape Show
September 28 - 29 - The Health Living Expo
September 28 - Amazing Aging Expo - Denver
October 3 - 6 - Southern Women's Show - Birmingham
October 5 - Global Links World Headquarters Grand Opening
October 9 - "Seniors on the Go" - Aging and Disabilities Expo
October 12 - Natural Transitions Film Festival Plus Day One
October 12-13 - Colorado Springs Women's Living Expo
October 13 - Natural Transitions Film Festival Plus Day 2
October 19-20 - Arizona's Ultimate Women's Expo
October 25, 26 & 27 - CJCI Convention 2013
October 27 - Tampa Kidney Walk
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Special Highlights for
Alzheimer's Awareness Month

If it is September or October be looking for a local "Walk to End Alzheimer's" - Learn More

September 20, 2013 - Friday
Jiminy Wicket World Cup
THREE CITIES, THREE CONTINENTS, ONE WORLD CUP
Locations: New York, Brisbane and London
On September 20th in honor of World Alzheimer's Month, hundreds of people on three continents will play croquet in the Jiminy Wicket World Cup - Learn More

Article Highlights

Me & My Caregivers Announces Rebranding to eCareTeamConnect

Article submitted by Rebecca Sharp Colmer: Eldercare Advocate, Author, Publisher, Speaker. Rebecca can be reached at 800-530-9129.
Website: www.eCareTeamConnect.com
Website: www.TheSeniorsGuide.com
Visit eCareTeam Connect YouTube Channel - Click Here

"CHELSEA, MICHIGAN, September 2013 - After an extensive strategic review, we are delighted to announce that Me & My Caregivers, Inc. has rebranded as eCareTeamConnect. Me & My Caregivers unveiled a fresher brand and visual identity to better bridge communication between patients (and their caregivers) and their healthcare providers ..."
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And why do you or a family member facing an illness need a Personal Health Record System?

"In today's complex and ever-changing medical world it is no longer acceptable to be a passive patient in your medical care and to leave all the decision making to the doctors. There are plenty of reasons that many patients now need to be more involved in their care and their medical decisions ..."
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Serving Seniors & Preserving a Beloved Oak Tree

Article submitted by Judie Palmisano, The Trace Senior Community. The community is located in Covington, Louisiana and can be reached at 985-249-7676.
Website: www.thetrace.info

"COVINGTON, LOUISIANA - The Trace Senior Community in Covington, Louisiana is rescheduling the previously scheduled September 12, 2013 Groundbreaking to a future date due to a special consideration regarding a beloved oak tree ... The building plans will be altered to extend the safety zone circumference required to keep a healthy root system for the historic tree ..."
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Take a Survey about Residential Living Preferences for Older Adults

Article submitted by Red Energy Public Relations, Colorado Springs for Asante Living. Asante Living has plans for two active adult apartment community locations in Colorado - one at First & Main Town Center in Colorado Springs and the other within Centerra, a 3,000 acre master planned community in Loveland. They would like your opinion about residential living preferences for older adults and seniors.
Website: www.AsanteLiving.net

"COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO - We appreciate you taking time to participate in this survey, providing your residential living preferences and whether you have a current or future interest in enhancing, yet simplifying, your lifestyle by moving to an active adult lifestyle apartment community. We hope to gather valuable information from your responses in order to create an exceptional living experience for this 65-plus community ..."
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The Prepared Senior

September's Topic - Questions to Ask the Senior Care Provider You Interview

"Is your mom or dad in need of senior care services? Are you considering at home care options for your loved one? There are many options for senior care services; finding the one that's best for your family is essential ..."
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