June 3, 2008, Alexandria, VA “” A survey of Meals On Wheels programs in all 50 states, conducted by the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) between May 22 and May 30, paints a graphic and disturbing picture of the serious impact that skyrocketing gas and food prices are having on Senior Nutrition Programs”” and the frail, vulnerable homebound seniors they serve”” in communities across America. A majority (58%) of Meals On Wheels programs responding reported that they had [...]

GRAND OPENING House of Joseph, LLC – Assisted Living We cordially invite all professionals to attend our GRAND OPENING on Friday, May 30th, 2008. House of Joseph, LLC, Assisted Living is licensed for 5-Beds and is a participant of the Medicaid Waiver Program. Come tour the facility and enjoy the food. All guests have a chance to win a special prize in the raffle. Hosted By: Jacqueline Harrison, Director Location: 4801 Parkmont Lane Upper Marlboro, MD 20772 Date: Friday, May [...]

Readers appreciate that SourceBook lists so many resources in an easy to use format – make sure you are on “the list”! There is no better way to reach the most influential referral sources, active elders or families making decisions! Did You Know? Professionals that use the SourceBook work with over 77 senior/families a month and provide over 21 referrals to organizations a month! Don’t miss the next issue! Call Barbara Snyder at 410-581-6873 or barbara@proaging.com

Even if you think you’re well prepared to take over an aging parent’s finances you’d better read this guide. (Money Magazine) — Ever since Yvette Mesquita took over her father’s finances, she’s felt as if she’s had two jobs. Two years ago, Bill Mesquita’s longtime companion died. Overcome with grief, he wasn’t able to keep up with day-to-day tasks like bill paying. Before Yvette and her two sisters realized what was happening, their dad had racked up $30,000 in credit-card [...]

Fri May 23, 2008 7:56pm EDT WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The free fall in U.S. home prices is forcing many elderly Americans to postpone plans to move into senior housing developments until they are able to sell their homes. Occupancy rates have flattened in the estimated 2.1 million senior housing beds professionally managed by both companies and nonprofit organizations. The facilities are an alternative to nursing homes and range from housing that offers light housekeeping for independent residents to assisted living [...]

Starting on Monday, June 30, MetroAccess will begin providing > door-to-door service. Under the new initiative, drivers will meet > customers at the first exterior door of a building and escort them to > the vehicle. > > Metro’s Department of Access Services wants to make it easy for > MetroAccess customers to learn more about door-to-door service. > MetroAccess will host three Public Information Sessions to discuss the > implementation of door-to-door service. Customers who attend will hear > [...]

Project Guide NCB Capital Impact has received a 5-year grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The grant, the Green House Replication Initiative (GHRI), is designed to foster rapid replication of the Green House model of nursing home replacement — creating 10 person homes providing skilled long-term care in place of existing institutions. GHRI seeks to create tools to support redevelopment of institutions’ physical, operational, and cultural environments as well as direct technical assistance to facilitate the construction, operation, [...]

Deadline for Applications: May 31, 2008 Dr. Barbara Hirshorn, Technical Assistance Coordinator Tony Sarmiento, Executive Director Senior Service America Inc. Senior Service America Inc. is looking for 20-30 individuals with expertise in gerontology or related disciplines to provide onsite technical assistance and advice to selected local subgrantee agencies operating the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). Authorized by Title V of the Older Americans Act, SCSEP is the largest federal program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor providing employment, [...]

Challenges of Managing Geriatric and Adult Psychiatric Issues II Build a Professional Pathway to Create a Behavior Health Network Monday, June 9th 2008 11:00 am to 1:00 pm Potomac Valley Nursing & Wellness Center 1235 Potomac Valley Road Rockville, Maryland 20850 I Contact CEU hr rsvp@proaging.com ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Case Management 2008 Gain Expert Knowledge To Help Your Families 1 Category II CEU Wednesday June 11th 2008 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Summerville at Potomac 11215 Seven Locks Rd * Potomac, MD [...]