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2Life Communities
(Brighton, MA)
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We are very proud to announce our featured member for May.
To read the featured story,
Visit their website
here.
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Featured AJAS Business Partner
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| Functional Pathways
(Knoxville, TN)
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Children today live in a technology-rich world that gives them information at the touch of a button. On the reverse end of the spectrum, our current geriatric population grew up without a single technological device.
At first glance, it appears that these two generations have nothing in common, but Functional Pathways' Pen Pal Program has shown that the enjoyment of writing and receiving a handwritten letter can easily bridge this generational gap.
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Internships for Special Needs Workers Subject of Article
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(Rochester, NY)
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Last month, The Rochester Business Journal published an interesting article about businesses offering internships to individuals with intellectual and devel opmental disabilities that quoted Mike King, CEO of Jewish Senior Life.
Read the full article here.
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View 2019 AJAS Conference Photos
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The AJAS staff and board of directors would like to thank everyone who helped make the 2019 AJAS conference in La Jolla, CA, a great success. Click on the link below to view photos from the conference.
On to a special AJAS 60th anniversary conference April 26-29, 2020, in Denver! More details to come soon.
Click
here to view photos from the 2019 AJAS annual conference
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Philanthropy Phlog: HJ Sims' Corporate Responsibility Program
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The AJAS E-update launched the Philanthropy Phlog in January 2019 to offer insight and information on development issues.
This phlog is by Tara Perkins, AVP Marketing Communications, at HJ Sims.
We are always looking for guest phloggers for the quartlery blog. If you are interested in contributing, contact Joni Lucas at joni@ajas.org.
HJ Sims actively supports local communities by volunteering with several charitable organizations. We place value on helping make our world a better place. We contribute to communities via our Corporate Social Responsibility program, an initiative that focuses staff volunteer efforts and contributions to non-profit, charitable organizations.
We are thrilled to announce that Gift of Life is our partner charity for the inaugural year of our Corporate Social Responsibility program.
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New Brandman Institute to Study Geriatric Health
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| Los Angeles Jewish Home
(Reseda, CA)
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The Los Angeles Jewish Home last month announced the opening of the Brandman Research Institute, a center for research into best practices for geriatric health issues. An interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals share a goal: to develop new standards and best-models of care for older adults.
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AJAS Member Interviewed on Negative Effects of Elderspeak
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United Hebrew
(New Rochelle, NY)
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When it comes to addressing older adults, the words we use matter.
Rita Mabli,president and CEO at United Hebrew of New Rochelle, shared her thoughts on showing respect with Next Avenue, a leading publication for older Americans from PBS/Public Media. It's a hot issue: the editors say it is the most discussed topic in the history of the publication.
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Reingold Submits Congressional Testimony on Elder Abuse
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Hebrew Home at Riverdale
(Riverdale, NY)
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The United States Senate Finance Committee recently conducted hearings on elder abuse in nursing homes. As the Hebrew Home of Riverdale has been a leader in the field of elder justice through the work of the Weinberg Center, CEO Dan Reingold was asked to submit testimony.
This testimony, attached
here, reflects the significant impact the Hebrew Home's shelter model has had on raising awareness, training community members and influencing state and federal policies.
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National Jewish Grandparents' Study Offers Unique Insight
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Click this
link to read the first article on the National Jewish Grandparents' Study; a more comprehensive analysis of the study is expected soon.
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