Founded to Help Others
Positive Aging SourceBook was founded by Steve Gurney in 1990 to provide individuals, families, and professionals with the most comprehensive listing of every retirement community, assisted living, nursing and rehab center and home care option in the DC, Northern Virginia and Suburban Maryland.
Serving the Mid-Atlantic Like No One Else
The publication filled a huge void in the marketplace and with the encouragement of government agencies and regional non-profits quickly expanded to two more regional editions covering the State of Maryland, and the Delaware Valley Region (Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware).
Positive Aging SourceBook is a fixture in the communities we serve. Because we maintain regional offices, our staff meets regularly with local leaders in aging services, we maintain a presence at all senior expos and health fairs, and members of our team speak and lecture to thousands of consumers every year.
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Positive Aging SourceBook has always been committed to serving the readers by listing every senior housing option whether they are paid advertisers or not. We understand that readers need all of the available choices to make an informed decision.
Positive Aging SourceBook understands the complex and emotional aspects to decision-making that our reader goes through. Thatโs why every issue features dozens of articles written by foremost experts on aging issues and real-life stories detailing solutions that have worked for others.
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Positive Aging SourceBook is an invaluable resource to thousands of professionals and organizations who work with seniors and their loved ones in the Mid-Atlantic. Our ProAging website serves connects thousands of senior-serving professionals with career and job opportunities, events, and the ProAging Info Network newsletter. Click here to access.
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Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 10/13/2019
Pennrose celebrated the grand opening of Pointe View at Aspen Hill in Silver Spring, Maryland. Located at 3136 Bel Pre Road, the new high-quality, mixed-income community...
Posted 01/18/2020
New research from AARP finds a 14% increase in the number of adults age 50-plus who play online or video games on a monthly basis. Over the past three years, the 50-plus gamer population...
Posted 01/17/2020
What factors contribute to the health and well-being of Life Plan Community residents? Answers are explored in a new report on our landmark, five-year Age Well Study being conducted...
Posted 01/16/2020
Capitol Seniors Housing (CSH), a leading senior living investment and development firm, has appointed Edie Empirio as Principal โ Operations, a newly created role within the firm....
Posted 01/15/2020
Generations United announced six intergenerational programs selected to receive the prestigious 2019 Programs of Distinctiondesignation. The six programs are: Gaithersburg...
Posted 01/15/2020
Argentum is pleased to announce the launch and opening ofnominations for its new leadership development initiative for senior living industry emerging stars: the Leadership Advancement...
Posted 01/15/2020
The key to winning the hearts and minds of senior living community residents and their families is ensuring the facility has a great staff that communicates clearly, knows personal...
Posted 01/13/2020
EMBODIED LABS RAISES $3.2 MILLION IN SEED FUNDING WITH DIVERSE INVESTORS ACROSS AGING, TECH AND IMPACT FUNDSCompanyโs Unique Immersive Platform Will be Showcased at Health 2.0 VentureConnect...
Posted 01/13/2020
Two-thirds (67.6%) of all skilled nursing facility patient days are now reimbursed by Medicaid, according to the National Investment Center for Seniors Housing & Careโs (NIC)...
Posted 01/10/2020
4Q19 NIC MAP Market Fundamentals data has been released and is now available. Download a snapshot of fourth quarter, 2019 data, which includes occupancy rates, annual rent growth,...
Posted 01/10/2020
Matt Paxton, nine-season veteran of Hoarders - premieres his new PBS show, Legacy List, helping families discover the truth behind some of their most prized and long-lost possessions....
Posted 01/06/2020
A large study that followed more than one million women for nearly two decades has found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor...
Posted 01/03/2020
CNBC reports in the article Retirement savings, Social Security and Medicare: These are the changes coming in 2020In 2020, you will be able to save more towards retirement, thanks...
Posted 01/03/2020
The New England Journal of Medicine reports in their report titled Changes in Quality of Care after Hospital Mergers and AcquisitionsHospital acquisition by another hospital or...
Posted 01/03/2020
From JD Supra - On Dec. 17, 2019, the Arlington County Board unanimously approved a set of zoning ordinance amendments designed to increase the supply of senior housing in Arlington,...
Posted 01/03/2020
Videos from the Kaiser Permanente Thriving After 60 University Event held at Northern VA Community College on October 12Selected Clips (5 Minute Summary Video)Emily Guy Birken - Full...
Posted 10/13/2019
Options for Senior America is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2019 Best of In Home Care Award Winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews...
Posted 02/25/2019
The Senate Health Committee unanimously passed the Building Our Largest Dementia (BOLD) Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, legislation authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins...
Posted 11/29/2018
Kiplinger.com has unveiled its annual list of the most and least tax-friendly states for retirees. Kiplinger’s 2018 Retiree Tax Map—available at Kiplinger.com/links/retireetaxmap...
Posted 11/29/2018
People are not willing to make positive lifestyle changes now, such as quitting smoking, to live well in later years University of Phoenix announced that 59 percent of U.S. adults...
Posted 11/12/2018
Women are Choosing to Age with the Support of FriendsSome say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune. Others call the growing number of female Baby Boomers rooming together...
Posted 08/13/2018
Forbes Magazine reports on Ron Gold who founded LeanonWe, one of several companies striving to re-invent the home health care market.According to the article, "Beyond an agency...
Posted 05/05/2017
Research from NYU and the Visiting Nurse Service of New York examines language barriers’ impact on patient outcomes; notes a vulnerability gap for patients with limited English...
Posted 05/05/2017
In partnership with The Economist, the Kaiser Family Foundation conducted a cross-country survey of adults in Japan, Italy, the United States, and Brazil about people’s views...
Posted 05/05/2017
The Kursban Family Honored by The Jewish Council for the Aging as 2017 Humanitarian Awardees The Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA) announced the Kursban Family as their...
Posted 05/01/2017
Personal Finance Expert Ric Edelman Reveals Solution to the Social Security CrisisT.R.U.S.T. Fund for America Turns Powerful Investing Concept Into Self-Funding SolutionWASHINGTON,...
Posted 04/19/2017
The Bulletin reports the Oregon State Bar has reporting a rapid trend in requests and referrals related to Elder Law and Estate Planning. According to the article "The...
Posted 03/29/2017
RestonNow reports that ground is scheduled to be broken on the IntegraCare facility at 2222 Colts Neck Road on March 30. The project, expected to be completed by 2020, will...
Posted 03/29/2017
Mcknights Senior Living reports that the "Wichita, KS-based Legend Senior Living has entered the Pennsylvania market, and Wall Township, NJ-based Springpoint Senior Living will...
Posted 03/29/2017
Holiday Retirement today announced that Dr. Bill Thomas joins the company as its first ever chief wellness officer. Dr. Thomas will combine his unparalleled expertise in human aging...
Posted 03/29/2017
At age 70 Jack Hanna spends about 200 days a year traveling with his production company and recently has begun cutting back a bit on speaking engagements to spend more time with his...
Posted 03/29/2017
From Baltimore Sun - LifeSpan Network, a Columbia-based association of senior care providers in the Mid-Atlantic, has named Kevin Heffner to succeed Isabella Firth as its president...
Posted 03/23/2017
Oak Crest, a CCRC located in Parkville, Maryland, appointed Kevin Goedke as associate executive director. Goedke previously spent seven years as an administrator and executive...
Posted 03/23/2017
Perkins Eastman, an architecture firm with specialty in senior living communities conducted a survey of leaders from 200 largely not-for-profit life plan communities (formerly known...
Posted 03/23/2017
Ocean Pines Senior Living Community1135 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, MDOpportunity to acquire Ocean Pines Senior Living Community, a three building, 84-unit, licensed Assisted Living...
Posted 03/16/2017
Peggy Donohue, manager of home health operations at Seabrook Retirement Community, was honored this March as Seabrook’s nominee for Erickson Living’s 2016 leadership award...
Posted 03/16/2017
The House Republicans’ plan to repeal and replace the 2010 Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) would substantially increase the health insurance premiums of older Americans...
Posted 03/13/2017
Deadline for Nominations is April 3The Alexandria Commission on Aging (COA) is seeking nominations for its annual Excellence in Aging Awards Reception, held on Tuesday, May 9 at 6...
Posted 03/09/2017
Howard Gleckman reports in a article for Forbes Magazine, titled, Families Spend More To Care For Their Aging Parents Than To Raise Their KidsThe average out-of-pocket cost of raising...
Posted 03/08/2017
Transportation is clearly one of the biggest challenges for elders to maintain a purposeful lifestyle. However, utilizing public transportation is not always ideal. Rideshare...
Posted 03/08/2017
SourceBook publisher, Steve Gurney featured on the Aging Right at Home TV show hosted by Mark Turner This program features Matrona Busch, Certified Senior Advisor at Oasis...
Posted 03/08/2017
Options for Senior America is proud to announce that they have been selected as one of the 2017 Best of In-Home Care Award winners on SeniorAdvisor.com, the largest ratings and reviews...
Posted 03/07/2017
Latitude Margaritaville, will be an "active adult community," a.k.a. a retirement community for those 55 and older, is being developed in Daytona Beach. We area huge...
Posted 03/03/2017
Assisted living communities offer a vital option for older adults who need some assistance with daily living. While the specific amenities will vary, all assisted living communities...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/13/2020
Tips for planning for the futureTalking about money is often the third rail of family relationships. Touching on the subject can be extremely dangerous. For too many families,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Legal issues that affect people as they age and people with special needs are growing in number. Our laws and regulations are becoming more complex, and each state has different laws....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Aging Life Care / geriatric care management is a holistic, client-centered approach to caring for older adults or others facing ongoing health challenges.What is an Aging Life Care...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
No matter what your ageโor your stage in lifeโthere is a professional who can help. There is never any reason to face lifeโs changes and challenges alone. Enlist the help of...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
โSharing is caring.โ The phrase that is common in preschools also applies to many other situations. With the sharing economy now in full swing, sharing is not just caring;...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
According to 2018 Home and Community Preferences: A National Survey of Adults Age 18-Plus by AARP, 3 out of 4 adults age 50 and older want to stay in their homes and communities as...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Home care can include a wide variety of healthcare and supportive services from professional nursing and home health aide services to physical, occupational, respiratory and speech...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Never want to move? Want to receive the care and support you need in the home you love? Whether you are committed to remaining in your long-time family home or an amenity rich apartment...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Life Plan Communities are properties offering a combination of living options for older adults. These communities offer an active lifestyle for residents, as well as a wide array of...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Moving can be a daunting taskโno matter what your ageโbut it can be even more overwhelming for older adults who may be leaving a home they have lived in for decades. Luckily, the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
The senior living industry can seem overwhelming, but the important thing to keep in mind is that there is a housing option perfect for every person and every situation. Start here...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 01/10/2020
Combine wet noses and fuzzy paws with lonely adults or nervous children, and you have a recipe for real pleasure. Pets can often connect with people who are too ill or frail to engage...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/22/2019
Itโs not often that life truly comes full circle, unless of course, youโre Joyce Trebing.Joyceโs parents came to Washington, D.C. in 1925, and moved into an apartment on New...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/20/2018
You do not have to be kin to form a genuine kinship. Such is certainly the case for in-home caregivers. Although they are paid to work in a familyโs home, the nature of their work...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/20/2018
Finding the right retirement community can be a process. Usually prospective residents start with a checklist, visit a number of communities, and try to discover the essential, defining...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/03/2018
At the โHill of Life,โ we want you to not just live but thrive! Todayโs seniors are self-directed planners who are looking fora future filled with possibilities and purpose.As...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/03/2018
Red convertibles are conventionally seen as a symbol of freedomโand maybe even success in retirement. However, the senior years are often more complicated than simply downshifting....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/03/2018
Katherine Dawkins is back on her feetโand back in her home of 48 years. Just a few months ago, that simple accomplishment seemed impossible. Katherine was facing multiple medical...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/06/2018
โWeโre not sitting around here in our rocking chairs,โ said BK Roberts of the lifestyle at Riddle Village, a lifecare community in Media, Pennsylvania. โWe never have to wonder...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/15/2018
The explosive growth of the retirement living market has left consumers with many challenging choices to make from among countless providers. Increasingly, overwhelmed consumers are...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
When George Bernard Shaw quipped that youth is wasted on the young, he probably didnโt expect anyone to do anything about it. But thatโs exactly what Gerard Badler is planning.Badler,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
The first thing that I noticed was a tremble in my right hand โ not often but every once in a whileโ says Tom Bruyere. โI wasnโt concerned until other symptoms started. When...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Perkins Eastman Research Collaborative and the Alzheimerโs Foundation of America(AFA) recently published a white paper, โExcellence in Design: Optimal Living Space for People With...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Laurie always looks forward to her trips to the deli with Beth. Laurie and Beth are not long-time friends or close relatives, but their relationship is a vital part of both of their...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
A friend recently shared an innovative program launching at her alma mater Westchester University, this summer called Grandparents University. Grandparents and grandchildren aged 8-14...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
With a breathtaking view of the Chesapeake Bay behind her, Joan Epstein sits at her window paging through Kathie Lee Giffordโs latest book. There is no question Joan is Kathieโs...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Recently, the State of Pennsylvania instituted changes in legislation regarding the usage of the term โassisted livingโ in Pennsylvania. Guide to Retirement Living is committed...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
SENIORS FEAR LOSS OF INDEPENDENCE, MOVING INTO NURSING HOME MORE THAN DEATHChattanooga, Tennessee โ Senior citizens fear moving into a nursing home and losing their independence...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Steve Gurney is a regular speaker on a variety of aging, community development and aging related business topics. He serves as a moderator and facilitator at many events and conferences....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Your family has been encouraging you to consider to a retirement community; your neighbors recently moved; and now, youโve received an invitation in the mail from that beautiful...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Ironically, I just returned from a week of traveling throughout New England in an RV with my family to find this article in the New York Times.Many of the people that we met in the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
*What is Daily Money Management?*Daily Money Management is a relatively new service, which addresses an issue facing many senior citizens: handling paperwork that seems to expand endlessly....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Americans between ages 65 and 74 only spend about 1.7 hours more per day on leisure activities than the population as a whole, according to the most recent American Time Use Survey,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Since living decisions are becoming increasingly complex, seniors often find themselves searching for someone who can cater to their specific legal needs. An elder law attorney is...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Forget the annual sales or that pair of shoes you noticed in the window. There are individuals making frequent trips to the mall for a purpose that does not involve lugging around...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Most CCRCs require payment of a one-time fee, usually called theentrance fee, before moving to the community. The entrance feeamount often depends on the level of care at the time...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/13/2018
Sometimes it is time to move on.When Judith Stout moved to FutureCare Homewood, she was barely moving. Today, she is running a volunteer program and working out three days a week....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 07/05/2018
Bruce Swanson has always been a walker. He walked all over the farm he grew up on near Rochester, NY. He spent decades hiking with his wife. And during his leisure time, he was often...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/11/2018
Finding exactly what you need exactly whenโand whereโyou need it can be a rare occurrence. But it does happen. And it did happen for both Beatrice Bobotek and Shirley Sheffey.Beatrice...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/09/2018
William (Bill) Cassel and Dr. Lillian (Boots) Cassel received a treasured gift decades ago. They recently passed that gift on to their three sons.This gift is not a family heirloom,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/03/2018
On tours of Dunwoody Village, visitors often remark that it just โfeels differentโ from other communities. Thatโs because our residents are warm and welcoming, and our employees...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/03/2018
One of Americaโs core values is independence. We pride ourselves on our ability to drive anywhere we like, build a business, and define our own destinies.As you age, your desire...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/03/2018
Your first best friends are often your cousins. For Mary Ann (May) Collins and Kathleen (Kay) Cullen, that was certainly true. And it still is.Now residents at The Villa at Florham...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/03/2018
Margaret Brubaker could calculate the toll that time was taking on her well-trained body in miles not walked and repetitions not completed during her daily workouts.โI went to the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/03/2018
In her days as a market research professional, mother and wife, Patt Wuchterโs life was busy โ and she always appreciated any precious โfree time.โ While she never had much...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/03/2018
Customized bikes. Mechanical hands. Bone lengthening devices. Or maybe just a special board to butter your bread with one hand. From high-tech inventions to practical innovations,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/07/2018
In a time when food is fast and connections are made through social media instead of socializing, an unhurried, unpackaged, uninterrupted meal is often a specialโand rareโoccasion....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/20/2017
Stronger. Healthier. More resilient. Everyone wants to be these things as they age. Achieving these goals often requires a little help though, especially when facing difficult or complex...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/20/2017
When Anne Revis Grosvenor was a little girl growing up in India, she dreamed of a life back in her native United States. She also dreamed of some day working for the magazine that...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/20/2017
Love is a force that is forever on the side of those willing to open their hearts, overcome fear and climb in the proverbial convertible for a spirited ride together. Linda and Joe...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/11/2017
When Marvin Weisbord and his wife Dorothy moved to Beaumont at Bryn Mawr in 2014, he brought with him his passion for music. With it came the weekly jam sessions with the 10 or so...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/11/2017
Pat retired her snow shovel. Susan and Chuck left behind their home in California to be closer to family. Nancy quit worrying about home maintenance. Peggy and Jim gave up the snowbird...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 11/07/2017
It all started with a fall.Sylvia Hays was on the front porch of her home in Reston, Va., when a simple fall changed everything. She had shared the home with her husband, Dr. Walter...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 10/09/2017
Oswald, Jr. (Ozzie) and Everett (โLil Stewie) Stewart grew up playing baseball. Their love for the game has lasted almost 80 yearsโand is only surpassed by their love for each...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 10/09/2017
The intensity in the eyes. The roar of the crowd. The joy after a score.This is not NFL Sunday, or even the high school soccer league. Itโs the Bocce court at White Horse Village,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/06/2017
Married and raising five children, Lois Whittemore figured she knew how to take care of people, so she chose to work at Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a retirement community 25 miles northwest...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/06/2017
Each new day is an opportunity to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Staying active is one of the keys to leading a long, happy life. This holds true for everyone from young children to...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/06/2017
On tours of Dunwoody Village, visitors often remark that it just โfeels differentโ from other communities. Thatโs because our residents are warm and welcoming, and our employees...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/06/2017
Honora Jackson has an amazing job. She spends her day going to lunch, attending concerts and visiting with dear friends. Honora is a Social Companion for Surrey Home Care Services.As...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/05/2017
Every successful construction project begins with a strong foundation. The same could be said for every healthy relationship and flourishing community. You have to start from the ground...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 07/18/2017
Annette Huddleston needed help. Her mother had dementia. Her motherโs home had to be sold. Before it could be sold, it needed to be remodeled. And caring for her mother had become...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 07/18/2017
As the holidays approach, people will be spending hours at their local stores to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones, young and old. If you have an elderly relative or friend...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/24/2017
โFit For Lifeโ is the slogan that was created to embody the innovative and successful Health and Wellness Program supported by so many Pine Run Villagers. โFit For Lifeโ stands...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/05/2017
Entering a Harrison Senior Living facility brings an immediate feeling of warmth and comfort. The staff, many of whom have been with the company for decades, greet each resident and...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/05/2017
Following a surgery or illness, patients often hear, “Get Well Soon.” While the expression is meant to be encouraging, the reality is that many people need extra help to...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/16/2017
Time to exercise. Time to hike. Time to dine. Time to relax. Everyone wants more time. The residents of Shenandoah Valley Westminster-Canterbury, a continuing care retirement community...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/19/2016
Bob Bolle swam a mile on Thursday. The next day, his wife, Mary Jane, found him lying on their bed unable to move. This terrifying experience was the beginning of a long journey to...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/19/2016
A crisisโwhether it is a natural disaster or a medical emergencyโcan change everything in a matter of minutes. Dr. Walter Hays has experienced this in both his professional and...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/19/2016
A pioneer paves the way for those who follow them. The paths they carve may not always be literal, but their work is always groundbreaking—and their influence is expansive. This...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/19/2016
Glickman Design Build of Rockville, Maryland knows that the most successful remodeling projects are the ones that not only look great, but also add functionality to the homeownersโ...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/19/2016
Iโll tell you what I gave up when I moved hereโcutting the grass and shoveling the snow,โ said Waverly Heights resident Brant Rudisill. His wife, Ellen Anderson, added, โWell...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/13/2016
People donโt move to Beaumont at Bryn Mawr just to retire in their comfy chairs. They move to Beaumont because they want to be socially, mentally and physically engaged. Residents...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/13/2016
Martin and Margaret โMargyโ Truebloodโs roots run deep with Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a Quaker Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) situated on 130 acres in Montgomery County....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/13/2016
Dunwoody Village offers a wide variety of exceptional living options in a picturesque, wooded setting close to the cultural attractions of Philadelphia. Fourteen acres of our established...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/13/2016
Like many Americans Lois Wilson and Irv Thompson had busy, lifelong careers without the time to travel as much as they would have liked. As it turned out, the couple - who met at Pine...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 12/13/2016
Sylvia, Nancy, Joann and Susan are neighbors, friends and confidantes. They are also sisters. The four sisters are all residents of Carroll Lutheran Village, a continuing care...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 10/31/2016
Whatโs a family? It depends on who is defining the term. Family may refer to biological relatives, close friends or a combination of the two. Ultimately, a family is a group of people...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/01/2016
Moving can be difficult. But like most things, it gets easier with practice. And if practice makes perfect, then Joan Johnson and Sue and John Mouser are nearing the expert level.All...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 09/01/2016
Fred Pfifferling has a lot of love. He loves opera. He loves learning. He loves his family. He loves his community. He loves his country. And, above all else, he loves his wife.Now...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/09/2016
Chuck Ladner has been doing the math for decades. He spent the bulk of his career serving as a Chief Financial Officer. It was not surprising that when it came time to plan his own...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/09/2016
Henry and Marlene Kalankiewicz have been married for more than 40 years. Together, they raised a beautiful family and have many memories of traveling and enjoying their hometown of...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/09/2016
Going green has never been more in. Living green, on the other hand, is not a fashion statement. It is about making genuine and pervasive lifestyle changes to protect and preserve...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/09/2016
From expansive cottages to apartment living, Tel Hai Retirement Community offers a vast array of living accommodations. For Bitsy and Art Schravesandeโwho joined the community in...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/09/2016
With the right team, anything is possible. Challenges that at first seem insurmountable can quickly become easyโ and even enjoyable. Teams work.Itโs no surprise, then, that one...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 07/12/2016
Minas Balaskas is strong. Following a battery of surgeries for various health issues, Minas was violently attacked and mugged. His leg was broken during the attack, and doctors told...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 07/12/2016
Some families pass down fine jewels, collectible coins or rare antiques. These treasures may hold both sentimental and financial value, but they are never truly priceless. Other families...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/16/2016
Loving care. A welcoming environment. Engaging activities. Adult Day Care offers all the comforts of homeโincluding the companionship of familiar faces. For many participants, adult...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/16/2016
A place to receive the care you needโwhenever you need it. A spot that is close to everything. A community with engaging activities and new friends. This is what most retirees want....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 05/12/2016
They are not studying blueprints. They are not surveying lots. And they are certainly not pouring concrete. But they are constructing a communityโone friendship at a time.They are...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/04/2016
At the corner of scenic Ferry and Iron Hill roads, in one of the loveliest parts of Doylestown, is a haven for residents seeking an enriching lifestyle of safety, convenience and culture...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 11/12/2015
Residents donโt move to Beaumont at Bryn Mawr to simply curl up in a cozy corner โ they expect to remain fully engaged while enjoying a luxurious retirement lifestyle....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 11/12/2015
Living in the moment can be difficult. It might mean taking a chance, leaping before looking, or even leaving it all behind. And, like most other challenging tasks, it often takes...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 11/12/2015
They have climbed Mt. Rainier. They have sailed the Chesapeake Bay. They have driven crosscountry six times, logging more than 47,000 miles. Dick and Harriet Burkhart have been very...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 11/10/2015
A trail blazer is defined as a person who makes, does, or discovers something new and makes it acceptable or popular. It is a term used to describe Virginia Norton and Hal Bean. Not...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/28/2015
When family and friends reflect on Ava Marie Kennedyโs life, one word comes to mind: dance. โShe loved dancing,โ said her daughter, Lynne Kennedy. โShe taught my father how...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/28/2015
It is not always easy to ask for help. For some, this stems from a desire to maintain an independent lifestyle or a hesitancy at the thought of burdening others. Linda and Chuck Holliman...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/28/2015
Carolyn and Richard Egan took off for parts unknown and full of adventure once their children were grown. Tiger safaris in Nepal, orangutans in Borneo, lemurs in Madagascar and polar...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/27/2015
In 1681, William Penn specified that settlers coming to the lands granted to him by English King Charles II (Charles called it โPennsylvaniaโ) must preserve one acre of trees for...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/27/2015
Dunwoody Village offers a wide variety of exceptional living options in a picturesque, wooded setting close to the cultural attractions of Philadelphia. Fourteen acres of our established...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/27/2015
By Lauren SearsonIt is often said that it only takes one person to make a difference. So what happens when four proactive women at the Quadrangle, a continuing care community (CCRC)...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 08/27/2015
Forget the annual sales or that pair of shoes you noticed in the window. There are individuals making frequent trips to the mall for a purpose that does not involve lugging around...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 06/04/2015
The word bullying usually conjures images of mean-spirited adolescents cornering another child in the school corridor, but bullying is not limited to children. It can be a concern...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 06/04/2015
Teaching is not just a job, or even a profession. For the great practitioners of the trade, teaching is a callingโ a calling to learn, to educate, and above all, to inspire.Charles...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/21/2015
They visit world-class museums. They attend sporting events. They hold discussion groups. They dine. They enjoy a few drinks. Most importantly, they bond. They are the members of...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 04/15/2015
Living with purpose takes workโbut it also bears enormous rewards. Whether the purpose is welcoming home returning soldiers or providing a much-needed hot meal, helping others often...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/31/2015
Martin (Marty) and Jeannette Fedder have spent most of their lives together. The couple has been married for an impressive 72 years. Now in their 90s, they are happy to still be living...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/31/2015
An Ombudsman Can Help The word “Ombudsman” is a Swedish term for a person who acts as a third party in resolving problems. A Long-Term Care Ombudsman can assist consumers...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/30/2015
Rescuers donโt always wear uniforms and use sirens. For Richard Johnson, rescue arrived in the form of geriatric care manager Stephanie Thomopoulos. Stephanie is the founder and...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/30/2015
Families facing disagreements on issues such as caring for aging parents, encouraging an older adult to stop driving, or equitably distributing trust proceeds are increasingly...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
As anyone who has faced a gap in insurance coverage knows, the prospect of being uninsuredโor underinsuredโcan be both scary and overwhelming. Such was certainly the case for Margaret...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Estate planning means much more than preparing a Last Will and Testament or tax planning for the disposition of your assets upon your death. Estate planning is the process of...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
1. Manage Timelines Effectively:Medicare eligibility begins for U.S. citizens and legal residents when they turn 65. A person has a seven-month initial enrollment period that begins...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Are you getting older? Are your parents? Do you and/or they have a plan?Consider Joe and Helen. They met just after he was discharged from the Army. They married, raised two boys and...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Advance directives (living wills, powers of attorneys, and health care proxies) are legal documents that express an individualโs wishes with regard to medical decisions. They are...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Nobody loves the taxman, and yet people pay him more than they have to. Instead of maximizing annual contributions to a traditional IRA or a 401(k) account, they pay the taxes now...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Know the laws and the numbersBeginning in 2014, there were some changes to a variety of laws that may interest elders and their loved ones. The following updated laws are particularly...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Britainโs police revealed some shocking photos of the extend of mail fraud that was uncovered investigating an 87 year old lost ยฃ90,000 after criminal gangs sent her endless...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Great coverage on the topic of โunder observationโ and the impact it can have on our clients.Itโs not something they teach doctors in medical school. And itโs probably not...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
During the last five years, three out of five Americans age 50 and older have provided financial assistance to members of their family, including adult children, parents, grandchildren,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Too many people end up getting less than whatโs due to them from Social Security when they retire because they donโt know the rules and the real financial impacts, says independent...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
While your will lets you appoint the person, your executor, who will be responsible for the disposition of your assets after death, a durable power of attorney lets you appoint the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
In discussing estate planning with my clients, I am regularly asked about living trusts or more precisely, โrevocable living trusts.โ Many people have heard of them but readily...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
In a collaborative effort, Home Care Pulse will conduct this independent Benchmarking Study for the Geriatric Care Industry with input from the National Association of Professional...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
AARP is launching a three-part video series to mark Medicareโs 48th anniversary. The goal of the videos is to shift the Washington dialogue toward commonsense solutions and away...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Contrary to conventional wisdom that cognitive function declines beginning in the mid-forties, aging does not correlate with deteriorating ability to think for ourselves. These are...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
The Pennsylvania Filial Support Act permits an indigent person or any agency involved in the care of the indigent person, such as a nursing home, to make a claim against you for their...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
American families headed by individuals age 75 or older had increases in the incidence of debt, the average amount of debt held, and debt as a percentage of assets in 2010, according...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Communities in the U.S. can follow a relatively simple and low cost initial set of indicators to determine if their services meet the needs of an aging population. These indicators...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
American families headed by individuals age 75 or older had increases in the incidence of debt, the average amount of debt held, and the percentage with debt payments greater than...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
On average, people across the world expect retirement to last 18 years โ but they expect savings to run out after 10.The findings are based on a survey of 15,000 working and retired...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
A new report suggests that communities where hospitals, other health care providers,and community services work together to coordinate evidence-based hospitaldischarges and provide...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Members of the sandwich generation โ caught between supporting elderly parents whose assets are nearly exhausted and adult children without jobs โ might find some relief come tax...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Aging in place can be easy if you choose the right place and plan ahead for future needs. Robert (Bob) and Fran Randolph have done both.The Randolphs live in a spacious condo...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Technological advances have provided medical professionals with many devices and systems to collect and analyze patientsโ health information, but many of these technologies do not...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
According to the AARP, 80 percent of American seniors desire to stay in their homes for the remainder of their lives. This process is known as โaging in place.โ Seniors choose...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
The Village Movement is Prompting Communities to Think about Creative Solutions for Aging in PlaceImagine you are living in a community where you know your neighbors. Imagine that...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
When Edith Duff and her dining companion head to the dining room to enjoy lunch at Buckinghamโs Choice, a continuing care retirement community in Frederick County, Md., the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Everyone needs a place to belongโa place where they are safe and comfortable. This is true no matter how old you are, and regardless of your medical conditions or needs.Evelyn Brouse...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Through a growing number of senior villages in the D.C. area, aging in place becomes easierNationally, the number of villages registered with the network has increased from 50 in 2010...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
When it comes to health and aging, where you live matters.The study, conducted for the Tufts Health Plan Foundation, looked at nearly 100 factors that impact healthy aging for...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Grant will support five communities in second year of Community AGEnda: Great Places to Grow Up and Grow OldWashington, DC/New York, NY (October 16, 2013) ? Grantmakers In Aging...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Paying extra bucks to โgo greenโ in a hybrid car may pay off in self-esteem and image for older drivers, as well as give a healthy boost to the environment, according to a Baylor...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Aging in Place is the concept and practice of allowing the elderly to live in their own homes and reduce the amount of time spent in hospitals and nursing homes, or spent with an in-home...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
New technologies influence older driver confidence, according to surveyMature drivers rank Blind Spot Warning systems highest from a list of 10 new vehicle features, saying this technology...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Hearing loss is an ever-growing problem that robs people of their quality of life. Because it takes away the capacity to communicate and reduces social interaction between people,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
The newly formed Sykesville Little Theatre held its maiden production to four sold-out performances in September at the Neiswender Theater, which is on the campus of Fairhaven, a continuing...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Do you dream of staying in the home you love long into your retirement years?Many of us share that dream but donโt think to make important changes early on so that our home...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Whether you are forging a friendship or building a business, creating strong bonds is hard work. In a world filled with quick solutions and easy fixes, the act of building relationships...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Methodist Home Opens Its Doors to Northwest Neighbors Village Northwest Neighbors Village (NNV), a network of support services empowering residents of northwest DC to remain independent...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Key FindingsTwenty-seven percent of respondents were unable to get to a destination in the past month.The majority were unaware of the free travel training programs.Those with the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Veteran health and education activist Susan Hester takes office as founding Executive Director of Cleveland Park Village. โFor the first year, my vision for Cleveland Park Village...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
The Hartford Center for Mature Market Excellence and MIT AgeLab released a new study findings on the benefits of exercise for mature drivers. The study, involving drivers ages...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Communities in the U.S. can follow a relatively simple and low cost initial set of indicators to determine if their services meet the needs of an aging population. These indicators...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Retiringโฆand Keeping Your Day JobWhen we think of a โretirement community,โ we tend to picture seniors at leisure, playing games and polishing their golf clubs. But that picture...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Virginia Livable Home Tax Credit Program. This program is designed to improve accessibility and universal visitability in Virginiaโs residential units. It provides state...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Boomers. One word says it all. Theyโre numerous โ representing 44 percent of the U.S. population*) โ they like to be heard, and theyโre redefining societyโs...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
The most essential element of caregiving is caring. To truly serve seniors and their families, an organization has to careโabout individuals and their unique needs, about families...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Teachers donโt retire. ยญ Their pupils just change. ยญ The desires to educate, provoke thought and inspire curiosity never go away. Such has certainly been the case for Gerritt...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
He spends his time reading and writing. She loves gliding around the ice rink. Together, they enjoy a custom lifestyle that meets both of their needs.An introverted academic and former...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
Love. Laughter. Joy. These are singularly human experiencesโand they are essential to a good life, regardless of age or ability. In fact, individuals who are coping with cognitive...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/27/2015
When Betsy Kremer went to visit her parents, Howie and Billie Palmer, in their assisted living community in upstate New York, she quickly realized that her father was not flourishing...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Consumers often associate the words โall inclusiveโ with resort hotels and cruise ships. However, some local innovators are applying the term inclusive more broadly and offering...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Perkins Eastman Research Collaborative and the Alzheimerโs Foundation of America(AFA) recently published a white paper, โExcellence in Design: Optimal Living Space for People...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Comedy only resonates if it contains a kernel of truth. Thatโs why comedians have to know their audiencesโand their livesโwell.Such is certainly the case with The Curtain...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Good friends are hard to find. Great friends who are also neighbors are even rarer. The residents of White Horse Village have found bothโhundreds of themโat their full service...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Forget the old rhyme, โNo more pencils, no more books, no more teacherโs dirty looks.โ At VillageCollege, the continuing education program at Cathedral Village, the pencils...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
McKnights Long Term Care reports that assisted living inventory growth reached a historic high in the second quarter of 2014, while nursing home inventory continued its slight...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Friends prepare for a museum outing. A woman heads off ยญ to work. Students file into the fitness center.Homewood at Willow Ponds, an active adult community in Frederick, Md., is boomingโprimarily...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Art has always been a big part of Millicent โMillieโ Bassettโs life. From theaters in New York City to classrooms in Connecticut, Millie has been inspired by countless artistsโand...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Good friends and great neighbors are always there to lend a hand. Thatโs exactly what Carmen Callan was doingโhelping a friendโwhen she found her ideal retirement community.As...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
When Ralph and Patti Myers went to an open house at The Crossings at Falls Run, they enjoyed great company and a delicious mealโand they decided to stay. Located in Fredericksburg,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
alzheimerโs association report sheds new light on scope of diseaseAccording to the 2013 Alzheimerโs Disease Facts and Figures report, one in three seniors dies with Alzheimerโs...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
In early 1986, Douglas Tweddale came to Foulkeways at Gwynedd, a Continuing Care Retirement Community in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania,to fill an opening for an Administrator,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
The saws hum. The drills purr. The hammers bang. The woodworkers are making a buzz again.In the Woodshop at White Horse Village, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC)...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Everyone wants to leave a legacy. Whether itโs a family business, an accomplished offspring or a collection of worldly goods, most people strive to leave an impression on the world....
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Boston Globe reports that the headlines last week touted the promise of a new blood test for Alzheimerโs disease โ a simple, non-invasive way to detect the condition...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hospitals and Best Childrenโs Hospitals, today released its Best Nursing Homes 2014, highlighting the top nursing homes...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
A first ascent of a mountain with two kids in tow. Three days anchored off a reef after losยญing a mast. An epic sail across the Atlantic. Herb and Ruth Weiss have shared quite a few...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Alice Heiderman has always been a dog person. Throughout her life, sheโs been the proud owner of many wonderful dogs. However, when she met Lily, the therapy dog at Morningside House...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Developers of a continuing care retirement community and surrounding single-family homes east of Bel Air changed their plans once, based on community opposition, but they do not plan...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
In the first of its kind, researchers at George Mason University have documented distinct differences among residents of the largest and smallest assisted living communities in the...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/25/2015
Two residents of a memory care facility in Yardley, Pa., probably have crossed paths numerous times over the course of their lives, unbeknownst to them or their families until recently,...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/23/2015
Few things are more reliable than time. Time, they say, stops for no man. But some people are certainly better at making the most of their timeโat seizing lifeโs opportunities...
Posted by Positive Aging SourceBook on 03/23/2015
Submitted by Steve Gurney of Positive Aging SourcebookOne frequent tip that I provide to individuals and families is often related to the stigma of researching and visiting senior...
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