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    A Novel That Explores the Generosity of Love

    Best-selling author Walter Mosley was interviewed by Wall Street Journal this week on his latest novel, “The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey.” The novel explores the challenges of aging through its protagonist, 91-year old Ptolemy Grey, who lives alone in a cluttered Los Angeles apartment....

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  • Not Always the Most Wonderful Time of Year

    Not Always “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

      The winter holidays are generally perceived as “the most wonderful time of year.” But for those who are facing grief after the death of a loved one, the holidays may instead be a time filled with pain and sadness. Even those for whom grief...

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  • No Blueprint

    No Blueprint for Grief

      Last week Bryan McNutt was featured in an article in Gay San Diego newspaper. Bryan is the Director of Family and Support Services for Silverado Hospice – San Diego and his recent recognition is due to his work with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and...

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    Designing Outdoor Environments for Seniors

    Spending time outdoors has long been associated with good health, but until recently there has been little formal research to validate this notion. In the last few years researchers from around the world have concluded that a connection to outdoor settings can have significant therapeutic...

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    Replacing Drugs with Personal Care

    Medicare spends over $5 billion a year on antipsychotic drugs. Many of those drugs are used by senior care facilities to subdue agitation and curb disruptive behavior among people with mental illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The percentage of nursing home...

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    Great tip for Caregivers of the Memory Impaired: Listen to Your Elders!

    While someone suffering from memory impairment might not recognize who you are they might be able to pass along valuable advice. A study from the University of Florida showed, that our elders have a wealth of knowledge which can still be reached even with memory...

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    Special Events/Book Signing on Caring for Aging Parents

    Author Shannon Ingram offers Caregiver Insight and Advice with Texas Families A free event of information and inspiration Shannon Ingram, author of The Heart Way – A Journey from Corporate to Care, knows how difficult it is to be the primary caregiver of aging parents....

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    Jazz Musician Shares her Alzheimer’s Story in Song

    Article from the NY Times: By PAULA SPAN Cynthia Scott’s voice came wafting out of my car radio on a Sunday morning. She’s a lovely singer, a veteran of jazz clubs and international festivals and, back when, one of Ray Charles’s Raelettes. But more than...

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    ALFA Awards Silverado Senior Living 2010 Best of the Best

    Assisted Living Federation of America national award recognizes innovative best practices. For immediate release – Alexandria, VA – The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) has awarded Silverado Senior Living, headquartered in San Juan Capistrano, California, its prestigious 2010 Best of the Best Award, a...

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    Phantom of the Opera Musical Performance at Valley Ranch, TX

    Silverado Senior Living-Valley Ranch was treated to a special performance from four cast members from the seven time Tony award winning Phantom of the Opera today.  Their performance was breath taking. Rachael Kleczkowski says, “We had residents all smiles singing along to the show tunes. ...

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    Angel of Mercy Award: Nominate an Outstanding Caregiver

    CALLING SILVERADO EMPLOYEES! If you know an outstanding caregiver who deserves special recognition for their exceptional service to seniors, nominate them today for the Angel of Mercy Award “The National Senior Living Providers Network believes that there are so many unsung heroes in Senior Care,...

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