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Spirituality Blog
Donna
Posted by Donna C. on Feb 23rd, 2010 8:43pm
On NCOA’s Crossroads Spirituality Group, you can share resources and ideas around aging, religion and spirituality . Hear what others have to say — and share your thoughts — in the Forum : Current topic : How do various religions honor the elderly...
Spirituality

Ann's Blog
Ann
Posted by Ann S. on Feb 23rd, 2010 10:47am
If you have ideas for innovative programming you are using for your Senior Enrichment Centers, please send them along. Also, any partners you are working with in your community would be helpful knowledge also.    
General

Senior Centers Blog
Chuck
Posted by Chuck R. on Feb 16th, 2010 9:48am
Little did I know when I took the job of “Executive Director” of the local Senior Center in a tiny, rural town in West Virginia that I would often feel the same pressures of an air traffic controller at O’Hare on a Monday morning.   Who would have thought that...
Public Policy & Advocacy

Always at Home: How to Age in Place Blog
Louis
Posted by Louis T. on Feb 15th, 2010 10:53pm
This blog is about moving to action regarding Aging in Place. The blog is located on a senior center forum.  The obvious first questions are these: How do senior centers influence their participants’ behavior? And can senior centers encourage clients who want to Age...
Senior Centers

Verna's Blog
Verna
Posted by Verna G. on Feb 11th, 2010 11:25am
The estimated 750,000 elevators in the United States carry nearly 120 billion riders annually. Researchers from the Indiana University (IU) School of Medicine and Ohio State University have just published the results of the first large-scale epidemiological study of elevator-related injuries in...
General , Health

Mary's Blog
Mary
Posted by Mary D. on Dec 27th, 2009 11:55pm
I keep reading about this concept and wonder if anyone has had success with this.
General

Marci's Blog
Marci
Posted by Marci P. on Sep 17th, 2009 5:43pm
Step by step, we are coming closer to meaningful legislation that will help older adults receive Older Americans Act programs, quality health care, falls prevention programs, civic engagement opportunities, justice in cases of abuse, and transportation. We are doing so not only through the...
General

judy's Blog
judy
Posted by judy h. on Aug 24th, 2009 11:23am
I would appreciate list of sponsor fees that senior centers charge for businesses to give presentations or special events at the centers.   Thank you!  Judy Henchar, Volusia County Council on Aging,Daytona Beach FL
General

Gary's Blog
Gary
Posted by Gary J. on Jun 10th, 2009 3:05pm
I am program specialist for a municipal senior center looking to educate myself on senior fitness and personal training.  We currently have private instructors and a personal trainer to offer these services, who are not employees of our center but independent contractors.  I do...
General

Gail's Blog
Gail
Posted by Gail M. on Jun 8th, 2009 4:33pm
I have been Director at my senior center for just over a year and I am always looking for activities that will motivate and interest the senior here.  Got any ideas?
General

Ellen's Blog
Ellen
Posted by Ellen G. on Apr 27th, 2009 10:06am
Hi everyone, I'd like to take this opportunity to open a stream of conversation on great new ideas and best practices in senior center design to meet changing/emerging needs. Have you recently constructed a new (or renovated an existing) facility? Let's talk about what works and...
General

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