SCOPE has spent the past few months sharing the results from the Aging with Dignity & Independence research with just about anybody willing to listen and think about this. Elected officials, chambers of commerce, nonprofit service providers, business associations, and … Continue reading
When we make our community better by preserving the dignity and independence of older adults, we really improve quality of life for all ages and generations. It’s your turn to participate and continue the conversation. This is the space to share your … Continue reading
In a recent Sarasota Herald-Tribune article, Barbara Peters-Smith interviewed Karl Pillemer, a Cornell University gerontologist, about his recent book, “30 Lessons for Living: Tried and True Advice from the Wisest Americans.” He mentioned that his research over the years focused on problems, … Continue reading
My mother is returning home this week, triumphant in her recovery from a shattered hip – the result of “wet foot meets tile floor.” After eight weeks in a rehabilitation facility, she is maneuvering well with both walker and cane. … Continue reading
I am looking forward to the community sessions we have scheduled in March to discuss the Aging with Dignity & Independence initiative and I hope you will join me. The five opportunities to participate are listed below – all at … Continue reading
By: Suzanne Gregory, SCOPE I just read a good article about closing the hospital revolving door. It’s about helping older adults prepare in advance for what happens AFTER they are released from the hospital. Some studies show that 40 percent … Continue reading
By: Suzanne Gregory, SCOPE A month or so ago, I wrote about being an impending caregiver as my parents get older, and trying to be prepared. It seemed like my mother – younger, more physically fit and in better health … Continue reading
By Suzanne Gregory, Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE) An article in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune talked about the graying of our global population as our planet hits the 7 billion population mark. Ted Fishman, author of “Shock of Gray”, … Continue reading
by Suzanne Gregory, Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE) With the community research complete, the next step for the Aging with Dignity and Independence intiative is to share the fruits of the research, the six big themes that surfaced … Continue reading
This is a cross-post by Suzanne Gregory originally published on the Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE) Blog. On Nov. 4 I attended the 11th Annual Caregiving Forum at Sarasota Memorial Hospital, entitled “The Year of the Family Caregiver.” … Continue reading