Kathy Black, Ph.D., is an associate professor of social work and gerontology at USF Sarasota-Manatee. Through a partnership with The Patterson Foundation and SCOPE, a community engagement organization, Black conducted research for the Aging with Dignity and Independence Initiative. The … Continue reading
For The Patterson Foundation (TPF), having an exit strategy, or closing a partnership, is a vital element in each of our initiatives. Although that may sound final – it really isn’t. The beat does go on! A great example is … Continue reading
How quickly time flies by — which is either an indicator that as one ages hours fly by like minutes or that I am just having too much fun! I venture it is a blend of both because I am … Continue reading
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
Leslye Louie is the poster child for a Boomer retiree. After a long and successful career with Hewlett-Packard, the talented and vibrant Louie found herself outside of the corporate world and wondering, “what’s next”? Louie says she wandered for a … 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
Recently, I discussed how Share the Care, a nonprofit in Orlando, FL, is using a financial thrivability model to sustain and expand its mission. This model didn’t just “happen,” in fact, it continues to evolve as circumstances change and more is … Continue reading
CaregiverCentral.org is a proven web application for caregivers in the Orlando market. Developed by Share the Care, with an initial investment by The Harry and Jeannette Weinberg Foundation,www.CaregiverCentral.org helps caregivers develop an understanding of the services available to them and their specific … Continue reading
This year, The Patterson Foundation is actively involved in two presentations with a partner presenting in a third at the American Society on Aging Annual Conference this week in Washington DC. The first presentation on the Institute for the Ages includes TPF … 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