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
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
Twenty months ago, we began the journey of honoring the Patterson family legacy by exploring the challenges associated with dementia. Dorothy Patterson had dementia in her later years, and because of her caring nature, we know she would have wanted … Continue reading
This headline is what caught my attention: “Caregiving Is Becoming The New Normal For Baby Boomers.” The first paragraph discusses how many baby boomers are caregivers and don’t know it. After all, driving mom or dad to a doctor’s appointment … Continue reading
As The Patterson Foundation moves from its “exploration” phase in the dementia space toward the “do something” phase of the initiative, we thought it would be helpful to pause and remind ourselves why we are involved and exploring connections in this … Continue reading
By Tim Dutton, Executive Director, Sarasota County Openly Plans for Excellence (SCOPE) I have been at the American Society on Aging conference for a full day. This conference is a big deal with more than 5,000 attendees. This is evident … Continue reading
Next week, several of The Patterson Foundation initiatives – including this one – will be making presentations at the 2011 Aging in America Conference – organized by the American Society on Aging. This is going to be a wonderful opportunity … Continue reading
United Healthcare just released the findings of a study of the technological preferences of 1000 family caregivers who already use the internet or other technology to help them with caregiving. Continue reading