In traditional Chinese and other Asian cultures the aged were highly respected and cared for. The Igabo tribesmen of Eastern Nigeria value dependency in their aged and involve them in care of children and the administration of tribal affairs (Shelton, A. in Kalish R. Uni Michigan 1969). In Eskimo culture the grandmother was pushed out…
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U.S. Veterans Honored by Encore.org’s 2013 Purpose Prize
Seven Awards for People Over Age 60 Solving the World’s Toughest Social Problems The Purpose Prize has become a “MacArthur genius award for people who develop a second career as social service entrepreneurs.” – The New York Times. A veteran of the U.S. Navy organizes a network of volunteers across the country to teach disabled…
TimeSlips Storytelling Inspires Senior Creativity
By Nancy LaFever / Posted on 12 July 2013 in Seniorsforliving.com (link below) A creative program that was originally designed to assist seniors with dementia,TimeSlips uses a storytelling format to spur creativity in older adults and other age groups. Using TimeSlips,trained facilitators have people create stories from prompts, usually pictures. Especially effective with dementia patients, it…
Niche Marketing Strategies For Tutoring Businesses Looking To Attract Senior Citizens by SK Tilton
For years, we’ve heard about the graying of our population from the baby boom years. Our current class of senior citizens inductees (the population born during the Baby Boom after World War II from 1946 to 1964) is going to make up close to 20% percent of the total US population by 2029 according to…
City Of Las Vegas Presents Musical Theatre And Concerts Feb. 15-17
Enjoy Rainbow Company’s “Across The Truckee” At The Historic Fifth Street School The city of Las Vegas offers family entertainment options Feb. 15-17. The Rainbow Company Youth Theatre’s upcoming production of “Across The Truckee” combines musical theatre, Nevada history and audience participation in a “one-of-a-kind” experience that is bound to please audiences of all ages….
Named Finalist for PR News’ CSR Award among Coca-Cola, Disney and UPS
A leading showcase for the most powerful corporate social responsibility and green campaigns has named MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) a finalist for its annual awards program in the category of Overall Leader in CSR Practices – more than 10,000 employees. MGM Resorts is the only company in the gaming industry and the only company…
Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake with Chinese New Year Festivities at Fremont Street Experience
Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake with Chinese New Year Festivities at Fremont Street Experience Second Annual Chinese New Year in the Desert to Take Place in Downtown Las Vegas Feb. 8-10 Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake as Fremont Street Experience, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Golden Catalyst…
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts – February 2013 Calendar Of Events
PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Centers will be closed Feb. 18 for holiday observance. Scottish Country Dancing (ages 13+) Fridays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. Admission: $5 dollars per person per week at door; $4 for members of Southern Nevada Old Time Contra Dancers. Charleston Heights Arts Center, 800 S. Brush St., (702) 229-6383. Scottish country dancing…
Million Hearts™ Social Media- Caregiver Video Contest
Million Hearts™ Social Media- Caregiver Video Contest Twitter @MillionHeartsUS Week One (7/9)- We are launching our first video #contest next week in partnership with @CDCgov! Check back for details on #prizes and more! Week Two (7/16)- Our first video #contest launches today! We invite #caregivers to join and share their stories. http://go.usa.gov/vEq @CDCgov Week Three…