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November 2009 Newsletter - Thanksgiving Edition

Dreary November comes alive during Thanksgiving Day weekend. Editor Stephen Winbaum remembers special moments of gratitude in his introduction to the November RetirementHomes.com Newsletter.

How to reconnect seniors to their TVs

Too many buttons. Too many directions. Technology for Aging Expert Laurie Orlov writes about simplifying remote control for seniors watching digital TV. The answer may be Keep It Simple (KIS) a cool retro device for an aging population.

Selling Retirement Housing to Single Older Women

Michael P. Sullivan of 50-Plus Communications Consulting turns his keen sales sense to a neglected and sizeable demographic – older women. In this insightful article he details the differences in negotiating between the genders.

How to Cope with Cutbacks

Get some perspective, don't take it personally and share the burden … constitutes the key advice in a period of cutbacks and lost perks. An article from Health Care specialist and public speaker - Clint Maun CSP.

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Upcoming Events

Beyond Expectations - NYAHSA Directors of Nursing Services Annual Conference 2009

November 17-19, 2009 at The Sagamore Hotel on Lake George, NY. New York Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (NYAHSA) presents its Annual Conference featuring contemporary and vital workshop sessions and Trade Show.

OLTCA Presents – Leading Outside the Box: How Research & Innovation Can Improve LTC Quality and Sustainability

Friday, November 27, 2009 at The Novotel Toronto North York Hotel. The Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA) presents an all-day event packed with research based sessions and poster displays to inform and inspire participants with ideas and solutions.

One Last Thing

National Health Care Shell Game

Incisive political blogger Jim Brigleb lets his feelings be known about the illusionist hand in Washington DC. A good-humored yet critical take on the labyrinthine legislative terminology that baffles the average American. Howling good. Feel free to comment.

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