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Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog post"Someday, All of this Will Be Yours" -- great radio program
If you enjoyed the recent "Legal Dream Team" presentation at Aging in Place Business Round Table, you will probably enjoy today's Diane Rehm Show (a regular NPR lunchtime program). Today's guest was a Historian of American Law, Hendrik Hartog, and his topic was based on his new book, "Someday All This Will Be Yours" in which he explores how we "negotiated" care of our parents in grandparents in the days BEFORE Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.Seems lots of folks have recently begun to…See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postOutstanding Marketing Opportunity!!
The Annual Senior Care Conference is coming up on February 29 and March 1!VENDOR TABLES AND SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLEThe conference is primarily educational and inspirational - attendees are caregivers - both in the home and in facilities: family members, CNA's LPN's, RN's Drs, Administrators, Hospice care, social workers and chaplains and others involved in the total care of our elder community.There are liimited number of vendor tables available at the conference. This is a unique and very…See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted an event2012 Fifth Annual Community Senior Care Conference at Holiday Inn, 1901 Emmet St. C'ville
February 29, 2012 to March 1, 2012
Also known as the "Caregivers Conference"PRE REGISTRATION REQUIREDMotivational and inspirational keynote speakers on both days!Some of the workshops planned:- What You Do and How You Do It Matters- Infection Control-Precautions- Pressure Ulcers & Skin Care- The "Normal" Aging Process- Restraint-free Care: Dementia Cre Beyond Drugs- Communication with Families-Greenhouse Philosophy-Decision Making Capacity-Spiritual Care for Caregivers- Oral Care for Elders- Smokiing Cessation and Wellness…See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postVCU Dept. of Gerontology, free webinar - State Dementia Plan
VCU Department of Gerontology is offering a free webinar, 15th of December, 2 pm,on the Dementia State Plan: Virginia's Response to the Needs of Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers.Details here:State Demential PlanSee More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postMain Stream Media Gives Us a Plug....
MSNBC posts a story plugging specialists helping Elders downsize..... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45572832/ns/business-personal_finance/ I've crossposted on my FB page to let people in OUR area know that we have such specialists in our market. See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postSupporting our troops?
"Dear Ms. Gelbman: It is a pleasure to welcome you as an accredited attorney for the preparation, presentation and prosecution of claims for Veterans Benefits before the Department of Veterans Affairs....." Support our troops? You betcha! Got issues before the VA? Bring 'em!See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postOUCH! Sore subject? Taking over Mom & Dad's finances.
Article has been around awhile, but still valid. Some really helpful suggestions... Taking over your parents finances See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer commented on Wendy Heifetz's blog post Wendy Heifetz - MH Swanson& Associates new Director of Business Development"Congratulations Wendy.... was great to see you today too. Hope you're very happy in your new position."
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postSenior Center "Active Aging Fair"
I heard that folks are not "older" -- they are "better." So I had a great time yesterday at the Senior Center's "Active Aging Fair" meeting many of my "betters" -- and many of my colleagues serving the "better" community! Thanks Senior Center! See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postEmergency Preparedness
My good friend, Kathryn McMillan, who runs Clutter Conversions, LLC in Staunton Virginia just provided me with a truly useful list of 5 simple questions to ask yourself to see if you're prepared for an emergency.I don't know about you, but I remember 10 years ago in the wake of 9/11 setting up very careful plans about meeting up with family in an emergency, having emergency kits available etc. But we have short memories. REALLY short memories -- for example, we just had an earthquake (and many…See More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postJABA Ombudsmen program on the news...
Hope y'all caught this bit on the news.... in my role as a JABA Volunteer Ombudsman Stephanie's Heroes: JABA Ombudsman ProgramSee More
Doris W. Gelbman - Elder Lawyer posted a blog postExtra! Extra!
Pick up a free copy of the "Advanced Life Planner" (a.k.a. Where is my STUFF?!) by clicking on this link: Advanced Life Planner A simple tool that will help folks locate all their important planning documents - not just Wills and Powers of Attorney - also Veteran information, Life Insurance Policies, Safety Deposit and Bank information and it may prompt some thought on those items that need…See More
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"Someday, All of this Will Be Yours" -- great radio program
If you enjoyed the recent "Legal Dream Team" presentation at Aging in Place Business Round Table, you will probably enjoy today's Diane Rehm Show (a regular NPR lunchtime program).
Today's guest was a Historian of American Law, Hendrik Hartog, and his topic was based on his new book, "Someday All This Will Be Yours" in which he explores how we "negotiated" care of our parents in grandparents in the days BEFORE Social Security, Medicare or Medicaid.
Seems lots of folks…
ContinuePosted on January 19, 2012 at 6:11pm
Outstanding Marketing Opportunity!!
The Annual Senior Care Conference is coming up on February 29 and March 1!
VENDOR TABLES AND SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
The conference is primarily educational and inspirational - attendees are caregivers - both in the home and in facilities: family members, CNA's LPN's, RN's Drs, Administrators,…
ContinuePosted on January 13, 2012 at 4:00pm
VCU Dept. of Gerontology, free webinar - State Dementia Plan
VCU Department of Gerontology is offering a free webinar, 15th of December, 2 pm,on the Dementia State Plan: Virginia's Response to the Needs of Individuals with Dementia and their Caregivers.
Details here:
Posted on December 12, 2011 at 5:34pm
Main Stream Media Gives Us a Plug....
MSNBC posts a story plugging specialists helping Elders downsize.....
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45572832/ns/business-personal_finance/
I've crossposted on my FB page to let people in OUR area know that we have such specialists in our market.
Posted on December 11, 2011 at 3:28pm
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 10:21am on July 15, 2011,
Walt Simpson Rev Mtg Specialist said… Doris,
When would be a good time to get together for coffee or something? You can email me at thereverseguru@yahoo.com or call me at 249-1998.
Walt
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