Weekly Update: Hoarding (Wed) + Difficult Conversations (Fri)

Weekly Update: Hoarding (Wed) + Difficult Conversations (Fri)

Join us this week for two transformative discussions that promise to provide critical insights into challenging life experiences!

On Wednesday, January 22nd at Noon EST, explore Understanding Hoarding: A Path to Healing and Clarity - a compassionate deep dive into overcoming emotional barriers and finding personal peace. Then on Friday, January 22nd at Noon EST, discover Navigating Difficult Conversations: Expert Insights on Aging and Family Communication - learn powerful strategies for meaningful dialogue with loved ones.

These live, interactive sessions connect you with leading experts and offer practical tools for personal growth and family understanding. Don't miss this opportunity to gain unique perspectives and support in you, your loved ones, or your clients aging journey

You can check out the hundreds of recordings/podcasts, review news & updates, the full calendar of events and career center. We can post your news, events and jobs too!

As always, feel free to reach out or schedule time on my calendar if you would like to brainstorm!


Upcoming Live & Interactive Discussions

  1. Wed Jan 29th @ 3 PM EST Five Little Known Secrets to Make Dementia Caregiving Easier
  2. Tue Feb 4th @ 4:30 PM EST Discover the Joys of Swedish Death Cleaning
  3. Wed Feb 5th @ Noon EST Embracing Aging: Changing Perspectives and Busting Ageism
  4. Wed Feb 5th @ 3 PM EST Is caring for an aging loved one becoming a complex challenge? Aging Life Care Manager? Can Help!
  5. Thu Feb 20th @ 3 PM EST Staying Active Through the Years: Exercise Strategies for Healthy Aging and Dementia Care
  6. Wed Feb 26th @ Noon EST Solo Aging All-Stars Roundtable Discussion


Tune into a discussion with Steve Gurney founder of the Positive Aging Community on the ComforConnections podcast?discussing the importance of communication, collaboration and resource development to promote a successful aging journey.?


ProAging News and Updates


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  4. What To Do With Our Stuff? Tasks and Timelines to Prepare for an Estate Sale or Auction
  5. Achieving a Good Death: A Practical Guide to the End of Life
  6. Solo Aging All-Stars Roundtable Discussion
  7. How to Improve Brain Health to Extend Independence
  8. “What did I come to the fridge for?”
  9. Affordable Housing Systems for Older Adults
  10. Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Prevention & Exercise


Career Center

Discover new opportunities at the Positive Aging Community Career Center! Visit our job board to find rewarding careers that make a difference in the lives of older adults. Your next fulfilling role awaits!

Director of Community Relations

Why Kensington Park Senior Living? Because Our Promise to love and care for your family as we do our own. These are not...

?3620 Littledale Rd, Kensington, MD 20895, USA

$75,000 + Commission + 20% Annual Bonus Potential

Full-Time

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Sales Counselor

SIBLEY?MEMORIAL HOSPITALJOB DESCRIPTION?JOB TITLE:?????????...

$60,000 to $90,000 annually

Full-Time

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Care Ambassador

Montcordia Summary:?Montcordia is a private pay, concierge level senior services program within an established nonprofit...

71,100.00 - 89,000.00 Annual

Full-Time

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Companion Care Partner

Montcordia Summary:?Montcordia is a private pay, concierge level senior services program within an established nonprofit...

26.00 - 28.00 Hourly

Part-Time

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Executive Director

Why The Kensington Reston? Because Our Promise is to love and care for your family as we do our own…and this extends to...

?11501 Sunrise Valley Dr, Reston, VA 20191, USA

$180,000

Full-Time

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Restorative Aide (GNA)

Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality...

?6121 Montrose Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA

$20.00+

Full-Time

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LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)

Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality...

$30.00+

Full-Time

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GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant)

?Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing...

?6121 Montrose Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA

$20.00+

Full-Time

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Social Worker

Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality...

?6121 Montrose Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA

$65,000

Full-Time

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Bus Driver (CDL)

Are you interested in working for a mission-driven organization that continues to grow and is dedicated to providing quality...

?6121 Montrose Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA

$20.00

Full-Time

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Full Event Calendar

Career Center

Stay informed and engaged with our Full Events Calendar! Visit our events page for a comprehensive schedule of upcoming activities, webinars, and community events.

Post your events or jobs for FREE in the Positive Aging Community! Share opportunities and connect with our vibrant network today

WHO CARES: the caregiver interview project (world premiere production)

Playing through Feb 2

SYNOPSIS A new work from our Voices From a Changing Nation Series?(2 hours and 5 minutes, which includes...?View More


FREE Confidential Memory Screenings

?Tue Jan 21st 09:00:00 am

Confidential Memory Screenings 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on January 21 and 28 Memory screening from an experienced nurse...?View More


Understanding Hoarding: A Path to Healing and Clarity

?Wed Jan 22nd 12:00:00 pm

Only 1 in 25 people accurately understand that hoarding is not about stuff but requires professional mental health...?View More


Wesley SecureCare Virtual Webinar

?Thu Jan 23rd 10:00:00 am

A Plan to Preserve Your Independence While Protecting Your Assets Thrive at home, secure your future, maintain...?View More


Estate Planning 101

?Thu Jan 23rd 10:30:00 am

What is an estate plan, who needs one, and what documents do you need? Learn more about Wills, Trusts, Powers of Attorney...?View More


Ethical Boundaries: The Zone of Helpfulness in the Professional Caregiver and Patient Relationship

?Thu Jan 23rd 12:00:00 pm

Boundaries are the invisible line between the patient/ family and the healthcare provider.?Professional boundaries...?View More


Fresh Starts and Champagne

?Thu Jan 23rd 04:00:00 pm

Come and enjoy food, champagne, music, and more at our Fresh Starts and Champagne and networking event?...?View More


Navigating Difficult Conversations: Expert Insights on Aging and Family Communication

?Fri Jan 24th 12:00:00 pm

Description Join us for a discussion with two accomplished experts in the fields of aging and communication addressing...?View More


Cocktails & Connections

?Fri Jan 24th 04:00:00 pm

JOIN US TO NETWORK, CELEBRATE, AND KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR IN STYLE! DON'T MISS OUT ON: DELICIOUS FOOD &...?View More


Supervision: The Key to Guiding social workers toward successfully working with the senior population

?Mon Jan 27th 10:00:00 am

Supervision is a key component to becoming an a successful independent practitioner. However, there are important...?View More


FREE Confidential Memory Screenings

?Tue Jan 28th 09:00:00 am

Confidential Memory Screenings 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on January 21 and 28 Memory screening from an experienced nurse...?View More


Free Onsite Caregiver Event courtesy of Brightview Dulles Corner

?Tue Jan 28th 05:00:00 pm

When Your Loved One Suffers from Loneliness or Social Isolation presented by Jennifer L. FitzPatrick MSW, LCSW-C,...?View More


Wesley SecureCare Lunch & Learn

?Wed Jan 29th 11:30:00 am

A Plan to Preserve Your Independence While Protecting Your Assets Thrive at home, secure your future, maintain...?View More


Five Little Known Secrets to Make Dementia Caregiving Easier

?Wed Jan 29th 03:00:00 pm

Join us for a live & interactive discussion with the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During,...?View More


Wesley SecureCare Lunch & Learn

?Thu Jan 30th 11:30:00 am

A Plan to Preserve Your Independence While Protecting Your Assets Thrive at home, secure your future, maintain...?View More


Ethical and Clinical Implication: Implicit Bias

?Fri Jan 31st 10:00:00 am

DESCRIPTION: This workshop will facilitate a brief workshop on Implicit biases and how bias can contribute to unconscious...?View More


Ethical Dilemmas in Dementia Care

?Fri Jan 31st 10:00:00 am

When there is a diagnosis of permanent dementia like Alzheimer’s disease, numerous ethical dilemmas arise.?Ethical...?View More


Film Screening: Wine, Women & Dementia

?Sat Feb 1st 01:00:00 pm

Wine, Women, & Dementia is a documentary that explores the lives of family caregivers for people with dementia:...?View More


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Jenn Gruber

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Looking forward to being a part of Friday's program!

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