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The impact of widowhood: How to support well-being for these men and women by Teresa Amaral Beshwate, MPH-8083

The impact of widowhood: How to support well-being for these men and women by Teresa Amaral Beshwate, MPH

My husband and I were out of state celebrating our 12th wedding anniversary and having lunch when his heart stopped beating. Despite my immediate response and the timely and appropriate efforts on the part of emergency services, that day I joined the ranks of the millions of people who are widowed. I was 39 years old. Losing a spouse is a common occurrence in general, and more common in older adults, for whom it can have serious and even life-threatening consequences. A key factor in healing is social support. For those who serve older adults, a tremendous opportunity exists to play a role in offering meaningful, long-term support to help a grieving person navigate life after loss.

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Disruption-proof your senior housing business by Chip Conley, MBA-7130

Disruption-proof your senior housing business by Chip Conley, MBA

At a time when the "silver tsunami" should be a huge boon for senior housing developers in the United States and beyond, occupancy rates have trended downward for the past 10 quarters. There are countless examples of industries, from railroads to retail real estate, that fell into a slump exactly when consumer demand was spiking. Why? Often, they were too product or process oriented, and not enough consumer oriented, while their core customers' needs evolved over time. How does this rationale apply to the senior housing industry? Beyond well-known operational challenges like labor expenses and construction costs, even some newer, more innovative models may not be addressing the critical larger question: What do today's older customers really want in a housing environment? ... Maybe it's time we reimagine the senior housing model by using the lens of a serial disruptor in the hospitality industry.

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Teaching for eyes, ears and hearts: The multidimensional languages of fitness by Lawrence Biscontini, MA-7126

Teaching for eyes, ears and hearts: The multidimensional languages of fitness by Lawrence Biscontini, MA

As active-aging movement coaches, we communicate on three levels. Although our volume, style, language, demographics, culture and tone can change our meaning by the minute among various classes and clients, we can divide all of our communication strategies into visual, auditory and kinesthetic camps. Even though current research reveals that some people prefer one of these three types, we may wish to consider aspects of teaching for each of these strategies in order to be effective communicators in active-aging environments. Including all three languages of fitness offers a rich, dimensionalized approach to cueing, thereby helping us connect with a larger active-aging market.

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Workplace bullying: Understanding its broader impact and consequences by Kathie C. Garbe, PhD, MCHES-7118

Workplace bullying: Understanding its broader impact and consequences by Kathie C. Garbe, PhD, MCHES

Every person has the right to work in an organization that is fair, equitable and treats people with respect and dignity. Recent research shows that employees would choose a working environment that is supportive and enjoyable over one that offers more financial rewards. Employees who harass and abuse their coworkers substantially disrupt the work environment. Such disruption, called workplace bullying, can negatively impact the entire organization if it is not prevented and managed. By learning about and better understanding workplace bullying, however, organizational managers and leaders can be better prepared to address this situation if it arises.

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'How to launch and live the best life-at any age by Jim Eastburn, BS-6890

'How to launch and live the best life-at any age by Jim Eastburn, BS

As we sat together and talked about changes Barbara wanted to make in her life, I noticed her eyes start to fill with tears. Our conversation was typical of so many I have experienced over the past 25 years with guests at the Canyon Ranch wellness resort in Tucson, Arizona. Barbara, soon to celebrate her 70th birthday, had been enjoying an active retirement .... Her goals for the week were typical: begin a regular exercise routine, lose a little weight, improve her sleep, cut back on alcohol, start meditating, and stop worrying so much about her grandkids. She had a few hurdles as well. Barbara had recent knee surgery, nagging back pain, and high blood pressure for which her doctor had just prescribed medication. So, what brought on the tears? After reviewing her goals and scheduling a personal-training session and nutrition consultation, Barbara turned to me and said, "Look, I know what I should be doing, but I'm just not doing it! What's wrong with me? Why can't I get my act together?" And, so began Barbara's journey of understanding what gets in the way of living her best life. This article invites readers to join Barbara's journey. We'll review insights and practices that better equip us to support our clients--and ourselves--in launching and living our best lives, at any age.

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'Inviting difficult conversation by Karen Woodard Chavez-6559

'Inviting difficult conversation by Karen Woodard Chavez

Let's start with a moment of truth. When someone tells you, "We need to talk," what is your first response? Is it, "Absolutely--what would you like to discuss?" Or do you experience a sinking feeling of dread and respond with some version of "What did I do wrong?" Similarly, what do you feel when you're the one saying, "We need to talk"? If you are more inclined to avoid difficult conversations than invite them, you should realize that you are trading short-term comfort for long-term dysfunction. For the best long-term results, you must be brave enough to start a conversation that matters. Otherwise, you will constantly repeat what you do not repair.

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