Cathy Boyer-Shesol

Advocate for age-friendly communities

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Innovative universal design public-private housing initiative underway in Raymore MO. David Gress, economic development director, talks about the potential benefits to residents, developers and the city. @MARCKCMetro @cabs12 @CityOfRaymoreMO

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Richard Duncan with RL Mace Universal Design Institute presents to Kansas City planners on importance of accessible design for outdoor spaces, buildings and housing. @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Kansas City region local jurisdictions learning about Design for Life - Community Planning and Practice- applying universal design to outdoor spaces, buildings and housing. Design for maximum accessibility for all ages and abilities. @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Important KC regional workshop on disaster preparedness planning with older adults - great information for non-profits , law enforcement, long-term care facilities, emergency responders, city planners and others. @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Listening to Kathy Greenlee acknowledge 70 people over the age of 70 who are leading inspiring lives and contributing to the fabric of Kansas City. @cabs12 @SCCentralKC @70over70kc

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We enjoyed hosting state legislators from #Mo and #KS as they met with area aging services agencies this morning. These conversations on aging have become regular events sponsored by the #KC Regional Leaders In Aging Network.

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Attending AARP KS Age-Friendly Cities Idea lab KCKS - October 10th.

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Aging safely and well in our homes and communities is going to take the best ideas we can find. Explore ideas from around the world in “Innovation@Home” from @GIAging , #agefriendly @cabs12

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Learning about legislation in KS and MO impacting older adults. 2019 Legislative Session- Wrap Up. AARP, MO Budget Project, KS Advocates for Better Care and KS AAA reps provide updates. @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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NCOA’s Age+Action 2019. Hundreds of professionals gather to learn and share best practices and experiences in helping older adults reduce falls and manage their health. @NCOAging @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Thank you Melody Elston and Shannon Halvorsen, MARC Aging/Adult Services for helping us understand the importance of home for older people. A change in”home” can be debasing. #AgePositiveKC @MARCKCMetro @cabs12

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Kathy Armitage and Michelle Alexander share best practices in programming for older adults at Age Positive. What are your successful programs? #AgePositiveKC @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Gladstone MO transforms an unused outdoor space into a robust popular Intergenerational park. Justin Merkey and Carol Suter describes this transformation at Age Positive. #AgePositiveKC @MARCKCMetro @cabs12

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Those 50+ are an untapped resource to nonprofits. Are nonprofits reaching out to engage this incredible resource? Do they know how to engahe them? Helpful tools on maximizing your workforce with 50+ volunteers were presented at Age Positive #AgePositiveKC @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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How we think and speak of older adults impacts how they see themselves, their value, competency and purpose. Let’s empower older adults to revolutionize healthcare. Anne Xenos PrimeHealthcare speaks at Age Positive 2019. #AgePositiveKC @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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What motivates the “reluctant” person to fully participate? Dr. Sue Myllykangas NWMS provides insights on the importance of purpose and values and how this drives motivation. #AgePositiveKC @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Age Positive opening keynote speaker Dr. Marshall Stewart advocates the importance for people to grow and learn in our personal capacities in order to help others. #AgePositiveKC @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

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Age Positive 2019 begins! Nearly 200 professionals in the field of aging gather to network and gain knowledge and skills to enhance relationships with our region’s older adults. #AgePositiveKC @cabs12 @MARCKCMetro

[Clay County Senior Services @claycoseniors]

Addressing social and behavioral determinants of healthy aging, we have to define it and measure per Jim Firman @NCOAging @cabs12 @ASAging

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Reframing Aging. 7 words/phrases to avoid: elderly; battling aging; silver tsunami; zero sum; senior/senior citizen; them/me; boomer vrs. millennial. #AIA19; @MARCKCMetro , @claycoseniors