An award-winning film has the chance to spark interest in solutions to the workforce issues facing #seniorliving providers. My latest blog. https://t.co/GdoaO0C7Oh
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"Dreams Running Wild" by Weinberg
Manors, one of the three #LeadingAge24 Songwriter Project participants. The other two were "Wise Women" by Splendido at Rancho Vistoso and "I Am Who I Am" by Abe's Garden.
Jay Allen shared this song, Blank Stares, at the opening General Session of #LeadingAge24 in Nashville, along with his appreciation for all who are #caregivers to persons like his mother, who passed from early onset #Alzheimers.
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One of the gifts of attending conferences like #LeadingAge23 is being able to learn from the surrounding neighborhood. Nearby the McCormick Place Center are two meaningful monuments that reflect on our past, yet are very relevant to today... https://t.co/kSjMhwRtVi via @LinkedIn
/3 The bollards surrounding the monument are also suitcases that are textured with a pattern derived from the tin ceilings of the era. The figure is oriented to the north, symbolizing the traveler’s destination.
Steps from the #LeadingAge23 conference is Alison Saar's "Monument to the Great Northern Migration" - a testament to the thousands of African Americans who migrated to Chicago in the early 20th century in search of greater freedom and opportunity. More at
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/2 The traveler’s hand is raised in salutation to his new home. In his other hand he carries a worn suitcase symbolic of his journey, dreams and talents.
Attending #LeadingAge23 in Chicago with others from the @LCommunities team and looking forward to learning and sharing with others. A great start to the conference at the @LeadingAge#LeadersOfColor Network Forum this morning - https://t.co/m2tQdtsXoQ
From Philadelphia Inquirer - "In 2020-21, teachers of color made up 6.2% of Pennsylvania public school teachers, compared with 36.6% of students, according to Research for Action. Nearly half of public schools statewide had no teachers of color." - https://t.co/5Er9P6GZnP
NEW: Americans remain steadfast in their belief in the overall value of childhood vaccines, with no change over the last four years in the large majority who say the benefits of childhood vaccines for measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) outweigh the risks. https://t.co/AumiirYCwN
On Monday, the @LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network hosted a Dinner & Conversation with Rev. Dr. Zina Jacque. She encouraged leaders to know who you are and where you will and will not go. #LeadingAge23#AgingNews