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Who’s Got Your Back?

October 18, 2018 by Emily McAleer Leave a Comment

life preserver on wooden backgroundAn enrichment professional wears a thousand hats.

Not only are we responsible for the daily duties and demands outlined in our job description but we often find ourselves in the roles of confidant, companion, counselor, friend (sometimes foe) to our residents and their families. These relationships are of course what drive us to do what we do. It is within these relationships we find connection, meaning, and purpose – knowing we have helped the lives of each other(s).

That said, there is often a mounting stress associated with enrichment professionals – because we constantly have to come up with the newest and greatest program day after day, week after week, month after month.

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Taking Chances: When a Program Bombs

August 14, 2018 by Emily McAleer Leave a Comment

five red and white diceWe’ve all been there.

That time you painstakingly planned the perfect event only to watch it take a turn for the worse, spiral completely out of your control and bomb – leaving your residents disgusted, baffled, or the absolute worst – just plain gone – GASP – a room of empty chairs.

Oh, the war stories I could tell.

From foul-mouthed comedians to seemingly normal presenters turned crazy conspiracy theorists, to over-imbibed entertainers – I can honestly say not much surprises me anymore. (Keep in mind, I live in Austin – and we do our best to keep it weird).

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Changing the Way We Think About Aging

February 13, 2018 by Emily McAleer Leave a Comment

Dr. Thomas and Emily McAleerLet me introduce you to an Aging Rock Star

For those of you who may not be familiar with Dr. Bill Thomas, I’d like to introduce you to the closest thing to a full-fledged rock star in our industry. Dr. Thomas is a Harvard-trained physician, musician, author, founder of Eden Alternative & Greenhouse Project and a pioneering GAME CHANGER for all things aging.

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