Dance at a retirement home
Found this in an email couldnt find it on youtube so here it is. It is Three gentleman dancing to a Micheal Jackson Song, I have no idea where it came from but I thought it was Awesome!!!
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Retirement Homes Are Murder
Retirement Homes Are Murder
Remembering nothing from the day before, crotchety octogenarian Paul Jacobson must become an amateur sleuth to clear himself as a murder suspect when he finds a dead body in the trash chute of a retirement home. As Paul’s snooping and short-term memory loss get him in trouble with the local police, his new friends and granddaughter Jennifer help him solve an expanding list of crimes. Paul finds romance as he struggles to escape a murderer intent on a repeat performance.Remembering nothing from
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A Thousand Oaks Financial Advisor Pledges $24,000 Through Firm’s “Pledge to Give Back” ETF PM Supports Schools and Charities Selected by Clients
Thousand Oaks, CA (PRWEB) December 15, 2011
ETF Portfolio Management (ETF PM), a specialized financial advisory firm, today announced that it is pledging $ 24,000 in charitable donations. The firm has a Pledge to Give Back in which it donates a portion of its annual advisory fees to the schools and charities selected by its clients.
This year, ETF PM plans to support more than 25 important community entities. The 10 entities selected by clients thus far include:
Casa de Amma – a unique apartment community in Southern California fostering growth and independence in adults with special needs through a broad spectrum of vocational, residential, social and educational opportunities
Lewiston High School – part of the Lewiston Independent School District No. 1, in Lewiston, Idaho
Malibu Adamson House Foundation (DBA Malibu Lagoon Museum) – a museum that preserves a classic home designed by Stiles O. Clements in 1929 along one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern California
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center – one of the world’s premier cancer centers in patient care, research and education, with facilities in New York and the tri-state area
Otsego Elementary School PTA – part of the Half Hollow Hills Central School District on Long Island, NY
Schools On Wheels – a tutoring service for homeless children founded in 1993 by Agnes Stevens, a retired teacher in Santa Monica. Hundreds of volunteers work one-on-one with homeless children from grades K-12 throughout Southern California.
Thousand Oaks High School – part of the Conejo Valley Unified School District, Thousand Oaks, CA
Triunfo YMCA – a facility in Westlake Village, CA, for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Triunfo YMCA is part of the Southeast Ventura County YMCA’s three facilities which serve more than 26,000 people annually.
Unity Shoppe a central distribution facility in Santa Barbara, CA, that allocates basic necessities to people who are referred by over 300 non-profit organizations
Viewpoint School – a nondenominational, nonprofit day school in Calabasas, CA, founded in 1961. Viewpoint is an independent, coeducational school serving grades K-12.
During these challenging economic times, ETF PM is proud to support a diverse group of entities, said David Kreinces, the firms Founder and Portfolio Manager. These donations reflect our commitment to our clients and our community.
About ETF PM
ETF PM is a financial advisory firm that specializes in strategic diversification through rules-based investing. The firm customizes active and passive investment portfolios for each client account. Client accounts may be held at Schwab or Goldman Sachs.
For more information, visit http://www.etfpm.com.
CONTACT: ETF Portfolio Management, LLC
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Siena Research Institute Announces 3rd Annual State of Pennsylvania Survey: The Economy and Personal Finances
Loudonville, New York (PRWEB) December 06, 2011
Sixty percent of Pennsylvania residents now believe our countrys best economic days are behind us and that the next generation will have to accept a lower standard of living while only 36 percent feel the current economic problems are temporary according to a new survey released today from the Siena (College) Research Institute (SRI) and underwritten by First Niagara Bank. The cost of food is now a financial hardship for 78 percent (70% a year ago) and gas prices seriously impact 73 percent up from 65 percent a year ago. Fifty-five percent either put no money aside (40%) for retirement this year beyond any contribution their employer may have made or withdrew (15%) from their savings to meet expenses and only 37 percent say it is at least somewhat true that they have a savings account with at least six months of expenses in it. Forty-three percent, down from 50 percent a year ago are in less debt while 39 percent, up from 33 percent are in more debt.
Asked whether since the recession of the fall of 2007 they or any of their family had experienced 10 different financial events:
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Author Doris Bibbs Shares Chilling Story of Her and Siblings Growing Up with a Schizophrenic Mother in Moving Autobiographical Novel “Breaking the Glass Cage”
Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) November 10, 2011
Nearly everyone has had an occasion to observe some abnormal behaviors of persons who suffer from a mental disorder known as paranoid schizophrenia. When in their presence, we find ourselves feeling uncomfortable and even frightened. Imagine what it must have been like for eight siblings growing up with a loving and caring mother who frequently exhibited signs of delusions, auditory hallucinations (hearing voices), and other symptoms that her children found confusing and downright scary. Author Doris Bibbs shares those puzzling and terrifying experiences in her brilliantly-written autobiographical novel “Breaking the Glass Cage” (iUniverse, Inc., ISBN-10: 0595270603, paperback, 190pp).
“Helena, make sure all the children are here,” Sylvia sounded disheartened as she pushed more furniture toward the front door. Helena stood. “No, no Helena,” Sylvia snapped waving the knife, “please get down on your hands and knees. We don’t want the enemy to know we’re here. They will come in and kill us.” Helena fell on the floor and crawled gently on her knees, softly tapping each sibling as if they were playing tag. “Everyone’s here, Mama,” she whispered eagerly looking back at her mother. Her eyes suddenly widen, chills spiraled up her spine as her heart pounded against her chest. Reality for Sylvia seemed to have completely vanished; her mind was back in the year of 1943 when the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor. Sylvia could hear people screaming for help, machine guns firing, and bombs hitting the islands of Hawaii.
When Bibbs first expressed her intent to make her family’s story public, she encountered resistance from two of her siblings. Eventually they came around to allow their wounded sister to unload the secret burden that weighed so heavily on her heart.
Sylvia Dickerson was diagnosed with paranoid schizophreniaa mental disorder characterized by separation between thought and emotions, delusions, and bizarre behavior. Following Frank’s early military separation, the family left the Hawaiian island where he was stationed and returned home to South Bend, Indiana. Sylvia was flown on a separate plane to South Bend where she was placed in a mental institution. She would remain there until she was emotionally balanced, or stable and in her right mind, before she was able to go home to her family. It was a little over a year before Sylvia would see her children again.
About every three years, Sylvia would stop taking her medication; and every third year, one of her children would have to step up and take responsibility for admitting their mother into the mental hospital. Frank was no longer able to admit Sylvia. The law had changed when it came to admitting a spouse to the mental hospital. No matter what Frank explained to the proper authorities about Sylvia’s behavior, his reason to have his wife committed was refused.
In 1972, after the family relocated to South Carolina and Bibbs’ mom had run her dad back to Indiana, the sheriff collected Bibbs’ mother from her home, placing her in familiar handcuffs to be taken away, and admitted to the hospital yet again.
On January 31, 1973 Frank Dickerson passed on at the young age of 49. He died of stomach cancer and a broken heart. Sylvia Dickerson still lives at the age of 84. She continues on her medication, and resides in a retirement home in South Carolina.
For all of her life, Doris Bibbs watched her mother deal with her mental illness. She did well when on the anti-psychotic medications. But like clockwork, every three years her mom would suffer an ‘episode.’ When explaining her book’s title, Bibbs commented, “The ‘glass cage’as I see itis a world of your own; no one really knows where it begins or the dealings that go on in that world unless you decide to share.” She continued, “My world was kept a secret just as many families choose to keep silent of their dysfunctions. Living with my mother’s mental illness forced me to grow up fast and learn to take life very seriously. This journey prepared me to be a strong woman for when it was time for me to meet life.”
WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT ‘BREAKING THE GLASS CAGE”
“Breaking the Glass Cage” is a masterful step into the darkest realms of the mind and all that it implies. With situations that boggle the intellect, the reader is faced to search for their own personal answer with every turned page. One comes away from the novel breathing hard and filled with awe. — Judy Candis, author of “Colorblind,” “Blood Offering,” “Still Rage,” and “All Things Hidden”
“Breaking the Glass Cage” is a unique, intriguing story that pulls readers in and refuses to let go. Doris Bibbs Johnson uses poignant dialogue and super descriptions to tell her story. The result is a story full of both sorrow and hope. Writer’s Digest
“Doris Bibbs Johnson has written a moving, honest account, in novel style, of a family’s struggle with their mother’s mental illness, and how it impacted on each and every one of them in diverse ways. From child abuse at the hands of their grandmother, to struggling with their mother’s growing paranoia and father’s heavy drinking, the reader joins the narrator on an often painful journey through childhood.” — Dr. Idelia Phillips
“Kudos to Doris Bibbs Johnson on her debut novel, “Breaking the Glass Cage,” a truly mesmerizing tale that’s filled with familiar anecdotes and heart wrenching honesty. Mrs. Johnson bares her soul with sadness and joy along a journey you won’t soon forget.”
— Betty Bradford Byers, author of “Wired for Murder,” “The Big Payback,” “Murder Unwired” and “The Whitlow Sanction”
“Breaking the Glass Cage” is a real life story that sadly is shared by millions of families. This captivating book should certainly be considered for holiday gift-giving as it is an intriguing can’t-put-it-down tale, as well as an education in an unfortunate reality that is experienced by for far too many of us.
There are numerous identified mental disorders. Among the most common are Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Bipolar (Manic-depressive) Disorder, Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Schizophrenia. Tens of millions of people suffer from some form of mental disorder. To learn more about mental illness, treatments and resources in your geographic area, visit the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at http://www.nami.org or call (800) 950-6264.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Doris Bibbs was born in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1957. She was raised in Columbia, South Carolina, where her father retired from the military. Johnson was inspired to write her first novel, based on childhood life, at the age of 40. Reinventing herself, the self-employed mother of two and grandmother of two, Doris Bibbs has dropped the Johnson and is stepping onto a higher level in a new life. Shes telling all of her story, from dealing with the fear of mental illness to breaking the grip of a controlling spirit of fear out of her life. Currently residing near Atlanta, Bibbs is working on the anxiously-awaited sequel to “Breaking the Glass Cage,” titled “Broken Pieces, Shattered Dreams: The Continuation of Breaking the Glass Cage.” Learn more about the author and her book at DorisBibbs.com. Doris may be reached at brd_sng(at)yahoo(dot)com.
Bibbs is reaching out to persons, helping them to learn that forgiveness is a key to being free, which will enable them to move on into the loving, positive, and joist life that God has waiting. She is available for motivational speaking engagements to the general population, and particularly within the mental health community.
To book Doris Bibbs for readings/signings or speaking engagements, contact:
Toni Beckham | 209-832-8020/408-499-3664 c | Toni(at)PRetCetera(dot)com
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The Complete Guide to Second Homes for Vacation, Retirement, and Investment
The Complete Guide to Second Homes for Vacation, Retirement, and Investment
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Clark Retirement Community LipDub *OFFICIAL*
World’s first-ever senior citizen LipDub! Residents from Clark Retirement Community in Grand Rapids, Michigan team up with Grand Valley State University Film & Video Production students, alumni, and professors to create this sassy video to the jazzy-sweet contemporary crooning of Michael Bublé. Producer: Dayna Campbell Executive Producer: Kim Roberts, GVSU Faculty Executive Producer: Jane Brierley, Clark Marketing Director: Alan Ledford Cinematographer: James Morse 1st Assistant Director: Chris Coleman Art Director: Brian Kung Color Grading and Special Effects: Andre Guimond Sound Design and Editor: Christopher Greene This project was made possible with the support of some generous contributors. Thanks for all your help! Afendoulis Cleaners & Tuxedos Eastern Floral Meyer Music Kustom Dezins Grand Rapids Civic Theater Levitation Staging clarklipdub@gmail.com www.clarkretirement.org www.gvsu.edu We’re also on Vimeo! vimeo.com
Video Rating: 4 / 5
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NewRetirement.com Launches New Reverse Mortgage Calculator for Seniors
NewRetirement.com Launches New Reverse Mortgage Calculator for Seniors
San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) April 13, 2010
NewRetirement.com , a retirement information and advocacy company, has released a new reverse mortgage calculator for seniors and their relatives. The new calculator is available both direct to consumers on the NewRetirement.com website and for use on other websites in the form of a widget.
The calculator first screens user input to confirm eligibility for reverse mortgages. Then, after determining eligibility for those that qualify, the calculator shows a market based estimate of the size reverse mortgage loan the user can expect to receive from a reverse mortgage lender. The reverse mortgage calculator uses homeowners’ ages, value of their homes, and the balance on any mortgages or liens to calculate the estimated loan amount.
Unlike most online reverse mortgage calculators, the NewRetirement calculator uses an average of interest rate margins and program fees from across the industry, giving the homeowner a baseline estimate. This baseline can be used to compare with individual reverse mortgage offerings from various lenders in their area.
The calculator gives results for both HECM fixed-rate reverse mortgages, and adjustable-rate reverse mortgages. It also gives the homeowners a breakdown of how they can select to receive the loan, either in the form of lump sum payments, monthly payments, or as a line of credit.
The calculator is easily accessed on the NewRetirement website’s reverse mortgage section. To assist other websites provide their visitors with a quick reverse mortgage loan assessment, the tool is available for free and easily installed on any other website as a “widget”. Website administrators interested in learning more about the NewRetirement reverse mortgage calculator widget can visit the widget demonstration page or contact NewRetirement at 877-631-4007, or by email via the contact form on the NewRetirement website.
About NewRetirement LLC: NewRetirement.com, founded in 2004, is a retirement information and advocacy website that visited by hundreds of thousands of seniors each month. The website is dedicated to providing detailed and balanced information on the financial tools and options available to seniors in or nearing retirement. NewRetirement.com’s corporate headquarters is located at 100 Pine St, Suite 590, San Francisco, California 94111. Paul Lowrey, Director of Marketing, can be reached at 415-373-0311.
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Friends Life Care Successfully Completes Retirement Transition Workshop
Friends Life Care Successfully Completes Retirement Transition Workshop
Wayne, PA (PRWEB) July 07, 2011
Friends Life Care recently completed its Retirement Transition Enrichment Workshop, one of a series of workshops that are part of their VigR™ Program that focuses on staving off the effects of chronological aging. The Real Meaning in Retirement Transition workshop offered by Friends Life Care created a new mindset about retirement for attendees. The purpose of the course was to shift participants’ views from retirement as something that just happens to them, to a view of retirement as something that can be consciously designed to be meaningful and energizing. Through a series of carefully selected activities, the attendees explored new perspectives, generated powerful insights, and discovered the exciting potential that awaits them in their retirement years.
The Real Meaning in Retirement Transition workshop was four weeks long and helped attendees assess five critical emotional aspects of retirement. The workshop also pushed attendees to discover their own personal motivation for piloting their way through their retirement years. “One of the most powerful aspects of the course on attendees was seeing evidence that there are many ways to view retirement. It’s not a one-size-fits-all experience,” said Paul Hilt, coordinator of the workshop and retirement coach.
Hilt also offered one-on-one advice to interested attendees. This insight frees attendees to imagine the possibilities. It gives hope that retirement does not have to just be a winding down, but a precious opportunity to expand one’s horizons. The workshop helped attendees find their retirement path, so they spend more time on the path rather than searching for it.
Carol A. Barbour, President of Friends Life Care, anticipated attending the event as an observer and ended up engaging in the activities. Barbour stated, “This highly participatory class was nothing short of amazing participants were actively involved in identifying passions, values, core strengths, developing a retirement transition scenario and blueprint.” One of the participants said it was the best six hours he’d ever spent in a class. Paul Hilt further mentioned, “The participants were amazed at the depth of meaning [one attendee] got from the activity.”
Friends Life Care also presents other enrichment workshops such as Nutrition Myth Busters, Boost Your Resilience, Exercise: A Prescription for Vitality and Improving Sleep for Better Health. All of these workshops are a part of Friends Life Care’s proprietary VigR™ program.
About Friends Life Care:
Friends Life Care offers a unique, affordable alternative or supplement to long-term care insurance and continuing care retirement communities. Designed to help individuals and couples remain at home and independent as they age, customizable membership plans from Friends Life Care help members protect their savings and prepare for the unexpected, while providing innovative options to help increase their vitality and longevity. Unlike long-term-care insurance, the Friends Life Care team of highly credentialed Care Coordinators arranges and supervises all the services you need. Members have no claim forms to file and no reimbursements to wait for. Friends Life Care spares members and their loved ones the enormous stress, cost and uncertainty of locating and managing reliable, qualified care on their own. The emphasis on prevention and attention to the whole person distinguishes Friends Life Care’s philosophy toward independent aging.
Friends Life Care promotes holistic approaches to maintaining healthy, active living through its proprietary program, VigR™ (pronounced vigor)-a proactive research based offering created to help members strengthen and extend their mental and physical health and resilience. Non-members may also take part in some of the VigR program components on a fee-for-service basis.
For more information on the benefits of membership, informational seminars visit http://friendslifecare.org/index.aspx or on Facebook
Contact:
Amy Josef
215-628-8964
ajosef(at)friendslifecare(dot)org
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