CCRCs Offer Opportunities to Build New Relationships and Social Connections with Like-Minded People, According to Senior Living Report Commissioned by Vi
Chicago IL (PRWEB) January 31, 2012
A new report by renowned gerontologist Ken Dychtwald Ph.D. challenges the popular myth that ones current home is the best option to continue an active social life and stay connected during post retirement years.
The reality is that that remaining in your home can result in growing isolation and loneliness in later life, said Dychtwald, psychologist, gerontologist, best-selling author and CEO of Age Wave. Senior living options, like a continuing care retirement community (CCRC), offer opportunities to create new friendships and social connections.
Titled Five Myths and Realities of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Age Waves report and supporting research were commissioned by Vi, a developer, owner and operator of older adult living communities. The document is available in its entirety at Vi Living.
According to the report, friendships and close social connections are an essential source of happiness, and people age 60 and over are most likely to cite living family and friends as extremely important to their happiness more important than money or even health.
Yet, the report says, it is not uncommon for people who stay in their current home during post retirement to find that their friends and family move away, and many can feel increasingly lonely or isolated in their current home. Studies show that having low social interaction is as bad for your health as smoking fifteen cigarettes a day, is as dangerous as being an alcoholic, is as harmful as never exercising, and is twice as dangerous as obesity.
According to the report, residents of CCRCs say that it is the opportunity to meet, learn from, and engage in new activities with positive, stimulating, like-minded people that can make life brighter and fuller.
Said one interviewee in the report: The No. 1 benefit is that youre surrounded by successful, interesting people. You have a pretty good chance of finding people who may make an impact on your life.
In addition, the report said, residents often describe the staff as an extended family, which, together with visits from family and opportunities to meet family members of other residents, helps to create a dynamic, multigenerational social environment.
CCRCs offer independent living with a combination of a private residence, services, amenities and care (for example, assisted living, memory support care and skilled nursing care).
About Vi
Vi, formerly Classic Residence by Hyatt, was founded in 1987 as a developer, owner and operator of older adult living communities. The company is dedicated to enriching the lives of older adults by providing high quality environments, services and care. Vi currently operates ten continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) and one rental community under a family of brands nationwide. For more information about Vi communities, visit Vi Living.
About Age Wave
Founded in 1986, Age Wave is the nations foremost thought leader on population aging and its business, social, healthcare, financial, workforce and cultural implications. Under the leadership of Founder/CEO Dr. Ken Dychtwald, Age Wave has developed a unique understanding of the body, mind, hopes and demands of new generations of maturing consumers and workers and their expectations, attitudes, hopes, and fears regarding retirement.
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Social Marketing and Digital Rights – Teknicks Senior Director Joins New Jersey Technology Council Panel Discussion
Bay Head, New Jersey (PRWEB) January 26, 2012
Linda Moakler, the Senior Director of Strategic Marketing for Teknicks, participated in a New Jersey Technology Council (NJCT) panel discussion on social marketing and digital rights. Teknicks is a leading interactive enhancement agency located in Bay Head, NJ.
Social media provides a platform for companies to directly target their consumers, creating opportunities for one-on-one conversations between brand and consumer. This personal interaction has also lead to consumer fears about privacy, but according to Moakler, using a well established social marketing agency with ethical tactics, such as Teknicks, provides businesses with a long-term plan that allows the brand to engage the consumer in a way that does not become a burden, but instead develops a relationship that eventually leads to brand loyalty.
A social marketing strategy is an essential part of a companys overall marketing program and communication plan; and research has proven that it is a platform that is here to stay and growing fast, adds Moakler. Most users are aware that data is collected when they opt-in to participate in a social network or a companys social site, but it is when, where and how that data is used that concerns many consumers. It is a fine line and a company using this data needs to be sure they listen
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AMAC Kicks off Drive to Save Social Security
(PRWEB) November 23, 2011
We need to save Social Security and we need to save it now, said Dan Weber, president and founder of AMAC, the Association of Mature American Citizens.
Kicking off a national drive to get support for AMACs proposal to keep the Social Security program solvent for the next 75 years, Weber, who heads the 250,000 member organization of older Americans, said There is a simple, painless solution to fixing what is wrong with our Social Security system that is gathering bi-partisan support. Well be getting our message out to the people to urge their Senators and Representatives to join together in this effort.
There are two problems that threaten the system, according to AMAC. People are living a lot longer, and there are less workers putting money into the system. Combined, these situations create a tremendous pressure on the financial stability of Social Security.
The AMAC solution provides for a set back in ages for people to begin to receive Social Security benefits along with an adjustment on the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), while at the same time allowing for a new Social Security IRA. The proposal is adapted from proposals from Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison and others that have so far failed to take hold.
Weber said, By including a supplemental payroll deductible IRA, the plan would help workers to have an additional windfall of between $ 165,000 and $ 350,000 in addition to the regular earned Social Security benefits when reaching retirement age.
When asked about the prospects of it being passed into law with all the fighting that seems to be going on in Washington DC, Weber said I dont believe this is a Do-Nothing Congress. The AMAC proposal is a win-win solution for all, and the time has come for us to ensure that Social Security continues to be here for our children and grandchildren.
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