Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” - featuring actionable ideas from past and present thought leaders. This column presents beliefs articulated not only by the voice, the laptop, the mic, the megaphone of today’s great authors and thought leaders – but also the quill pen and [...]
The Wall Street Journal has called Bill Thomas, MD, "One of the 12 most influential Americans to redefine aging." He and Jude Thomas had recently founded the Eden Alternative when I came across an article about him in April 1999. I had just arrived back in my hometown to support [...]
Dear friends, We are holding this space for “transforming thoughts” - featuring actionable ideas from past and present thought leaders. This column presents beliefs articulated not only by the voice, the laptop, the mic, the megaphone of today’s great authors and thought leaders – but also the quill pen and [...]
During the September observance of "Dementia Awareness Month 2020," we again raise the question, "Why Study Alzheimer's?" In this April 2016 post, republished with video in February 2020, Kyrie Carpenter challenged conventional views about "the war to eradicate Alzheimer's disease" and questioned whether Alzheimer's is a disease. The post below appeared on [...]
A voice for change, Dr. Bill Thomas was featured in the very first regional Alzheimer’s Association publication, Spring 1999 issue, which I received after my hometown arrival in late ‘98. It was at a time when the media had only recently begun to describe institutional care of older people with [...]
“It may be an important time in human history to voice your truth. A time to dismantle the illusion that only experts get to speak. So do your research, find your voice, and share it without needing anyone to agree with you or even support you. Recognize that it may [...]
“The senior living field has long been ripe for disruption. While the pandemic is causing incredible stress and suffering, it can also be a launch pad for change – to move beyond ‘what was’ to an exciting new future. Join Jill Vitale-Aussem as she talks with Bob Kramer, President and [...]
A voice for change, Dr. Bill Thomas was featured in the very first regional Alzheimer’s Association publication, Spring 1999 issue, which I received after my hometown arrival in late ‘98. It was an unforgettable moment in which his compelling words totally resonated. Even today, two decades later, his words [...]