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Moneyball for Aging in Place

October 28, 2013
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A Washington Post article called “Enough with the ‘Moneyball’ references”  has it wrong. Writer Lydia DePillis complains that using this sports reference to describe so many aspects of life and business that may be improved by data analysis is too much of a cliche. When it comes to Aging in Place my call is ‘Let […]

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Disruption is….

October 20, 2013
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Disruption is the size of the population of older citizens Disruption is the health of older folks living in community Disruption is the age of older folks living in community

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Labor Day & Aging in Place

September 3, 2013
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My Labor Day thoughts turned to caregivers. We know how important they are to caring for our loved ones in our homes, in their homes or in housing facilities. We know they are often so appreciated as they ‘join’ our families for critical, emotionally charged portions of our lives. Yet despite shortages, care workers are […]

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Framing the Aging in Place Agenda

July 19, 2013
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I was guest at a great dinner the other night courtesy of Marty Bell of the National Aging in Place Council. The other guests included Bob Blancato of Matz, Blancato & Associates. Bob is the well respected premier DC insider on aging issue. Candace Baldwin, whirlwind head of the Village to Village Network joined us […]

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Aging in Place is Summer Camp

July 9, 2013
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Some of us don’t see that regulation is the playing field. The combination of rules, subsidies and incentives is the reality in which business works and competes.  Nothing in our time is bigger than the changing healthcare landscape. Business as usual is over. You can’t ignore it…you have to shift when changes occurs. Those who […]

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How to avoid Crises

May 14, 2013
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I am reviewing my thoughts on the use and value of aging in place technology. We may be trying to avoid the wrong crisis.

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ASA 2013 Can Aging Get Out of the Box?

April 2, 2013
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I always enjoy the American Society on Aging conference. Everyone is focused and passionate. People care about their work and their clients. The dedication is not so clear at all conferences. The big buzz this year? Probably just how fast the accountable care act is going to change health care. Most bureaucratic entities are slow […]

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Crossing Silos….. Deliberately #1

March 25, 2013
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Policy folks, operators and advocates often lament silos as barriers to aging in place, good medical care and  other current issues. I agree, but I see very little effort that crosses silos. If silos are the problem, why not set strategies that cross silos deliberately? I hear about models and programs in caregiving, transportation, home […]

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Why is “wellness” “corporate”?

March 6, 2013
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This Washington Post article and a recent Kojo Nnamdi talk show has me thinking about methods and benefits of “wellness”. Wellness includes pro-active health screening to catch problems before they grow serious and raising awareness but key elements are usually what most of us call exercise. Employers are strong adopters because wellness has the bottom […]

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What will it Take to Reduce Readmissions?

February 15, 2013
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The game is ON! Everyone is talking re-admissions. A slew of articles has just emerged describing the problem and hinting at solutions. The solution is outside the hospital’s experience and purview but needs to be holistic and comprehensive. The elements are as simple as a handrail and a ride and as complex as fine tuning […]

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