Connections

LeadingAge Action Alert

Urge Congress to provide immediate relief to aging services providers

Help LeadingAge advocate and urge Congress to provide immediate relief to aging services providers. The COVID-19 relief package released July 27 by Senate leadership does not do enough for aging…

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Bonding over books & long-distance connections

When families can’t be in the same place physically, online tools are a great option for grandparents to connect to grandchildren. It gives grandparents and grandchildren a way to bond…

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Kendal at Lexington – “Conversation Pods”

Posted 7/10/2020 Please Note: The experience shared below is specific to Kendal at Lexington. Please check each Affiliate’s website for information specific to each Kendal location for current COVID-19 restrictions and…

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Marco Polo: the connectivity app, not the swimming pool game

Posted 7/10/2020 Marco Polo is a video communication app for families and close friends. Unlike other video chat, you don’t have to be on at the same time. Marco Polo’s twist…

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June 21st – A Day to Honor Fathers and Important Men in Our Lives

Posted 6/08/2020 What Is Father’s Day, and Why Do We Celebrate?  The first father-themed memorial and celebration was held on July 5, 1908 by a West Virginia church for the…

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Cornell Crisis Advice Project

Posted 5/11/2020 “This too shall pass”“Caring is what matters”“Don’t worry about things that cannot be controlled” The Cornell Institute for Translational Research on Aging (CITRA) promotes the translation of research findings to…

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StoryCorps Connect: Become a Part of History

Posted 5/5/2020 StoryCorps reminds the nation that every story matters and every voice counts. Since 2003, StoryCorps has given a quarter of a million Americans the chance to record interviews…

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Connecting with an online congregation

Posted 5/5/2020 As congregations cancel on-site worship and individuals choose to forego large gatherings to help slow the spread of coronavirus, you can still worship in your home via online…

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Ask a Beautiful Question

Posted 4/28/2020 Beautiful Questions work well to spark meaningful, creative conversations no matter where you are. Choose from the online list of Beautiful Questions or come up with your own…

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