Valentines day is less than a week away. Call for ideas of how to assist the seniors in your life to have the resources they need to be able to show the love they continue to carry with them for the one who caught their eyes not by their external beauty but by the beauty that fills their heart and soul for days past and so many more to come.
Alisha Duvall (Alee Solutions CEO) and Alee Solutions' consultant Jessica Johnson go on WLKY 32 Morning News to promote awareness about Strokes and Kentucky & Southern IN Stroke Association's Heartstrings Valentine's benefit that will be held on Feb. 13 2016 at the Louisville Boat Club from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event benefits Kentucky and Indiana Stroke Association. Join us the romantic evening of dancing and fundraising late into the night.
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Prioritizing Proximity when looking for an assisted living community for your loved one is a problematic concern says Senior Living Experts in Louisville KY.
We have partnered with family after family who begin their search for Assisted Living based around the proximity to communities that are nearest to their adult children. Alee Solutions cautions against overemphasizing the value of proximity over best fit for the Senior.
Read MoreAnnual Kentucky & Southern IN Stroke Association Board Meeting was held today to jump start our mission and get the board's minds working together to work out new and creative ways to educate the public on Stroke Awareness & Recovery.
2016 will advance our mission in such new and creative ways.
Join in and don't miss out on a single event or fundraiser KSISA has planned for 2016.
Better look what events you want to join in on and buy your tickets today by clicking link below.
http://www.strokekyin.org/events/
Enjoy some of the board photos taken by Alisha Duvall with Alee Solutions today during the meeting by clicking below.
https://flic.kr/s/aHskrHeonM
KSISA 2016 Board
Before Filing Your Taxes this Year:
Ever Considered Claiming Your Elderly Parent as a Dependent?
Being a caregiver takes so much out of you. It takes more than just your energy, tender touch and time. Think about all the money that you might have donated to help maintain your loved one. You are not alone if you have never considered the possible tax relief claiming your elderly parent as a dependent.
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Trunk or Treat at Jefferson Place Nursing Rehab Center
Celebrating Halloween at Jefferson Place Trunk or Treat Event with the seniors staying with them for Short Term Rehab on 10/20/2015
Many of the rehab residents joined in the fun. There were witches, pirates, Jedi Masters, princesses, and even a black cat that crossed my path.
The seniors joined in the games right along side the kids. The game of the night seemed to be corn hole.
Have a safe and happy Halloween!
See more photos by visiting our Flickr page : https://www.flickr.com/photos/135807698@N05/22420483091/
There have been many studies over the years that have found potential health benefits from chocolate in the diet. But what about for seniors?
no need to sneak away to eat chocolate anymore
Since today is National Chocolate Day, let’s take a look at some of the possible ways chocolate may benefit seniors. Chocolate is not just delicious but has shown in studies to have a positive impact on improving memory and cardiovascular health in individuals 65 years and older.
Grab a chocolate treat of your choosing and join me in celebrating National Chocolate Day.
Learn more about
by visiting
http://blog.ehealthmedicare.com/2015/02/health-benefits-chocolate-seniors/
Learn what you can do to make a difference
HISTORY of National Make a Difference Day
It is said that National Make a Difference Day was created in 1992 by USA WEEKEND magazine. Later joined by Points of Light, together they have sponsored what has become one of the largest national day of community service. It has been continued for more than twenty years.
CELEBRATE ON A NATIONAL LEVEL
Do what you can to make a difference and use #MakeADifferenceDay & #aleesolutions to post on social media.
Learn more about house to volunteer at:
http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/opp1907110.jsp
Drizzling rain did not keep away the car enthusiast at Atria Springdale's Fall Car Show 2015
The music and food were not the only festivities that the many guest at Atria Springdale's Fall Car Show enjoyed. The classic and historic cars that ventured out that drizzly day were a sight. The memories that by standers shared with each other about times when these cars ruled the roads made for an event I am so glad to have had the opportunity to be a part of. The winners showed off their trophy and the mechanical marvels that have been so well preserved that bought them their victory. Alee Solutions is proud to have several photos to mark the memory for all those who attended.
Click here to see more photos provided by Alee Solutions
Read MoreThe Kentucky and Southern IN Stroke Association Brainwaves Vol 1 Issue 3 Newsletter is out.
Carrie noted, "AUGUST 25, 2015 THE OLMSTED at Masonic Homes - The Annual Extravaganza Tasting Event was a big success . Judging by the smiles on the faces of over 300 guests and the excellent array of food and drink, the board and staff were quite pleased. Emcee Jennifer Baileys of WLKY News did a wonderful job at engaging the crowd and everyone was touched by the story of our honoree Kevin Ratliff."
"You can view all the fabulous photos HERE from the event, and thank you to Alee Solutions for providing the photography gallery.
If you didn't make it this year, please plan to purchase your corporate table or individual tickets early next year. We hope to add forty more seats and are already planning ways to make
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 even better! Mark your calendars now."
"I cannot say enough in support of our friend Alisha Duvall. Alisha is the founder of Alee Solutions. (www.aleesolutions.org), a company that specializes in helping folks transition through their later years." - Freddie Claypool
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For only $100 you can have your company logo plastered all over social media and the Kentucky and Southern IN Stroke Association website by sponsoring the Strides for Stroke 5K 2015 Photo-Booth
Read MoreAlee Solutions was happy to sponsor the Kentucky and Southern IN Stroke Association's Tasting Extravaganza 2015. Take some time and look over the 280 plus photos taken by Alee Solutions during August 25th 2015's jam packed fundraising evening at the Olmsted. Be assured if you were there, you are most likely caught enjoying a taste of one of the many mouth watering treats from our local restaurants or bidding on a must have gift basket. It is always uplifting to see our community coming together to show our support for another non-profit that has a grass roots approach to serving our community and working toward and healthier - happier Kentuckiana.
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Highlights from the 2015 White House Conference on Aging
What an amazing conference!
The 2015 White House Conference on Aging http://tinyurl.com/pjvovp6 (WHCOA) took place at the White House on July 13, 2015. The Conference was truly a national conversation. In addition to the older Americans, community leaders and advocates at the White House, there were more than 700 watch parties in every state of the Union. Our hashtag, #WHCOA, also lit up social media with nearly 10,000 Twitter users contributing to the dialogue!
Monday’s event was a culmination of the country coming together in a dialogue about aging in America today and what the coming decade holds. We heard from speakers and audience participants discussing a wide range of topics from caregiving to financial security to technology and more. The 2015 White House Conference on Aging was an opportunity to highlight the importance of supporting the aging population in the United States. The Administration announced a number of key deliverables (http://tinyurl.com/pxg7gs5) to help empower Americans as they age.
Bernie Nash, 92 years young and a delegate to the first White House Conference on Aging in 1961 kicked off the day, followed by a welcome from Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President.
The true highlight of the day came early on when President Obama delivered remarks from the East Room of the White House. He noted that one of the best measures of a country is how it treats its older citizens, and some of this country’s greatest triumphs are Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security programs --- created by Congress in 1965 and 1935 respectively. “Together we declared that every citizen of this country deserves a basic measure of security and dignity,” said President Obama. “That choice saved millions upon millions of our people from poverty, allowed them to live longer and better lives.”
President Obama underscored a key announcement related to planning for retirement: the Labor Department is going to make it easier for state-based retirement savings initiatives to help workers who don’t currently have access to a 401(k) at work save for retirement.
President Obama also touched on many initiatives throughout the Federal government to support older Americans. The life of the Medicare Trust Fund, for example, has been extended by 13 years since the Affordable Care Act was signed into law in 2010, nine million seniors have received significant discounts on their prescription drugs, and more than 40 million people on Medicare have received free preventive services. He talked about ways to make it easier for Americans to save for retirement, and ways to combat elder abuse.
Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell offered remarks highlighting new steps the Department is taking to improve the quality and safety of nursing homes, and shared a video recapping the five WHCOA regional forums.
The jam-packed agenda included panel discussions on Caregiving in America, Financial Security at Every Age, the Power of Intergenerational Connections and Healthy Aging, Elder Justice in the 21st Century, and Technology and the Future of Aging.
Secretary Tom Perez of the Department of Labor, Secretary Robert McDonald of the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Secretary Tom Vilsack of the Department of Agriculture as well as other administration officials such as Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Richard Cordray, Director of the National Economic Council Jeff Zients, and Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee participated in the panel discussion and throughout the day. Other panelists included industry leaders and advocates, as well as caregivers, athletes, and innovators. Armchair conversations throughout the day focused on Innovations in Aging, Nutrition and Aging, and Universal Design. Jo Ann Jenkins of AARP delivered a lightening talk on “Disrupting Aging;” and Mary Kay Henry from SEIU delivered remarks focused on Care for All.
The morning session ended with remarks from White House Conference on Aging Executive Director Nora Super. She compared the work of WHCOA to a symphony. Each and every instrument has an important role to play – a voice to add. Take away a single instrument and the entire work is diminished, the outcome lessened, the score incomplete. It’s the same with our work here. Take away a single voice, a single contribution, from our dialogue and discussion, and the outcome will certainly be diminished.
The afternoon was filled with dynamic speakers, intriguing panel discussions, and robust question and answer sessions.
The day presented many opportunities for those at watch parties or following on social media to participate. At the end of each panel, those in the room as well as those participating virtually asked questions of the panelists. The response on social media was overwhelmingly positive as users tweeted or posted with excitement as they heard their questions being asked in Washington, D.C.
Labor Secretary Tom Perez wrapped up the day with a call to action. He reminded the audience that without advocacy, there would be no Social Security, no Medicare, no Medicaid, no Affordable Care Act. Recalling Nora Super’s remarks, he called on all Americans to raise their voices and advocate for these important programs and a healthy future for aging in America.
It was quite a year getting to the 2015 National Conference, with regional forums in Tampa, Phoenix, Seattle, Cleveland, and Boston; hundreds of listening sessions; and meetings throughout the country. All of it culminated in a truly extraordinary day, a national conversation that provided new ideas and insights to help all of us live longer, healthier and, ultimately, better lives. But the event, although outstanding in content and conversation, was a step to build on, not to rest on. We must continue the Conference’s work, sustain the national dialogue and discussion that was initiated, and ensure that we are fully prepared for the changing aging landscape in the next decade, and beyond.
Article by Louisville Metro Community Services - Office for Aging & Disabled Citizen Newsletter July 24th 2015 issue.
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