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10-22 GrandCare Webinar: Understanding & Connecting the Generations, Harper Tech Group speaks

WHEN: Thursday October 21st, 2pm EDT (1p CT).
WHERE: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
WHAT: Understanding & Connecting the Generations, Barbara Harper, DC of Harper Technology Group speaks
WHY: It’s important to understand each generation’s needs and wants in order to properly bridge the gap and allow all age groups to communicate in a comfortable setting.

Topic Description: Connecting the Generations using Technology.

About Dr. Barbara Harper:
Barbara A. Harper BS, DC
Present Regional Accounts Manager for HTG; 20+ years Chiropractic Physician specializing in brain, nervous system and bone function; Post-graduate studies in Alternative Medicine and Nutrition ; Reiki Practitioner; Currently employed part-time as a Professor of Science and Bioethics teaching courses in Anatomy& Physiology, Biological/Chemical/Environmental Sciences and as a Blackboard Online Course Instructor for Berkeley College, NJ/NY; Penn State Post-Graduate study in Educational Technology. Married to husband Robert for 40 + years with two sons, Jude and Robert, Jr.

This call is sponsored by Harper Technology Group

9-15 GrandCare Aging/Tech Topic: State-Level Aging Services Technology Provider and Policy Initiatives

Every Thursday at 2p ET (1p CT), GrandCare Systems hosts an aging & technology industry call.

Thursday, 9-9-10, 2p Eastern Time
Topic: State-Level Aging Services Technology Provider and Policy Initiatives

Scott Peifer, MPPA, MSW, Associate Director Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) speaks

The State of Technology in Aging Services in Ohiohttp://www.aahsa.org/WorkArea/linkit.aspx?LinkIdentifier=id&ItemID=11941&libID=11955
CAST, AAHSA in partnership with Association of Ohio Philanthropic Homes, Housing and Services for the Aging (AOPHA) released its fourth of a series of state-level reports on technology in aging services – September 2010

Join us: http://my.dimdim.com/grandcare
Optional Dial In listed on the webinar

Scott Peifer serves as Associate Director of the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST), a program of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA). In this capacity, Scott leads CAST’s state-level policy efforts to educate and advocate for the advancement of aging services technologies to improve the aging experience. Scott previously served as Policy Director of Aging for Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell, leading the policy and legislative activities of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, and served as a Legislative Director in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Scott began his policy experience in California, first working for the California Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (now Aging Services of California), and as lead staff of the California State Senate Subcommittee on Aging and Long-term Care. Scott has earned a Master of Public Policy and Administration and a Master of Social Work from California State University, Sacramento.

Sponsored by Worthington Distribution