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Vol XXX, Feb `07

E-Report Archive - Volume XXX, February 2007

Seasoned Octogenarian Donates to Art Auction

Vol XXX, Feb 07

Lou Shornick, a resident at the Saint Catherine's Village in Madison, MS, has been taking photographs for 80 of his 88 years. As an octogenarian and self-described artist, he was pleased to donate one of his works to the AMDA Foundations Art of Caring — Works of he'ART' Art Auction, set for Saturday, March 31 in Hollywood, FL (during the AMDA Annual Symposium). For his donation, Lou chose "a photo of a magnolia blossom seed head printed on canvas." He added, "This is the state flower of Mississippi."

Professional Painters Join Auction

Vol XXX, Feb 07 Works by several professional painters will be among the offerings at the Foundation's Art of Caring — Works of he'ART' Art Auction. These beautiful and unique pieces represent various styles of painting, but all will be an eye-catching addition to any art collection.
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Don't Forget the Wall

Vol XXX, Feb 07 The Foundation will be building the Wall of Caring, a moving and popular tradition, throughout the AMDA Annual Symposium in Hollywood, FL. This is a unique opportunity to donate to the Foundation and geriatric research while paying tribute to inspirational friends, colleagues, and mentors.
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No More BMDs? New Study Weighs In

Vol XXX, Feb 07 A new study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (January 22, 2007) suggests that repeating a bone mineral density (BMD) scan up to eight years after the initial test provides little additional benefit in terms of predicting fractures among older postmenopausal women.
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Announcing the Practice Change Fellows Program: Enhancing Leadership in Geriatric Care

Vol XXX, Feb 07

Funded by the Atlantic Philanthropies and administered by the Division of Health Care Policy and Research at the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, in partnership with the National Council on Aging, the Practice Change Fellows program is designed to develop health care leaders who can effectively promote high quality care to older adults. Building this cadre of health care professionals who possess the essential leadership skills and understanding of promising innovations in geriatric care delivery will ensure that this country is prepared to meet the health care challenges of an expanding aged population.