We are proud to announce our new online senior resource – SeniorStyle – Information and Entertainment for Your Generation. SeniorStyle is available by visiting www.seniorlivingguide.com and clicking on the links to the right OR by signing up for membership and receiving automatic notifications of new issues! We hope our readers find the information within SeniorStyle to be entertaining, insightful and resourceful!

In our ongoing efforts to provide seniors and their loved ones with the most accurate and detailed information in the senior housing and services industry, SeniorLivingGuide.com will be redeveloping and distributing SeniorStyle – our online senior news and entertainment magazine. Here you will find articles ranging from finance and legal issues to what’s hot in senior trends, travel and entertainment. Look for our new issue coming January 2009!

www.seniorlivingguide.com, the nations premier online senior housing resource proudly announces the launching of their NEW and IMPROVED website! New features include a zip code range search, exact city matches, search results optionally limited to listings with pricing information, larger images, Google mapping, favorite advertisers and a shortened contact for mor information process. Our advertiser tools such as client folders and tracking systems have all been redesigned to have the same look and feel of our main site to enhance your experience. Check us out online today for more information!

Dear Alzheimer’s Alliance Members & Interested Parties:

There is still time to register for the American Health Care Association’s 59th Annual Convention & Expo which takes place October 5-8th at the Gaylord Opryland Resort in Nashville. The Convention offers up to 14 specialized workshop tracks for administrators, owners/CEOs, CFOs, DONs and other long term care providers. Top presenters include Ted Koppel and Chris Gardner, with a performance by Wynonna Judd. Debbie Afasano of our staff will be the closing plenary session speaker.

Click the banner above to register.

State Finals lasts for 18 days and showcases over 3100 registered participants in over 70 sports and arts activities. Since the inaugural State Finals in 1985 to the present, this event has become a celebration in the truest sense of the word. It provides individuals from participants to volunteers, an opportunity to showcase their talents, enjoy being active, renew old skills and learn new ones.

The gala Opening Ceremony of this annual event is on Thursday, September 25, at WakeMed Soccer Park starting at 6:30 p.m. with the Parade of Participants, torch lighting, entertainment, and special guests. With the largest number of Local Senior Games ever – fifty-four – the number of registered participants grow daily. Come and enjoy this celebration of the human spirit! Great parking and seating. Prior to the Opening Ceremonies, enjoy the Cheerleader Showcase at 5 p.m. at the SAS Soccer Park on Thursday, September 25. Watch performances by the Local Games’ Cheerleading squads from across the state. Join in the Funwalk prior to the Open Ceremonies.

You are invited to celebrate the arts by visiting the Heritage, Literary, and Visual Arts Showcase at the NCSU McKimmon Center on Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Performing Arts Follies is on Friday evening, September 26, at 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets ($l0) at WakeMed Stadium on Thursday evening or at the McKimmon Center beginning at noon on Friday, September 26 or at the door before the show.

This year’s Senior Expo is from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the McKimmon Center. There will be exhibits from sponsors, coordinating agencies and various health and fitness organizations…free gifts and great information. Flue shots will be available!

Event Schedule and Map for Raleigh events are available at www.ncseniorgames.org or call 919-851-5456 for more information.

North Carolina Senior Games, Inc. (NCSG) is a non-profit organization that began in 1983 with a mission of creating a year round health promotion and education program for adults 55 years of age and better. Senior Games provides a holistic approach to keeping the body, mind and spirit fit while enjoying the company of friends, family, spectators and volunteers.

Senior Helpers of Raleigh currently provides in-home companion care in and around the Raleigh metro area of Wake and Johnston County. Filmed on 9/9/08, the attached video is a good reflection of the Senior Helper goal of helping people stay independent and in their homes as long as possible. Since the beginning of July this year, Sharon Becker has been one of the many clients assisted by Senior Helpers. With no immediate family in the Raleigh area and in need of daily assistance in order maintain her independent life style, she has relied on a caregiver from Senior Helpers to help get her through these past three months. All caregivers hired by Senior Helpers must pass an exhaustive national background check prior to being placed with a client and are matched based on the individual needs of the client.

Hours of service for clients can range from 3 hours a day to 24/7. Additional information about rates and the services provided by Senior Helpers of Raleigh is available by calling 919-424-8349 or visiting www.SeniorHelpers.com .

Amy Ricciardi
Amy joined the Fairfax team four years ago as publisher of our Central Virginia Senior Source publication. She held a position on the education committee for The Richmond Senior Network for 3 years where she directly assisted in development and execution of education seminars and their annual Senior Day. In 2008 Amy coordinated the Lifestyle Pavilion at the Southern Womens Show in Virginia. Along with her years in Senior Housing advertising she spent seven years working in property management for senior communities in Central Virginia. Amy’s extensive background in advertising and industry brings a solid understanding of her clients current and future needs. aricciardi@seniorlivingguide.com

Ryan Sadorf

Fairfax Publishing Company, Inc. proudly welcomes 2 new members to our team!

Eric Ernsberger is coming aboard in the Central Virginia market. He has a long sales history and a proven track record. He is very excited to be joining the Fairfax team as the new Associate Publisher of Central VA. Eric can be contacted at eernsberger@seniorlivingguide.com

Kelly Wilson joins us in Florida where she will be working in the Palm Beach and Treasure Coast market for the SE Florida Senior Living Guide along with Luanne Procopio in Broward and Dade County. Kelly comes to the Fairfax Team with a diverse background as the previous owner of two Assisted Living Facilities as well as healthcare industry sales and marketing. She can be reached at kwilson@seniorlivingguide.com

Welcome to Fairfax!