Extra, Extra, Read all about it. Barbara Lehrer to be Honored at Independence Residences 2012 Gala

Barbara Lehrer to be Honored at Independence Residences 2012 Gala

Independence Residences, Inc. Spring 2012 Turning Dreams into Reality Gala will be held Thursday April 26 at the Glen Island Harbour Club in New Rochelle. This year’s theme is “40 Years of Awareness and Caring.” Barbara Lehrer, founder and president of both The Beacon Group and Beacon Concierge (a subsidiary of The Beacon Group) will be honored for her years of dedication to improving the lives of individuals with special needs.  Barbara started her career as a speech pathologist and now employs over 300 clinicians in varying fields to serve the population of New York state.

100 Year Old Woman Stays Sharp By Playing A Nintendo DS

The Small World News Service reports:

A sprightly centenarian has revealed the secret to staying sharp in old age – playing VIDEO GAMES. Instead of knitting or playing bingo Kathleen Kit Connell, known as Kit, spends two hours a day tapping away at her favourite console. And the grandmother-of-one, who still lives independently, said she has used the Nintendo DS Lite, so much she even wore out her first console and had to replace the computer. Kit, who according to the game has the mental age of 64, said: “It’s absolutely super. I don’t feel a day over 80.

Retaining professionals saves money, improves care

Every time you lose a direct-care professional, you can expect to spend $3,700, according to the Iowa Department of Public Health. And your service to people with developmental disabilities declines, at least temporarily.

So it’s in your best interest to reduce turnover. We asked Barbara Lehrer — founder of The Beacon Group, which places direct care professionals in facilities serving special needs clients on Long Island, in New York and Westchester County – how to do that. She said:

Beacon Group Announces New Division

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Beacon Group Announces New Division: Beacon Concierge Services Beacon Concierge Services Revolutionizes the Approach to Customized Care

November 9, 2011, Long Island, N.Y.—For many older adults, it is a struggle to find an organization that is not only dedicated to their needs, but can provide a customized care plan to help them maintain their quality of life. Operating since 1996, Beacon Concierge Services has been filling that gap, providing tailored services to help maintain the dignity, independence, and lifestyle of many aging adults.