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Banner MD Anderson names new director
Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center recently named Dr. Rogerio Lilenbaum, as its new director. He’ll begin the new role on February 3. He joins Banner after serving as chief medical integration o cer for ambulatory services at Yale New Haven Health and Yale School of Medicine. Prior to that, Lilenbaum was chairman of the Cancer Institute at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida.
Lilenbaum earned his medical degree from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro School of Medicine in Brazil and earned a Master of Science in clinical epidemiology and clinical investigation from the Harvard School of Public Health. He completed his hematology/oncology fellowship at Washington University School of Medicine and a clinical and research fellowship at the University of California San Diego. Lilenbaum is a board-certi ed medical oncologist with expertise in tho
racic malignancies. He has authored more than 100 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters.
Info: bannermdanderson.com
Two specialists featured at Benevilla ‘Caregiver Connect’
Dr. Maribeth Gallagher, DNP, FAAN, from Hospice of the Valley will present “The Language of Distress” and how to use a “soft approach” to maximize comfort and connection.
She’ll speak at Benevilla’s “Caregiver Connect” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 6, at Bellevue Heights Church, 9440 W. Hutton Drive, Sun City. This free educational event provides family caregivers with support and guidance to assist them in their caregiving journey. Call 623-584-4999 to register.
Gallagher’s presentation will dig deep into distressed behaviors which often serve as a form of communication and indicate the person living with dementia
is experiencing discomfort in body, mind and/or spirit. As one’s ability to communicate verbally declines, emotional expression and physical behaviors signal unmet needs.
Lori Nisson will present “Ambiguous Loss: Living with Uncertainty.” She is a licensed clinical social worker as well as the family and community services director at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute and Banner Sun Health Research Institute. Her presentation will discuss caregiver stress and burden, often mistaken for ambiguous loss. This program de nes ambiguous loss and provides concrete strategies to infuse hope, meaning and promotes self-care.
Tempe seniors celebrate longevity
Picture 125 seniors—all 90 years old or above—in one room for an extraordinary party. That’s what happened at Friendship Village Tempe Retirement Village on January 30. The group of nonagenarians—with a few centenarians sprinkled in—toasted to their longevity and re ected on memories through the decades. Most of them were born during the Roaring Twenties. To ring in the beginning of the 2020s was cause for a major celebration.
The special occasion is part of Friendship Village’s year-round lineup of events designed to promote socialization, as this has many health bene ts for older adults. Staying socially active as you age promotes cognitive and psychological health, according to the National Institute on Aging.
Area Agency on Aging earns four 2019 National Media Awards
The Area Agency on Aging was a winner in the 28th annual National Media Awards program, earning four awards. The program, presented by the Mature Market Resource Center, a national clearinghouse for the senior market, recognizes the nation’s nest marketing, communications, educational materials and programs designed and produced for older adults.
The Area Agency received awards for: Healthy Living Classes in the Health Promotion and Wellness Classi cation, Brochure/Booklet category; World Elder Abuse Awareness – 2018 in the Education/Training Programs Classi cation, Consumer Education Program; Night of the Living Will in the Art/Design Classi - cation, Graphic Design Division; and 2018 Charitable Tax Donation, also in the Art/ Design Classi cation, Graphic Design Category.
Info: aaaphx.org
Sparrow Partners break ground on rst of four active adult communities
Sparrow Partners will soon begin construction on its 193-unit Mera City Center in Downtown Surprise, the rst of four 55-and-older active adult communities Sparrow plans to develop in the Phoenix Metro area. The second 188-unit Mera Goodyear will begin construction in March. Both sites are scheduled to open in spring 2021.
All four developments will feature a resort-style pool and sundeck, fenced-in dog park, tness center, game lounge, media lounge, golf simulator, library and two-story clubhouse, as well as bocce and pickleball courts. Additionally, between ve and nine activities and classes are o ered on weekdays coupled with at least two activities planned on Saturdays. The cost of all activities is included in the monthly rent.
Info: sparrow-partners.com
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