This is a great article, and it is about one of my company's communities. It is about the 3 -1 ratio of women to men and I bet that it affects you in your community also. It does at my place. How do you make a dance at your community successful for the single ladies? We hire dance hosts! Check it out by clicking on the links below.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110213/ap_on_re_us/us_seniors_lonely_valentines
Here is a video clip from World News Tonight from our community also! http://abcnews.go.com/US/shortage-men-retirement-home-prompts-hire-dance-partners/story?id=12912243
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I love this concept. This is my first time in an 55+ community where I work. My background is LTC. I have found many challenges (mostly jobs only offers 15hrs. a week) I love your Ideas. Most Activities Directors do not Network anymore. I will gladly give anyone my ideas!
ReplyDeleteI am so glad that you found the site and are willing to share your ideas! As I said in my introduction, it is a win-win situation when we do that! Check back often and comment, comment, comment! Thanks.
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