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Minister for Older People Launches ‘Living with Dementia’ – A Psychological and Social Research Programme in Dementia Care
Source: School of Social Work and Social Policy
The Living with Dementia programme seeks to impact on policy development and contribute to the design of best practice models for those affected by dementia. Dublin, Thursday, April 29th, 2010 – ‘Living with Dementia’ is a psychological and social research programme in dementia care that…
Resource type: News
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Foundation launching seniors' volunteer program
Source: MSN Money Central
By Rachel Bernstein.The Baltimore Community Foundation has received more than $1.5 million to start a new program that encourages senior citizens to volunteer in neighborhood improvement.The three-year program will start later this spring and aims to recruit 1,200 volunteers to contribute in six neighborhoods.Atlantic Philanthropies…
Resource type: News
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Inez McCormack Returns to NI After Meryl Streep Portrays Her Life in New York Play
Source: The Participation and the Practice of Rights Project (The PPR Project) and Vital Voices
The Participation and the Practice of Rights (PPR) Project is an Atlantic grantee. Inez McCormack, the well known trade union, women’s and human rights activist, returns to Northern Ireland today (Monday 15 March) following Meryl Streep’s portrayal of her life in a New York play…
Resource type: News
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HHS Announces $27 Million from Recovery Act to Help Older Americans Fight Chronic Disease
Source: Administration on Aging (AoA)
National Council on Aging is an Atlantic grantee. Atlantic has supported the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program for more than 3 years. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has announced the availability of $27 million to help older individuals with chronic conditions to improve their health and reduce…
Resource type: News
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For Elderly in Rural Areas, Times Are Distinctly Harder
Source: New York Times
By Kirk Johnson. Lingle, Wyo. — Norma Clark, 80, slipped on the ice out by the horse corral one afternoon and broke her hip in four places. Alone, it took her three hours to drag herself the 40 yards back to the house through snow…
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Cover: The 25 Best Givers
Source: Barron's
With money tight, top philanthropists insist on more bang for the buck. Meet the 25 most effective givers. The KIPP Foundation is an Atlantic grantee. By Suzanne McGee. THE NAME OF THE GAME IN PHILANTHROPY this year is to make your dollars go far --…
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Investment in South Africa From Inside and Out: Reflections of an Overseas Friend
The Atlantic Philanthropies’ approach to investment in South Africa and the country’s challenges in the face of declining international funding are discussed in this speech by Gara LaMarche, Atlantic’s President and CEO, at the Inyathelo Annual Awards Ceremony in Cape Town, South Africa. It is…
Resource type: Speech
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Purpose Prize recognizes work of baby boomers
Source: Los Angeles Times
The Purpose Prize and Civic Ventures are Atlantic grantees. Life doesn’t stop once you turn 60. For some, that's when life begins. That’s the message a think tank is trying to convey with the Purpose Prize, an award that commemorates the work of baby boomers…
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Hate Campaigns Can’t Block Overdue Steps Toward Fair Treatment of Immigrants
Source: Gara LaMarche
Barack Obama’s campaign gave hope to millions of immigrants and their leading advocates. Atlantic has been proud to support and stand with these groups in the long campaign for comprehensive immigration reform. But that hope has been strained of late, and it is time to…
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National Hispanic Council on Aging Urges Healthcare Reform and Geriatrics Training as Older Americans Reach 20% of Population
Source: National Hispanic Council on Aging
The National Hispanic Council on Aging is an Atlantic grantee. WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National leaders are meeting in Washington for the National Hispanic Council on Aging (NHCOA) conference Oct. 6-7 to urge Congress to support healthcare reform and address the growing need for…
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