ALFA - Tuesday, May 5, 2009
If there's one big thing everyone's talking about at ALFA, it's how to survive through turbulent times. ALFA leadership, attendees, presenters and exhibitors are abuzz about how to keep business healthy during this difficult economy.
With the swine flu also on people's minds, one presenter offered this universal advice: "Have a focused sense of urgency, but don't panic," - Joseph Mikalajunas, president of Bell Senior Living.
Five senior living professionals (out of more than 450 nominees) were also honored at the annual Hero Awards luncheon. This year's winners are:
ALFA Nurse Hero: Curtis Bond, LPN, Southerland Place Midlothian, Midlothian, Va.
ALFA Executive Director Hero: Joan Carney, Hoffman SummerWood Community, West Hartford, Conn.
ALFA Staff Member Hero: Kasey Gobin, dir. of dining services, Emeritus Senior Living, South Windsor, Conn.
ALFA Caregiver Hero: Amparo Machuca, reminiscence care manager, Sunrise Senior Living at Cinco Ranch, Katy, Texas.
ALFA Volunteer Hero: Ricky Fox, Morningside of Sumter Five Star Senior Living, Sumter, S.C.