Congratulations to our own Jessica Bourque, who is among the first graduates of the Leadership In Wellness Management course offered by ICAA Education, Inc. (a sister company of the International Council on Active Aging® (ICAA), a professional association that has led, connected and defined the active-aging industry since 2001). The program began in July of 2019 and focused on business management and leadership, with course participants undertaking self-discovery activities, building their knowledge of wellness as it applies to wellness business practices, and leaving with new strategies for enhancing their existing programs or careers.
Read the full press release from ICAA Education here.
Recent Blog Posts
Packing and Organizing to Move More Safely in COVID Times
Here at Fresh Start Transitions, we have experienced many ups and downs and survived them all. However, we have never experienced anything like COVID-19 before. When this virus first came to visit, we had many clients already on our schedule. Their sales were closing,...
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Sharon Towers' own Mattie Grigsby was recently featured in an article in the online publication Qcitymetro. The piece detailed her personal history including early years in Greensboro and teaching career in Charlotte as well as her time here at Sharon Towers. You can...
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By 2035, the number of Americans age 65 and over is expected to top 78 million, surpassing the number of children (age 18 and under) for the first time. The graying of America is a good thing, for it means we are living healthier, longer lives. It’s also a good thing...
Get To Know Amanda Russell, Music Therapist
Amanda Russell is excited. And why not? As the new staff music therapist at Sharon Towers, she has a few hundred potential students. Whether it’s working with groups improvising with instruments, playing musical “Jeopardy” to help keep residents’ mind sharp and...
Sharon Towers Sponsors Health Risk Assessments for Seniors
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