National RX Drug Take Back Day

I found this article written by Teresa Bragg.  I think it’s something that everyone will be interested in….not just senior caregivers, but anyone with children.  It’s important info that I’m glad to pass on…….Sue Thomas In our work with seniors and their families, we are often faced with finding suitable methods of discarding unused prescriptions. [...]

RICA Enterprises LLC, parent company of RetireEd, has Joined Forces With Senior Checked!

RICA Enterprises, parent company of RetireEd, applauds SeniorChecked for creating a nationally recognizable symbol of trust specific to the senior marketplace. Unlike other fee-based qualifying agencies, the SeniorChecked Trusted Seal can only be earned. Use our promocode “RetireEd34” to join the SeniorChecked trusted network for the super low price of $349. That’s a 50% savings!  [...]

Sue Thomas, founder of Redesign for Retirement Living (TM) is among the exciting list of featured speakers at the Window Coverings Association of America’s (WCAA) INSPIRE 2011 Conference

WCAA TAPS HGTV’S SARAH RICHARDSON FOR CONFERENCE For Immediate Release Gold River, California, March 28, 2011: Sarah Richardson, the popular host and co-producer of “Design Inc” and ‘Sarah’s House’ on HGTV will be the keynote speaker on Thursday, September 8th at the first Window Coverings Association of America’s Conference and Trade Show, INSPIRE 2011. The [...]

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Professional Organizers: Reach Out to the Senior Marketplace – PART 1

If you aren’t thinking about taking your Professional Organizing skills to the senior market, you should be.  If you have been considering the senior market and just aren’t sure how to jump in, here is some information to get you started. First, the statistics:  Though you have probably seen them before, the statistics are staggering [...]

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Taking Your Redesign Skills To The Senior Marketplace

Sue Thomas, founder and author of “Redesign For Retirement Living,” offers this free, yet extremely informative webinar to introduce the senior marketplace to designers and decorators.  Topics include: How to develop trusting relationships with senior clients The impact of physical & emotional health on design choices & the work environment Marketing And so much more…

Retirement Community Living & The Positive Impact of Redesign For Retirement Living

Decorating might seem frivolous after dealing with the difficult demands of a senior move, but think again.  Decorating has a dramatic impact on daily life.  The final design of a home affects functionality, mood and the ability to maintain independence.  Senior Redesign Professionals make a positive difference in the daily lives of  current and newly [...]

Effective Communications Month – Or Just Good Customer Service?

Not long ago I got an email today declaring June, “Effective Communications Month.”  I thought, “REALLY???  Who declares these things anyway?”  So I Googled the phrase in quotes and got 23,500 results.  Granted that’s not much by Google standards but it got me thinking about the importance and impact of a simple card. As a [...]

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Get Tips To Help Your Clients Age In Place

Check out these articles by Bonnie Joy Flamm of BonnieJoyDesigns.com, Aging In Style as you Age In Place   &    Aging In Place Vs. Universal Design.   Bonnie does a great job describing and debunking the many reasons Baby Boomers have for sticking their heads in the sand when it comes to remodeling their home to meet [...]

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Decorating for the Senior Market … just got easier

Another American turns 55 every 8 seconds. By 2030 there will be over 107 million Americans aged 55 and older. The need for services directed to the fast growing senior market is increasing everyday. As a result, this rapidly expanding demographic has spawned many niche industries, including a need for Decorating Specialists geared to meeting [...]

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Sue Thomas Speaks at NASMM’s 2010 Conference in Las Vegas

Sue Thomas of RICA Enterprises, LLC and RetireEd spoke at the 2010 NASMM conference in Las Vegas this February.  This year’s conference theme was, “Better Together.”  The members of NASMM are definitely working together to make the Senior Move Management industry and their association the best they can be. Sue’s presentation this year was “Business [...]

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