Undergraduate Health Science, Assisted Living/Senior Housing
Moments, Memories, and Mission
"An inspiring collection of stories that reminds us
why this profession is so amazing…
‘Chicken Soup’ for the assisted living profession’s soul.”
David Kyllo, Executive Director
National Center for Assisted Living
"The emotions expressed here are real and profound
– something vital and important happens daily in assisted living residences
across the nation. Thank you for capturing the spirit of assisted living with
these wonderful essays.”
Chris Hollister, CEO
Southern Assisted Living
THE book that someone contemplating a career in senior living should read,
and a source of renewal for those already working in senior care.”
David
Peete, President
AIM: The Society for Senior Living Professionals
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"Moments, Memories, and Mission: Stories from the Field of Assisted Living”, is a collection of the best entries received from the first ever national assisted living employees essay contest. Conducted by the Program in Assisted Living Administration at George Mason University, these 21 vignettes from nearly every type of assisted living employee are a must read for those working in the field, and a gift from residents and families who have shared the assisted living experience. The book includes a Foreword by Terry Klaassen, Founder and Chief Cultural Office of Sunrise Senior Living, the nation’s largest senior housing provider, and is illustrated by Gus Muller, 81, an award winning artist whose wife, Liz, has suffered from Alzheimer’s disease for more than 10 years. (8” x 5 ½”, 56 pages)
Uses for the Book:
- Employee Orientation/Training/Awards
- Community Information Packets
- Move-in/Gift Baskets
- Current/Prospective Residents and Family Members
- Referral Development/Community Relations
- Long Term Care, Gerontology, and Social Services curricula
Pricing:
- Single Copy @ $9.95 - 2 Copies @ $14.95 - 3 Copies @ $19.95
- 4-50 Copies @ $5.95 each
- 51–100 Copies @ $5.50 each
- 101+ Copies @ $4.95 each
(Does not include Virginia Sales Tax, Shipping & Handling Charges)
To Order:
Up to 15 Books:
Orders for 15 or fewer books are payable in advance by check or money order
to George Mason Intellectual Properties. Click the link below to print out
a PDF Order Form for this purpose. Mail completed form along with check or
money order payable to “GMIP”. Total payment should include amount
for books, Virginia sales tax, and shipping and handling charges as indicated
on the form. Please allow 5-7 business days following receipt of order for
books to be shipped.
More than 15 Books:
Orders for more than 15 books can be purchased by invoice and shipped within
3-5 business days. Contact Jennifer Murphy, Executive Director – GMIP
by email (jmurphy@gmu.edu), or Fax to
the attention of "Jennifer Murphy" at (703) 993-8871, and provide
the following information:
- Number of books to be purchased
- Name of organization
- Name of person to contact and phone number
- Shipping address
You will receive confirmation correspondence indicating the total purchase price, including sales tax and standard shipping, plus a $3.00 handling charge. Upon receipt of books, invoices are payable to “GMIP” on a Net/30 basis.
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CLICK HERE TO READ EXCERPTS FROM
“MOMENTS, MEMORIES, AND MISSION”