Retirement Connection

09/03/2026

Gloria Steinem passed away this week at 92. Before her, a woman couldn't open a bank account on her own, couldn't count on equal pay, and often had no way out of a dangerous marriage. She spent her life changing that, pushing for the right to vote, the right to work without limits, the right to leave and be believed.

She co-founded Ms. magazine, helped launch the National Women's Political Caucus, and spent decades speaking out on domestic violence, the lack of affordable child care, and unfair hiring practices. In 2013, President Obama awarded her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor. She was later inducted into the National Women's Hall of Fame and received a lifetime's worth of honors for her writing and organizing.

Our team was built by a female entrepreneur. Our families are led by women. The freedom to run this business, to make decisions for our own households, to show up for the communities we serve, that's a door Gloria Steinem helped open.

We're grateful for her, today and always.

09/01/2026

Think about the last networking event you attended in senior care. Think about who was in the room.

08/26/2026

We're saddened by the loss of another legend this week, actor Tim Curry, who passed away at 80.

Curry's career spanned theater, film, and television for over five decades, and his range was extraordinary. He broke through on the London stage before becoming a cult icon as Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, a performance so bold and boundary-pushing it helped turn a box-office failure into one of the most beloved films of all time. From there, he brought his singular charisma to roles as varied as the menacing Pennywise in It, the endlessly quotable Wadsworth in Clue, and beloved family films like Annie and Muppet Treasure Island.

Despite a stroke in 2012 that changed the course of his later years, Curry remained a cherished figure to fans across generations, proof that a truly great performance never stops resonating.

Rest in peace, Tim. Thank you for the characters, the voices, and the joy.

08/25/2026

Today we lost an icon whose impact reached far beyond music. Dolly Parton didn't just entertain generations, she gave people permission to be exactly who they were, unapologetically.

Our CEO, Amy Schmidt, grew up not far from Dolly's hometown in East Tennessee, and shared a personal reflection on what Dolly's example meant to her: a woman who never sought approval before living authentically, who stood by the people she believed in, and who saw others for who they could become rather than what she could gain from them.

Rest in peace, Dolly. Thank you for showing us what it looks like to live without apology.

08/18/2026

Amy Schmidt, our CEO/President just added an educational article to Linkedin...
She began her career in assisted living almost three decades ago. "Referral agencies didn't create the need for a middleman between families and senior care. The industry did. That's the truth I want to start with, because everything else here makes a lot more sense once you understand why families ended up needing one in the first place. "

In this issue: (Newsletter article #3)
Why hospitals often refer families straight to a referral agency instead of calling communities directly, and what that means for how many choices you actually see
· The gaps in this industry that families whisper about but rarely hear addressed directly, hospice, Medicaid, and who gets left to figure it out alone
· The exact questions that separate a genuinely good referral agency from one quietly working against you
· Where online "directory" sites actually send your information, and how to opt out if it's already happened to you
· What I've learned watching this industry as a provider and as caregiver

I began my career in assisted living almost three decades ago. Referral agencies didn't create the need for a middleman between families and senior care. The industry did. That's the truth I want to start with, because everything else here makes a lot more sense once you understand why families ende...

08/18/2026

Did you know August is National Wellness Month? It's the perfect time to check in on the health and happiness of the seniors in your life (and yourself, caregivers!).

From staying active and eating well to fighting isolation and prioritizing self-care, small habits can make a big difference. 💙

In our latest article, we're breaking down simple, meaningful ways to support senior wellness this month, plus a special note for family caregivers on why taking breaks matters too. 🙌

Read the full article at the link in the first comment!

08/09/2026

08/05/2026

What a wonderful day at the Providence Everett Case Management Resource Fair! We love these coordinating these events, they give us a chance to link up our sponsors with Case Management teams across our network, from Everett, WA to Medford, OR and all the communities in between. Sitting down face-to-face with case managers, social workers, and discharge planners helps make sure they have a clear picture of the local resources ready to help their patients.

And here's the part that really matters: every dollar we raise goes directly toward supporting low-income patients in the community. We're so thankful for partners like Providence Everett, who help us bring providers and hospital staff to the same table, because when that network grows stronger, the people who need care the most are the ones who benefit.

07/29/2026