WEL, World Elder Land ERT, Elder Recreation Therapy BWCA, Better World Community Adventures KJW, KathyJWard.com | Publications| Education - Seminars | Recreation - Activities | Consulting Services | | Contact | Blog | Guestbook | Calendar | Photos | Donate | About Kathy Ward | | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Views: CHEVY CHASE, MARYLAND - PHONE: 240-393-5456 ENGLISH ESPAÑOL Creating a world of possibilities for better quality of life Everywhere there are people that constantly notice that there is something in their communities that can be done better, and without waiting for permission or recognition these wonderful people decide to help, create, nurture and love their communities, families and the world. Then, the most beautiful human values are exposed for the betterment of everyone, humanity and nature. Our dear Earth, our home. KJW Websites and Projects are dedicated to ALL the people that with heartfelt work and simple ways are making a difference for the better and little by little we are creating a happy and more peaceful world. If you want to see a miracle, the BE THE MIRACLE!   IT IS ONLY WITH THE HEART THAT ONE CAN SEE WHAT IS INVISIBLE TO THE EYE.      DREAMS AS LOVE OPEN OUR HEARTS IN MANY WAYS WHEN THERE IS NO WAY.     WE ARE PEACEMAKERS AS WE KEEP SMILES IN OUR FACES, SONGS IN OUR HEARTS AND GOOD WORDS IN ALL OUR CONVERSATIONS.   1. BWCA, BETTER WORLD COMMUNITY ADVENTURES The main objective of BWCA is to continue the process of inclusion of our elders in the bettermnet of our communities by promoting social integration and creativity. All programs of BWCA are an invitation to promote intergenerational relations, love and respect for nature, value of diversity and PEACE as a way of living by LISTENING and DOING to co-create the world we want to live in. Chapter For Peace Bench Of Dreams Grandparent's Day Peace Corner Other useful inspirational and Better World links: GoodMorningWorld.org Gratefulness.org Robert Muller's website The Happiness Club   2. ERT, ELDER RECREATION THERAPY Vision Upcoming events Seminars and workshops ERT Publications Therapeutic interventions and seasonal programs for elders Therapeutic interventions for Dementia-Alzheimer's for elders Journal of Activities Adaptation and Aging. ERT and NPRA - National Parks and Recreation Association ERT and Community Outreach Projects The Library of Congress - The Veteran's History Project Health Care Council - DVS Division Holy Cross Speakers Bureau DC Parks and Recreation Alzheimer's Association - Projects and Educational Sessions   3. WEL, WORLD ELDER LAND Vision WEL certifications and inservices WEL seminars and workshops - English and Spanish Newsletter "The WEL Family" WEL better ways award WEL upcoming events WEL publications and books WEL conversations with remarkable elders WEL community outreach EOFULA Spanish Senior Center WEL Listening for a better quality of life (example of quality improvement project) WEL Essays and poetry with elders WEL Therapuetic Gardens for elders   ARTICLES   DEMENTIA/ALZHEIMER's   BOBBY VISITS THE ALZHEIMER'S UNIT - Book -A book for caregivers working with dementia patients (available October 2005)                                                 Better World Community Adventures Elders and The Bench of Dreams Words from Ann Perkins, during the Bench of Dreams dedication ceremony, an elder from Kensington Park; "This is to wish you all the luck in the world and to remind you of the Bench of Dreams you so thougthfully made for us. " From Irene Slattery, an elder from Kensington Park; "Inside each of us there are wonderful dreams of love and hope. Now we have a place of our own to get much closer to our dreams and plan our next move." The Peace Corner - El Rincon de la Paz Better World Community Adventures a FUN Intergenerational Program. Our elders at EOFULA, Spanish Senior Center in Washington DC, gathered around the Peace Corner "El Rincon de la Paz"   ERT, Elder Recreation Therapy Holiday Luncheon 2004 with the Directors of Volunteer Services of Holy Cross Hospital, NIH, Hospital for Sick Children, Suburban Hospital, Adventist Hospital, among others. ERT, Elder Recreation Therapy Sherry Deane, Associate Director Programs, Kenya Adams, Training Specialist and Benjamin McCottry, Manager, Senior Services Branch, from the D.C. Parks and Recreation, during a meeting planning our training programs.