Emeritus Alzheimer’s Expert, Kelly Scott, on Coping with Caregiving Radio Sept. 24

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Emeritus Alzheimer’s Expert on “Coping with Caregiving” Radio Sept. 24

Tune in for caregiver tips on Saturday at 3:45 PDT at wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving

Seattle, Wash. – Sept 22, 2011 — Emeritus Senior Living VP, Kelly Scott, will be interviewed on the popular “Coping with Caregiving” Internet radio program on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 3:45 p.m.(PDT). She will be interviewed by host and author, Jacqueline Marcell, and will discuss the common questions and challenges that Alzheimer’s caregivers face, as well as providing answers and guidance for this growing population. To listen, tune in to http://www.wsRadio.com/CopingWithCaregiving and click on the red flashing “On Air” link.

Kelly Scott has been with Emeritus Senior Living for more than 13 years. For the last seven years, she has focused her energy on developing effective and innovative programs for the Alzheimer’s and Memory Care residents at Emeritus communities. Specifically, Kelly’s role involves researching best-practice programming for this fragile population, and developing and implementing training for Emeritus caregivers. She is also a spokesperson and content expert on six Alzheimer’s caregiving videos being aired on a number of websites: http://www.emeritus.com/elder-care-resources/senior-living-videos

In her interview on Coping with Caregiving, she will discuss common misperceptions about Alzheimer’s disease, what steps to take when a loved one if first diagnosed, the best ways to communicate with a person who has Alzheimer’s, how to respond to difficult behaviors, and how does the Alzheimer’s caregiving approach called “Join Their Journey” work.

ABOUT EMERITUS

Emeritus Corporation is a national provider of senior living services, and one of the largest and most experienced operators of freestanding assisted living communities in the U.S. Emeritus communities provide a residential housing alternative for senior citizens who need assistance with the activities of daily living, with an emphasis on personal care services, and support in the aging process. Emeritus currently operates 485 communities in 44 states, and cares for approximately 50,500 residents. Our common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol ESC, and our home page is at www.emeritus.com.