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Mission

Communicare strives to advance the quality of life and sense of purpose for older adults by providing opportunities for lifelong learning and meaningful social interaction across generations through the use of innovative technologies. 

Vision

We envision a society where individuals across generations come together as contributors in collaborative learning communities. 

Advancing the quality of life and sense of purpose for older adults

Goals

  • Establish programs that address social isolation and loneliness by providing opportunities for older adults to become engaged in meaningful activities and interactions 
  • Utilize online technology to facilitate social engagement and cooperation that allow older adults to contribute their wisdom and experience
  • Assist older adults in overcoming the stigma induced by anxieties related to technology usage
  • Create a sustainable community of learning and practice, where independence is promoted and older adults are able to deepen their sense of purpose by supporting one  another and becoming experts
  • Set up platforms through technology to help older adults build relationships and make connections by creating global and national network partnerships
  • Carry out evidence-based research to enhance understanding and awareness of issues pertaining to the social and psychological well-being of older adults

Board of Directors

Denise Calhoun, PhD, EdD

Founder and President, Communicare


Denise Calhoun is the founder and President of Communicare. She is a researcher in gerontology and healthcare, and has published articles in various academic journals, including Educational Gerontology and the Journal of Adult and Continuing Education. She is also the author of Changing Seasons: A Language Arts Curriculum for Healthy Aging published by Purdue University Press.


Denise holds a B.A. in history from UCLA and additionally received a teaching credential from their graduate department of education. She also has a M.A. from California State University, Northridge and a doctor of education degree from Pepperdine University as well as a Ph.D. in their Global Leadership program. 


As an educator for many years, Denise is recognized in the field of education and gerontology as a strategic thinker, trainer, and advocate of strong communication channels and is National Board Certified as a distinguished teacher in Language Arts. She has served as a master teacher for California State University Northridge where she trained candidates for their credential program and mentored new teachers for the Los Angeles Unified School District. Denise is also the CEO of Calhoun Communications, a consulting firm that promotes effective communication within care communities.

Seung B. Lee, PhD

Board Member, Communicare


Seung B. Lee is a member of the board of directors for Communicare. He is an Assistant Professor of Education at Pepperdine University in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Seung's research focuses on collaborative learning, online interactions, socio-cognitive processes and creativity among K-12 students, particularly in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education context. His current work involves two studies funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF).


Seung holds a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from U.C. Berkeley, a master's degree in international affairs from Columbia University, and a Ph.D. in global leadership and change from Pepperdine University. His previous professional experiences include policy research and program management roles with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the International Organization for Migration (IOM), and nonprofit foundations in Korea and the U.S.

Linda Mac Dougall, MA

Board Member, Communicare


Linda Mac Dougall is a holistic health practitioner, author, speaker, trainer/educator, and massage therapist specializing in seniors and the disabled. She brings decades of experience working with our developmentally disabled and mentally ill to now serving an aging population.  Observing and assessing attitudes, environments, and special needs is key in her work.


Linda's M.A. in Counseling Psychology increases the understanding of various challenges faced by maturing adults. She worked her way up from direct care worker to becoming an administrator of two group homes. Then came her time as a federal advocate for Hawaii’s developmentally disabled, where both she and Hawaii gained knowledge that served her clients well after she left. 


Some of Linda's podcasts are on her website, www.loveyourlongevity.com, under the media tab.  Recommendations for her book, “The SPIRIT Method of Massage for Seniors…Raising the Bar…A Primer for Massage Therapists and Caregivers”,  are available on Amazon as well as on her website.

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