A common mistake of neophyte networkers is to concentrate on picking up food and drink, ignoring other networkers in line. Don't do that, as they represent your first opportunity to meet someone. You can make casual conversation about food, or even just introduce yourself. In either case, by time you both reach end of line you will have someone to converse with as you move off into room.

When you find yourself alone in a crowded room, practise art of "hovering". Move towards a small group of people who are having a conversation, but rather than push right into group, "hover" a yard or so outside circle. Someone will invariably notice you and invite you in. If someone happens to be speaking at time, say something like, "Don't let me interrupt your story -- it's interesting." When they finish, that's time to introduce yourself to rest of group.

If you use these ideas, you'll find it's not so hard to become part of that happy, noisy crowd.

There have been attempts at Corporate Elder Care programs, however few as comprehensive at A Good Daughter, (www.agooddaughter.com) based in Margate. According to Olga Brunner, President, “Our Corporate Elder Care program was developed to help employees balance job responsibilities and caregiving. Our Professional Care Managers plan and organize care services for employees of Broward and Palm Beach elderly population, affording families a peace of mind that their loved ones will find and secure services such as ongoing supervision of certified home care assistants, home maintenance and care, medication supervision, coordination of medical appointments and representation at these appointments, legal counsel, specialized air travel escorts, and many other services.”

While A Good Daughter works with individuals, Corporate Elder Care program is ideally suited to mid-sized company with fifty plus employees.

A Good Daughter, Inc. www.agooddaughter.com Olga Brunner 800-963-3877

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