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Press Release: Seniors Well Being

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

University Study Links Flowers to Senior Citizens' Well Being

Research Shows Flowers Boost Seniors' Happiness, Memory, Social Networks

ALEXANDRIA, VA - Everyday, America's aging population - 40 million and rising - faces the challenges of growing older, including depression, memory loss and social withdrawal. As a concerned nation, we are continually exploring new means to ease daily-life anxieties. Researchers at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, released the results of a six-month behavioral study on the health effects of flowers on senior citizens. The study demonstrates that flowers ease depression, inspire social networking and refresh memory as we age.

"The results are significant because as our nation grows older and life becomes more stressful, we look for easy and natural ways to enhance our lives - and the lives of our aging parents," said Dr. Jeannette Haviland-Jones, lead researcher and director of the Human Development Lab at Rutgers. "Now, one simple answer is right under our noses."

This research follows a study conducted in 2000, which links flowers to greater happiness and life satisfaction in women. In 2001, the Rutgers team set out to explore the effects flowers would have on senior citizens, who experience different living situations and greater life changes.

Prevention in a Bud, Not a Bottle

More than 100 seniors participated in the Rutgers research study, in which some received flowers and others did not. The results shed new light on how nature's support systems help seniors cope with the challenges of aging. The results are as follows:

1. Flowers Decrease Depression. Study participants showed a significant increase in happiness and positive moods when flowers were present.

2. Flowers Refresh Recent Memory. Seniors performed higher on everyday memory tasks and experienced enriched personal memories in the presence of flowers.

3. Flowers Encourage Companionship. Seniors who received flowers re-engaged with members of their communities and enlarged their social contacts to include more neighbors, religious support and even medical personnel.

"Instinct tells us that flowers lift our spirits, but, their effects on seniors are especially profound, if not surprising," said Haviland-Jones.

New Evidence Sprouts Up

Specifically, 81 percent of seniors who participated in the study reported a reduction in depression following the receipt of flowers. Forty percent of seniors reported broadening their social contacts beyond their normal social circle of family and close friends. And, 72 percent of the seniors who received flowers scored very high on memory tests in comparison with seniors who did not receive flowers.

"Happier people live longer, healthier lives and are more open to change," said Haviland-Jones. "Our research shows that a small dose of nature, like flowers, can do a world of wonder for our well-being as we age."

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Background

The Flowers & Seniors Study (2001) is the second floral research project conducted by Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., professor of psychology, Project Director, Human Development Lab at Rutgers. Dr. Haviland-Jones is a psychologist and internationally recognized authority in the role of emotional development in human behavior and nonverbal emotional signals and response. In 2000, Haviland-Jones completed the first phase of her research on the emotional impact of flowers on women. The study, known as The Emotional Impact of Flowers, can be viewed at www.aboutflowers.com. The Society of American Florists worked in cooperation with the Rutgers research team, bringing its expertise of flowers to the project.



Do forget to order flowers for Mother's Day May 9th, Exotic Flowers, Boston's Premier Florist

Thanks to Blogger Jeff Munger

You really can say it all with flowers and in Boston there are lots of florist shops that will help you to do just that. It sometimes seems that in Boston there are as many florist shops as there are occasions to send flowers. The local consumers get to know those florists that design beautifully, deliver reliably and price reasonably. These three flower shops meet those requirements and are among the top florists in Boston,MA.




Exotic Flowers You have to get excited about a shop that sells exotic flowers especially when there is so much more to this enterprise. “Exotic Flowers” bills itself as “Boston's Premier Florist” and not without good reason. “Exotic Flowers” has been in business and satisfying customers for a full century. That statistic alone may be reason enough for you to trust your business to “Exotic Flowers”. But there is more.



“Exotic Flowers” has three convenient locations , in Downtown Boston, Roslindale and at Faneuil Hall Market Place. It stands apart from other florist because of the huge selection it provides buyers. And of course there is more here than just flowers. You can choose to spice up your flowers with balloons or substitute gourmet or fruit baskets. “Exotic Flowers” will give you all the help you need to put together a gift that will make you proud and the recipient very happy.

Source: ashmadia.com Jeff Munger Blog

Administrative Professionals Week Card Messages When Sending Flowers

Administrative Professionals Week Card Messages When Sending Flowers

- Your hard work and diligence are an inspiration to everyone, and indispensable to me.

- Thanks for being on my team! Great job!

- Keep up the great work!

- Thank you for all you do!

- Your hard work and dedication are appreciated today and all year.

Administrative Professionals Week History

Formerly called Professional Secretaries Week, Administrative Professionals Week is a tradition of honoring administrative professionals during the last full week of April.

Professional Secretaries Week was started in an effort to recognize secretaries for their contributions to the workplace, and to attract young people to secretarial careers. The idea began with Mary Barrett, president of the then National Secretaries Association (now International Association of Administrative Professionals), along with public relations consultant Harry Klemfuss, and Dictaphone Corporation president C. King Woodbridge. Secretary of Commerce Charles Sawyer proclaimed the first National Secretaries Week June 1 through June 7, 1952, with Wednesday, June 4, as Secretaries Day. The date was changed in 1955 to the last full week in April.



Over the years, Administrative Professionals Week has become one of the largest workplace observances. The event is celebrated worldwide, bringing together millions of people for observances ranging from community luncheons and educational seminars, to individual bosses recognizing their support staff with gifts of appreciation.



Source: International Association of Administrative Professionals

"Essence of Flower Arrangement" by chrisperez1966

I found this blog online and wanted to share it with everyone out there.

from blog online April 17th, 2010

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If flowers are to be useful business knowledge of business hours. Are aware that some businesses to close before the holidays and staff leave early even if not Decide whether you want the card before the flowers are lovely gesture call.Sending mood If you want a full impact you'll want to close more than "Love, Bob" enclosure card if you want to say much to the right just before the first paragraph of the shortest, if you plan to put the own card, signed card enclosure. standards for small pretty flowers. At least the general idea of what you want before you purchase – or choose to design choose.You not need to know what you want to order But it should narrow slightly. If you know the recipient's favorite colors or flowers to make a good starting point. Broad categories style Recipients do not like things that are old fashioned, women or modern? If you just do not know what sort of order, he or she would like your best option is to leave the choice to design Nothing very exciting designers, such as a flower that "a designer" in order. Most designers see this as an opportunity to practice and work really shows off the best of them. When I order flowers almost exclusively to "alternative preparation of design and I'm not disappointed. Flowers cost.The know much gas prices have to rise up and go to the grocery to flowers. Flowers to send away in a car fridge before flower shop. With sky high cost of fuel and energy costs have made these flowers cost more. Also in holiday flower prices up. Wholesale cost grown more and in turn increased trade, flowers, you will receive payments too. Flower Delivery and oil prices have driven up the delivery. The delivery of city services or to purchase call to another city or state will have an additional shipping cost, which ranges from $ 3 to $ 15 depending on the service plan for your florist. When you are deciding whether to spend more to make sure delivery and wire service in mind. Just because you spend $ 50 it does not mean that you will receive $ 50 worth of flowers. If you send flowers from the state through the flowers of your local, you are likely to have arranged $ 30 for a $ 50 used, you can cut the cost of these direct call florist in town that you send flowers or Purchase online $ 45 to $ 55 than send (and charge for calls from the command of the state) is the average price paid for organized day average average It may be less than the average holiday. Do not be surprised if it does not seem to photo.Take see small print at the bottom of the page, your flowers – flower most reserves the right to replace flower Flowers not to replace, if not required – but will substitute a similar flower to flower, if similar in all or not available. This tends to occur on holidays because they want a good time to flower choice.This in two situations. If you pay interest on the public through your local florist, you may need to send a specific command, or at least have the option to choose two out in case your first choice is not available. If you are very particular about what you want, especially in regards to organized container for collectible you'll want to be the second choice – if you do not add at least one week before the holiday. The second alternative for organized like your simple design for flowers to be classified as the same that you have chosen or choose to select other items pictured delivery.If you forget your early days and days to send flowers. Not so fast. If love is the flower for another day before – a pretty cool of you. It will add the surprise kind of unexpected. In addition to helping reduce the chance of congestion in organizing the delivery of the other car is too much and drive around the city driving season beginner. After flowers have been sent – if the call recipient is happy with flower flower (Less arrive wilted or frozen) immediately call the majority owner than happy to work things out with you Just polite and patient and your problem should be resolved quickly. If the recipient love flowers, flower, call or email you the next day and let them know. Days like this make some (May be more than flowers to your love one day) and will allow you to view your local flower not only. But the customers. But a good customer. I can almost guarantee future services from the florist, you are. excellent.You. You can find tips that will reduce the flower arrangements for this article: Fresh Flower Arrangements, flowers and flower care.




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Tips for Busy Bosses for Secretaries Day

From http://www.aboutflowers.com/

"A simple "Thank You" can go a long way to motivate employees and build loyalty. Administrative Professionals Week (APW) offers an ideal opportunity to show appreciation - and formally reinforce the value of an employee's contributions. The Society of American Florists offers this simple guide to help smart managers put the benefits of proper office etiquette to work during APW and year-round.


Use APW to find out what motivates your staff. Conduct a formal or informal survey asking support staffers what kinds of incentives they value most. This will show your commitment and give you hints on what forms of appreciation they would enjoy during APW.

Be open and direct. If you're not sure whether the members of your support staff want to be recognized during APW, just ask them.

Include everyone on your team. Make APW a time to thank all of your support staff - from secretaries to assistants to junior managers - for their contributions.

Make "thank yous" personal. Whether you're buying a gift or making lunch reservations, think about the individual. For example, if you're ordering flowers, ask your florist to create an arrangement that fits the recipient's personality. Is that person traditional? Outdoorsy? Dramatic?

Be specific. Tell the members of your support staff exactly what they did that you appreciate.

Treat APW like a New Year's resolution. Resolve to practice better office etiquette year-round to build your team's confidence and cohesion. Whether it's celebrated with a gift, flowers, or a group luncheon, APW is an opportunity to formally acknowledge the members of your support staff for their contributions throughout the year and wipe the slate clean of any forgotten thank yous."
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Both Exotic Flowers in Roslindale and Boston will be open at 730am on Secretaries Day, April 21st.

April 19-23: Administrative Professionals Week aka Secretaries Week

Administrative Professionals Week, also known as Professional Secretaries Week, is a time to recognize support staff for their accomplishments and contributions to corporate success. Research from Texas A&M University reveals one gift of appreciation in particular that will naturally lift an employee's mood, create a lasting memory and boost productivity.

The research demonstrates that flowers and plants enhance people's ability to generate ideas and solve problems.
"Our study shows that adding flowers and plants to a work environment can be very meaningful to businesses in the modern economy," said Roger Ulrich, Ph.D., lead Texas A&M researcher. "People's productivity, innovation and creative problem solving, improved - which in certain circumstances could mean the difference between mild and great business success."
Rebecca Cole, author of Flower Power and host of Discovery Channel's Surprise by Design offers an additional perspective. "Giving flowers is a loud, proud, sophisticated way of saying ‘I appreciate all you do.' They're a great way to build a strong, lasting professional relationship," said Cole.

Flowers in light shades of green, misty blues and other cool hues are perfect for professionals who seek a moment of calm. Call Exotic Flowers at 1-800-706-1200 or online at http://www.exoticflowers.com/  to send flowers during Administrative Professionals Week (April 19-23) or on Administrative Professionals Day (Wednesday, April 21).
This text has been imported from www.aboutflowers.com

The Official Florist of the Boston Breakers

Exotic Flowers is proud to announce that we are The Official Florist of the Boston Breakers. Not sure how much you know about the Breakers (if anything), but they are the professional women's soccer team in Boston, and in fact, are the only professional women's sports team in the area.



Exotic Flowers continues to support organized sports and athletics at all levels.
Check them out at www.bostonbreakers.com
We also have free premium tickets to the home opener Sunday April 18th at 6pm. Email rick@exoticflowers.com if you want to go. Limited Supply.