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ADVERTISERS' INDEX

Who's ready to party like it's 2019? By Kristin D. Zeit

Advertiser Pages

Across my home state of Ohio, as I write this,
everyone age 40 and older is now eligible
for the COVID-19 vaccine. Next week, that
eligibility expands to age 16 and up. I got my
first shot last week at a mass vaccination site
(a university arena), and it couldn't have been
any easier or more efficient.
The idea that we're finally moving forward is
starting to feel real.
In a normal year, April would find me prepping for the EFA Expo & Conference-pulling
out my suitcase, tossing in my always-stocked
toiletry kit, and trying (and failing) to winnow
down my shoe options. But all of those items
(including the dressier heels) have been literally
collecting dust in my closet. Not for long!
Their time will come Aug. 28-31, when EFA
Expo takes place in Chattanooga, Tenn. By
then, I'm confident things will feel much different, much better. Yes, as the EFA team plans
the 2021 event, we will still err on the side of
caution with plenty of hand sanitizer stations,
masking and social distancing protocols, and
common-sense procedures to keep everyone
healthy and safe. But the potential number of
vaccinated attendees and exhibitors gives me
hope. I really can't wait to see my colleagues
and friends in this industry in person, at last.
There will be so much to talk about. A lot of
hard lessons were learned in 2020, and that's
only pushed the gas pedal on innovative thinking

Architex Intl.................................................... C4

for safer senior living environments, home comforts, and mental health support. Our industry's
architects, owners, designers, and product
suppliers are rising to the challenge, and I know
you're eager to compare notes and share what
you're working on.
In fact, we're giving you a little taste
of those insights-particularly relating to
pandemic response-with our upcoming
two-day virtual EFA Spring Summit (environmentsforaging.com/summit). This online-only
event, April 27-28, features four CEU-eligible
sessions and a fun happy half-hour that
should help tide us all over until the real deal
in Chattanooga. You can register for either or
both events at EnvironmentsforAging.com;
buying both at the same time will save you
25 percent off your EFA Spring Summit pass.
By the time we get together in August, it will
have been almost 2½ years since we convened
at the last EFA Expo. And while it won't be exactly the same-the hugs and handshakes will
have to wait a little longer-after such a long
absence, it's bound to be even sweeter. Join
us and see for yourself. EFA

Carolina............................................................1

Center for Health Design................................81

DISH Network Business Solutions....................5

EFA Expo & Conference...................................9

Furniture Solutions Group...............................15

H Contract Furniture ........................................3

HCD Expo & Conference................................97

HD Expo & Conference.................................109

Horizon Art.....................................................18

J+J Flooring.....................................................6

Kellex Seating.................................................13

Kwalu............................................................ C3

LDI Interiors....................................................19

Leftbank Art....................................................18

Environments for Aging
Expo & Conference
August 28-31, 2021
Chattanooga, Tenn.
EnvironmentsforAging.com

VP/Group Show Director Kevin Gaffney
Kevin.gaffney@emeraldx.com * 770.291.5446

Placzek Studios............................................. C2

Associate Show Director Kristin Zeit
Kristin.zeit@emeraldx.com * 513.717.1155

SAGE.............................................................14

Account Executive Scott Goist
Scott.goist@emeraldx.com * 216.288.4170

Samuelson Furniture.......................................16

Account Executive Cindi Richardson
Cindi.richardson@emeraldx.com * 661.644.4222
Customer Success Manager Elana Ben-Tor
Elana.bentor@emeraldx.com * 216.373.1202
Business Development Manager Emily Clay
Emily.clay@emeraldx.com * 770.291.5439

Senior Lifestyle Design Match.......................113

RFID...............................................................35

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convenience. Every effort is made to list page numbers correctly. The listing is not part of the advertising contract and the
publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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