Who are the forgotten people, and where are the forgotten places? Recently, I’ve written about my experiences working as a...

It occurred to me that celebrating Earth Day is a perfect conclusion to Stress Awareness Month. Beyond “celebrating” or remembering...

Can Stress Be a Killer? The short answer is Yes. But it doesn't have to be. However, understanding the factors that lead to stress on the...

These two ideas may seem diametrically opposed. However, as an allied health professional, it struck me that humor has often been the one...

For the past several months, I have been consulting as a speech/language pathologist at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in a small...

While I’ve always appreciated that you can learn from others, and especially older adults, which was informed and punctuated by my entire...

I was thrilled when asked to participate in an International Women’s Day event representing the United States for the G100. It took me...

The other day a business associate asked how long I’ve been in my profession. After a few moments of pondering, I was astounded by my...

"What are you hoping for in 2024?"  Is it better health, more wealth, more opportunities, more fulfilling relationships? I revisited a...

This week while consulting in a nursing home located in a rural area quite distant from where I live, I found myself thinking of my...

The past few weeks have been difficult. While work travel was tiring it was the personal situation on top of it that became stressful and...

Are you preparing for the New Year beyond those pesky resolutions? If not, here are a few things to consider from an infographic I saw on...

One dose of happiness. Most people probably would say they want to be happy or could be happier. Not easily achieved in our stressful,...

What is a super ager anyway? I’m sure you or, have heard others, describe an older adult by saying “they are sharp as a tack.” These...

December 24, 2023This morning, I read a New York Times article about the latest unrest in Iran which began with a fish market stall owner...

To its credit, the television industry has made some strides depicting older adults with purposeful, active lives. They are not only...

The other evening I was watching TV when I saw a commercial that inspired me to write this blog. The actor unzipped a body bag revealing...

Since doing my TEDx talk, I’ve had many conversations about aging, especially after people have listened to the talk. I’ve also been...

The other day I went to a local merchant where I’ve been doing business for approximately 12-15 years. I stopped to read the notice...

This past weekend I delivered my talk at Deer Park TEDx Women. I’m both honored and proud that I was able to achieve this long-held...