The Fight Against Ageism: Our Families Story
About four months ago, our family’s life changed forever. Our fiercely strong, active, and independent mother suffered two, nearly back-to-back strokes.  As a family, we were blindsided. Our mother was healthy, actively working, and traveling. Throughout this journey there were […] Read More
The Importance of Autonomy in the Well-Being of the Older Adult
Studies show that maintaining a sense of autonomy is an important factor in keeping the older population living a satisfying life. “Autonomy is the ability of the individual to make and carry out decisions about how, with whom, when, and […] Read More
Changing the Conversation: Ageism
Free samples allure us often; it might be down the Costco aisle, a popular television commercial, an ad on social media, or at popular events. At a recent fair I attended, I received a free sample of “anti-aging” products, along […] Read More