Aging Specialist Services
I am a Social Gerontologist with over 30 years of experience in healthcare.
I am passionate about helping older adults live their best lives, and I offer consulting services to caregivers and organizations entrusted to provide care and services for older adults.
I believe that older adults deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and I work as their advocate to ensure that they receive the care and support they need to thrive. I also believe that older adults should be encouraged to act on their personal values and interests until they are no longer able to.
My approach to consulting is always client-centered. I begin by getting to know my clients and understanding their unique needs and goals. I then work with them to develop a customized plan to meet those needs. I also provide ongoing support and guidance to help my clients achieve their goals.
I am confident that I can help you whether you are an aging individual, caregiver, or organization. Please contact me today to learn more about how I can help.
Individuals
Over 74.6 million Americans are over the age of 60, and it is our time to thrive! I believe we have a choice in how we approach our last 20-30 or 40 years on this planet, and I want to help you achieve your personal goals for living, not aging.
It all starts with you and what is most important to you. Your consultation will focus on defining personal goals for each dimension of wellness:
Emotional
Intellectual/Cognitive
Physical
Professional/Vocational
Social
Spiritual
Wellness is derived from our ability to understand, accept, and act upon our capacity to lead a purposeful and engaged life. By doing so, we can embrace our potential in all aspects of wellness to pursue and optimize life's possibilities.
Are you ready to learn more and develop your plan?
You can also get involved by joining Flourish for Life (membership is free) for access to events that connect you with others who also have an interest in creating a purposeful and engaged life.
- Flourish For Life - Monthly virtual chats
- Flourish Fun - Local events to connect with other Flourish members
- Flourish Fitness - Virtual fitness programs
Caregivers
Caregiving often creeps up on you. You start by dropping by your mom’s house and doing her laundry, or taking your neighbor to a doctor’s appointment. You find yourself doing the grocery shopping and refilling prescriptions. Gradually, you are doing more and more. At some point, you realize you have committed to taking care of someone else.
Caregiving can be a challenging and rewarding experience. It can be physically and mentally demanding, as caregivers often have to juggle many responsibilities, such as providing physical care, emotional support, and financial assistance. They may also have to deal with emotional and psychological challenges like stress, anxiety, and depression. It is important for caregivers to reach out for help when they need it.
I can assist caregivers who have questions about:
- Managing family conflict about the care recipient's needs and divisions of support.
- Understanding care options and how they are paid for.
- Care decisions and when it is time to consider more resources in the home or senior housing
- How to manage the care recipients' resistance to help.
- What resources are available to help?
Organizations
I am a Social Gerontologist specializing in helping organizations prepare for the new age of aging. I offer a variety of services, including keynote speaking, workshops, and training. I am passionate about helping organizations make a positive impact on the lives of older adults.
Here are some of the ways I can help your organization:
- Keynote presentations that powerfully engage, educate, and motivate audiences around the opportunities and challenges of a maturing marketplace.
- Training that empowers professionals to meet the needs of mature adults.
- Workshops that inspire professionals and older adults about topics related to aging.
I am confident that I can help your organization make a positive impact on the lives of older adults. Please contact me to learn more about how I can customize a program for your organization.
