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No Bait and Switch Here (Not me. Not today. And I’m mad.)

No Bait and Switch Here (Not me. Not today. And I’m mad.)

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 13-minute audio recording.   No Bait and Switch Here I’m mad. Usually, as I prepare for video and blog segments, I will plan and research the topic, gather some case studies to share… I design an abbreviated...

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Language Is a Big Part of Ageism

Language Is a Big Part of Ageism

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 17-minute audio recording.   How we talk about, talk with (or to) older adults is important. Language can hold veiled ageism. May is Older Americans Month, and time for a rant, er, commentary about ageism and...

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THE NUTSHELL: A Story of the Gifts From Advance Directives

THE NUTSHELL: A Story of the Gifts From Advance Directives

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 11-minute audio recording.   The Nutshell Story. The Nutshell concept was the brainchild of my mother, who was one heckuva planner. Call her well-organized, or chalk it up to the financial prowess of a retired...

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An April Day For Us All – NHDD Delivers Power And Peace

An April Day For Us All – NHDD Delivers Power And Peace

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 15-minute audio recording.   April is a big month! There's a national day this month that absolutely puts into play one of my favorite sayings and certainly a very belief: “We can all have a say about how things...

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On Being “Ill At Ease”

On Being “Ill At Ease”

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 14-minute audio recording.   I am not at 100% today. I thought about whether to share this with you or simply pull out some previous content and some makeup and carry on with my video and post. I decided that I...

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What is the conversation that you need to have?

What is the conversation that you need to have?

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 10-minute audio recording.   I am going to ask you straight up for a self-check.   Is there a conversation that you need to have?   Is there a conversation that is waiting to be held? Do you owe...

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Decision Fatigue – What it is and How to Avoid it

Decision Fatigue – What it is and How to Avoid it

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 19-minute audio recording.   I have a twofer for your consideration today. How about avoiding a negative and improving your life? Interested? Today I am talking about Decision Fatigue. Making decisions, even...

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Crafty Lead-ins for Difficult Conversations

Crafty Lead-ins for Difficult Conversations

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 18-minute audio recording.   We all know there are some communication difficulties, whether in healthcare or aging. There just are. There are a gazillion reasons that people do not communicate well. We're...

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Talking- Let’s shift from should and get to the good.

Talking- Let’s shift from should and get to the good.

Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 13-minute audio recording.   I don’t like being told what to do. When I first entered the senior care realm – when MY family members were aging and I had to respond - I was hit with all these articles and info...

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