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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
There’s still some F.U.D.G.E. left… The ‘E’ in F.U.D.G.E. is for Exhaustion
Would you rather listen instead? Click here for the 18-minute audio recording. Are you still sampling the holiday fudge? I hear it freezes well. Hello F.U.D.G.E.-Folks, and the people that love them and the professionals that work with them. I'm back with...