Missed the show?  It was great!  And you can hear it all right here!  

And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! 

Rosie Davis, founder of the international organization, Yellow Heart Memorial, advocate for COVID victims, and co-author of the book, Who We Lost: A Portable Covid Memorial, joined us from Austin, TX.  Rosie lost her mother, Mary Castro, to Covid-19 in May 2020 and she put her own Grief into action by starting Yellow Heart in January 2021 with the goal to humanize the number of lives lost that were reported daily.  She is now a full-time advocate for Covid victims, long-haulers, and Covid orphans.  The healing from this three-year pandemic is only just beginning.  Rosie and Yellow Heart Memorial getting Money for orphans of Covid, increasing Mental Health resources for Covid survivors and for those who lost loved ones, and working for permanent memorials in Washington, DC, around the nation, and around the world to humanize those who we lost.  

Are you a Covid victim or lost a loved one to Covid and looking for a community to support you in your grief and healing?  You can find out about Yellow Heart Memorial and the private FB group page, by going to the Yellow Heart Memorial page on Facebook.  You can also find out about the books that Rosie has co-written and the upcoming documentaries, by following Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, and by doing to YellowHeartMemorial.com.  Contact Rosie directly at YellowHeartMemorial@gmail.com.

Also, Dr. Mara with tips from the field as a geriatric specialist and a family member of a resident in long-term care.  She discussed how ageism affects quality of life in the Nursing home and what families can do to advocate for their loved ones.  And, of course, how to live a passionate life while doing this!  

Listen to the podcast right HERE!  And on Apple podcasts right HERE!

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Dr. Mara Karpel Clinical Psychologist, Author, Podcaster

Dr. Mara Karpel has been a practicing clinical psychologist for over thirty years, specializing in working with older adults and caregivers, as well as adults of all ages who are dealing with issues of anxiety, depression–or desiring to create more joy in their lives. She also specializes in working with veterans. Dr. Mara is the host of the Blog Talk Radio Show, "Dr. Mara Karpel & Your Golden Years," a program about the social, emotional, and health issues of older adults, caregivers, Boomers, and all who want to grow older with greater health and more joy. She is a regular contributor to Medium and has contributed to Huffington Post, Thrive Global, and Sivana East.

Dr. Mara’s Internationally Best-Selling Book, "The Passionate Life: Creating Vitality & Joy at Any Age," is a guide for all who want to live a more vital, joyful life! After all, Passion, Joy, and Vitality are not just for the young! They are meant for the young at heart no matter what our age.