Wednesday, February 28, Dr. Mara will be the guest on an internet radio program when Marsha Joiner will be interviewing her on the Blog Talk Radio show, Betrayed by Hospice. You can tune in on livestream at 7pm CT/8pm ET, or ANY time after on podcast, right Here. And right here:  

About 2 and ½ years ago, Dr, Mara stood up against medical gaslighting, when the medical team in a hospital tried to convince her that her mom was dying and needed to be on Hospice, when she really wasn’t.  Because she knew her mom’s desires very well, she was able to advocate strongly for her and she went on to live a very medically stable and joyful life for two more years.

The job of advocating for a loved one who is immersed in the healthcare system or in long-term care is a necessary one. Without loving advocates, those who cannot speak for themselves, especially older adults, often suffer the consequences of ageism and ableism, leading to a quality of life that is less than ideal. And, as in the situation described above, it can lead to the ending of the life of someone who still has more stories to tell. Advocacy is love and Dr. Mara will discuss with Marsha Joiner her advocacy experiences, her recommendations based on these experiences, and more.

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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.