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For book lovers, there is nothing like The Hybrid Reading List. During my idle time between meetings, lunch hour, or anytime that I need a mental break, I read. Books have enriched my life intellectually, emotionally, and culturally. They have broadened my horizons, enhanced my skills, and given me joy and inspiration. Here is a list of carefully chosen books that I found to create The Hybrid Reading List. Fellow Hybrid Boomers, I invite you to read them with me. Click on the links to the ones that interest you to conveniently purchase them at Amazon. Enjoy! The Hybrid Reading List  If... Continue Reading

Rate this post As we journey through life, there may come a time when we or our loved ones require a little extra support to maintain an independent and fulfilling lifestyle. Thankfully, we live in an era where technological advancements have paved the way for a wide range of independent living aids designed to enhance our daily lives. These aids have revolutionized the way we approach independence, providing innovative solutions to support individuals in various aspects of their lives. In this blog, we will delve into the significance of... Continue Reading

You can hear the podcast of tonight’s show right here!  It was awesome! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    We were joined from Toronto by Christiana Egi, RN, geriatric and mental health specialist, author, and owner/operator of Alexis Lodges, providing person-center care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.  Christiana talked about Dementia and her children’s books, including her book, A Rose for Grandma, explaining to children why their grandparent might be acting differently, and she let us know how we can be most helpful... Continue Reading

“Denial goes hand in glove with the rampant ageism in our society and our culture.”                                                                    ~ Irving Stackpole, Stackpole & Associates   I recently returned to Austin, TX, from my quarterly 2-week visit to my mom, who resides in a nursing home in Connecticut.  The facility in which she lives is far better than many I’ve worked in as a psychologist in the NYC metro area, Austin, TX, and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. And, yet, there are still many challenges for which I’ve had to spend hours... Continue Reading

Happy Memorial Day Weekend!  Missed the show?  It was GREAT! And you can hear it all right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    Jay Schneider joined us from here in Austin, TX!  Jay is the founder of Bridge to Shore Interventions, conducting addiction Interventions both Nationally & Internationally, as well as working with families, lawyers, admission specialists, physicians, agents or anyone that may be concerned with a friend, family member or loved one and is ready to help them gain access to a new way of life.  Jay discussed how addiction interventions... Continue Reading

Missed the program?  You can hear it all right here!  It was great@ And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    Alice Bonner, Senior Advisor for Aging Institute for Healthcare Improvement and Chair of Moving Forward: Nursing Home Quality Coalition, and  Mark Miller, President of National Association of State Ombudsman Programs, joined us for a discussion of Long Term Care and what we can do to improve the quality of life for those in long-term care, now and in the future. Find out more about how to be involved in helping to improve quality of life in long term by going... Continue Reading

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,... Continue Reading

Missed the program?  You can hear it all right here!  It was GREAT! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE!    Geriatrician, Dr. Michael Wasserman, is the Chair of the Public Policy Committee of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine. He was a tireless advocate for vulnerable older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, with multiple publications and television appearances. He served as a member of the National Academies “A Framework for Equitable Allocation of Vaccine for the Novel Coronavirus” Committee, and also served on California’s Community Vaccine... Continue Reading

Check out Dr. Mara’s new blog to help encourage family caregivers to lead your best life while advocating for the highest quality of life for your loved one who lives in a long-term care facility…. Advocating in the Nursing Home:  Starting a Family Council — Part I When working in an institutional setting, the ability for creativity in problem-solving can often be mitigated by the institutional system. The result is that the residents are forced to fit into a mold that’s easier for the institution, while sacrificing their own individuality that they have spent a lifetime developing.... Continue Reading

Learn How To Honor A Loved One And Heal Your Grief By Justin Black   Losing a loved one is one of the most painful experiences a person can go through. Our world suddenly changes, and we are left feeling lost, sad, and unsure of how to move forward. However, there are ways to help you manage your grief and honor your loved one while still taking care of yourself. In this blog, we will discuss some innovative ways to manage your grief and self-care during this difficult time.   Tips For Managing Grief It’s essential to understand that grief is a natural process and that everyone experiences... Continue Reading