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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

“Denial goes hand in glove with the rampant ageism in our society and our culture.”                                                                    ~ Irving Stackpole, Stackpole & Associates   […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]