What Lies Beneath
Working in the world of elder care services, we know that dementia, of all types, is a reality in the lives of many older adults. More than 47 million people…
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Stories to Tell
For the last month or so I have been getting emails from the college I graduated from as an undergraduate. They wanted me to call a number and verify my…
In the Name of Love
Yesterday we had one of those moments we wish we didn’t have to have. We held a memorial service for a long time member of our staff. This quiet, unassuming…
Unity in Diversity
On each of our campuses this week we have seen an amazing creation take shape. We had learned about the Unity Project that’s been done in other places and we…
Even Ducks Can Drown
An essay I read recently had a line that so struck me—“even ducks can drown.” I’d never really thought about that but, sure enough, when I looked it up I…
Building Awareness
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. For those of us who are committed to the fight against elder abuse, it’s a day to wear our purple “elder abuse…
Turning It Inside Out
I had the privilege of attending our state conference this week. LeadingAge New Jersey/Delaware has not met in person since 2019 and it was joyous, and affirming, to see everyone…
Perspective
For more than two years, COVID has been our constant companion. That’s certainly true for all of us and has even more resonance in the world of aging services. From…
Who Knows Better
There is no secret to the fact that I was a challenging child for my parents to raise. In fact, I suspect that most people who know me would expect…
Restoring Freedom
All of us have lived through two incredibly difficult years. We’ve lived through the challenges of lockdown, the fear of COVID and the loss of friends and loved ones. It…