The Passionate Life Blog
Finding Calm and Control When Money Stress Feels Overwhelming, by Guest Blogger – Justin Black of Bereaving.net
photo by Mikhail Nilov By Justin Black For busy parents juggling childcare, work, and bills, money problems rarely stay on a spreadsheet. The core tension is constant pressure to keep everything afloat while financial stress creeps into sleep, focus, and...
“End of Summer and Time to Roar” – September 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel
The importance of pausing to prevent burnout and injury, the benefits of kindness and generosity, and September 27 national walk for long-term care reform – ROAR.
31 Reasons to Participate in the National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform
On Sunday, September 27, 2026, people in more than 35 states around the country who care about the treatment of our elders in the Long-Term Care system, ie., nursing homes, will be walking to raise awareness of the need for Long-Term Care reform. This is the first...
“The Dog Days of Summer” – JULY 2026 Newsletter! Living the Passionate Life with Dr. Mara Karpel
Turn poison into medicine! Find out about what you can do to fight for our elderly population against horrific nursing home conditions and help keep disabled people of all ages from having to move into nursing homes due to losing community care.
How to Remodel a Flexible Wellness Room That Boosts Health and Comfort, by Guest Blogger – Justin Black of Bereaving.net
By Justin Black Homeowners interested in wellness often set aside a room for movement, recovery, and calm, only to watch it drift into a storage zone or an overly specialized setup. The core tension is simple: balancing function and comfort in a space that has to work...
Consumer Voice for Long Term Care – Statement Regarding the Threat to Disability Rights
Statement by Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care regarding the recent DOJ memo which threatens to take away community services for disabled children and adults, forcing many into institutions.
Speaking Engagements
Arrange to have Dr. Karpel speak to your organization. Many groups, communities, and companies have benefited from having insights into the process of aging and the care involved.