How to Start a Family Council
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay “Unity is strength… when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” ~Mattie Stepanek ** Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. In 2023, I wrote about my journey as a...
Family Council Do’s and Don’ts: Avoiding the Hidden Obstacles of Accessibility That Might Exclude Some Family Members and Might Unconsciously Promote Ageism and Ableism
Image by Rosy / Bad Homburg / Germany from Pixabay Note: You can also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. “Inclusion is intentional. It is about identifying and removing barriers so that everyone can participate to the best of their ability.” ...
Tips from the Out in the Caregiver Field: Starting a Family Council - Part II
Photo by Dreamstime “The simple act of caring is heroic.” ~ Edward Albert NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. ...
How to Advocate to Overcome Ageism in Long-Term Elder Care
“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...
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.