January 28, 2024: Civil Rights Advocate and Author, Jake Sloan, “Standing Tall” & Dr. Mara on Finding Passion After Loss
Missed the program? It was GREAT! And you can hear it all right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! We were joined by Jake Sloan, who spent most of his adult life working as a civil rights advocate and labor-management consultant. Jake...
On Passion and Purpose After Loss of the Person for Whom We Advocated: What Lies Beyond When Caregiving Ends?
“The end of caregiving isn’t freedom….It’s grief.” ~ Anonymous NOTE: You an also read Dr. Mara’s blog on Medium. Having a purpose that we feel passionate about can be the North Star to help us navigate the darkest parts of our grief, after losing a...
January 7, 2024: Elder Justice Expert, MT Connolly, “A Measure of Our Age”
Happy New Year! We were back live with our first show of 2024! And it was another GREAT one! Listen to the podcast right here! And you can ALSO listen on Apple podcasts right HERE! Elder justice expert, Marie-Therese (MT) Connolly joined us from Washington, D.C.,...
Ageism in Healthcare: The Dark Side of Hospice – by Dr. Mara Karpel
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Question: “What do you call someone who finishes at the bottom of their class in medical school? Answer: “Doctor.” ~ Joke by Anonymous Author (and gifted by my friend’s dad) Note #1/UPDATE: Toward the end...
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.