What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
Creative Engagement Specialist
What made you want to work in the field of aging?
I fell into the field by accident; started working in Assisted Living while going to college and fell in love the older adults I was working with. I felt connected to the residents on a level where age didn’t matter! And I have worked in the field ever since!
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If you’re someone who plans ahead—you keep your finances in order, maintain your home, and map out your next chapter before embarking—you already understand the value of routine maintenance. The same principle applies to your health. And one of the determinants of health that’s often overlooked? The potential for chronic inflammation. …
“The first myth is that old age is a disease, a terrible disease that you never admit you’ve got, so you lie about your age. Well, it’s not a disease—it’s a triumph. Because you’ve survived. Failure, disappointment, sickness, loss—you’re still here.”— Gray Panthers founder Maggie Kuhn
Words have power. They influence how we think and act. They can create labels, misperceptions, and misrepresentations. They can also shape our understanding in meaningful and positive ways. …
Editor’s Note: We are grateful for this guest article from our Principal Emerita, Dr. Jullie Gray. Dr. Gray was co-investigator on a recent study of the Aging Life Care Association. She shares the study findings below.
As we wind down Aging Life Care Month, we want time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that Aging Life Care Professionals® play in helping older adults and their families navigate life’s most complex transitions. The team at Aging Wisdom is proud to be part of this compassionate, ethical, and deeply human-centered field and to highlight the heart of what they do: Connect. …
What is your role at Aging Wisdom?
Geriatric Care Manager. I also support new inquiry calls.
What made you want to work in the field of aging?
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We are fortunate to have expert guides in travel, hiking, and urban exploration in our community. When planning European travel adventures, Rick Steves’ Europe, based in Edmonds, is a go-to for many. For Pacific Northwest hiking, Craig Romano’s guidebooks are a must. Closer to home, there is Susanna Ryan’s delightful books Seattle Walk Report and Secret Seattle.
Just as Rick, Craig, and Susanna share their knowledge, unique perspectives, and insights, so too do my Aging Life Care colleagues with guidance, support, and resources for older adults and their families when it comes to the field of aging.
Our care management team’s individual and collective experiences and expertise in all aspects of aging make them deeply knowledgeable guides and advocates on your journey with aging. We also have extensive knowledge about the costs, quality, and availability of resources in our community and tailor recommendations to the unique needs of each client.
Additionally, we are part of a professional association, the Aging Life Care Association (ALCA). Through ALCA, we are part of a nationwide network of professionals who follow a code of ethics and standards of practice, as well as benefit from education and training, and mutual support.
What is Aging Life Care?
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The next time you renew your license, you may be required to take written and behind-the-wheel driving tests rather than mail a form. If this is the case, don’t panic or go into denial! Take some steps to get prepared. That way, you’ll go into the test knowledgeable and confident. And remember, preparing for a driving test isn’t just about passing—it’s about ensuring your safety and the safety of others. It’s worth the time to plan thoughtfully. …
May is Aging Life Care™ Month, which has me thinking about how supporting an aging parent can often feel so daunting. We see it every day in our work as Aging Life Care Professionals®. …
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The arts and art-based engagement are powerful tools for fostering connection, supporting self-expression, and improving mental stimulation. In our experience as Creative Engagement Specialists, we recognize that making art is more than its outcome; it’s engaging our senses, cultivating purpose, and encouraging creativity. When you add community, you allow opportunities for giving and receiving encouragement and joy.
The participants we’ve come to know through our Art of Connection program exemplify this with a motivating, “Almost there!” or a celebratory, “You’ve done it!”
What is Art of Connection?
It is one of Aging Wisdom’s newest Creative Engagement programs. Art of Connection brings curated art experiences to older adults living together in Adult Family Homes. …