In a society that often glorifies youth and associates aging with decline and shame, it’s essential to challenge this narrative and recognize that by acknowledging our aging journey and being thoughtful about how we want to age is powerful. We often think of youth as a goal, which is ludicrous. I am older now than when I woke up this morning and that is just a fact! Let’s start to address the elephant in the room and take control of our aging journey. To take control back and stay independent longer and more successfully we need to shift our thinking around READ MORE
Confronting aging: How LGBTQ+ seniors can tackle their special caregiving challenges
Allison O’Shea of Openly Aging, has been in the senior living industry for years and recently started the educational consulting firm called “Openly Aging” to help families collaborate on planning and decisions for elderly parents (and themselves). An amazing expert and insightful counselor on this universal challenge! READ MORE
Interview with Allison O’Shea: President of “Openly Aging” Consulting Service with Dr. Will Miller
Allison O’Shea of Openly Aging, has been in the senior living industry for years and recently started the educational consulting firm called “Openly Aging” to help families collaborate on planning and decisions for elderly parents (and themselves). An amazing expert and insightful counselor on this universal challenge! READ MORE
How to Create a Blueprint for Aging: Defining Goals for Post-Retirement
Why it’s important to plan ahead for post-retirement, and how to avoid last minute decision making about managing major life events. READ MORE
Avoid the Maze with guest Allison O’Shea
By talking about aging we will also combat ageism that we see so prevalent in our society. READ MORE
Openly Aging with Allison O’Shea
Despite the fact that aging is inevitable, it’s a conversation that many people choose to avoid at all costs. But today, Allison O’Shea joins us to explain why talking openly about aging is the key to aging gracefully and eliminating ageism. READ MORE
Maintaining Optimum Control Over Aging: The “Openly Aging” Model
We discuss how to maintain maximum control over aging by addressing several questions, making informed decisions, and putting plans in place to stay positive and in control. READ MORE
What is a “Senior Move Manager”
If you have read the blog on “It’s Never to Early to Intentionally Declutter” then let me introduce you to a category of the aging industry called Senior Move Managers. No better person to explain what this amazing service can provide then a Senior Move Manager herself. Thank you to Jennie Alwood from “Here 2 Home” for her personal perspective on the role of a Senior Move Manager and why she finds value in the work that she does. What is a Senior Move Manager? Senior Move Manager’s (SMM) assist older people with the many many tasks needed to implement READ MORE
It’s Never too Early to Start Intentionally Decluttering
For many of us aging also means an accumulation of STUFF. Whether our long- term goal is to stay in our home or downsize it is never too early to start intentionally decluttering. My dad used to be visibly appalled when my siblings and I would say we didn’t want my grandmother’s pride and joy her cherry dining room set. We joked for many years about it until one day he starts using the pieces to make shelves and other things around his house. I loved walking into my parents’ home and seeing the cherry wood being used in a READ MORE