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Welcome to the Lecture Library
Everything in the Lecture Library grows out of the Five Pillars of Aging framework — a body of work I developed over 30 years as a researcher and therapist. Whether you prefer to watch, work at your own pace through a structured course, or simply read and reflect, you will find something here to help you think differently about the years ahead.
Video Introduction
Watch this short introduction to the Five Pillars of Aging framework — the foundation behind everything I teach and offer. In about a minute, you will understand why renewing your LEASE on life is not just a metaphor.
What is Old?
A Video Essay
How do you define “old”? Aging is a gift, not something to fear.
5-Keys to Aging Better
Click to download your free copy of my booklet on how to age better and age well!
The Five Pillars of Aging Lecture Series
Each lecture in this series takes a deep dive into one of the Five Pillars of Aging. Drawn from years of clinical work and research, these hour-long presentaitons give you the knowledge and perspective to approach each pillar with intention. Watch at your own pace, pause and reflect, and return as often as you like.
Creating a Legacy of Values
Your legacy consists of more than things and money. It consists of values that have guided you through challenging times. These values are worth exploring. You are curating your life and leaving it to those who follow.
Staying Engaged Over Your Lifespan
It’s not just about exercise; it’s about connecting with yourself and with others. It can be easy for some and challenging for others. Who we connect with and how we stay connected are vital to experiencing aging better and aging well.
Aging in Place
A different approach to thinking about housing needs as you age. The old ways of housing older people are no longer meeting the needs of aging adults in the 21st century. Plan for more than just four-walls and a meal-plan — decide how you want to live your life and build the social, emotional, and practical foundation needed to have the “home” you want.
Purpose, Meaning & Spirituality
Exploring purpose and meaning is a natural evolution of a widening life-span. The tasks of later life include acceptance and forgiveness, but also embracing newfound joy in simple pleasures.
“Enough”: Emotional Economics
The Four “E”s — I have enough, there is enough, I know what is good enough, and I am enough — Each one of these takes on new meaning as we age in a society that does not always value who we are.
Self-Paced Courses
Using my 30 years of clinical experience working with aging adults, I have developed the following courses to help us all manage the challenges modern aging puts in front of us. The material is honest, practical, and direct — designed for people like you who are serious about aging better and aging well. Topics reflect those that have come up most frequently in my practice and have been enthusiastically received by participants in the small-group formats I have offered.
Each course provides four structured modules designed to introduce you to new concepts of aging, prompt you to reflect and then take action, and offer guides and resources that will help you implement changes that put you in charge of your aging.
Now, While You Can
Essential coversations to have with your adult children about your aging and why having them NOW, while you are healthy, clearheaded, and still in charge of what you want is the best way forward for you and for your adult children or chosen family.
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Solo Aging Sorted: Essentials Needed to Build Your Network
Estate planning is just the beginning. The real work lies in making sure your wishes and desires are followed, and the advocates you are asking to support your vision have the necessary skills, knowledge, and legal paperwork to see it through.
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Strategies for Managing Change: Ready-Willing-Able
Change is inevitable as you age. Adapting and accommodating to those changes is where the challenge lies. The Ready-Willing-Able framework gives you a template to get you to the optimal end result when managing those changes.
Talking with Your Gen-Z Doctor
You were born and raised in an analog age. Your healthcare provider was not. In order to make sure you are getting the most out of them, and they are really hearing you, you need to find a middle road.
What You Need to Know BEFORE Hiring a Caregiver
One of the most challenging decisions we make when caring for a family member or friend is whether to hire a caregiver. Understanding the liability, limitations, and expectations when you take charge is best done BEFORE you are burned out.
Values and Aging: Understanding What You Want for Yourself as You Age
You probably are very clear about what you “don’t want” as you age. But are you as sure about what you do want? Values drive decisions. Understanding which values are most important for you, will help you decide where to live, with whom, and which setting will meet your needs. It’s more than a floor plan and a meal plan.