Aging Mind Wellness

08/12/2026

Framing Tip: Offering specific solutions to specific challenges generates creativity and empowers action to benefit all of us. Visit us at www.Reframingaging.org for more tips to !

08/03/2026

Framing Tip: Recognizing that our diverse experiences as we age influence outcomes differently allows us to talk about systemic options. Visit us at www.Reframingaging.org for more tips to !

07/28/2026

Join us for “Connecting the Dots: Reframing Aging Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem” on July 22 at 2:00 PM ET. We'll explore how effectively reframing aging can strengthen your communications and partnerships with a panel of age-friendly experts.

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07/24/2026

I'm looking forward to partnering with Milford Regional Medical Center on these 2 talks in October supporting our older adult community.

See the link below to register for these free events.

Free senior mental health webinars by UMass Memorial Health. Learn about social isolation, hoarding, and communication with older adults.

07/24/2026

Framing Tip: Inclusive language creates a sense of collective responsibility; all of us are involved, not just them. Visit us at www.Reframingaging.org for more tips to !

05/22/2026

I had a great time Milford Regional Medical Center Senior Health Fair this week. Thank you for hosting this important community event.

I am also excited to share that I am partnering with the Community Benefits Commitee to offer two free webinars. The first will be on Mental Health Causes and Effects of Social Isolation and Hoarding disorder and the second is Approaching Difficult / Sensitive Topics with Older Adult Family Members. Registration opens June 22nd at ummhealth.org/event

UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts offering the region’s most sophisticated medical technology & support services.

05/13/2026

Thank you to Ashley, Fi, Taylor, Rebecca, and Christa at Surprenant, Beneski & Nunes P.C. for a lively and interesting discussion about how their Estate Planning & Elder Law services help support client emotional health and well-being by knowing their future, and their family's futures, are preserved and how my work as a geropsychologist compliments this meaningful planning!

05/05/2026

It's National Pet Month and Older Americans Month. I love pets and I love working with older adults...this month's celebrations are a perfect blend for me. Our love of pets continues throughout our lifetime and the benefits we enjoy from spending time with our furry companions doesn't change.

During early-stage memory changes or moments of anxiety, a pet provides a profound clinical gift --sensory grounding. The rhythmic purr of a cat or the weight of a dog’s head on a knee, helps us to stay grounded in the present moment. It gently pulls the mind back from confusion or worry and centers it in the safety of the now.

One of the most empowering aspects of the human-animal bond is that pets don't require the right words. They allow us to feel understood and accepted, just as we are at any stage of life.

05/01/2026

Discover how the University of Utah School of Nursing transformed age-friendly pledges into institutional change by embedding a reframing aging workshop into its Excellence Across the Lifespan Champions program. Faculty and staff led age-inclusivity projects, fostering sustainable culture change and...

05/01/2026

It’s hard to believe it has been nearly a year since we lost our beloved Lilly. Lilly was a sweet, loving, and funny Beagle who became a part of our lives when we fostered, and then foster-failed--promptly adopting her, from the Colorado Beagle Rescue in 2015.

She was a very sick little girl when she first came to us, recovering from heartworm and a life of neglect. Yet, you would never have known the hardships she survived; she remained the sweetest, most loving and trusting girl. She spent hours by my side during that first year of recovery, and once she regained her health, she was enthusiastically pulling us down miles and miles of hiking trails. She was a true gift in our lives and touched our hearts in a way I never expected.

Pets have a profound impact on our lives and emotional health. Lilly certainly did on mine.

May is a significant month; we are celebrating both National Pet Month and Older Americans Month and it’s a perfect reminder that we have powerful, natural tools to help us stay vibrant as we age.

Petting a dog or cat is scientifically proven to improve your cardiovascular and mental health. Regular interaction with animals can lower cortisol helping manage the stress response, boost oxytocin promoting feelings of safety and connection, and regulate blood pressure-supporting heart health with every purr or tail wag.

Whether it’s a loyal companion or a visiting therapy animal, pets are incredible partners in helping you stay at the top of your game. I hope you have time to spend with the special furry family members in your life this month.