Senior Total Health Network

05/01/2026

“Do you want CPR?” “ Do you want artificial nutrition?”

It sounds simple to just check a box... but real life isn’t like the movies.

As an ER nurse and Geriatric Care Manager, I’ve seen what CPR, ventilators, and feeding tubes actually look like… and what happens when there’s no clear plan.

It’s very different from what people imagine when they check those boxes on a POLST or Advance Directive.

I’m honored to be speaking at the Foundation for Senior Services, sharing real stories and guidance to help professionals support clients in making informed decisions before a crisis.

If you work with older adults or their families, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

Sign up here: https://foundation.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=4002&club_id=992077&item_id=2926726

03/04/2026

What’s normal aging and what’s not - Aging well isn't about avoiding change. It's about recognizing what's normal, responding early to what's not, and putting thoughtful plans in place while you're capable and in control.

Aging well isn't about avoiding change. It's about recognizing what's normal, responding early to what's not, and putting thoughtful plans in place while you're capable and in control.

02/04/2026

The healing power of nature - You don't have to travel to the wilderness to reap the benefits of time spent in nature. You can find the power of nature right in your own neighborhood. A calmer mind, a brighter mood, and a healthier body are all closer than you think.

You don't have to travel to the wilderness to reap the benefits of time spent in nature. You can find the power of nature right in your own neighborhood. A calmer mind, a brighter mood, and a healthier body are all closer than you think.

12/03/2025

Preparing for possible singlehood - It's daunting to contemplate all the possibilities of aging, including a partner's becoming incapacitated by disease or passing away. At the same time, accepting these realities and preparing accordingly can make the future feel less overwhelming. From organizing key documents to strengthening social connections, small steps today can help build your resilience to face whatever may come.

It's daunting to contemplate all the possibilities of aging, including a partner's becoming incapacitated by disease or passing away. At the same time, accepting these realities and preparing accordingly can make the future feel less overwhelming. From organizing key documents to strengthening socia...

10/01/2025

Being active as you age - Getting regular exercise is an important part of aging well. And even if you don't currently do much moving, take comfort that the options are many and it's never too late to start. A little each day goes a long way!

Getting regular exercise is an important part of aging well. And even if you don't currently do much moving, take comfort that the options are many and it's never too late to start. A little each day goes a long way!

09/03/2025

Navigating retirement - The loss of the structure and purpose that work life often provides can make settling into retirement a challenging transition. With so many years ahead, it makes sense to wonder what will give shape to your life moving forward.

The loss of the structure and purpose that work life often provides can make settling into retirement a challenging transition. With so many years ahead, it makes sense to wonder what will give shape to your life moving forward.