We probably consult more lists during the month of December than at any other time of the year. There are guest lists and grocery lists […]
Category: Conversations with Katie
Thanksgiving 2021: Reverence, Awe, and Change
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter … those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world. English poet […]
What I Learned about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Atlanta
The pressing need for greater attention to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the aging services sector was on full display at the LeadingAge Annual […]
We’re Still in the Legislative Chess Game
If you’ve been watching the television news lately, you’re probably a bit confused about what’s happening on Capitol Hill. It’s called legislating. But it reminds […]
Increasing Diversity One Intern at a Time
About a year ago, while social unrest continued to rock our nation, I reflected on how easy it is to feel paralyzed as we face […]
How Can We Help Older Adults Help Us?
Earlier this month, the Global Ageing Network offered a much-needed “breath of fresh air” to participants in its 2021 Summit—including me. Of course, the COVID-related […]
Opening Doors: Taking the Mystery out of Aging Services
We’re used to viewing August as a welcome opportunity to take a deep breath, relax, and recharge before the hectic days of fall are upon […]
Strengthening Our Sector by Strengthening Our Boards
If our boards aren’t strong, our sector will get weaker. This corollary has always been true for nonprofit organizations in the field of long-term services […]
Changing Our Field by Valuing Caregivers
What do we value? All human beings grapple with this big question at some point—or even at multiple points—during their lifetimes. Our answer to that […]
What the Pandemic Taught Us about Technology
In September 1940, residents of London followed a gruesome routine: after enduring nightly bombings that became known as the “Blitz,” Londoners emerged from their air-raid […]