by Hélène | Jul 9, 2019 | Expert Interviews
You have spent over a decade supporting caregivers and elders through your writing. How did you come to find this purpose? I spent nearly twenty years caring for a total of seven elders. This was during a time when family caregivers were hardly acknowledged at all and...
by Hélène | Jun 26, 2019 | Expert Interviews
You are a Dietitian and Diabetes Educator with a focus on Mindful Eating. What drew you to the intersection of mindfulness and diabetes? Prior to meditating on a consistent basis, I worked as a diabetes educator. I think most people imagine having diabetes means that...
by Hélène | Jun 19, 2019 | Expert Interviews
You teach at Boston College School of Social Work and do research with the Center on Aging & Work. What fueled your passion for engagement as we age? There was a confluence of experiences that led to my interest in engagement in later life, but my personal...
by Hélène | Jun 14, 2019 | Purpose Stories
What is your life’s purpose? All voices are heard… Possibilities are explored… And hearts sing. How are you living your purpose? First, I believe we’ve got to look at ourselves, as ghastly as that is sometimes. Am I expressing my voice? Am I listening to...
by Hélène | Jun 12, 2019 | Next Act for Women
After 35 years in the healthcare industry, Maren decided it was time for her to quit the rat race and reinvent in some way. She eventually pursued her passion for writing, has recently published her first novel, and is hard at work on her second. Tell...
