Each book allows her to pass forward the values she believes are essential to family life. Each coaching conversation reminds her that healing and transformation are possible, even after painful seasons.

“Storytelling is the most effective delivery system for information and ideas,” she said. “When people use it, they connect in ways that PowerPoint slides never can.”

CarePatrol advisors are trained to help families focus on safety, dignity and respect, while honoring the wishes of the aging parent whenever possible.

After spending decades climbing the corporate ladder in healthcare administration, Michael Jones discovered the ladder he had been climbing was against the wrong wall.

“Stories connect us,” he said. “They give us a sense of where we come from, why we are the way we are, and what really matters. That is the legacy I want to leave.”       

For Bernadette, parenting adult children means being available when her daughters face difficult life choices, offering guidance when asked, as well as stepping back, trusting their judgment and respecting their independence when necessary.

“You don’t have to wake up one day and suddenly be a new person,” she said. “Just start with one small change. Then, that energy begins to build and align everything else.”

Through Successful Seniors Media, Don shares insights, inspiration and real-world strategies for living better after 50.

Vicki produced a comprehensive guide designed to empower older adults to take control of their health, posture, breathing, mindset and overall quality of life.