by Chandra McFarlen | Apr 23, 2020 | Careers in Aging
I had the opportunity to interview my friend Iriel Greenhaw who is a Hospice Volunteer for Careers in Aging Week! She loves her job and has missed the people she works with dearly as she has been sidelined during efforts to reduce the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic....
by Chandra McFarlen | Apr 21, 2020 | Careers in Aging
Gabe Fisher Hospice Chaplain with Hospice of the Big Country kindly took the time to tell us a little bit about what he does for Careers in Aging Week. What do you do as a Hospice Chaplain? My primary role is to provide emotional support, spiritual care, and...
by Chandra McFarlen | Dec 6, 2019 | Caregiver Resources
As people age, they can reach a point when they are no longer physically or mentally able to live independently. And, if you are anything like me, the thought of having a conversation with them about leaving their home probably brings a lot of emotions to the table. I...
by Chandra McFarlen | Sep 25, 2019 | Aging Resources
Why Asbestos Cancer Riddles the Senior Community As our bodies and minds age, there are a number of things we start to seamlessly factor into our daily routines. Writing checklists, bringing a sweater, buying more supportive shoes, having spare glasses and the list...
by Chandra McFarlen | Sep 17, 2019 | Aging Resources
I had the great privilege of attending a few sessions from the ACU Summit Pathway Series “Bringing the Generations Back Together” today presented by Holly Catterton Allen and Wilson McCoy The following is my takeaways from the first three sessions. My...