THE LIBRARY
Everything I write,
organized.
Five pillars. One plan. Read straight through, or jump around.
What lives here
This is where everything I publish ends up. A few hundred words on a folder you can put together this weekend. A bathroom modification I wish I’d done five years earlier. A list of mistakes I made trying to build a village.
The work is organized into five pillars. Each one is a part of the same plan: staying in your own home, on your own terms, for as long as you can. Read straight through one pillar, or jump around as life pulls your attention.
If you’re not sure where to start, the Independence Assessment will point you somewhere specific in three minutes.
Stories
Not everything I write fits neatly into a pillar. Personal pieces, news I’ve been watching, kitchen-table thinking. The ones that read more like a letter from a friend than a how-to.
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Preparedness
The paperwork nobody wants to do. Wills, directives, the folder that protects the people you love.
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At Home
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Strength
Balance, mobility and the daily habits that keep you in your own home past 70.
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Community
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Technology
The tools that quietly make independence easier without taking it over. Honest reviews of what works and what doesn’t.
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The One Question That Reveals Whether You’re Really Prepared to Age in Place
One question cuts through the noise and tells you whether you’re actually prepared to age in place — or just assuming you are. Here’s what it reveals.
What Is AI Companionship, And Is It Right for Older Adults Living Alone?
AI companion apps are being marketed to older adults who live alone. Here’s an honest look at what they are, what they can and can’t do, and how to think about them.
The Difference Between Being Alone and Being Lonely (And Why It Matters for Your Health)
Being alone and being lonely are not the same thing. Understanding the difference can change how you think about your social life — and your health — after 60.
How to Support a Parent’s Physical Health Without Taking Over Their Life
You want to support your parent’s health without making them feel managed. Here’s how to encourage physical activity and wellbeing in a way that strengthens the relationship.
The Home Modification That Adds Value AND Safety (Most People Don’t Know About This)
Some home modifications for aging in place actually increase your home’s value. Here’s what works, what doesn’t, and what the real estate community says about universal design.
How to Start the Conversation With Your Parent About Their Future Plans (Without It Feeling Like a Fight)
You know the conversation needs to happen. Here’s how to start it in a way that actually works, what to say, what to avoid, and what success actually looks like.
The Smartwatch Feature That Could Literally Save Your Life (And It’s Not What You Think)
Most people buy a smartwatch for fitness tracking. But the fall detection feature is the one that matters most after 60. Here’s how it works and what to look for.
How to Have the Aging Conversation With Your Parent Without Damaging Your Relationship
The aging conversation with a parent doesn’t have to be a fight. Here’s what actually works, what to avoid, and how to open the door without forcing them through it.
The Fitness Advice That Was Actually Designed for You (Not for a 30-Year-Old Man)
Most fitness advice was researched on young men. Here’s what the science actually says about strength training and exercise for women over 60, and why it’s different.
Why Lighting Is the Most Overlooked Safety Factor in Your Home
Of all the changes I’ve made to my home, nothing was cheaper or made a faster difference than lighting. Here’s where it matters most and what to do about it.
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