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 Medication List That Could Save Your Life (And How to Build One in 20 Minutes)
Every ER nurse and paramedic says the same thing: the medication list is the document they wish every patient had. Here’s what goes on it and how to build one in 20 minutes.
Telehealth: The Healthcare Revolution That Most People Over 60 Are Still Not Using
Telehealth lets you see your doctor from home. Most people over 60 aren’t using it. Here’s what’s actually possible remotely, and how to get started with your first visit.
Loneliness Is a Health Crisis, And It’s More Dangerous Than You Know
Loneliness after 60 is not just hard emotionally. Research shows it carries real physical health risks. Here’s what the research actually says, and what you can do about it.
How Much Protein Do You Actually Need After 60? (The Answer May Surprise You)
The standard protein recommendation was set for younger adults. After 60, your muscles need more. Here’s what the research says and how to actually get there.
Grab Bars: Why They’re Not What You Think (And Why Your Bathroom Needs One Now)
I resisted grab bars for years. Then I understood what they actually are. Here’s why modern grab bars look nothing like what you’re picturing, and why your bathroom probably needs one.
What Is a Healthcare Proxy, And Why You Need One Before You Think You Do
A healthcare proxy is the person who speaks for you medically if you can’t. Here’s what it is, how it’s different from a power of attorney, and how to choose yours.
Best Medical Alert Systems of 2026: An Honest Comparison (No Hype, No Sales Pressure)
If you search "best medical alert systems," you will get a hundred articles that look like comparisons and are actually advertisements. Ranked lists where the number one pick is whoever paid the most. Editor's scores nobody can explain. Countdown timers. A photograph...
I Was Skeptical About Smart Home Technology. Here’s What Changed My Mind.
I was the person who rolled her eyes at smart homes. Not quietly, either. I had opinions. I did not want a camera watching my front door. I did not want to talk to a speaker. I did not want one more thing in my house that needed an update, a password, and a charger I...
The Room-by-Room Home Safety Audit for Adults 55+ (Free Checklist Inside)
I've written before about the afternoon I finally walked through my own house and saw it the way a stranger would. That piece was the story. This one is the tool. It is the checklist I wish someone had handed me that day, organized the way you actually move through a...
How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Like You’re Losing Your Independence
You know the moment I mean. The phone is in your hand. You know exactly who to call and exactly what you need. It is not even a big thing. A ride. A hand with something heavy. Someone to sit with you at an appointment you do not want to go to alone. And you put the...
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