In this powerful podcast, Nancy Nelson shares personal stories and research-based advice on why happiness often becomes more of a labor as we age, along with practical ways to replenish it. You'll smile, dab a tear, and come away with a larger heart for seniors and better prepared for your own journey.

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About Nancy: Nancy D. Nelson is an award-winning senior living specialist with decades of experience serving older adults and their families. She has worked as both an Activities Director and Executive Director, gaining firsthand insight into the emotional, practical, and relational aspects of senior living. She lives in the Los Angeles area. Today, Nancy shares what she has learned through speaking, consulting, and educational resources designed to help families navigate the aging journey with wisdom and compassion. She is the author of The Colors of Autumn and co-author of Me to We. Nancy is a storyteller, advocate, consultant, and educator. She and her husband, leadership professor and author, Dr. Alan E. Nelson, have been married for over 45 years and are proud parents of three grown sons and grandparents to two granddaughters.

Books:

📘 The Colors of Autumn – Nancy D. Nelson https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNMKDVWQ

📗 Me to We – Nancy Nelson & Alan E. Nelson https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ9CKPH4

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Most of us recall having "the talk" with our kids about the birds and the bees. Perhaps it also involved our parents having "the conversation" with us. Well, the circle of life means that adult children often need to have a conversation with their aging parents about their health and well-being. In this episode, Nancy Nelson offers practical advice on how to talk to your parents about concerns and potential next steps as they age.

No matter how much we love our parents or sense our responsibility for their care, some can be difficult. Whether this is because of personality, the disease of dementia, or just ongoing parent-child conflict, Nancy Nelson offers practical ideas on how to handle these situations with care and confidence.

Sometimes, people who care for aging adults feel like they are on an emotional rollercoaster; up and down and around. It's enough to make you want to quit, to give up, and yet you know you can't. In this session, Senior Living Specialist Nancy Nelson shares keen insights into dealing with this all-too-common experience among caregivers.

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