PublicationsMy recent articles in Natural Awakenings Magazine, a publication dedicated to healthy living in a healthy planet with over 75,000 readers. Subjects include net-zero buildings, dancing with cancer, adolescent empowerment, brain aneurysms, essential oils, flotation therapy, pharmaceutical compounding, holistic expos, balancing self-care with parenting, and yoga for healthy aging
Essay Creating Space For Myself With Intention in Elephant Journal Contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living with Alzheimer's and Other Dementias Essay "Alzheimer's Disease: The Slow Goodbye" in the Green Balloon Foundation's online blog Essay "The Old Ballgame" in The Write Magazine, the Chicago Writer's Association online publication Guest piece "Keeping Watch" in National Parkinson Foundation's Caregiving Blog Essay "Holding on to Memories" in Industrial Massive Magazine Essay "My Dad, My Soldier" in Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter Blog Letter to the Editor, "Thankful for the Memories," in Evanston Review |
Speaking Engagements
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Park Ridge Public Library, June 21, 2016. Park Ridge, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Homewood
Public Library, July 23, 2016. Homewood, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, November 22, 2016. Wheeling, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Messenger Public Library, April 18, 2016. Aurora, IL
York Furrier & Chicago Magazine's Young Professionals' Networking FUNDraiser, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association Junior Board. November 2014. Elmhurst, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation given to Rotary Club of Evanston, October 2014. Evanston, IL
Featured speaker, Reason To Hope Luncheon benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. April 2014. Oakbrook, IL
Featured presenter, "Celebrate the CNA" Dementia Leadership Course. Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. April 2014. Chicago, IL
Guest speaker, National Alzheimer's Project Act Townhall Hearing Session. August 2011. Chicago, IL.
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Park Ridge Public Library, June 21, 2016. Park Ridge, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Homewood
Public Library, July 23, 2016. Homewood, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Wheeling Pavilion Senior Center, November 22, 2016. Wheeling, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation at Messenger Public Library, April 18, 2016. Aurora, IL
York Furrier & Chicago Magazine's Young Professionals' Networking FUNDraiser, benefiting the Alzheimer's Association Junior Board. November 2014. Elmhurst, IL
"Alzheimer's Disease: Our Modern Epidemic," presentation given to Rotary Club of Evanston, October 2014. Evanston, IL
Featured speaker, Reason To Hope Luncheon benefiting the Alzheimer's Association. April 2014. Oakbrook, IL
Featured presenter, "Celebrate the CNA" Dementia Leadership Course. Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. April 2014. Chicago, IL
Guest speaker, National Alzheimer's Project Act Townhall Hearing Session. August 2011. Chicago, IL.