Category Archives: Jullie Gray

June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Elder Abuse, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day →

How Social Isolation Stole My Mom

Aging in Place, Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health, Social Isolation, , , , ,

 On September 6, 2019, my mother turned 76. As was our birthday tradition, I invited her to lunch and suggested an outing to a local craft store she loved. For the first time ever, she refused to budge from her home. This was new behavior and it really worried me because her world was shrinking. … Continue reading How Social Isolation Stole My Mom →

7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse

Aging Parents, Aging Well, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Care Managers, Caregiving, Education, Elder Abuse, Elder Law, Family Members, Financial, Guardianship, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health, Social Work, Support

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →

Ambiguity and Acceptance in the Time of COVID-19

Aging Well, Care Managers, Care Recipients, COVID-19, Family Members, Grief and Loss, Guest Writer, Jullie Gray, Mental Health, Uncategorized

On March 25th, 2020, I had the honor of meeting with some of the top women business leaders in the Seattle area. These ladies are some of the hardest working women I know. They are smart, creative and committed to not only making their businesses succeed, but they also want to make the world a … Continue reading Ambiguity and Acceptance in the Time of COVID-19 →

Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse

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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day was launched in 2006 on June 15th by the World Health Organization. Elder abuse is one of the most overlooked public health problems in the United States. Victims of abuse are three times more likely than those who weren’t mistreated to die prematurely. Learn how to identify those at risk and … Continue reading Observe, Recognize, Prevent: 7 Common Myths About Elder Abuse →