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Working for strong schools, safe streets and smart development in my local community as well as the state of Maryland and America. Supporting legislation that can transform the lives of marginalized communities (black/brown people girls/women disabled/elderly). I believe that one person can make a difference!

Monday, July 01, 2024

My book, "LIFE IS FILLED WITH SWIFT TRANSITIONS" is published, it is also avaialable on AMAZON!

My book is published,it is also avaialable on AMAZON!

Life Is Filled With Swift Transitions 

As members of their clients' trusted networks, attorneys are often consulted when catastrophic health events and other changes occur in the lives of clients or their friends or family members. Life Is Filled with Swift Transitions provides resources for attorneys to help in times of crisis and change.

Thursday, May 09, 2024

Rules Issued for Adult Protective Services


On May 7, 2024, the Administration for Community Living released a final rule to establish the first federal regulations for adult protective services programs. The new regulations will take effect on June 7 of this year, but regulated entities have until June 7, 2028 to comply. More information, including a link to the final rule and other resources, can be found at ACL.gov/APSrule. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/08/2024-07654/adult-protective-services-functions-and-grants-programsNew

Monday, February 05, 2024

Maryland Governor Wes Moore's Longevity Ready Initiative

"Aging is changing across the country, and Maryland is no exception. Maryland's diverse 60-plus population is projected to grow faster than any other age group. By 2035, and for the first time in Maryland’s history, there will be nearly 2.1 million adults 60 and over compared to 1.6 million children under the age of 19. "

As a result of these changing demographics Governor Moore has instructed the Maryland Department of Aging to create aging friendly policies.  Clickon the link below to read more about it.

Maryland Governor Wes Moore's Longevity Ready Initiative 

Saturday, January 06, 2024

Racism in Healhcare delivery can KILL

Sunday, October 29, 2023

A new way og aging for Baby Boomers. Are you ready for the challenge?

 The author of this article challenges Baby Boomers to redefine aging, A Baby Boomer Puts His Generation On Notice

Thursday, August 17, 2023

Click on this link to read about a SCOTUS case dealing with Accessible Hotels  can be difficult to locate and then to find that the room you are does not conform to ADA standards can be very disturbing, what can you do? 

Wednesday, July 19, 2023

 Guardianship vs. Supported Decision-making is not just an issue that involves older people, if someone has a disability they may be faced with a guaradianship. Remember folks like Brittany Spears and Mickey Rooney. What can you do to help you or your family, friends and colleagues avoid guardianship?

Listen to my colleague Professor Nina Kohn discuss this with Juan Williams the chair of the American Bar Association's Civil Rights Section. This is a civil rights issue that could be in your future if you do not plan ahead!
Click here to view video