Dr. Mary Flett -- Mastering Solo Aging

03/05/22 • 34 min

Have you ever wondered who will take care of you as you age? It’s not always pleasant to think about, but the reality is that we may outlive our partners and family members. The truth is that many of us will be solo agers. So what are the choices we need to start thinking about right now to prepare for that time? Dr. Mary L. Flett is the Executive Director of the Center for Aging & Values and founder of Five Pillars of Aging Seminars. Now retired as a treating psychologist, she has turned to writing and consulting as she creates workshops and seminars to help others age better and age well. Find out more at https://drmaryflett.com/.

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