56. Aging with Finesse with Mary L. Flett, PhD

<p>Today, Dr. Mary Flett challenges us to not only age better but also age well.</p> <p><em>Aging with Finesse</em> spurs us to look at new ideas and opportunities as we age- Dr. Mary Flett shares strategies, insights and wisdom from her many years of clinical practice working with aging adults.</p> <p>Recently retired from private practice as a clinical psychologist, Dr. Mary Flett, continues providing service to many aging adults. Through years of conversations, observations and practice she created the Five Pillars of Aging which started out as a weekly lecture at an assisted living community and was given life through a weekly blog and now a series of books- <em>Aging with Finesse</em>, a compilation of three books that navigates valuing ourselves as we grow older, connecting with ourselves and others as we age and essential skills for growing older with grace. This series was specifically designed to dive deeper into strategies for aging better and aging well.</p> <p>This conversation is thought-provoking and lighthearted- Dr. Mary exudes warmth and authenticity that had me extending our conversation and looking forward to many more. Thank you for sharing your time and thoughts with us, Dr. Mary!</p> <p><br /> Dr. Mary Flett shares about:<br /> *How her influential relationship with her grandfather shaped her perspective on aging, caregiving, and her life's work<br /> *Her unique perspective on aging as a clinical psychologist and many years of practice<br /> *What is <em>Aging with Finesse</em>?<br /> *The skills needed to adapt and accommodate to the challenges of aging<br /> *We talk about the language around aging and societal assumptions<br /> *Locating reliable resources<br /> *Insights on policy and navigating the medical system<br /> *How do we re-enter life after Covid?<br /> *The call to all of us to not only age better, but age well</p> <p>For more information visit <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/fivepillarsofaging/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@fivepillarsofaging</a></p> <p>The Aging with