Nancy Ruffner - Aging Strategist

I want to talk about pain for a minute… not to wallow—but to show you what I did with it.

The Work My Pain Still Does — Nancy Ruffner Would you rather listen? Press ▶️ below for the audio recording.

A little story about discomfort, a few “shoulda’s,” and what they’re doing for me now.

The Work My Pain Still Does How we can use our experiences, even less than positive ones, to help others and endure.

The word conversation deserves an “S” in my opinion because the more we talk - honestly and thoughtfully - the more we will be on the same page, prepared for what’s ahead.

Five Important Conversations to Have With (Yourself and) the Elders You Love — Nancy Ruffner Would you rather listen? Press ▶️ below for the audio recording.

Here’s a gentle truth: the conversations we need to have with the elders we love are often the same ones we need to have with ourselves.

5 Important Conversations to Have With (Yourself and) the Elders You Love Nancy discusses thoughtful options for conversations (with an "s"!) that can be held with those we love, including ourselves.

Kiplinger is discussing Solo Aging, and my colleague A
Ailene Gerhardt is quoted within!

‘Solo Agers’ Are Thriving on Their Own Terms Millions of retirees choose independence over isolation. If you're a "solo ager," your retirement can be secure and rewarding.

If you don’t have something in writing when you walk out, you’re relying on memory. And memory is a slippery little thing.

Exit Without a Map? Why Your Discharge Summary Matters — Nancy Ruffner Would you rather listen? Press ▶️ below for the audio recording.

Two prescriptions. Two pharmacy trips. One missing discharge summary. See where I’m going?

Exit Without a Map? Why Your Discharge Summary Matters A discharge summary is more than paperwork. It's a clinical hand-off , an education moment, and a safeguard against avoidable errors.The PIE Model™ - nancyru...

7 Things smart Boomers should sell first, a good read or reminder. I've seen plenty of people hang on to these too long:

Retiring soon? 7 things all smart boomers should sell first All those possessions you've accumulated over the decades? Some could be sitting goldmines, with others gather dust and cost you money to maintain. Now's the time to cash in and lighten your load.

If I've learned one thing, it's when to say when. Have you ever found yourself at that point where you must push on at great cost or stop?

If I’ve Learned Anything About Myself, It’s… (read on) — Nancy Ruffner If I’ve Learned Anything About Myself, It’s… I push me. I have higher expectations of myself than others have of me. I will plan, and then stress, replan, and restress until I reach “that point.” A point where I decide to either push through (at great personal cost, I am weighing all), or ...

The scariest thing about AI isn’t that it’s wrong; it’s that it sounds so right. Stick to the reliable sources. We must all realize that for all its value AI is still WIP (Work In Progress). Become aware -

Why AI Is a Terrible Doctor (and Could Cost You a Fortune) A new study reveals AI chatbots are worse at medical advice than a simple Google search. Here’s why trusting them is dangerous for your health and your money.

This isn’t about doom and gloom. It’s about you staying the boss of your own story. Have a chat with your Future Me.

Future Me Is Calling - I Guess I Should Answer — Nancy Ruffner Would you rather listen? Press ▶️ below for the audio recording.