Ellen Donovan

As a Registered Nurse of over 30 years, I’ve spent most of my professional life caring for the aging population, specifically helping older adults achieve their best possible outcomes. Then, several years ago, after becoming disconcerted with several aspects of our modern healthcare system, I launched my own consultancy – One Life Consulting – aimed at helping older adults navigate the complex world of late-life care.

In doing so, I found myself spending most of my time, not with the older adults themselves, but with their adult children, coaching them on time management, stress reduction, and...