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Ashley Feltner

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Ashley is a writer, an artist, and an ideator who has placed storytelling into her process for bringing sales and marketing ideas to life for over 20 years. Her background includes recruiting, training, and content development, which provides her a unique perspective and an ability to authentically connect with individuals from all walks of life. With the desire to place a little humanity into the digital experience, Ashley believes that words do matter, a little empathy goes a long way, and knowing your purpose in life is imperative. Ashley and her husband live in Nashville, TN, with two very active teenage daughters and two very lazy field spaniels.
Technology

5 Surprisingly Personal Ways to Use ChatGPT

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You’ve probably heard a lot about ChatGPT—the claims that it can help with just about anything and how this tool can also get things wrong. Maybe you have a friend who swears by it. Your grandkids might be using it for homework, while your adult kids rely on it...
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Adventurists

Forget Perfect, Pack for Joy: A Real Take on Multigenerational Travel

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Travel is often thought of as a luxury—a joyful escape from the everyday and a chance to see the world. International travel can be awe-inspiring and unforgettable. But let’s not forget that it can also be very stressful. In fact, the Holmes-Rahe Life Stress Inventory ranks travel among the...
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Profile

Elizabeth Sobol, 66: In Tune and Attuned

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If there were such a thing as walking and talking Zen, Elizabeth Sobol would be it. She is refreshing, energizing, and infused with a delightful dose of vigor. Meeting her, our conversation felt like an unspoken invitation to breathe deeper, listen more closely, and consider what it means to...
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Profile

Chris Durrance, 56: Capturing Life Through the Caregiving Lens

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You wouldn’t expect to run into a two-time Emmy and Peabody Award–winning documentary filmmaker—someone who’s graced the red carpet at the Tribeca Film Festival—at a long-term care conference in Philadelphia. But that’s exactly where life led Chris Durrance, founder and owner of Seven One Eight Studios. Serving as director...
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Community

The Future of Long-Term Care: Key Insights From Industry Leaders in the Extended Care Industry

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I recently represented the AGEIST team at the annual Intercompany Long-Term Care Insurance (ILTCI) Conference to engage with industry leaders, discuss the evolving landscape of long-term care (LTC), and learn more about what leaders in the space are doing. This conference is the largest gathering of extended care industry...
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Connection

Married and Restless? Sleeping Separately May Be the Answer

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The sheer depth and resonance of the nasal symphony beside me each night was, frankly, impressive—but not exactly how I imagined being awestruck by my husband of 25 years. How did we get here? After years of co-sleeping, our very spacious California king suddenly started to feel crowded by...
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Profile

Pam Aurbach, 58: A FIRE Retirement

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A FIRE retirement. Not exactly what Pam Aurbach was thinking about on her last day of work at age 56, but the philosophy behind the movement—Financially Independent, Retired Early—fits. For Pam, the decision to retire wasn’t just about the numbers; it was about coming face-to-face with the fact that...
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Lifestyle

Finding the Big Joy in Small Moments

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Picture the last time you felt truly happy. Did a moment come to mind instantly, or did it take a few beats? You might expect that joyful moment to be a grand event—a milestone celebration, an exotic vacation, or a major life achievement. But more often than not, the...
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Profile

Allie Signorelli, 50: The Feisty Champion

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Don’t google your health-related symptoms. Just don’t do it. However, this sound advice is often kicked to the curb in desperation. Late one night, while searching for “the earliest symptoms of Parkinson’s,” I braced myself for the usual spiral of worst-case scenarios. I was looking for answers for a...
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Lifestyle

The Connection Between Mindset, Decision-Making, & Your 401(k)

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Decision-making is a fascinating and complex behavior, and at AGEIST, we’ve been exploring how mindset plays a crucial role in shaping long-term choices, particularly when it comes to lifestyle planning and your 401(k). Understanding the internal factors that influence decision-making is just as important as external considerations like market...
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