Keynotes
Paul has provided many programs for seniors themselves and at conferences specifically devoted to gerontology issues. He is co-author of the (now out of print) book, Humor and Aging. His programs for seniors are entertaining and fun and get the audience actively involved—and are guaranteed to get you laughing. But they are substantive, as well. The substantive part of his program shows how keeping your sense of humor as you get older helps you cope with the stress that often goes with aging and age more successfully in general.
Special attention is given to the importance (as documented in research) of finding some way to build in sources of daily positive emotion into your life as a tool for boosting emotional resilience. Humor is shown to be a reliable means of achieving this goal (along with social connections, spirituality and other approaches). Many seniors face growing depression as they age; humor is shown to be an effective tool in sustaining a more positive, upbeat attitude—even in the midst of growing physical limitations and other age-related challenges. The general importance of finding effective ways of managing your daily mood (this is a part of emotional intelligence) is discussed.
Partial Client List
AARP (NJ)
Aging Conference, Saint Barnabus Hospital (NJ)
Brandon Wilde Senior Community (GA)
Cokesbury Village (DE)
Delaware Hospital for the Chronically Ill
Essex Meadows (NJ)
Kean University Gerontology Conference (NJ)
New Vitality – Chilton Hospital Gerontology Program (NJ)
Northwest Senior Wellness Conference (OR)
Partners HC Long Term Care (NJ)
Rockwood Senior Communities (WA)
Rutgers University Gerontology Conference (NJ)
Sage Elder Care (NJ)
Sage Solutions (NJ)
Senior Campus Living (NJ)
Senior Women Conference, Elizabeth General Medical Center (NJ)
Society on Aging of New Jersey
Southern Plantation Senior Community (GA)
Spokane Senior Caregivers (WA)
Spokane Senior Wellness Conference (WA)
Tallahassee Senior Community (FL)
Temple B’Nai Abraham Senior Conference (NJ)
William Patterson University Aging Conference (NJ)