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Dr. Helfand, a retired psychologist, has been a Certified Sage-ing Leader since 2008. She retired after more than 30 years in private practice. She spent 17 of those years working part-time, providing psychological services in nursing/rehabilitation facilities. She recognizes the importance of ageing as a time for reflection, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth, discovering your purpose, and leaving a legacy. She observed consequences of a lack of these experiences in the nursing home population. She has presented the Sage-ing concepts to the local mental health associations to educate them on the types of reflection necessary to help the aging population “feel alive” by “growing and giving.” She has provided presentations helping participants uncover lessons of life, to cherish their life experiences, and to live fully in the present. She is looking forward to presenting more concepts and experiential opportunities to seniors in her community. Contact: Sageing with Janet on Facebook