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Recommended Reading

  1. . Elderhood
    by Louise Aronson
  2. . Too Soon Old, Too Late Smart
    by Gordon Livingston, M.D
  3. Aging as Spiritual Practice
    by Lewis Richmond
  4. This Chair Rocks: A Manifesto Against Ageism
    by Ashton Applewhite

Testimonials

"In all endeavors, Sara provides helpful insight into each unique situation."

As the Research Program Associate at OLLI@Berkeley, I've had the privilege of working with Sara Orem in several capacities.  She is a valuable member of our Research Advisory Team providing counsel on the various opportunities that OLLI pursues in partnership with UC Berkeley research centers and departments.  Additionally, as a OLLI faculty member, I was privileged to work with Sara on her development of the first hybrid course where members prepared using online materials developed by Sara and then participated in interactive in-person discussions.  Finally, Sara is a member of the Research Advisory Board for OLLI's National Science Foundation grant to develop outcome measures for older adult learning in STEM.  In all endeavors, Sara provides helpful insight into each unique situation.

Cheryl Brewster

Research Program Associate at OLLI@Berkeley

"She brings fresh ideas to the forefront"

I have known Dr. Sara Orem for over 15 years and been consistently impressed by her energy, her curiosity and her analytical mind. She brings fresh ideas to the forefront as I am sure she will on the important topic of aging and vitality in older adults.

Patricia Marrone Bennett, Ph.D.

President and CEO, Resource Development Associates

"Her awareness of what seniors need in order to navigate these changing and difficult times is vital for our well being."

Sara Orem is an engaging, compassionate, and caring teacher. Her awareness of what seniors need in order to navigate these changing and difficult times is vital for our well being. I have confidence in Sara because, as an older adult, she understands what we’re going through.

Susan Sperber

Oakland Hawthorne Elementary School Principal (retired) and active volunteer with Osher Lifelong Learning at UCBerkeley.

"I had the good fortune of being coached/mentored/supported by Sara at very formative time in my career"

I had the good fortune of being coached/mentored/supported by Sara at very formative time in my career. Sara taught me how to bring my authentic self to work every day. This transformed my leadership and significantly contributed to my overall effectiveness, quality of relationships, and level of satisfaction.

Brian Black

Regional Retail Manager, Fifth Third Bank

"She brings fresh ideas to the forefront"

Although my work with Sara was over 20 years ago when I think about the leader I am today I have to acknowledge the influence Sara had on my personal development. I have fond memories of our conversations and how she always left me feeling good about myself and my progress as a leader. One time she asked me: “do the people who are closest to you know how happy you are in your career and work life”. That question has stuck with me throughout my career and I’ve shared that with others along the way. In retrospect, I now realize she was always guiding me to make sure I was happy as a whole person. This is the Sara that I know and love.

Ted Parsons

CEO at OMNI Credit Union in Kalamazoo, MI.

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