Haley Burress
Senior Care and Caregiver Expert
Expertise
Senior Living & Senior Health
Aging in Place
Caregiver Education, Support & Resources
Introduction
Professional writer with more than 10 years of experience working in national and local leadership positions in senior living communities. Haley currently writes full-time for organizations that serve older adults, professional and family caregivers, and other vulnerable populations.
Experience
Haley has always been passionate about serving others and found the perfect match when she got a job in a skilled nursing facility right out of college. She loved spending time with residents and their family members, and created meaningful memories and experiences for everyone through planning and implementing recreational events and activities.
Haley has worked in all levels of senior care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Once she began writing full-time, she has been able to publish resource books for senior living professionals as well as to write content and training curriculum for vulnerable populations and the caregivers who serve them.
Education
Haley has a B.S. in Public Health Care Administration and a Master in Recreation Therapy Administration.
A Note From Haley
Any time I sit down to write content or strategize with a client, I put the older adult and their family caregiver at the front of my mind. I want to leave my audience feeling inspired, educated, and empowered so they can take information and realistically apply it to their lives.
Where to Find Haley
Posts by Haley:
- 13 Must Have Gadgets for Seniors
- The Best Video Call Devices & Apps for Seniors
- Juggling Work and Caregiving
- Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver
- What Is a Medical Assistant (CMA)?
- How to Find a Gym for Seniors
- Family Caregiver FAQ: How Do I Handle Angry Parents?
- Self-Care Activities for Seniors
- How to Get Up After a Fall: A Guide for Seniors
- LifeStation’s New Sidekick Mobile Alert and Sidekick Smart Smartwatch
- The Best Personal Safety Devices, Apps and Alarms
- How Wearable Technology Is Improving the Life of Seniors