Tom Carmichael

-6 years helping older adults become engaged in outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, wildlife viewing, talking around a campfire.

-I’m passionate about this because exercise promotes flexibility, balance, strong joints and bones, and actually grows new neurons in the brain. It also promotes feelings of self-efficacy, which is very important in this age group.

-research shows just being outdoors, even without exercising, decreases anxiety, improves mood, reduces sundowning, and promotes feelings of well-being.

-helped older adults to successfully age in place with their existing support networks, around their friends and neighbors, in the house they know.

-assisted clients in getting to Doctors appointments and other places they need to go

-Assisted older adults to live at home and be engaged in outdoor activities like hiking and fishing.