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Welcome to Forever Flourishing, a premier consulting firm dedicated to revolutionizing the field of gerontology and caregiving, founded by highly accomplished and dedicated Social Gerontologist, Molly Carpenter. With over 25 years of experience, our mission is to inspire and empower individuals to serve the aging population with compassion, professionalism, and innovation.

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Molly brings a wealth of expertise in direct care workforce strategy, caregiver advocacy, and aging issues, with a distinguished career spanning leadership roles in both business and academic settings. This unique blend of experience enables Forever Flourishing to provide unparalleled consulting services that address the multifaceted needs of older adults, their families, and caregivers.

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At Forever Flourishing, we are committed to:

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  • Advocating for Caregiving as a Fulfilling Career: We believe caregiving is a noble profession that offers both personal and professional fulfillment. Our goal is to elevate the status of caregiving and promote it as a rewarding career choice.

  • Advancing Resources and Tools for Caregivers: Whether paid or unpaid, all caregivers deserve the best tools and resources to foster successful, caring relationships. We work tirelessly to provide these essential supports.

  • Educating About the Value of Caregiving: Through workshops, seminars, and publications, we strive to highlight the critical role of caregivers and the profound impact they have on individuals and communities.

  • Improving the Outlook of Aging: We promote a positive and active view of aging as a stage of growth and contribution. By encouraging self-care and continuous personal development, we help older adults achieve their life goals and maintain a high quality of life.
     

With a rich background that includes 15 years of direct care and 16 years of serving the caregiving workforce at Home Instead and Honor, Molly is a seasoned speaker, educator, and advocate. Forever Flourishing is uniquely positioned to support aging adults, families, and caregivers through expert consulting, training, and advocacy.

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Additionally, Molly is the published author of "Confidence to Care: A Resource for Family Caregivers Providing Alzheimer's Disease or Other Dementias Care at Home" (2013), a testament to our commitment to providing valuable resources to those caring for loved ones with dementia.

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Join us at Forever Flourishing as we create a world where aging is celebrated, caregiving is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive.

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About Molly Carpenter

Author, speaker, trainer and family caregiver. Molly Carpenter, Gerontologist, brings years of personal and professional senior care experience and training to families navigating aging and chronic conditions such as dementia. Her passion for working with older adults started early – as a high school student working in an adult day care program – and continues in her professional career. Her professional experience includes work in skilled nursing facilities, adult day care centers and continuum of care communities.

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Carpenter holds a Bachelor of Science degree in family science with a gerontology specialization from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and a master’s degree in education with a gerontology specialization from the University of Nebraska-Omaha and second master’s degree in social gerontology also from UNO. Her personal relationships with her grandmothers have further inspired her career. 

Contact

I'm always looking for new and exciting opportunities. Let's connect.

Molly L. Carpenter

mollylcarpenter@gmail.com

402.871.7951

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