Hi, my name is Nancy L. Judd
and I would like to tell you a little about myself:

I was a late starter and didn’t go to college until I was 34.  I am a graduate of DePaul University with a B.A. in Psychology.  Along the way, I pursued a business career and ended up in middle management.  Because of the intensity of my spiritual life, I felt the need to “give back” to society and volunteered for several years with a hospice organization, while working.  It was during my hospice experience that I knew I was to return to school and change the direction of my life.  I chose to go to National Louis University, where I majored in Human Services with a Gerontology track.

After graduation, I worked as a Social Service Director in a long-term care facility for over a year.  The position I currently hold is that of Director of Social Services at the Palatine Township Senior Citizens Council (Center) in Palatine, Illinois.  I am a working supervisor so am out in the “trenches” everyday with my seniors and my staff.

I also taught part-time at Dominican University for several years in their gerontology department and occasionally teach at William Rainey Harper Jr. College in Palatine, IL.  Aging Concepts is the outgrowth of these last two life experiences.  I talk to people everyday who suddenly find themselves as caregivers or who are experiencing the ups and downs of aging themselves.  As I try to help them solve the problems involved and give them heart for the future, I find that the most important thing I can do in many cases is to just listen.  The suggestions and advice on the following pages are what my seniors and their families have found helpful and our hope is that you will also.

The more I work with older adults and the more I age myself, I find that having a strong spiritual base and a positive attitude are key to successful aging.  Our goal was to add a personality to this site and not just give you another list of something to check out.  I have also added some fun pages and hope you enjoy your visit and come back often.