Pat Samples

I'm aging and I'm fascinated by the process. I'm committed to aging consciously and to supporting other people in doing so as well. One way I do this is through writing, and I'm the author of eight books. I wrote three of them to help family caregivers find peace of mind. I am happy to say they are used in many caregiver support groups across the country.

Because of the helpful messages in my books, I have been invited to give hundreds of workshops and keynote talks across North America since 1991 on conscious aging, body wisdom, and family caregiving. I am grateful that I am able to provide compassion and inspiration to so many people.

My background includes working in the arts, social services, education, journalism, and ministry. I also have master's degrees in human development and creative writing. I have also known the pains and joys of caregiving.