Amanda Erickson

1 week ago | inquirer.com | Amanda Erickson

As a social worker for older adults, Robyn Golden, 67, preached the importance of staying active as you age. In her early career, Golden was often inspired by the way her clients tackled new challenges. “I found it very enriching,” she said, to see that “they can change, and they can grow.”As she has gotten older, she has tried to embrace that openness to new experiences. But she didn’t realize how hard it could be for an older person. Last year, for example, she took up pickleball.

1 week ago | wipfli.com | Amanda Erickson

At a time when executive orders and other rapid changes affecting the nonprofit sector are being announced at a dizzying pace, it can feel nearly impossible for human resources leaders to keep pace with adapting their employment policies and enacting workforce retention strategies. Be bold and proactive. Take steps now to set your nonprofit up for success, avoiding actions that may be impulsive or an overreaction to unnerving headlines as you navigate through myriad uncertainties.

2 weeks ago | spokesman.com | Amanda Erickson

As a social worker for older adults, Robyn Golden, 67, preached the importance of staying active as you age. In her early career, Golden was often inspired by the way her clients tackled new challenges. “I found it very enriching,” she said, to see that “they can change, and they can grow.”As she has gotten older, she has tried to embrace that openness to new experiences. But she didn’t realize how hard it could be for an older person. Last year, for example, she took up pickleball.

2 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Amanda Erickson

These experts on aging, now seniors themselves, see things differently (washingtonpost.com) These experts on aging, now seniors themselves, see things differently By Amanda Erickson 2025042611001600 As a social worker for older adults, Robyn Golden, 67, preached the importance of staying active as you age. In her early career, Golden was often inspired by the way her clients tackled new challenges.

3 weeks ago | washingtonpost.com | Amanda Erickson

In the nation’s ‘loneliest city,’ a sing-along brings strangers together (washingtonpost.com) In the nation’s ‘loneliest city,’ a sing-along brings strangers together By Amanda Erickson 2025042110001700 Dozens of people crammed into the living room, crowded on couches and chairs for a gathering unlike many in D.C. There would be no talk of politics, day jobs or even pets. There would be little talk at all. These strangers had come together for a sing-along.