Senior Moments Consulting, LLC

10/05/2025

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

I’m honored to share that I’ve been invited to serve as a panelist following a showing of A Caregiver’s Heart — a moving documentary created by Bradley Cooper and PBS that beautifully captures the challenges and rewards of caregiving. 💙

The event will be held at Wofford College and is sponsored by Comfort Keepers of Spartanburg, SC. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to join others in this important conversation about what it means to care for someone living with change — and how we can better support caregivers in the process.

If you’re in the Spartanburg area, I’d love for you to join us! It’s open to everyone — families, professionals, and anyone touched by caregiving. Please RSVP and come be part of the discussion.

Let’s keep shining light on the heart of caregiving. 💛

Special thank you to Kara Bopp for thinking to invite me!

10/02/2025

More Classes!

🌟 Caring for Aging Parents (or Partners)? You Don’t Have to Do It Alone. 🌟

I’m excited to share that my Aging Parents class will be offered this October in Holly Springs! 💙💛

This class is designed for adult children, spouses, and family members who want to feel more confident and supported as they navigate the changes that come with aging. Together, we’ll explore:

✔️ Ways to balance safety, independence, and dignity
✔️ Create a safe living environment
✔️ Recognize early symptoms of brain change
✔️ Learn about strategies for adapting to physical and cognitive changes

Whether you’re just beginning this journey or already caring for an aging parent, you’ll walk away with tools, knowledge, and encouragement to make the road ahead a little smoother.

📅 **When: (3 options) October 21, 25 or 28th
📍 **Where: Town of Holly Springs - Hunt Center
✔️ Use the link below to register or you can find it on my website (www.SeniorMomentsConsulting.com) under "Events"

REGISTRATION LINK: https://www.calameo.com/read/00670416713743df24c52
Class Code: 4442802

💬 Space is limited—don’t wait! Reserve your spot today or share this with someone who may benefit.

✨ Remember: You don’t have to have all the answers—just the willingness to learn and grow together.

09/24/2025

Listen to Girl... You Good? wherever you get your podcasts!

09/21/2025

We are off to a good start with class #1 of a 6 week series. Offering brain change education to the “Active Adult” community - Town of Fuquay Parks and Recreation. Great group of students who seem eager to learn and share real life experiences. Some of my students come to class just because they’re curious, others have family members they are concerned about and some of them are concerned about themselves. We talk about all of it.

I have to admit, when I first started teaching these classes, I was terrified. My very first group (2 years ago) can attest to that! I’ve actually come to love teaching these classes because I see the impact they make for people who walk in the door knowing a little or nothing at all and then walk out empowered with new knowledge.

Every class is a two-way journey. My students transform through learning, and I transform through them—their questions push me, their engagement fuels me, and together we shape something better each time.

Class #2 is tomorrow

09/05/2025

🌟 New Blog Post! 🌟
I’ve been reflecting on why I love being a dementia care consultant—and it all comes down to the joy of walking alongside families, offering guidance, and seeing light return in difficult moments. 💙

Why I Love Being a Dementia Care Consultant

Why Do I Love Doing This? Every time I sit down with a family member who’s caring for someone living with dementia, I see it — the moment when something clicks. Their shoulders relax. Their breathi…

09/03/2025

Had a great afternoon Caregiver Community Event - So many wonderful companies and individuals in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill/Wake Forest area networking with each other - eager to support our caregivers. Looking forward to the learning opportunities tomorrow.

08/25/2025

Don't miss this great class!!! Sign up now or pass the info along to someone who might want to participate. Residents and Non-residents are welcome! REGISTRATION LINK BELOW

“Senior Moments” – Understanding Aging, Dementia & Aging in Place

When & Where:
• Dates: Mondays, September 8 – October 13, 2025 (six-week series)
• Time: 11am-12pm
• Location: Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center, 4525 Hilltop Needmore Road, Fuquay-Varina

About the Class:
Led by Heather Tierney, owner of Senior Moments Consulting, LLC - a certified PAC® Consultant/Trainer for dementia education and occupational therapist of 26 years.

Come learn about:
• Brain-related changes in normal aging and not normal aging
• Practical ways to support loved ones living with dementia
• Tips and strategies for aging safely and confidently at home both with or without brain change

Who Should Attend:
Adults aged 50 and up—perfect for seniors, caregivers, family members, or anyone curious about aging well.

Registration:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/townoffuquayvarina/activity/search/detail/20484?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true

08/21/2025

👂💭 Hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ears—it can also impact your memory.

A recent study from the University of Geneva discovered that older adults with hearing difficulties who also felt lonely experienced memory decline at a faster rate than those dealing with hearing loss alone. Interestingly, it wasn’t social isolation itself that made the biggest difference, but the feeling of loneliness.

For someone who is experiencing hearing loss, there is a tendency to withdraw from conversations in social situations. As a result, they lack the a meaningful connection with the people around them - not hearing the words of others and then, not being able to contribute. The result - loneliness - even when surrounded by others.

Early use of hearing aids and finding ways to stay socially connected—even when communication feels harder—can make a big difference in protecting brain health.

✨ Takeaway: Supporting your hearing and nurturing connections may help keep your mind sharp.

Read more here:
https://sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/07/250717013905.htm (The silent threat: How hearing loss and loneliness are fueling memory decline)

08/20/2025

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY

“Senior Moments” – Understanding Aging, Dementia & Aging in Place

When & Where:
• Dates: Mondays, September 8 – October 13, 2025 (six-week series)
• Time: 11am-12pm
• Location: Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center, 4525 Hilltop Needmore Road, Fuquay-Varina

About the Class:
Led by Heather Tierney, owner of Senior Moments Consulting, LLC - a certified PAC® Consultant/Trainer for dementia education and occupational therapist of 26 years.

Come learn about:
• Brain-related changes in normal aging and not normal aging
• Practical ways to support loved ones living with dementia
• Tips and strategies for aging safely and confidently at home both with or without brain change

Who Should Attend:
Adults aged 50 and up—perfect for seniors, caregivers, family members, or anyone curious about aging well.

Registration:

https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/townoffuquayvarina/activity/search/detail/20484?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true