Kimberly A. Carlson

Kimberly's BLOG

She has worked in the following positions:

• the President and co-founder of Assisted Living Store, Inc.
• a consultant for the "Senior Safe Home" project in southern Minnesota 
• the coordinator of the "Elder Leader" project in Minnesota
• a grants writer for the development of the Minnesota Center on Aging
• an organizer of the "Elderhostel" program at Minnesota State University-Mankato
• a developer of the "Second Wind" radio show for seniors in Minnesota
• a consultant for the Dare to Dream Project (make a wish program for seniors)
• the Wellness Coordinator in rural Cochise County, Arizona
• an Extension Educator for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, she provided training and workshops on financial management, nutrition, and limited mobility exercise programs for older adults

Gerontology is defined as the study of healthy aging.