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What AI Can’t Replicate
Artificial intelligence can now compose music, generate artwork, write speeches, and even invent convincing life stories. It can simulate emotion so effectively that we sometimes forget there’s no human behind the curtain. But there is something AI still can’t do. Crochet. Crochet requires instinct. A feel for tension. A decision about whether the next stitch belongs in the front loop,… read more
What is a Professional Neighbor? 24/7 Care for Independent Living
When aging family members or loved ones with disabilities need daily assistance yet desire independent living, families face an impossible dilemma. You can’t always be there to help, but you need to know they’re safe, supported, and thriving in a community that truly sees them. Traditional care models often mean choosing between independence and safety. GoodLife’s Professional Neighbors offer a… read more
Go With the Flow: Rachel’s Story of Strength and Spirit
“Water always goes where it wants to go, and nothing in the end can stand against it. Water is patient.Dripping water wears away a stone. Remember, you are half water.If you can’t go through an obstacle, go around it. Water does.”— Margaret Atwood I’ve had the privilege of seeing some of the world’s greatest swimmers in action — Michael Phelps… read more
Cheyenne in One Sentence
Do you remember The King and I? Have you ever wondered about King Mongkut’s peculiar affection for the words “et cetera, et cetera, et cetera”? For whatever reason, the old ruler of Siam was obsessed with ending his every sentence with this particular phrase. Was it just an eccentricity, or was the wise king onto something? I think the man… read more
What Is GoodLife University? A Smarter Way to Stabilize Your DSP Workforce
Across the nation, I/DD provider agencies are facing a painful reality: the direct support workforce is in crisis. Agencies are short-staffed, leadership teams are stretched thin, and the professionals who are meant to be delivering care are burned out or walking away. The traditional methods of recruiting, hiring, and retaining Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) are no longer working. But that… read more
“We All Love Terry”
Gosh, time really flies by. It seems like yesterday when Terry asked me “Can I hold her?” My daughter was just a few days old but I didn’t hesitate. I had known Terry for about a year which was long enough for me to recognize that behind his gruff, tough-guy demeanor lived a gentle, caring soul. He carefully took my… read more
“Happiness Without Walls”
A few years ago, Dr. Robert Waldinger delivered a speech titled “The Good Life: Lessons from The Longest Study on Happiness”. The speech has been viewed over 50 million times on the Internet. Dr. Waldinger’s talk focused on the longest academic study in the United States, which started in 1938 and continues to this day. Ultimately, the goal of Harvard’s… read more
“Santa Has A Name”
“Excuse me, I think you dropped something,” said Ted Horn pretending to pick up a twenty-dollar bill from the floor and handing it to his customer. The young man appeared startled and confused. Desperate, cold and starving he had walked into the Dixie Diner in Tupelo, Mississippi knowing perfectly well he didn’t have a single penny in his pocket. “What…sorry…I… read more
It’s Back! Midnight Farm Family Fun Day
So far 2024 has been eventful in many ways but we are about to make it even more memorable. On Saturday, September 7th GoodLife will bring back a beloved tradition – the Annual Family Fun Day at Midnight Farm! Originally, the event was conceived as an opportunity to bring families and community members together at the farm in celebration of… read more
“A Durable Dance Partner”
Dear friends, This July, we bid farewell to one of the most important members of our GoodLife family – Dr. James Sherman. It is impossible to adequately describe the impact and influence of his contributions not only to our organization but to the entire field of Applied Behavioral Science. In 1977, while working at the University of Kansas Dr. Sherman… read more
