J'Nel Wright is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in topics concerning health and wellness, aging, caregiving, humor, travel and business. Her work has appeared in a variety of regional and national publications. Her educational background includes a bachelor's degree in English and Social Work. She has traveled throughout Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia, French Polynesia, Mexico and much of the United States. She is a full time writer.
How to Talk to a Loved One with Dementia by J’Nel Wright Does the following sound familiar? Bill always looked forward to greeting his grandmother after school. But when Grandma no longer recognized him and even threatened to call the police, Bill and his family realized they needed to change the way they communicated with Read more
Five Healthy Foods Ruining your Diet by J’Nel Wright The joys of summer are over, and now it’s time to get healthy and lose those extra pounds. We request salad dressing to be on the side, we take the parking spot farthest from our building, and we say “no” to the fresh doughnuts and choose Read more
All Joking Aside, Laughter Is Healthy for You by J’Nel Wright Why did the chicken cross the road? It doesn’t matter as long as it’s funny. Not only does a good gag make us giggle, experts say laughter is actually good for our health. If you are debating between downloading the latest chick flick versus Read more
3 Tips for Online Shopping by J’Nel Wright These days, when a grandchild comes at you with a list of obscure birthday wishes, there’s only one thing you can do: Say “Bring it here” and then sit down in front of your computer. On-line shopping has brought the retail world to our fingertips with comprehensive Read more
Going Green: Five Health Benefits of Planting an Herb Garden by J’Nel Wright I can’t help it, I am obsessed with pineapple sage. One sniff of that or a whiff of lemon thyme and you wouldn’t blame me. There is something organically satisfying about growing herbs. And gardening is good for your health. The National Read more
There’s no need to dread the inevitable transition into the golden years. Instead, why not celebrate it? Here are ten reasons why getting older can be a positive and enriching phase in everyone’s life — even if you need to put on your reading glasses to see it. Read more
Understanding the Shingles Virus Written by J’Nel Wright David Letterman had it. Actors Frank Langella and Roseanne Barr had it, too. Even rocker Billy Idol succumbed to it. Approximately one-third of Americans will develop shingles in their lifetime. But as common as shingles is among older adults, most people don’t recognize the symptoms, how to Read more
Top 6 Tips to Be a Patient Advocate Written by J’Nel Wright A patient advocate is typically employed by a hospital or nursing home as a free service to patients and their families. The patient advocate is someone who acts on your behalf to handle complaints or concerns and answer questions regarding your care or Read more
Top 7 Tips for Long-Term Care Insurance By J’Nel Wright About 30 years ago, long-term care insurance was introduced. Long-term care insurance is an extremely popular benefit for seniors. There are over 8.1 million Americans with long-term care insurance. But what is it and what’s in it for you? Long term insurance is an insurance Read more
I have a confession. I am drawn to Spanish soap operas. I don’t know what they are saying, but the dramatic gestures, tears and evil laughs at pivotal moments make me believe something serious is going down. This daily dose of dramaturgy motivates me to learn Spanish. But, I’ll be honest - it’s not easy. When I voiced my concerns about the futility of such an endeavor to my neighbor, she said, “What do you expect? You’re too old to learn something new.” Read more
