An Ambassador of Happiness for Elders
 
Kathy J. Ward is a Recreation Therapy Consultant and cofounder of WEL, World Elder Land™.  Kathy strongly believes in, and has dedicated the last ten years of her life, to the betterment of elders and the communities they live in.  Kathy's burning passion and clear understanding is Clinical Therapeutic Recreation For Elders. This profession did not exist prior to her work. Kathy's work is about nurturing wellness and a better quality of life for every elder citizen worldwide. These nurturing ways include: choosing purposeful programs; facilitating creativity, curiosity, self-learning, motor coordination skills, behavior modifications, social relations, inclusion, cognitive stimulation, spirituality, awareness of the body and its movement and creative arts. 

Kathy teaches each person participating in the WEL programs and activities. People giving or receiving services learn how to implement better ways individually, not focusing on "dependencies." Each individual is responsible for performing as the crafter of their own wellness.

Kathy says "Happiness is an attribute of love and we are divine love, a work of art, inspired and made by love.  Nothing is more important than personal happiness for better health and improved quality of life. Happiness is a personal experience and a person's choice. Happiness refreshes our heart as it comes from within. Happiness is nurtured by the life, actions, thoughts, projects, social relations, self expression and performance of the individual. Happiness puts us in alignment with the divine forces of the universe, giving us the vitality and the capacity to dream and work on our dreams. Happiness as is love, opens our hearts in many ways when their is no way." 

Kathy is the author of "A Happy, Inclusive and Meaningful Recreation Program for Elders" and most recently "The Journal For A Better Life". She is a graduate of Florida International University, with a degree in Psychology. She is a Group Psychotherapist and National Assisted Living Administrator Certified and Recreation Therapy Consultant.  Kathy strongly believes in, and has dedicated the last ten years, to emphasizing the importance and meaning of a more active life style for elders, as well as promoting an environment of proactive inclusion in the communities which they belong. Kathy lectures widely to elders and caregivers about pathways to a better life and wellness of mind, body and spirit.

One of her dreams is to become a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador For Elders. Her goal is to help focus proper attention and resources toward community integration and wellness to seek a dignified and better quality of life for elders all over the world.

Kathy Ward
Universal Peace Ambassador
Happiness Ambassador For Elders
Love Ambassador
President of WEL, World Elder Land - www.kathyjward.com/blog
Clinical Therapeutic Recreation Consultant
E-mail: wel@worldelderland.com
Cell: 240-393-5456