Paula Cooney is a member of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Monroe, Michigan. Using her background in gerontology, spiritual direction and leadership in her own congregation, she has developed programs and retreats for seniors on a variety of topics that impact the journey of aging. Since the mid 90’s the core of her ministries have been with Elders, most recently as the director of a retirement center for a community of women religious. Paula has been an eldercare consultant with NRRO for the past 12 years.