About
Why An Apple
The inspiration behind Wiser Now begins with curiosity—the driving force that keeps us engaged, learning, and growing. I’ve always admired Eve for her boldness in biting into the apple from the Tree of Knowledge, a symbol of the endless pursuit of understanding. That’s why an apple serves as Wiser Now’s icon.
This space is designed to be a welcoming and enriching place, where learning is infused with humor, and individuality is celebrated. Whether through engaging discussions, playful activities, or thought-provoking insights, Wiser Now is here to spark curiosity, encourage connection, and bring a little more joy into your world.
I write a weekly column on LinkedIn called Wiser Now Whisps
In these quick reads, you will find uplifting, stimulating, and often playful content typically with a monthly theme. If you have a LinkedIn account, you can click the button below to sign up and receive them automatically each Thursday.
If you don’t have a LinkedIn account, here are a few samples:
About Me, Kathy Laurenhue:
I’m Kathy Laurenhue, M.A, C.H.P., creator and CEO (Chief Enthusiasm Officer) of Wiser Now.com. I began working with older adults decades ago before I was one, and now that I am one, I hope that most of my work will appeal to people of all ages. I am the author of many books and newsletters, dozens of training courses and webinars, and hundreds of trivia quizzes, word games, and discussion exercises, but the only super power I claim is cheerfulness. Being in good humor – cheerful – as often as I can manage, has gotten me through life’s challenges. That, and a healthy dose of good fortune, have also brought me amazing family, friends, and colleagues who have inspired me to aim for building new brain connections and stronger human connections in everything I do.
I welcome your feedback at [email protected].
Kathy is the proud and grateful 2025 recipient of the Wilde About Humor Award, named in honor of renowned humorist and historian Larry Wilde, and presented by the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH.org). She was nominated by her peers in recognition of her leadership of WiserNow.com as a company “that enthusiastically incorporates applied and/or therapeutic humor in the world of business.”
I have two more websites:
CreatingDelight.com grew out of my book, Creating Delight – Connecting Humor, Gratitude, and Play for all ages. That title defines the website’s purpose: Providing action ideas for the name.
WiserNowAlz.com, which is really my site for caregivers. The domain name was acquired many years ago when Alzheimer’s disease was a major focus of my work. It evolved to the larger umbrella term of dementia, and contains lots of information useful to many types of care partners. Another place where you will find nurturing and practical ideas.