Welcome to Wiser Now


Online courses and downloadable training documents

Online courses and downloadable training documents related to helping older adults age well (See “Staff development” in our store for a few of the downloadable documents.)


Custom Course Material Creation

Providing slide shows for large screen TV showing – We are converting many of the MindPlay Connections™ titles to Power Point slide shows with just one question at a time displayed on the screen. This works well in groups and with people with dementia.


Consulting with Kathy Laurenhue

Consulting on how to build an atmosphere of gratitude, goodwill and fun within your organization as advocated in our book, Creating Delight – Connecting Gratitude, Humor, and Play. (See CreatingDelight.com)


Webinars & Content

Webinars and on-site training on wide-ranging topics related to life enrichment, aging, gratitude and well-being, playfulness, dementia, and family relationships.

FUN FUELS THE BRAIN

What sets us apart?

In everything we do, we are known for being highly practical and lighthearted. Kathy is an active member of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) with an emphasis on applied. You will gain loads of new information, ideas, and insights from our products, and we’ll do our best to make sure you have fun doing it.

Our purpose

Wiser Now aims to promote healthy aging by using a lighthearted touch to help you (and/or those you serve) make

  1. new connections in your brain (Keep your curiosity alive) and
  2. new connections with others by sharing the exercises and talking about what you learn, because a strong social network is one of the top three keys to aging well.

The products we offer:

  • Original brain-stimulating games and exercises: MindPlay Connections™ is our core product with 75+ downloadable, printable titles, and limitless adaptations.
  • Product reviews. Check out our blog: BrainGameProductReviews.com
  • A Cheering word, because we all need it. Check out our second blog, aCheeringWord.com and our Mood Elevators™ that belong everywhere.
  • Interactive training, presentations, webinars, and publications. Contact Kathy for more information, and go to Staff Development in our online store.

fun fuels the brain

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What sets us apart?

In everything we do, we are known for being highly practical and lighthearted. Kathy is an active member of the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH) with an emphasis on applied. You will gain loads of new information, ideas, and insights from our products, and we’ll do our best to make sure you have fun doing it.

Backed by Science & Fueled by Fun