Blame it on a cocktail party.
Because I live in a small town, and know the retirement business, friends started asking me all kinds of questions about aging…
“I think my Mom may need assisted living — what is that exactly, and how do I find a good place?”
“My Dad is starting to forget a lot these days — is that normal or should I be worried?”
“My Aunt Mae, who is 82, plays brain games — do those really work?”
I decided to track down experts who would know the answers and share that with this new generation who is living longer than they ever expected. Seniority Authority was born, with the mission that we all “get smarter about growing older”.
Cathleen Toomey
Cathleen was Vice President of Marketing for The RiverWoods Group from 2007-2024, managing the brand presence and sales of the organization during a period of explosive growth, moving from two communities to five; in Exeter, Durham and Manchester, breaking a number of sales records.
Cathleen is a skilled presenter, speaking to both consumers and financial professionals; and has done a TEDx talk; “The Secret to Successful Aging”. In 2021, she launched the award-winning Seniority Authority podcast ,” which has earned 4.5 starts on Apple. In 2024, NHPBS aired a half hour television special “Seniority Authority” which Cathleen anchored, that was distributed nationally through PBS affiliates.
Not only does Cathleen understand community living, she also understands the “stay at home” option, as she has managed at home care for her 90+ year old parents for the past six years.
Currently, Cathleen manages a consulting practice, Seniority Authority Consulting, along with her podcast, and continues to do speaking engagements.
Her background includes more than 30 years in marketing, advertising and public relations building brands such as Timberland and Stonyfield Farm; as well as non-profit higher educational institutions such as Babson College, Bentley University and University of New Hampshire. Cathleen began her career in ad agency work in New York and Boston. She is a holds an MA from Fordham University and a B.A, from Fairfield University.
See Cathleen Toomey's TEDx Talk: The Secret to Successful Aging
A Sampling of Cathleen's Presentations
She’s a little obsessed with educating others about aging well.