January 14, 2026

SPF Talks

with Nancy Carlson, Ph.D. OTR/L CAPS

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST

SPF TALKS: Living Your Best Life: Navigating HSP and PLS with Purpose and Confidence will explore practical ways to stay independent, safe, and connected to what matters most in your daily life.

This talk is designed to help you:

• Discover how focusing on the activities that matter most to you can boost your confidence and improve your quality of life while living with HSP or PLS.
• Create simple, personalized strategies to make daily tasks easier and safer by adjusting your routines, surroundings, and activities to fit your needs.
• Learn practical tips to stay involved in the interests and roles you love—even when physical or environmental challenges arise.
• Find helpful resources and supportive professionals who can partner with you to maintain your health, wellness, and sense of community.

Bring your questions!

AUDIENCE: This SPF TALKS is intended for EVERYONE.

INVITATION: You are invited to a Zoom meeting on Living Your Best Life: Navigating HSP and PLS with Purpose and Confidence will explore practical ways to stay independent, safe, and connected to what matters most in your daily life.

WHEN: January 14, 2026, Wednesday, 2:00 pm Central Time

REGISTER: You must register in advance for this meeting: CLICK REGISTER BUTTON. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Occupational therapists (OTs) do much more than work in clinics. They help people stay healthy, independent, and engaged—right in their homes and communities, where life truly happens. By focusing on the activities that matter most to you, OTs offer practical solutions and insights into how conditions like HSP and PLS affect daily routines, meaningful participation in life, and overall quality of life.

Dr. Nancy Carlson, Ph.D., OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist with over 40 years of experience and an Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy at Elizabethtown College. Her research centers on evaluating quality of life for older adults and individuals with degenerative neuromuscular conditions. As a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS), she is passionate about helping people live well—especially as they age.

Dr. Carlson combines her personal journey with her professional expertise to support people living with degenerative neuromuscular disorders. She regularly connects with individuals and leads interactive workshops on Successful Aging in 55 plus communities. Inspired by her partner’s experience with HSP, she now shares her knowledge and strategies with the HSP and PLS community.

Nancy Carlson, Ph.D. OTR/L CAPS
Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy
Elizabethtown College
1 Alpha Drive
Elizabethtown, PA 17022