Paula Span

Journalist, Author, Educator

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Paula Span Biography

Paula Span is a respected journalist who currently writes "The New Old Age" blog for The New York Times, focusing on the significant challenges involved in caring for adults over age 80. This demographic represents the fastest-growing segment of the population, highlighting the critical nature of her work.

Span spent a considerable part of her career at The Washington Post as a New York-based correspondent. Her reporting extensively covered a range of critical societal issues, including the AIDS epidemic and financial industry upheavals. She also gained experience covering urban life and development, arts and culture, and more niche topics like "drag" bingo and oddball off-Broadway musicals. Later, at The Washington Post Magazine, her long cover stories addressed major topics such as the military disability system for veterans, the future of retirement, and competitive skateboarding. Her work has additionally appeared in various other respected publications, including The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Boston Globe, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, New York Magazine, Esquire, Parenting, Glamour, Ms., and several city magazines.

Span authored "When the Time Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions," and she actively speaks on topics such as assisted living, hospices, and handling a loved one’s fragility. Her expertise makes her a sought-after speaker across the nation, addressing the complexities of elder care.

In addition to her journalistic endeavors, Span is dedicated to educating future journalists as a faculty member at the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Her commitment to education was recognized when she was named the 2009 Distinguished Teacher of the Year at the institution, underscoring her impact on the field both in and outside the classroom.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/03/2024.

Paula Span Speaking Topics

  • Finding Positivity in Struggle

  • How to Cope with a Loved One's Fragility & Lack of Independence

  • The Pros & Cons of Assisted Living, Hospices & Home Care

Paula Span Books

  • When the Time Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions
    When the Time Comes: Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions

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Paula Span is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Finding Positivity in Struggle, How to Cope with a Loved One's Fragility & Lack of Independence and The Pros & Cons of Assisted Living, Hospices & Home Care. The estimated speaking fee range to book Paula Span for your event is $5,000 - $10,000. Paula Span generally travels from and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jeffrey Kluger, Julie Hirschfeld Davis, David French, Audrey Watters and Kim Barker. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Paula Span for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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