About the Author

Deacon William Bell holds a Masters in Health Administration with a specialty in Long Term Care. He has a lifetime of clinical experience in health service, specifically serving the unmet needs of older adult populations. He has retired from a career in psychiatric nursing and health services administration. In 2010, William was ordained to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate in the Holy Roman Catholic Church.

Deacon Bell and his wife Wendy live in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. They have three adult children, two grandchildren, an exuberant English Labrador and, on occasion, our daughter's Labrador. They live an active parish life, volunteering their time and talents in two supportive living residences, a soup kitchen, and the local Food Bank.