Arlene Luttenegger is a retired psychologist/therapist from Minnesota.  She has advanced training in bereavement and focused her practice on clients who were dying and those who were grieving.  Arlene also served on a Speakers Bureau for 8 years, offering talks on mental health issues, such as the prevalence of depression in the elderly and ageing. In her 50’s, Arlene returned to school and became a librarian.

Personally, Arlene was a caregiver for her husband who struggled with Parkinson’s Disease for 28 years, until his death in February 2025.  In this role, she led and attended caregiver groups and groups for people with chronic, progressive illnesses. She is now facilitating a widow’s group.

Arlene currently works part time at the front desk at Iona Senior Services. She also helps to manage their medical equipment loan closet. So, the next time you call looking for a walker or wheelchair, you may hear her voice at the other end!