Teresa Youngstrom is a seasoned Registered Nurse and Dementia Specialist. She has almost 40 years of Clinical and Leadership experience. She became intensely focused on Memory Care when it touched her own family. Teresa is a PAC Certified Independent Trainer under Teepa Snow. Her passion for improving the lives of people living with Dementia led he…

Dr. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediator, and many other prominent positions. She is an award-winning, best-selling author of the book, “Are You Ready?: How to Build a Legacy…

Patricia Faust is a gerontologist specializing in brain aging and brain health. She has a Master’s in Gerontological Studies from Miami University in Oxford Ohio. Patricia is certified as a brain health coach and received a certification in Neuroscience and Wellness through Dr. Sarah McKay and the Neuroscience Academy. My Boomer Brain is the vehicl…

In 2016, Kitty Norton left her job as an NBC assistant editor in Los Angeles to walk, stumble, crawl with her dementia mother. While doing so, she authored the dementia caregiver blog Stumped Town Dementia, writing tales of dementia life for readers around the world. After Gloria Norton died from vascular dementia, Kitty created and directed the de…

S. Jay Olshansky received his Ph.D. in Sociology at the University of Chicago in 1984. He is currently a Professor in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago, Research Associate at the Center on Aging at the University of Chicago and at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and Chief Scientist at Lapetus S…

Dr. Gradman graduated from Harvard Medical School with honors. He moved to California and completed his postgraduate studies at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he practiced vascular surgery for over forty years. His book, “The Fall Guy, How to Keep Gravity from Ruining Your Day,” is a primer on fall prevention. It blends humor, vignettes, and ma…

Costin Tuculescu is co-founder and CEO of ONSCREEN, Inc. with over 20 years of experience in technology. He is passionate about innovation and fostering the growth of the tech ecosystem and leads the company in providing an innovative TV-based platform that not only connects older adults with their loved ones but also enhances their well-being thro…

Teepa Snow is one of the world’s leading advocates and educators for anyone living with dementia or other forms of brain change. Teepa is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her philosophy is reflective of her education, work experience, medical research, and first-hand caregiving exp…

LaToria Woods is an experienced acute care adult-gerontology clinical nurse specialist with a robust background in emergency nursing education and practice for the last 24 years. Currently serving as a Nursing Content Specialist in the Education Division at the Emergency Nurses Association (ENA), she plays a pivotal role in developing educational r…

Dr. Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA, is dually trained as a physician and mental health counselor. He was the primary care partner for his late wife Rebecca, who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2007 at age 53 and died in 2016 after a 9-year journey. Ed was a practicing academic radiation oncologist for 23 years, specializing in the tre…

Lisa Weintraub Schifferle is a Senior Policy Analyst in the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Office for Older Americans. The CFPB is a United States Government Agency. She leads the Managing Someone Else’s Money financial caregiving program as well as the Money Smart for Older Adults scam awareness program. She also supports the Office’s work…

Trent Spivey is the founder of Living Memory, where he works with families to preserve their elders' stories and legacies with the power of immersive media. By combining cutting-edge technology and a thoughtful series of personal interviews, Trent helps people tell their story in their own words while creating priceless records that families and co…

James Siberski, MS, CMC, is a retired assistant professor, coordinator of Gerontological Education and Director of Geriatric Care Management at Misericordia University, in Pennsylvania. He is an affiliate member of the American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry, is certified in Gerontology by the National Academy of Certified Care Managers. He i…

With over 15 years experience building startups, Rachel Francine has led teams and strategy for recognized leaders in technology and media including, CitySearch, Ticketmaster, and Current TV. Rachel earned her Masters degree in Long Term Strategic Planning in order to build profitable businesses that also does immense good. In 2012, Rachel co-found…

Sarah Hill is with East Bay Doula for the Dying and as an end-of-life doula, Sarah provides support to those who are dying, and their constellation of caregivers. Linda Suhr is with Autumn of Life Planning and after caring for her partner on his journey with Alzheimer's Disease and peaceful death at home, Linda discovered her calling as an End-of-L…

Monique S. Nugent, MD, MPH, is a practicing hospitalist and physician leader. She completed her medical school and residency training at Loma Linda School of Medicine and her MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Nugent has built her medical career around hospital-based care to include leadership and advocacy work, advocating for ever…

From his early days, John Tesh’s path to success was anything but certain. After overcoming challenges such as being suspended from college and homelessness, he began a career in journalism, including hosting CBS News and co-hosting Entertainment Tonight. John transitioned into music, creating the successful television special "John Tesh: Live at R…

Anna Gelbman Edmonds is the Publisher & Managing Editor of Reverse Magazine www.reversemagazine.us. Anna created Reverse as a direct result of the years she and her siblings spent caring for their parents and the difficulty in navigating various issues along the way. As an experienced editor, copywriter, and award-winning journalist, she built this…

Lauren Mahakian founded Family Connect Care in 2008 after working with the elderly and memory-impaired for several years. Seeing first-hand examples of mistreatment and taking advantage of memory-impaired individuals, she saw the need for enhanced care management services and to assure the dignity of those who suffer from a variety of cognitive imp…

Mark and Mary Kay Liston went to the ER to treat Mark's nasty cough. Several hours later the ER doctor told them that Mark had lung cancer, with a ping-pong sized mass in his lung and he needed to get to an oncologist immediately only to learn 40 days later that he did not have cancer. Mark and Mary Kay Liston are co-authors of the book “Diagnosed …

Steve Benton helps older adults avoid the dangers of financial uncertainty and exploitation as an Elder Financial Safety Center Financial Coach and Counselor at The Senior Source. He specializes in complex cases, including fraud, scams and elder financial abuse. Steve has been active in the financial services industry for over forty years, includin…

Bob Bacheler is the owner and managing director of Flying Angels, Inc. based out of Philadelphia, PA where he manages a team of medical escorts comprised of highly skilled nurses and doctors. In addition to being a Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Bob is a Certified Flight Registered Nurse (CFRN), a Transport Practitioner Advanced Trauma Prov…

Mary Lou Falcone is an internationally known classical music publicist/strategist who for five decades has helped guide the careers of many prominent artists and institutions. Combining her communication skills with her background as a performer and educator, she now adds another layer: being an advocate for Lewy Body dementia (LBD) awareness. Nich…

Dr. Andrew Budson is Chief of Cognitive Behavioral Neurology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, Associate Director of the Boston University Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, Professor of Neurology at Boston University, and Lecturer in Neurology at Harvard Medical School. He has written 9 books, including Six Steps to Managing Alzheimer’s Diseas…

Gregory Scott Brown, M.D., is a psychiatrist, a mental health writer and the author of The Self-Healing Mind: An Essential Five-Step Practice for Overcoming Anxiety and Depression, and Revitalizing Your Life. He also co-hosts Friday Sessions, a popular Instagram Live series about mental health. Dr. Brown is a diplomate of the American Board of Psyc…

Dr. Glenn Osborne is the Managing Director for Elder Veterans Legal Aid Group. He is a gerontologist with many years of experience in the senior living industry, and during that time Dr. Osborne learned most people either did not know about VA benefits or there was no easy way to file for them. Therefore, he decided to create a solution. Today, Gle…

Indigo Perry is the program director for Emergency Prep Help emergencyprephelp.org, a nonprofit that helps seniors prepare for emergencies and natural disasters. She has 30 years of experience in emergency preparedness and was burned out in a devastating wildfire in 2015. She returned to the area 18 months later and became a disaster case manager t…

Katy Crisp a board certified (mobile) audiologist licensed to practice in NC and SC. She has been pursuing audiology since she was 16. Katy graduated with a Bachelor Science in Communication Sciences & Disorders and later graduated with her doctorate in Audiology (Au.D.). Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com…

Dr. Michael Grandner is Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona, Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Medicine in the School of Medicine, Associate Professor of Psychology in the School of Sciences, Associate Professor of Nutritional Sciences at the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Associate Prof…

Kelly Fortner is the owner and founder of Lifelong Legacies. She has a master's in occupational therapy, an undergraduate degree in psychology, health sciences, holds a certification in grief counseling and is trained as an end of life doula. She loves to engage with people about what they value most in life. www.SeniorCareAuthority.com…

Dr. Richard Restak has published 25 books on the human brain, three of them New York Times best sellers. His essays and articles have appeared in the Washington Post and New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The Huffington Post, Vogue and The American Scholar. He has been Profiled in the Washington Post, the New York Times and the Guardian. He is a pa…

Lesley Ranft is a veteran medical journalist and publicist with over 20 years of experience. With 800 plus peer reviewed articles in medical publications worldwide, Lesley has been well recognized for her contribution to medicine and has been featured in media outlets across the US. Notably her work on informed consent, tips for selecting the right…

Matt Paxton is one of the top downsizing and decluttering experts in the country. He is the host of the 2-time Emmy nominated series Legacy List with Matt Paxton on PBS and was a featured cleaner on the hit television show HOARDERS for 15 seasons. Matt is also the author of the best-selling book, Keep the Memories, Lose the Stuff. Paxton started cl…

Liz O’Donnell is the founder of Working Daughter, an organization dedicated to keeping family caregivers in the workplace by making care and career compatible. Working Daughter advises companies on how to support employees and customers who are caregivers, supports people balancing eldercare and career though its thriving online community, issues t…

Dr. Alan M. Reznik, MD, MBA, FAAOS, is a Board-Certified Orthopedic surgeon specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery and Sports Medicine. Connecticut Magazine has named him a “Top Doc” for more than two decades. He is also recognized as one of “America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. Widely published with over sixty jou…

Sherri Snelling is a corporate gerontologist, authorpreneur and founder/CEO of Caregiving Club. She has an expertise in caregiver wellness, well home design and brain health and Alzheimer’s. She is the author of the new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life following her first book, A Cast of Caregi…

Bill Dooley is an accredited exercise scientist with Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA), author, teacher and lecturer. He has been helping people to exercise for almost 20 years through one on one, small group and online sessions. Almost 8 years ago Bill started Growing Young which is a face to face and online exercise program specificall…

Walt Kasmir, Ph.D., is a gerontologist and behavioral expert who lectures, trains, and consults throughout the continental United States, Africa, and the UK on grief, eldercare, and resilience. Dr. Kasmir developed expertise from over 25 years of clinical experience, including, hospice, psychiatry and case management. He’s helped thousands face end…

With over three decades of dedication to the applied and translational research of gerontology, dementia intervention, and cognitive intervention, Dr. Camp has earned international renown for his work to improve the quality of life for persons with dementia and memory disorders. The co-holder of two patents developed through Small Business Innovati…

Dr. Gerda Maissel is the go-to person to repair medical nightmares. Dr. Gerda is board-certified as both a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specialist and a patient advocate. She helps people with complicated medical problems, often in the hospital or rehabilitation center, get the best care possible. www.SeniorCareAuthority.com…

Claire Day has been on staff of the Alzheimer’s Association since 2001. She is the Chief Program Officer at the Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter and as such, oversees all care and support operations and research initiatives. Ms. Day is a clinical social worker and received her degree from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania. She ha…

RJ Devick, Partner, is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and has been a financial advisor for more than 25 years, specializing in investment management, sustainable, responsible and impact (SRI) investing, and retirement planning. RJ joined Penny Bond & Associates in 1993 and became partner of Bond & Devick in 2001. RJ received the Cetera “Quality of …

Jay H. Sanders, M.D. is President and CEO of The Global Telemedicine Group, Professor of Medicine at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (Adjunct), and a Founding Board Member of the American Telemedicine Association. Dr. Sanders has spent the majority of his professional career involved in teaching, patient care and health care research. H…

Dr. James Dunnick is board certified in internal medicine and cardiology. He is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and is also certified in Health Care Quality and Management (CHCQM) by the American Board of Quality Assurance and Utilization Review Physicians (ABQAURP). Dr. Laura Dunnick …

Eme McAnam has worn many hats: She certified fitness instructors, was a financial advisor, ran an assisted living facility, and even had a song on The Top 100 Country Billboard chart. But above all, she has lived life passionately and now has a critically-acclaimed debut novel that captures some of her life's experiences in “Freefalling, A Novel of…

Mitchell Clionsky, PhD is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist with 45 years of experience evaluating and treating patients with cognitive impairment, dementia, ADHD, and traumatic brain injury. Together with his wife Emily, who is a Medical Doctor, they developed the Memory Orientation Screening Test (MOST), which has been used by hundreds…

Leslie Robinson is a therapist in private practice, who spent 30+ years working in many diverse capacities within underserved and marginalized communities. In 2009, Leslie founded Trance4mation Games. She just launched REMEMBRANCE – a resource to help people to process and to heal grief and loss of a loved one with friends, family and loved ones. T…

Deb Johnstone is the founder of Transformational Pathways Australia and Women Reinventing MidLife. She is also the creator of her signature program HER Rediscovery and signature product Your Success Planner. Deb is the creator and host of the Women Reinventing MidLife Summit Series and has a global vision to build a connected community for women in…

Patti Temple Rocks is an Author, Speaker, Business Leader, Mentor and Storyteller. After a career in marketing and communications, she became an author and her first book, “I’m Not Done: It’s Time to Talk About Ageism in the Workplace” was ranked as one of the 9 books Every Professional Should Read in 2019 by INC Magazine. Her work has been feature…

Amy Schenk, RN, BSN, MSEd, CDP, Community Engagement Lead, The Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Southwest Florida Amy began her career as a Registered Nurse in Neurology in Northwest Ohio. After obtaining her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the University of Toledo she has held a variety of senior leadership roles in health care organizatio…