Boomers Today

Debbie Hampton recovered from an attempt to end her life, and the resulting brain injury to become an inspirational and educational writer. She has written for The Huffington Post, Posit Science, MindBodyGreen, and other well-known clients. On her website, "The Best Brain Possible," she shares information and inspiration on how you can better your brain and life. https://www.seniorcareauthority.co...

Stephen Popovich, President/CEO of Theora Care, is an innovator in the data communications field with more than 30 years of experience. Popovich is a serial entrepreneur, was Co-Founder/CEO of Inside Out Networks with USB technology products used in medical, military, and other commercial applications that he sold to Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII). In 2015, he founded Theora Care to provide car...

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 her to start her own business in 2018, “A Better App...

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 to Die For” as well as being an international spe...

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 vehicle Patricia utilizes to teach, coach, and consult...

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 dementia family caregiver documentary, Wine, Women,...

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 Solutions, Inc. The focus of his research to date...

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 many anecdotes along with useful and thorough advice...

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 through automated wellness check-ins, telehealth capab...

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 experiences. Her advocacy efforts led her to the deve...

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 resources for emergency nurses. LaToria also serves...

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 treatment of adults and children with brain cancer. I...

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 to combat elder financial exploitation through ne...

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 communities will cherish for years to come. https://...

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 is an editorial advisory board member of Today’s Ge...

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-founded Musical Health Technologies, whose debut produc...

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-Life Doula. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/res...

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 every patient by working to make health care equitable...

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 Red Rocks" and earning six Emmys, four Gold albums,...

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 platform to provide caregivers the credible r...

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 impairments. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/reso...

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 - Inspirational Stories After an Alarming Diagnosi...

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, including participation on industry boards, business condu...

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 Provider (TPATC), has is certification in Travel Healt...

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. Nicholas ‘Nicky’ Zann, who died of LBD in 2020, was th...