Glowing Older

Sarita Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation , shares their goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Learn how this grant making and impact investing organization supports older adults in home and community. About Sarita Sarita A. Mohanty, MD, MPH, MBA, serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of The SCAN Foundation. The SCAN Found...

Health and aging coach Al Lyman , author of Age Well and Feel Great, The Proven Path to Solving the Aging Puzzle and Going the Distance , shares his formula for healthy longevity. The Ironman triathlete offers practical tips for making positive lifestyle changes, and encourages small steps applied consistently for long-term success. About Al          From a young age, Al Lyman took a cue from Walt...

Alban Maino shares his journey as founder of Memory Lane TV , a multi-sensory series of programs adapted for people living with dementia and their care partners, backed by 50 years of scientific research. Learn why standard television programming can be detrimental for those with cognitive impairment, and how Memory Lane TV can ease stress and anxiety and improve quality of life. About Alban Alban...

Clinical Social Worker and family caregiving expert Stephanie Erickson talks about her new book Plan for Aging Well and shares practical advice on how to navigate your family’s aging journey. About Stephanie Stephanie Erickson, author of  Plan for Aging Well , was born and raised in California. She has a Master’s Degree in Social Work, is a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease Treatment Specialist (CADTS...

Aaron Hurst is the best-selling author of The Purpose Economy and founder of the workforce engagement platform Imperative and nonprofit Taproot Foundation . Learn about the power of purpose, how to build a culture of meaning, and the next step in his social impact legacy, Shared Purpose , retreats and dinners for friends, couples, and colleagues to clarify their purpose and vision for the next cha...

Nature-based art therapist and founder and executive director of Evergreen Minds runs community programs for communities, senior living, and healthcare professionals. About Michelle Dr. Michelle Olson is a lover of the outdoors and mindful and body-full practices.  She is a social gerontologist, a licensed, board-certified creative arts therapist, a certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional,...

Emily Freilino is a Senior Certified Sleep Consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting. For almost a decade, Emily has helped adults and children develop healthy sleep habits. Learn about how much sleep we need as adults and how to achieve restful, rejuvenating sleep at any age.     About Emily Emily Freilino is a Senior Certified Sleep Consultant and proud member of Sleep Wise Consulting. Originally fr...

Christine Foster, CID, NCIDQ, EDAC is a Licensed New York State Interior Designer and 25-year veteran of the design industry. Learn about her innovative housing model that aligns affordable housing for caregivers with a multi-generational residential home for aging in community. About Christine Christine practices as a New York State Licensed Interior Design Professional and operates  eight two th...

Patrick Roden, PhD, is the CEO of Aginginplace.com and author of Women, Aging & Myths: 10 Steps to Loving Your Long Life . Patrick talks about the free resources Aginginplace.com offers to support for older people and caregivers, how to change the narrative around aging, and the importance of lining up your tribe. About Patrick Patrick Roden Is a native of Oregon and spent the first years of h...

Susan O’Connell, Spiritual Director of the Zen-Inspired senior living communities, Enso Village and Enso Verde (in development), speaks to how Zen is a transformative foundation for elder housing, building a healthy community, and bringing joy into everyday living. About Susan Susan O’Connell is the Spiritual Director of the Zen-Inspired senior living communities, a collaboration between the San F...

The Founder of Booming Encore talks about how the digital media hub provides information and resources to help people design and live their best later life. About Susan Susan Williams is the Founder of  Booming Encore  – a digital media hub dedicated to providing information and inspiration to help people create and live their best later life. Susan is also the co-author of the book, Retirement He...

600,000 people across seven countries have tuned into Caregiving Worldwide Global Streaming TV Network, connecting people who take care of loved ones with companies that offer products and services to help them on their caregiving journey. About Traci Traci Lamb is the CEO/Founder of Caregiving Worldwide Enterprises and Caregiving Worldwide Television Network.  She is a multi-award-winning entrepr...

MT Connolly is the author of The Measure of Our Age and a nationally-recognized expert on elder justice. She is a recipient of the MacArthur Genius Grant, as well as the architect of the federal Elder Justice Act and founder of the Department of Justice's Elder Justice Initiative. About M.T. M.T. Connolly  is a leading national expert on elder justice, a MacArthur “Genius Grant" awardee, ...

Robert Signore, President and Co-founder of Thrive Pavilion encourages the use of spatial computing and virtual reality to create authentic connections and interactions between seniors. About Robert Robert Signore is a well-respected leader in the field of virtual reality, with a focus on using innovative technologies such as Social Virtual Reality, Spatial Computing, and the Metaverse to combat s...

Joy Loverde, best-selling author and eldercare visionary, speaks to important considerations on making housing decisions as you age, how to focus on transitions in response to change, and why you should always have older people in your life. About Joy Joy is the author of the best-seller, The Complete Eldercare Planner, Revised & Updated 4th Edition and Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old?  ...

Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger, gerontologist, and caregiving advocate, shares her work to educate, empower, and provide resources for family and professional caregivers. About Lakelyn Lakelyn Eichenberger, Ph. D.  serves as gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead , the world’s largest providers of home care. Lakelyn began her career in a local Home Instead working one-on-one wi...

The Managing Partner and Co-Founder of Primetime Partners talks about building a fundamental infrastructure to improve the quality of living of older adults, including applied technology for financial longevity, caregiving, mental health, and resources for social determinants of health. About Abby Abby Miller Levy has spent her career helping businesses and consumer brands grow as an operator, ent...

The founder and CEO of Serenbe talks about the importance of fresh air, farm to table food, art, and education, and the community’s 20-year progression from breaking ground in 2004 to 500 houses, five restaurants, 35 businesses, and development of a leading-edge aging in place campus. About Steve Steve Nygren began his career in the hospitality industry, eventually starting a restaurant corporatio...

Scott Fulton, President of Home Ideations and The National Aging in Place Council® , is on a mission to improve the way people age. He shares his vision of aging well, which includes nutrition, exercise, connection, and community. About Scott Scott Fulton is a recognized health and longevity thought leader, celebrated for his pragmatic, systems approach to solving big challenges. He wears multiple...

Syndicated columnist, author, and lecturer, Helen Dennis specializes in aging and the new retirement. Her more than 1,000 “Successful Aging” columns for the Southern California News Group reach 1.2 million readers weekly.  About Helen Helen Dennis is a nationally recognized leader on issues of aging and the new retirement with academic, corporate and nonprofit experience. She has received numerous...

Pamela Toto, professor at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Occupational Therapy , shares details on the Pitt Healthy Home Laboratory which develops and evaluates technologies and home services to help people live safely and independently at home. About Pam Pamela Toto, PhD, OTR/L, BCG, FAOTA, FGSA, is a Professor at the University of Pittsburgh and senior scientist in the School of Healt...

The founder and CEO of Happy at Home Consulting in Iowa shares the company’s progression from humble roots to a sophisticated offering of home modification and wellness consultations, resource navigation, safety evaluations, and community partnerships. About Sydney Sydney Marshman, OTD, OTR/L, is the founder and CEO of Happy at Home Consulting based in Des Moines, Iowa. In her own family's str...

Senior Advisor of Trilogy Connect Scott Townsley talks about stagnation in senior living and how we prepare for the avalanche of aging consumers. About Scott Scott Townsley has more than 30 years’ experience in the senior living and senior care field.  He formed Trilogy Connect, LLC after serving as the managing principal of Third Age, Inc. – one of the largest firms dedicated to consulting and st...

Carol Chiang, OTR/L, CAPS, ECHM, CHAMP, founder and CEO of Evolving Homes ®, shares insights from her 25 years as an occupational therapist. As a “professional problem solver,” she helps clients create a personal advisory board to optimize their environment and quality of life. About Carol Carol Chiang is an Occupational Therapist, Aging in Place and AgeTech Expert. She is the founder of Evolving...

The founder and CEO of Second Act Financial Services shares his formula for helping older adults and their families find financial flexibility. Second Act allows people to take their time selling their homes, providing tailor-made bridge loan solutions and comprehensive resources to age well. About Elias Elias Papasavvas has dedicated his career to enhancing access to retirement housing and senior...