Boomers Today

Dr. Zaldy Tan is the Director of the Memory & Healthy Aging Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, ranked by the US News and World Report in 2024 as the best hospital on the US West Coast and among the top hospitals in the country. He holds the Carmen & Louis Warschaw Endowed Chair in Neurology and is a professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California Los Angeles...

Today we're talking about something that millions of families experience, but very few of us are really prepared for: the moment when the people who raised us begin to need us to care for them. My guest is Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner, whose documentary It's Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents, named Documentary of The Month by The Today Show, takes a rema...

Giancarlo Paolillo is a seasoned technology executive and company founder with over three decades of experience in IT and technology leadership. More recently, under Aegis Tech Ventures, designed AI solutions as well as “change agent” for medium to global companies dealing with Cybersecurity issues in which he had to revamp tech stack as well as organization and processes. Currently fractional for...

Denise Chadwick Wright is an award winning healthcare executive and visionary leader with more than 25 years of transformative experience in senior healthcare. A licensed nursing home administrator and accomplished operator, she has led organizations through growth, transformation, and sustainable excellence, while keeping one purpose at the center: ensuring older adults receive compassionate, hig...

Reed VanderSlik has almost four decades of executive leadership. About half of that experience was in Manufacturing and the last half in Senior Living. He moved to Winston-Salem 7 years ago from Ann Arbor, Michigan, where he served as President of a senior living community. Since September 2019, he has served as President and CEO of ThriveMore, formerly Baptist Retirement Homes of North Carolina....

Gerontologist, Dr. Kerry Burnight, is sparking a global revolution to make older better. Fed up with the fear-driven, anti-aging hysteria, millions of people turn to “Dr. Kerry” for her proven approach to navigating longevity. Her New York Times best-selling book, Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half is for anyone who is aging - and we are ALL aging. Dr. Burnight taught G...

Ann Cavlovic is a Canadian author. Her novel Count On Me portrays elder abuse in a family. She was the recipient of a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, and her work has placed in several writing contests. https://anncavlovic.com https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

As a writer, Abbie Rosner closely follows research on psychedelics – including psychedelic-assisted therapy for end-of-life distress, expanding areas of legal access to psychedelics for “wellness” and spiritual exploration, and the growing role of spiritual leaders in supporting psychedelic experiences. Her new book, Psychedelics and the Counterculture of Aging explores how older adults are using...

Kris Geerken advocates for increasing awareness of ageism and ableism as core pillars of her work. She is driven by a vision of an equitable world that embraces individuals of all ages, abilities, and identities. Her work with Changing the Narrative focused on raising awareness about the harms of ageism. Kris served as an Adjunct Instructor with Metropolitan State University of Denver and co-devel...

Bill Zagorski is the CEO of American Senior Care Center, Inc. overseeing Centennial Adultcare Centers’ three Adult Day Health Care centers, home care, transportation and case management services, serving adults throughout middle Tennessee. He also serves as the Research Committee Chair and is the Immediate Past Board Chair of the National Adult Day Services Association as well as the President of...

As chief programs and mission engagement officer, Katie Evans provides strategic leadership for the Alzheimer's Association's national portfolio of programs that advance brain health and dementia risk reduction, expand early detection and diagnosis, accelerate treatment readiness, and ensure individuals and families receive high-quality care and support. Her work bridges science, systems change, a...

Mitch Braff is the founder of LiquidView which creates wellness-focused digital windows for windowless spaces. The product transforms windowless spaces like hotels, senior living centers and office spaces into places of beauty and tranquility. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Russ Gaiser and Mike Hoeflich help couples transform Social Security from a risky guess into a strategic asset. They co-authored the #1 bestseller Beyond Break Even: The Essential Guide to Social Security Optimization and lead Retirement Income HQ of America, where they build math-backed income plans that coordinate benefits, taxes, and portfolios. Together, they teach national workshops and consu...

Dr. Marc Pietropaoli, Author of Repair Not Replace is an orthopedic surgeon and founder of Victory In Motion, home of Knee Repair, NOT Knee Replacement®. A former fellow of Dr. James Andrews, he has spent more than 25 years advancing regenerative and non-operative orthopedic care. He was the first surgeon in the world to perform an FDA-indicated BEAR ACL repair outside of clinical trials. His miss...

Robert “Bob” Nations has been a Senor Helpers owner for over 16 years. He currently serves as Board President for two non-profits; Share the Care and Napa Valley Support Services. He is a member of the Board of Stewards at Crosswalk Community Church. He has previously served on the Napa Commission on Aging, Dementia Capable Napa Valley, and The Solano Section on Aging. He is the author of Navigati...

Dr. Marc Milstein is the author of the international best-selling book The Age-Proof Brain, nominated for the Next Big Idea Book Award and translated into seven languages worldwide. A leading brain health researcher and international keynote speaker, Dr. Milstein specializes in translating cutting-edge neuroscience into clear, actionable strategies to optimize brain health, lower the risk of demen...

Jared Walker is the founder of Dollar For, the nonprofit dedicated to eliminating medical debt by making hospital financial assistance known, easy, and fair. Inspired by his own family’s struggles with medical bills, Jared started Dollar For. Since 2021, it has grown into a nationwide movement, erasing over $120 million in hospital debt. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Aleece Fosnight is a board-certified physician assistant specializing in sexual medicine, women’s health, and urology. She is also a Medical Advisor at Aeroflow Urology, a subsidiary of Aeroflow Health, a leading provider of high-quality incontinence supplies through insurance. In 2019, Fosnight opened up her own private practice, the Fosnight Center for Sexual Health, and implemented the sexual h...

Carleara Weiss, MD, Ph. D., MSH, RN is a Sleep Science Advisor at Aeroflow Sleep. She is also a Research Assistant Professor at the State University of New York in Buffalo, NY. Originally from Brazil, she has over 15 years of experience as an Adult-Geriatric Nurse. She was recently featured in Buzzfeed, Insider, EatingWell, Women's Health, and on the Well+Good podcast. She provides expert advice o...

Andy Brusman has been an entrepreneur and advisor to emerging growth companies for over 20 years. He currently serves as the CEO of CTH Advisors, LLC where he provides corporate finance and capital raising services to global emerging growth companies in the Sports, Media and Entertainment sectors; as founder and CEO of Silver Gen Holdings, which invests in companies providing products and services...

As co-founder of Soaring Families, Mike George transformed his personal experience into impact, helping families move from survival mode to resilience and joy. He leaned on his background in AI, process improvement, and enterprise systems to develop The Soaring Families Way™, a structured yet compassionate approach that equips families with practical tools to regain control, reduce stress, and fin...

Dr. Crystal Cené is a General Internal Medicine physician, implementation scientist, and Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego, where she also serves as Chief Administrative Officer and Associate Chief Medical Officer for Health Equity. A nationally recognized health services and health equity researcher, she focuses on cardiovascular health, social and structural drivers of health, and patient- a...

Tyler Zanini is the co-founder of Memoryboard. With a background in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, Tyler created Memoryboard alongside his father-in-law, David, after seeing firsthand how hard it can be to care for loved ones with memory loss. Together, they’re on a mission to make aging-in-place easier, safer, and more connected. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-...

As the Founder of Life in Order, Lisa is dedicated to helping individuals and families gain peace of mind by organizing and securing their most important information. The inspiration behind Life in Order came from her own personal experiences. After helping her mother navigate the process following her father’s passing and later supporting her sister Lori through her battle with cancer, Lisa recog...

Lauren Moore works in her family's mobility business, 4 U Mobility Solutions. They sell, install and service equipment ranging from scooters and lift chairs to stairlifts and elevators. Her favorite part of the job is finding the solution that helps the customer realize. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/