and a neighbor for over twenty years. Through the years she came to know professionals in the field, as well as many family caregivers, but it was the caregivers who inspired and encouraged her to write, “Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories,” which is like a portable support group. Carol also writes a weekly column, “Minding Our Elders,” and often speaks at caregiver conferences and workshops. http://www.mindingourelders.com
providing personal and financial services to the elderly, the infirm, and those with special needs. Barbara’s been on the “Today Show” and speaks on topics impacting care receivers and their families. Her book, “Don’t Buy Green Bananas: A Humorous Journey Through the Sometimes Puzzling World of Aging”--portrays how humor and creativity are necessary when dealing with difficult people in difficult circumstances. http://www.bhanceassociates.com
Norbert advocates awareness of health and health care products to maintain optimum care. His company has won many awards: from the Better Business Bureau, business associations, manufacturers and non-profit groups. Besides specializing in durable medical equipment and nutritionals, Norbert discusses maintaining skin care to prevent skin breakdown during incontinence. http://www.cwimedical.com/
Kathryn has served the older population as a speech and language pathologist for over three decades, teaching families how to enhance communication when coping with dementia/Alzheimer’s patients and how to enhance time visiting a loved one. She has created more than 35 products promoting successful aging and communication strategies, and writes a free quarterly email newsletter. http://www.connectionsincommunication.com
He’s the former CEO of subsidiaries of Motorola, US West and Charles Schwab, and introduced VHS VCR and Schwab’s online brokerage service. His work earned worldwide recognition, named a “Businessman to Watch” by Fortune Magazine, a Congressional Citation, and a White House adviser on the Internet. Bill became a long distance caregiver twenty years ago and now focuses his skills to help remote caregivers. http://www.parents-care.com
She is a former elementary school teacher who has taught piano for 25 years. Nancy has been writing nonfiction stories since 1981 and many of her inspirational stories have been published in magazines throughout the U.S., Canada, and Italy. She is a graduate of Keene State College. http://www.NancyDraperBooks.com
is the Northern NJ Representative of the National Family Caregivers Association / Caregivers Community Action Network, and author of the e-book: "52 Fun Feats for Caregivers: Or a Year's Worth of Fun and Joy." Liz is the caregiver to her mom, who had a stroke in 1994. Within a year, her father developed Alzheimer's. Liz's mission is to empower caregivers to realize that it's OK to have a life of their own and to even have fun! http://www.caregiverscommunity.com
As the mother of two boys and the CEO of Sharif-Clark Publishing, Asia knows first-hand that time is in short supply. She’s spent thirteen years educating families, parents and children about practical ways to “discover extra time” and still maintain the strength and energy needed to care for themselves and loved ones. http://www.asiasharif-clark.com/
It’s a personal, practical and inspirational story of caring for her elderly parents as they reached their final days. Amy was an HR executive at Dell computer, a wife, mother of two, and a community volunteer, when her parents declined—making her an example of the sandwich generation. Amy is the author of two books, is a communications strategist and keynote speaker, and is still a wife and mother. http://www.amycbaker.com/
a quarterly subscription magazine devoted to help caregivers. Also an advocate for her father and a facilitator at his nursing home (and a caregiver to family members since 13), Rene' has a unique perspective on family advocacy. Her passion is to provide information to the caregiving community and public. http://www.familiesoflovedones.com
winner in the Health Fitness for Family category of the 2006 Parent to Parent Adding Wisdom Award. Jari spent eight months in four hospitals with her critically ill husband who was on life support. Her book represents lessons used in partnership with the medical community to produce a miracle--her husband’s survival. http://www.24-7ordead.com
Building a New Community for An Aging Population.” She coaches by phone, family members who live far apart—especially those who are Parenting Our Parents, which she calls “POP-coaching.” Jane’s passion is to create a global community for those caring for elderly loved ones—which she found lacking when she parented her parents.
http://www.parentingourparents.net
A Gerontological Nurse Practitioner for 18 years, who cared for her parents and spouse, Blanche retired after 30 years of teaching nursing, and now speaks for the CA State University at Fullerton’s Nursing Master program. She presents on how to avoid conflicts and also teaches companies how to increase productivity by improving communication on eldercare with employees. http://www.BlancheKatz.com
Doctor Marion's 10 Steps to Help You Care for an Aging Loved One”. She’s a leading elder care expert, consultant, lecturer, and geriatric care manager. Her website provides support for anyone involved with caring for an aging parent or loved one. In more than three decades of private practice, Doctor Marion has helped thousands with the challenges facing the elderly and their caregivers. http://www.doctormarion.com
Six Strategies for dealing with the emotional and financial challenges of aging parents.” Dan is an attorney by training in addition to being an internationally published speaker and author on eldercare and caregiving. http://www.parentcaresolution.com
One Family’s Journey in Eldercare” and is President/CEO of Even As We Speak®--specializing as a consultant, trainer, motivational specialist and humorist. He’s served as a HUD Service Coordinator and Senior Housing Specialist, Developer and Director of an adult daycare center, and Director of Franchise Support for a national adult day services corporation.
http://www.evenaswespeakonline.com
Combining her nursing background and successful business helping clients deal with health issues, Renata draws on difficult but enlightening experiences of family loss. Her award-winning book is a beautifully designed journal where readers can document final wishes and record reminiscences and thoughts.
http://www.bellavitabooks.com
has been in home care for over 20 years. In 1985 he founded Expert Home Care, a home healthcare company, and in 2003, Companion Connection, an association of home care companies with over 80 members cross country. David is a noted authority and industry leader on home healthcare, active in industry legislation, and a Certified Senior Care Advisor (CSA). http://www.companionconnectionseniorcare.com
and “The Bio-Psychosocial Approach to Therapeutic Activities and Successful Aging” and “Therapeutic Activities for Successful Aging”. Her company, Goals, Seminars and Consultants, promotes fulfilling daily experiences as a pivotal condition for quality living. http://www.qualitygeriatriccare.com
Her book offers an inspirational approach for family and professional caregivers--using tools like “Symptom Tracking Form”, and affirmations written for caregivers. Janet provides practical help for dealing with doctors, and emotional support for family members. She has a master’s degree and is a 30-year wellness professional, national speaker and publisher.
http://www.findingmeaningwithcharles.com
a company that helps people obtain a higher level of medication compliance by reminding them by phone to take their medications on time. If you or someone you know has a hard time remembering to take your medications, Anthony has just the service for you.
http://www.rxnotify.com
which reveals the personal rewards gained when we learn how to be a care-receiver as well as a care-giver. “Adopting Bee” puts a human face on forgotten elders from a perspective of a fully alive person who still wants to know what life is all about.
http://adoptinganelder.com/
She’s helped thousands to be able to say what matters most to those they love. Inspired by her own grandmother’s life story, she created the first web-based autobiography program. LifeBio also works with community-based programs, retirement communities, and churches across the U.S. to improve communication. http://www.lifebio.com
She’s CEO of IntegriCare Corp., whose mission is safety and independence of seniors. She’s done over 100 Fall Prevention Workshops, including for AARP, The Braille Institute, Balboa Naval Hospital, Parkinson’s Disease Association of San Diego. She’s a member of the American Society on Aging and is the Chairperson of San Diego County’s Fall Prevention Task Force. http://www.fallpreventioninfo.com
who performs stand-up comedy in cafes, comedy clubs and nursing homes. He is a former Assistant Professor in Psychiatry at Columbia University, and a member of the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor. He’s written numerous articles, book chapters, and papers on a broad range of mental health topics, and will be published in a revision of "Joke Express," edited by Judy Brown.
http://www.psychcomedy.com
and ‘Seekers and Dreamers: a Collection”. She’s a poet, inspirational speaker, caregiver advocate, faith coach, and creator of Making Good Decisions--workshops teaching young people decision-making. Joyce inspires and nurtures the well-being of others, especially caregivers, and presents workshops to help them identify personal attributes and reaffirm spiritual strengths. http://www.MyJoyToday.com
He’s a healthcare consultant who fell into elder care as a performer, and is on a mission to educate and assure that elders are respected. He’s an Ombudsman and has products and services helpful for Activity Directors. He’s also a leading keynote speaker and sought after media expert, providing marketing expertise for businesses to reach an older demographic.
http://www.anthonyssong.com
She has a Masters in the psychology and physiology of aging, and over twenty-five years of experience caring for hundreds of terminally ill people. She also started The Good Death Institute in 1998. http://www.thecaregivingzone.org
She is an inspirational speaker who focuses on spirituality, caregiving and adoption issues—and speaks around the country to caregivers, the medical community, and at Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s conferences. Her gripping memoir is for the “sandwich generation” and for anyone who cares for others personally or professionally.
http://www.Mothering-Mother.com
With over 20 years of personal and professional insight and application, Marcia empowers caregivers to align caring for others with nurturing their own needs and goals. A change in a loved one’s health (whether gradual or sudden) impacts everyone involved and Marcia begins the conversation by asking, "Who is the person in your life--who needs you the most?” http://www.caregivercoach.org
For 15 years she’s pioneered creative art therapy programs for geriatric patients with dementia. She speaks nationally to activity/recreational therapists, nurses, and caregivers in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes--about art therapy benefits as a recovery modality for those suffering from mental, emotional and physical disorders. http://www.elizabethcockey.com
She is a psychotherapist who researched ways to stay close to her elderly mother, as they were many miles apart during her mother’s Golden Years. Jane became a gift expert for the aging--delivering talks, keynotes, skits, as well as radio and television shows across the country.
http://www.50waystolove.com
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