Boomers Today

Carole Hirsch is a board-certified patient advocate and owner of Prepare to Care – Emergency Companions. Carol has herMBA in Emergency Planning and has spent 24 years ofadvocating for Seniors.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Lisa Marsh Ryerson is president of AARP Foundation, the charitable affiliate of AARP. A bold, disciplined and collaborative leader, she sets the Foundation’s strategic direction and steers its efforts to realize an audacious vision: a country free of poverty, where no older person feels vulnerable. Since she took the helm, AARP Foundation has developed pioneering initiatives, explored new avenues for collaboration, and secured unprecedented funding to support programs that truly change lives.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Dr. Stephanie Gray is the author of the bestselling book “Your Longevity Blueprint” and the owner of the Integrative Health and Hormone Clinic based in Hiawatha, Iowa where she practices. From gut to hormone health, optimizing your nutritional status to your genetics, and even detoxing the body, Stephanie isexcited to share her expertise with the world.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Christopher MacLellan is the founder of The Whole Care Network and has written a powerful and compelling book, "What's The Deal With Caregiving" that informs caregivers about how to deal with the challenges they will encounter, regardless of sexual orientation, family situation or age. Chris and his partner, Richard Schiffer were chronicled in a Pulitzer Prize nominated story “In Sickness and In Health: A Couple’s Final Journey” about their journey of caregiving. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Don Tiegs joined the ECA Marketing Team as a Life Insurance Wholesaler in January of 2015 after having eight years of experience as a field agent. This experience is evidenced in the relationships he builds with the insurance agents he supports as well as his own client base. He holds his Life, Accident and Health; and Property and Casualty insurance licenses. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Dr. Michelle Dhanak is an MD and has been in clinical practice for almost 25 years as an Internist and Geriatrician. Dr. Dhanak has extensive experience caring for people living with dementia. She believes in a holistic approach and the importance of partnering with patients and their families. Dr. Dhanak joined the ElderConsult Team in 2017.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Annamarie Pluhar, founded Sharing Housing, Inc. a nonprofit organization to promote the idea of shared housing for adults and to teach people how to find and keep good housemates. She is the author of Sharing Housing, A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping Good Housemates which gives a step by step process for screening potential housemates. https://sharinghousing.orgSponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Shira Gill is the founder of Shira Gill Home, a lifestyle consultancy with a "less is more" philosophy. She offers on-site and virtual home organization, as well as online resources to help you design a clutter-free life. Since founding her company, she has transformed hundreds of homes across the United States and her work has been featured in Parents Magazine, Sunset Magazine, C Magazine, Apartment Therapy and more. You can visit her at www.shiragill.com. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Dr. Joseph Christiano is a naturopathic doctor, certified nutritional counselor and certified nutritional health professional and has spent more than 50 years both personally and professionally in natural health, including: exercise/diet, pain management, anti-aging and stem cell therapies and treatments. He is the best-selling author of Bloodtypes, Bodytypes and YOU and His new book, Stem Cell Revolution, describes how stem cell therapies, treatments and activators are becoming game changers in the world of natural health.personally and professionally in natural health, including: exercise/diet, pain management, anti-aging and stem cell therapies and treatments. He is the best-selling author of Bloodtypes, Bodytypes and YOU and His new book, Stem Cell Revolution, describes how stem cell therapies, treatments and activators are becoming game changers in the world of natural health.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Kathy Shoaf is a Travel Expert with 20+years of clinical and management experience in Geriatric, Rehabilitation, and Neurology as an RN and ATP (Adaptive Technology Professional). Her passion is founded in overcoming challenges such as mobility deficits, memory issues, pain, and the simple reality of walking more slowly.Kathy is uniquely qualified to understand travel challenges and create rational solutions. Her passion is to deliver, Safe, Fun, Adventures that can be Multi-generational or Single experiences.

Dr. Travis Zigler is an optometrist and entrepreneur. Travis and his wife Jenna have been actively involved with Volunteers for Optometric Services to Humanity, which is a group that travels worldwide to give eye examinations to people who cannot afford nor obtain such care. They have made trips to Ecuador, Peru, and Jamaica twice, and have plans to participate in future missions. Dr. Travis Zigler is on a mission to end preventable blindness.

During his career, Dean Zellers has been a Financial Advisor, Estate Planner and independent producer to offer clients access to all types of Insurance Policies. His expertise today lies in Health Insurance and the nuisances of Medicare where he has been advising families on for over 20 years and is one of the top selling agents in Northern California for Medicare Advantage plans.

Lyn Widmyer is the author of Chasing Pills: I Must be Old, I Have a Pill Dispenser is a humorous guide to overcoming the pitfalls of aging—like unwanted body noises and the fear of dementia.For the past 15 years, she has shared humorous thoughts and observations about living on a farm, parenting, travel, serving as an elected official and growing older. Her columns have appeared in various newspapers around West Virginia and Maryland.

Michelle is an entrepreneur with a passion for social impact. She built and runs an international organization transforming health and the economy through the science of Nutrigenomics. Her passion is helping people biohack the aging code, extend health span and live this one incredible life we have been given to make a difference in the world and live your greatness.

Fred Bartlit is a trial lawyer considered by Chambers USA Legal Rankings 2017 as, "arguably the best trial lawyer in the United States."He is also the only trial attorney to have been selected by two U.S. Presidents from two different parties for representation on cases. Fred co-founded StrongPath.com and co-authored Choosing the Strongpath--both created to educate adults on how strength training can help combat disease.

Christopher Sarantopulos has been in the insurance industry since 2004 and well versed in all lines of insurance, auto, home, commercial lines, employee benefits, life and disability. In recent years, Chris has been specializing in life and disability insurance, offering life insurance with chronic, critical and terminal illness riders.

Steve Moran is a celebrated publisher, writer and speaker who is known for his passion and commitment to the field of senior living. Through Senior Housing Forum, an extremely popular blog in our field, he takes on the tough topics that most others won't. More importantly, he elevates our field by talking about the positive contributions individuals and organizations are making to improve the lives of elders and team members.

Dr. Thelma Reese, author of The New Senior Woman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life, and also wrote The New Senior Man to satisfy the numerous requests from men who wanted their own book. She is the creator of the blog, www.ElderChicks.com, and is a retired professor of English and Education.

Pete Shrock is Co-Founder & Chief People Officer at Legacy Navigator and for the past 15 years, Pete has served as an emotional first responder in situations of grief, trauma, and crisis both locally and on a national level. His early contributions in social work led to a 10-year career as the Chief Program Officer for Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp for children. Most recently, Pete partnered with Craig Shealy and Matt Paxton to create Legacy Navigator, a full-service estate management company. Pete brings a deep understanding of the grief that accompanies death or other difficult transitions like downsizing or divorce. In 2017 Pete was named one of Richmond’s Top 40 Under 40.

Eliezer Sobel is the author of one of the first series of books designed for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients: Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults and is also the author of numerous other books, blogs for PsychologyToday.com. Eliezer is first and foremost a son: his mother is 94 and currently in her 18th year of Alzheimer’s, and his late father passed away at 93 following a Traumatic Brain Injury and subsequent dementia after falling down a stairwell. Eliezer and his wife Shari Cordon moved in with his parents that same night and have managed their care ever since.