Boomers Today

Ken Rader is Vice President of Sales & Marketing for Pacific Modern Homes, a company having a series of Pre-Engineered home plans that are designed for Aging in Place, helping transition people throughout all of life's stages. Ken discusses about new developments in this growing market.

Susan Macaulay lived in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, for 18 years. She had a successful business as a public speaking coach and trainer. Like many people who care for loved ones with dementia, Susan Macaulay was drafted into a role she never imagined she would be doing. She left what she loved behind to care for her mom who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Four years later, Susan is still getting on with it…

Phil P. Lindsley is a widely recognized elder and special needs law attorney. His practice is limited to Medi-Cal and public benefits planning, special needs planning, "Life Care" planning, asset protection, probate and trust administration, and conservatorships and their alternatives.

Victoria Collier founded The Elder & Disability Law Firm of Victoria L. Collier, P.C. to serve the legal needs of senior citizens when their health care needs increase. Victoria is a Certified Elder Law Attorney through The National Elder Law Foundation and has been named as “Fellow” of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA). She is the author of 47 Secret Veterans Benefits for Seniors and Paying for Long Term Care – Financial Help for Wartime Veterans: The VA Aid & Attendance Benefit.

Mike Good is the founder of Together in This, an online resource helping family members caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia. Through short, informative articles and easy-to-use tools, such as his Introductory Guide to Alzheimer’s, he helps caregivers take control and have peace-of-mind that they are doing the right things.

Lisa Dougherty is the founder of the Medical Fitness Network, a volunteer driven organization providing a free national fitness and health care referral service for those with (chronic) medical conditions, including but not limited to: Alzheimer's, Arthritis, Cancer, Diabetes, Fibromyalgia, Heart Disease, Mental Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Pre & Postnatal Care, Respiratory Disease and Stroke.

David Stitt is Chairman and CEO of EnterAct Software, LLC, a firm dedicated to providing comprehensive financial planning tools and services to professional financial planning firms. His writings are published by Prentice Hall in “The Expert’s Guide to Managing and Marketing a Successful Financial Planning Practice," and most recently authored “Federal Income Tax for Age 65 and Older” used in the Certified Senior Advisor certification study materials. David has also hosted a radio talk show, “Money Talks.”

After a 30-year career as a writer, photographer and video maker, Bonnie Durrance has spent hundreds of hours interviewing people about their lives and work and what’s important to them.Now, Bonnie is a Certified Life Coach, writer, photographer and director of The Story Comes First® a company dedicated to helping people to tell and share the stories that have changed their lives.

Holly Eide, Area Manager for HealthStar Home Health and Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, are dedicated to providing education and support for those dealing with Alzheimers disease and other dementias. They also discuss on new movie on the subject matter, titled "His Neighbor Phil."

Mike Miles is the Executive Director with Dallas Area Parkinsonism Society where he works with very dedicated professionals, a strong and caring Board of Directors, and to lead a phenomenal group of volunteers to make a significance difference in the lives of others. Mike discusses both the challenges and advancements with Parkinson's Disease.

Steve Wagner is the founder of Rightcare Foundation and has a mission of enhancing senior care with respect to resuscitation. Steve has a passion for senior care and the need for education of immediate resuscitation through training at Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing locations.

John Dornheim has had a distinguished career in non-profit and fundraising. John is currently doing consulting and volunteer work with several companies and nonprofit organizations, including Green Oaks Hospital, National Alliance on Mental Illness, Mental Health America of Dallas and APAA (Association of Persons Affected by Addiction. John discusses mental health issues facing boomers, the elderly and our society.

BJ MILLER, MD, has been the Executive Director of the San Francisco’s Zen Hospice Project (ZHP), a unique residential home for palliative approach to end-of-life care, since 2011. BJ, along with his staff and volunteer caregivers, has been providing individuals and their loved ones the comfort, connection, and healing that are much needed by the healthcare system.

Michele Sanchez has worked for the past 23 years with the senior population. She discusses a program she developed, a therapeutic, research-based Memory Enhancement Program that has expanded from one location to nine locations throughout St.Johns County ,Florida.

Shelley Wagner RN-BC has over 30 years of psychiatric nursing experience in a variety of settings including inpatient, outpatient and community, public health, and case management. She discusses the key differences between various types of mental illness and dementia.

Amie Taggart Blaszczyk, Pharm.D., CGP, BCPS, FASCP, is an Associate Professor of Geriatric Pharmacy Practice and the Division Head of Geriatrics at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Pharmacy. She discusses the various types of medications that can have both positive and negative effects for the treatment of dementia.

Shannon Mackenzie has extensive hands on experience in home health care leadership and discusses the benefits of memory screening, memory cafes and the Retrogenesis Theory for those with dementia.

Jane Wolf Waterman is an attorney that practices psychotherapy. For decades she’s counseled individuals and families to successfully resolve their biggest challenges – be they emotional loss, practical, relational or stage of life. She discusses parenting your parent and many of the issues and challenges related to this stage in life.

Leslie Brown and Renee Baribeau have spent several years in the geriatric industry and together provide expertise in the areas of nursing, rehabilition, patient liason, health and wellness. They discuss rehabilitation and the benefits of a Transitional Care Unit (TCU).

Seth Sternberg is the Co-Founder & CEO of Honor. Prior to Honor, Seth was the Co-Founder and CEO of Meebo, which brought instant messaging to the web. At 200 people and $50M in revenue, reaching close to half the US internet population, Meebo was acquired by Google. Seth discusses utilizing his knowledge in technology and combining it with in-home care.