Boomers Today

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.

The Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the Alzheimer’s Association signature fundraising event is held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. We learn about Alzheimer's, other types of dementia and more information on this important event.

Steve Sisgold is a successful Author, Speaker, Trainer and Executive Coach and has spent the pst 25 years studying and teaching the relationship between beliefs held in the body and success. Steve highlights his new book, "Whole Body Intelligence" and how to best manage stress.

Sheila Malkind has worked in the field of Aging for 50 years and started Legacy Film Series, a company distributing and renting short films on aging. She discusses aging, how elders are looked at and the mindset of seniors.

Phillip P. Lindsley is the senior attorney and founder of San Diego Elder Care Law and a Certified Elder Law Attorney and Certified Legal Specialist, Estate Planning, Trusts and Probate. He discusses several issues including Veteran's long-term care benefits, Medicaid/Medi-Cal, Life Care Planning and spousal protection. Very educational!

Lori Alford is the Chief Operating Officer for Avanti Senior Living, which owns, develops and operates senior living communities that empower older adults while providing freedom of choice and sophisticated living that defy conventional standards.

John Lehman has created vintage music for memory therapy for both groups and individuals. He discusses why this type of therapy has been so effective for the elderly.

Ian Kremer became the LEAD Coalition’s (Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer's Disease) executive director in 2012, and has worked on dementia policy for nearly two decades. He discusses what our society faces and what is being done about this growing disease.

Shirley Krohn has devoted a major part of her volunterrism career being a Senior Assembly Member with the California Senior Legislature. In this capicity, she has written legislation around elder financial abuse issue and has successfully had five signed into law. She discusses this important subject of helping to protect seniors from financial abuse.

Osteoporosis will be responsible for approximately three million fractures and $25.3 billion in costs each year, effecting 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men. Dr. Phil Dieter talks to us about Osteoporosis, risk factors and prevention.

Kim Butrum, SVP of Clinical Services at Silverado, discusses the development of NEXUS, a new program created specifically to help residents in the early stages of dementia build and maintain cognitive ability.

Jeff Zimmerman is the founding principal of Zimmerman & Associates and has has led the planning and design of more than10,000 dwellings in communities throughout the United States and Canada, collecting numerous national and local awards. Jeff discusses the past, present and future of senior living.