Boomers Today

Mark Nilsson is the Executive Director of Sonoma Hills Retirement Living and discusses options for seniors who want live independently in a location which offers amenities, activities, and other services.

Carolyn Rosenblatt, attorney & registered nurse and Dr. Mikol Davis, clinical psychologist, are co-founders of AgingParents.com and have helped resolve family conflicts since 2006. They discuss causes of these conflicts and ways to prevent them.

Sanford Horowitz is an attorney who has concentrated almost all of his practice on Elder Abuse and Neglect Litigation. Mr. Horowitz discusses how family members should interact with ownership and staff in order to ensure best outcomes for their loved ones at assisted living communities, residential care homes and skilled nursing facilities.

Jamie Watson is an Elder Law Attorney with Gaw Van Male, specializing in Estate Planning, Medi-Cal Planning, Veteran's Benefits and Special Needs Trusts. He discusses the importance of having a well-drafted, Power of Attorney.

Roy Litherland is an attorney and has practiced law for the past 38 years with emphasis on elder law, special needs,and estate planning. He discusses how to qualify for government medical benefits legally and ensure their estates are preserved for their families, instead of their nest egg being wiped out by high nursing home expenses.

Adult Day Programs, a/k/a adult day care, can be beneficial for the senior and also provide the needed break for family caregivers. Amy Andonian, Vice President of Home Care & Support from the Institute on Aging (IOA), discusses about how family caregivers can successfully transition older loved ones into adult day programs.

Nancy Proctor has had more than 20 years experience in hospice and Geriatric care. She explains why someone would benefit from hospice, what the eligibility is and how these services are paid for.

Shelley Dombroski and Mindy Wright discuss the early warning signs of dementia and Alzheimer's, how to get support and how to get involved with the Alzheimer's Walk in your area.

When Plato was asked to sum up his life’s work, he simply stated, “Practice dying.” Judith Redwing Keyssar, author of "Last Acts of Kindness," talks about her extensive experience in the field of palliative care--providing nursing experience along with emotional and spiritual guidance. A must listen to!

A Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) is a specialist in their respective field but have supplemented their knowledge by understanding the multiple processes of aging. Curtis Petersen joins us from the Society of Certified Senior Advisors to tell us more.

Dr. Ethelle Lord, a pioneer in Alzheimer’s coaching, discusses the newly formed International Caregivers Association (ICA), creating a revolutionary dementia-care program that will reduce the cost of caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias while simultaneously improving their quality of life.

Christopher Westfall is an expert on Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplement insurance and trains agents nationwide. He provides an excellent explanation of these options and talks about the effect the Affordable Health Care Act will have on Medicare.

Albert DeSilver, owner of Visiting Angels homecare in the Bay Area, discusses important safety tips in keeping seniors safe, especially during hot summer days when seniors are more prone to heat stroke and heat-related stress.

Janice Fincher and Andy Block with Opes Advisors have together 48 years experience in the real estate and mortgage industries. They present a clear understanding of reverse mortgages and how this may be a good option for you to have access to money in your later years.

Fred Weinberg reinvented himself in his 50's, 60's, 70's and now is still very active in his 80's. A remarkable story about someone who never gave up and has made a great contribution to society.

William H. Fisher, CEO of the Alzheimer's Association's largest chapter located in Northern California and Northern Nevada, discusses what effect Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia are having on our country and the steps being taken to help in preventing this disease.

S. Jay Olshansky, Ph.D., is an author, professor and worldwide expert on the subject of an aging. He discusses recent research on aging and how you can get a much better idea of your life expectancy.

Sheri Snelling, author and nationally recognized expert on family caregivers, discusses tips to assist those part of the "sandwich generation," those responsible for raising their own children and for the care of their aging parents.

Marcy Baskin, CSA, is a Certified Senior Advisor, Elder Care Manager and an author. She discusses the types of questions families should ask when considering assisted living or a smaller care home for a loved one.

With about 20 percent of the boomer population not having children, who is going to take care of this aging population? Dr. Sara Zeff Geber, PhD, focuses on the notion of “solo aging” and the caregiving options that are available to those who have chosen to remain childless.