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.org Sponsor: 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...
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 Sin...
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 managemen...
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 wif...
Lynne Lancaster’s career spans the creation of two companies dedicated to bridging the generational divide. She is an award-winning keynote speaker, a teacher, trainer, writer, and frequent expert commentator in the media. Lynne is co-author of the best-seller When Generations Collide: Who They Are. Why They Clash. Her most recent book, The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workplace garnered a gold medal from the Axiom business book awards for its portrayal of this newest c...
Elizabeth A. Landsverk, M.D. is a triple board-certified Geriatrician, Internist and Palliative care physician, with extensive experience in addressing complex medical and psychosocial issues in the older individual. Her expertise is addressing complicated medical and psychological conditions, with particular emphasis in dementia and agitation, helping her to improve systems of care for the most challenging patients. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com...
Emma Pearson, Editorial Director at Franchise Business Review interviews Frank Samson, Founder of Senior Care Authority. He discusses the growth of the senior placement services sector as well as how gratifying, both on a professional and personal level, it is to help seniors and their families. The site can be viewed at www.SeniorCareAuthority.com/franchise
Ira Pastor is the Chief Executive Officer of Bioquark Inc., a life sciences company, a company involved in the regeneration and repair of human organs and tissues. Ira has over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the pharmaceutical industry including pharmaceutical commercialization, biotech drug development, managed care. He also sits on the Board of various companies focused on regenerative healthcare interventions and is a member of the Executive Council of the World Academy of ...
For the past 9 years, Lee Mowatt has been watching, studying, and writing about how we age as a culture and as individuals. His is the producer of a podcast titled "The Inner Game Of Aging," which was initially started as a research tool for his upcoming book - "Mastering Your Aging Process." Lee's passion and energy for changing the perception of aging inspires a fresh approach as we watch ourselves get older. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com...
Carolyn Hobbs, LMFT, nationwide private practice based in Durango, Colorado for 35 years, International Author, Workshop Leader, Therapist & former College Professor. Carolyn has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 1986. Carolyn is the Author of 'JOY, No Matter What: Make 3 Simple Choices to Access Inner Joy" and her new book is "FREE YOURSELF: 10 Life-Changing Powers of your Wise Heart." SPONSOR: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com...
Jon Braddock is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and the founder and CEO of My Life and Wishes, an education and digital planning platform with a mission to help at least one million families become “thoughtfully prepared” for the inevitable, their own death. Jon was featured on MSNBC and is also a regular contributor to Success.com, Inc.com, and Business Insider. He is the author of “Advisor or Vendor”, “RetireEase” and the “My Life and Wishes Organizer” and his most recent release, “Click Here...
Lisa Cini is an award-winning, internationally-recognized senior living designer with more than 25 years’ experience. Lisa is also the Founder of www.BestLivingTech.com , think Sharper Image meets AARP! She searches the world for the best products to Embrace Living as we age. Her design company, Mosaic Design Studio, is the nation’s leading provider of design services for senior living.
"Busy in Business" Podcast with Adam Clatsoff & Brian Leonard interviews Frank Samson, CEO of Senior Care Authority. Frank discusses with Adam and Brian how the changes in family structure affect senior care and how that creates an opportunity for franchises that serve the senior care market. Frank explains the business model of Senior Care Authority and how franchising works.
Rebecca Hahessy graduated Cum Laude from Indiana University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Relations and a concentration in Gerontology and Psychology. Rebecca has been working in the not for profit field for 15 years and in the medical arena more than 10 years. Currently, she is the Program Director at the American Parkinson Disease Association, South Florida Chapter. She manages all their support groups and health and wellness activities and is respons...
Lola Fraknoi is the creator of an Art Kit for people with memory loss and a professor of art in the Older Adult Program at the City College of San Francisco, and at the Older Adult Lifelong Learning program of San Francisco State University. With more than 25 years of experience in the aging field, Lola is trained as a professional artist and has always found ways to bring art, music, and creativity of all kinds into the programs she has led. www.arttimeprograms.com Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthor...
Steve Villa started a niche company in the senior market, referred to as senior placement or referral. The model is now growing nationwide. Steve talks about senior placement and why his service is benefiting so many families.
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.
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.
Denette Mann is a licensed professional counselor based in Dallas who integrates mindfulness into her counseling practice. This is reflected in the name of her website: LivingBetterWithMindfulness.com. Her belief is that mindfulness can help baby boomers with stage of life issues which Denette will tell us more about. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com
Dr. Michael Weisberg has been a practicing gastroenterologist for over 23 years in Plano, Texas. He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. Dr. Weisberg also serves as a board member of Digestive Health Associates of Texas. Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com
