Coping with Caregiving

She is a licensed clinical psychologist with over 20 years experience in the fields of health psychology and behavioral medicine. She is also an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia.
http://www.HealthForumOnline.com

He’s a graduate of UCSD La Jolla School of Medicine’s original emergency field medicine program—and was appointed first EMS Supervisor in San Diego in 1979, under mayor (and then Governor) Pete Wilson. He has documented thousands of bizarre physician incidents, from hilarious to dreadful.
http://www.MedicalManiacs.com

His first career was the family business, Lundberg Survey, noted for gasoline price surveys and trends. After his father’s death, his bereaved mother's confusion prompted Jan to move to DC where he founded Culture Change. He is writing a book on petroleum dependence and the effect on healthcare.
http://www.CultureChange.org

An RN who spent more than 25 years losing and regaining weight only to end up obese, Georgene realized losing weight was easy, but keeping it off wasn’t. She developed a process that resulted in a release over 140 pounds and she has kept it off for four years.
http://www.Obesity-Free-Forever.com

He is a survivor of liver cancer and two transplants and is diabetic. He was a laboratory scientist at UCSF, but after his illness he started organizations to help those with liver disease, which have grown with networks in 26 states. He is also on the steering committee of the CA Chronic Care Coalition.
http://www.CaliforniaHCVTaskForce.org

He has served on the Board of Directors of the Northern CA Chapter of the American Liver Foundation, and he’s a member of the Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, and the Association of Healthcare Journalists. Bill is a national advocate for healthcare reform.
http://www.FairFoundation.org

HAPPYneuron is a company dedicated to providing scientifically rigorous and validated brain training programs via guided personalized brain workouts. With award-winning products including three books, online and CD software, Laura is a tireless promoter of Brain Fitness who enjoys helping people defer the onset of age related brain decline. She often speaks at Gaming and Aging conferences nationwide.
http://www.Happy-Neuron.com

For over a quarter century Larry wrote editorials for The Fort Wayne Journal Gazette and received 50+ state and national awards. He holds degrees in theology and English, has taught high school and college, is a Pulitzer finalist, and a champion of the underdog.
http://www.communitymentalhealth.us

which gathers common sense and good judgment of elders who've proven their ability to lead fulfilling lives. SAGE is devoted to the proposition that the most logical resource to help us live successful lives is not to listen to media gurus, but to tap into the wisdom of successful elders.
http://projectsage.com

both #1 sites for baby boomer women. Also a writer and speaker, Dotsie’s passion is to educate and empower women in their middle years. The media uses Dotsie as the go-to person concerning boomer women issues, and she is frequently interviewed in print and radio and television. www.boomerwomenspeak.com
http://www.nabbw.com

Her latest novel is receiving such high acclaim, worthy of a sequel, she’s being extensively interviewed by top media outlets and has been booked for numerous speaking engagements. Kate lives in the Boston area and is a registered nurse and Reiki practitioner.
http://www.kategenovese.com

She helps clients achieve goals through hypnosis, and also helps cancer patients reduce the side effects of treatment and to conquer their phobias and fears associated with diagnosis. In addition, she assists dementia patients to recall memories which were thought to be forever lost.
http://www.empowerunow.com

He is a native of Orange County, CA, who left a lucrative career to live with purpose and passion through fitness and wellness. LeFever Wellness specializes in in-home fitness training, fitness boot camps, kids fitness, and corporate wellness programs. Coach Greg has helped people improve fitness and wellness for 15 years.
http://www.lefeverwellness.com

a guide for communicating effectively with doctors and maintaining a personal copy of vital health records. She is a board-certified internist and author on a mission to educate Americans to partner in their healthcare to optimize the care they receive without breaking the bank. Dr. Hester also developed PatientSchool.net, which empowers patients to become their own best health advocate.
http://patientschool.net

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis, Kathryn spent years conducting endocrine research and discovered her symptoms were caused by hormonal deficiencies, which when resolved led to complete resolution of symptoms! Kathryn also authored “The Perimenopause & Menopause Workbook” & “The Women's Guide to Complete Thyroid Health”. She was a biotech executive for 20 years.
http://www.hormoneresource.com

This is her 6th book, but her first on Boomers. As a Boomer herself, fascinated by the impact of her generation, she tackles two main issues: the impact of increased longevity--and how to pay for it. Catherine is also a high-tech marketing consultant known as “The Launch Doctor.”
http://BoomerLongevityBook.com

During his 30-year career he co-founded (and for 16 years) was Clinical Director for the largest U.S. provider of mental health services for residents in nursing homes. He is also the co-editor of “Geropsychology and Long Term Care: A Practitioner’s Guide”, published by Springer--and the current President of Psychologists in Long Term Care.
http://www.cohealth.org

She’s also written "Daily Comforts for Caregivers" + two other caregiving books. She’s an international speaker and transformational educator on creative aging, family caregiving, and body wisdom. She helps people find peace of mind while caregiving and helps them uncover their body's inner brilliance as they age.
http://www.agingandcaregiving.com

When his health problems landed him at the Mayo Clinic, he learned that just because doctors say there isn’t anything more they can do--it doesn’t mean there isn’t anything else that can be done! He finally found better health with complementary and alternative medicine and wrote his book to share hope for better health with others.
http://www.UnBreakYourHealth.com

Clinical Instructor at Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine, and the author of, “The Secrets of Medical Decision Making: How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of the Health Care Machine”. Dr. Reznik’s clinical practice is at OHSU Richmond Clinic, where he sees patients, teaches medical students, and supervises doctors in training.
http://www.OlegReznikMD.com

a career management guide for mature workers. Through his book, articles, website and speaking, Brad inspires individuals and leaders to understand the competitive advantages an experienced workforce offers the workplace. During his 30-year career in recruiting, outplacement and career management consulting, he has supported thousands making successful career transitions.
http://www.AgelessInAmerica.com

An award-winning writer and fitness professional, Marilynn created the easy-to-follow program to help you look slimmer, stand taller, feel better, and function at your peak! She’s given numerous workshops including to: JP Morgan Chase, NYU Medical Center, and the American Society on Aging. She’s the author of 5 consumer health books, and the fitness columnist for Cornell University’s Food & Fitness Advisor Newsletter.
http://www.posture-cize.com/

She was a mortgage consultant and senior executive, who after caring for her elderly mother became an author and publisher. She’s written or compiled over 20 books and released a variety of titles ranging from gift books, to children’s' books, to classics, and recently new translations of the “Iliad and the Odyssey”.
http://www.RicherResourcesPublications.com

It’s a way for people to be included in email who don’t have a computer. Celery allows people to use their own handwriting to send and receive messages and color digital photos, through an email network. The product helps those who are uncomfortable with using computer technology to communicate.
http://www.mycelery.com

In 1993 Paul co-founded the Journalists Exchange on Aging and edits Age Beat Online, the weekly e-newsletter. He has written extensively on aging issues and testified before the Senate Committee on Aging about ageism in the media. His 1974 book, “Senior Power: Growing Old Rebelliously”, was among the first books on elder politics of the post-Medicare years. www.agingtoday.org & ASA / NCOA Conference
http://www.agingconference.org/agingconference/jc06/index.cfm

As director of the National Care Planning Council and chief spokesman for the Utah Elder Care Planning Council, he conducts workshops, gives presentations and advises families. Tom and his wife Susan live in Utah and have 7 children and 17 grandchildren. He also maintains several Internet sites, including a popular site for long term care issues: http://www.longtermcarelink.net
http://www.longtermcarelink.net

which gives people a chance to save their own life by agreeing to donate their organs after they pass on. If you join LifeSharers and YOU need an organ, you’ll get preferred access to the organs of every other member. Membership is free and open to everyone. Signing up is easy by calling 1-888-ORGAN88 or at the website: http://www.lifesharers.org
http://www.lifesharers.org

in Claremont California. She received a grant from the National Institute on Aging to study decision-making in older adults and is especially interested in financial exploitation of the elderly.
http://www.scrippscollege.edu/