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Elder Care Experts

AgingCare.com has gathered a team of trained and knowledgeable experts experienced in all aspects of elder care, from health care to finance to mental health. Our experts answer caregivers’ questions, providing guidance and inspiration.

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GabrielHeiser

K. Gabriel Heiser

Attorney, author, Medicaid asset protection planning

Antioch, Tennnessee

K. Gabriel Heiser is an attorney with over 25 years experience in elder law and estate planning. Heiser is the author of "How to Protect Your Family's Assets from Devastating Nursing Home Costs: Medicaid Secrets," an annually updated practical guide for the layperson.

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RalphRobbinsCFP

Ralph Robbins

Certified Financial Planner

Boca Raton, Florida

Ralph S. Robbins, CFP© is a fully licensed Certified Financial Planning Practitioner specializing in Eldercare Financial Planning. He works everyday helping families in crisis find creative ways to fund long-term care expenses and deal with family financial issues.

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MimiJacobs

Mimi Jacobs

Physical Therapist, Fox Geriatric Residency Program Director

Cherry Hill, NJ

Mimi Jacobs, PT, MPT, GCS, OCS, is the founding Executive Director of Fox GERI: Geriatric Education and Research Institute. She is a Senior Physical Therapist for Fox Rehabilitation specializing in residential geriatric therapy, and the Director of the Fox Geriatric Residency Program.

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SheriSamotin

Sheri Samotin

President, LifeBridge Solutions, LLC

Southwest Florida

Sheri Samotin brings more than 25 years of business and management experience to LifeBridge Solutions. Sheri is a graduate of Wesleyan University and holds an MBA from Dartmouth College. Sheri is a member of numerous professional organizations and serves on the steering committee of Collier County’s Leadership Council on Aging.

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LynnIvey

Lynn Ivey

President & Founder, The Ivey Adult Day Care

Charlotte, North Carolina

Lynn Ivey left her banking career to care for her mother with dementia. Adult day care became a critical component for her mother, providing social stimulation and medical supervision, while enabling her to continue living at home.

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AlanKanter

Alan Kanter

Architect

Monterey, CA

Alan Kanter, A.I.A., specializes in home design and modifications for aging. Certified as an Aging in Place Specialist by the National Association of Home Builders, he helps elders live at home independently in surroundings that are safe, healthful, and environmentally responsible.

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DrJamie

Dr. Jamie Huysman, LCSW

Co-founder and Executive Director, The Leeza Gibbons Memory Foundation

Miami, Florida

Dr. James Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, CAP, CFT is an authority on caregiver burnout, compassion and addictions. He blogs for Psychology Today, and is on the NASW committee aimed at establishing national standardization of caregiving. With a practice in South Florida, he runs wellness workshops for professionals and family caregivers. Visit www.drjamie.com

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LynnHarrelson

Lynn Harrelson

R.Ph., FASCP. Senior Pharmacy Solutions

Louisville, Kentucky

Lynn Harrelson is a pharmacist who specializes in medication and prescription management for seniors. She provides health care services and information that help individuals remain independent in their homes, retirement and assisted living facilities.

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DrBornstein

Dr. Robert Bornstein, PhD

Licensed Psychologist and Author

Westbury, New York

Robert F. Bornstein, PhD is Professor of psychology at Adelphi University, and has published more than 150 articles and book chapters in psychology. He co-authored (with Mary A. Languirand, PhD) "When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care."

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RosanneRoge

Rosanne Roge

Financial Planner, Geriatrics

Bohemia, New York

Rosanne Rogé joined R.W. Rogé & Company, Inc. in January 1995. She is a graduate of C.W. Post - Long Island University. Ms. Rogé is certified by The Certified Financial Planners Board of Standards to use the professional certifications CFP and Certified Financial Planner. She is also a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA).

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CarolynRosenblatt

Carolyn Rosenblatt

Registered Nurse, B.S.N., Attorney at Law

San Rafael, California

Rosenblatt has 40 years of combined experience in nursing and law. She is the author of "The Boomer's Guide to Aging Parents", offering practical solutions to legal and health care issues that adult children of aging parents face. She has authored articles on aging, family conflict and mediation of disputes related to aging.

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CindyLaverty

Cindy Laverty

Caregiving expert/radio personality

Los Angeles, California

As the founder of The Care Company and host of The Cindy Laverty Show, the nation's only commercial radio program dedicated to caring for the caregiver, Cindy Laverty has established herself as one of the nation's foremost experts on caregiver related issues.

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AbbieSladick

Abbie Sladick

Certified Aging Specialist

Naples, Florida

Sladick is certified by the National Association of Homebuilders and an expert in Universal Design. She is a member of the advisory council for the National Kitchen and Bath Association and has also sat on the American Society of Interior Designer's National Council on Aging in Place and Universal Design.

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DrPatwardhan

Dr. Ravish Patwardhan

Founder and Director of Comprehensive Neurosurgery Network

Shreveport, Louisiana

Dr. Ravish Patwardhan is the founder and director of Comprehensive Neurosurgery Network, which specializes in minimally invasive techniques treating brain and spine problems. He was named one of the best neurosurgeons in the region during his first year of practice.

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GailSamaha

Gail M. Samaha

Elder Care Planning Consultant, Speaker and Website Creator

Massachusetts

Gail M. Samaha is the founder of GMS Associates. She is a successful management consultant who from her own personal experience along with her background as a hospice volunteer and 30 years of business management , created an elder care planning division for elders and caregivers and trusted advisors.

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DrLanguirand

Dr. Mary Languirand, PhD

Licensed Psychologist and Author

Garden City, New York

Mary A. Languirand, PhD, is in private practice in Garden City, NY, and counsels individuals, families, and health professionals in skilled nursing facilities. She co-authored (with Robert Bornstein, PhD) "When Someone You Love Needs Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or In-Home Care."

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DrMikolDavis

Dr. Mikol Davis

Psychologist

San Rafael, California

Dr. Davis has worked in psychiatric hospitals, juvenile detention halls, residential treatment, and outpatient clinics. He has a special interest in aging issues, has treated seniors up to age 85 years old and has expertise in depression, anxiety, addressing conflicts in families.

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AgingCare Expert

Lueckenotte

Deanna Lueckenotte

Alzheimer’s Author, BA, LBSW

Harker Heights, Texas

Deanna Lueckenotte is the author of "Alzheimer's Days Gone By: For Those Caring For Their Loved Ones." She plans to continue publishing books related to Alzheimer's and caregivers. She would also like to continue her education by obtaining her doctorate in geriatrics.

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JacquelineMarcell

Jacqueline Marcell

Author, radio host, speaker and elder care expert

Jacqueline Marcell is a former television executive who was so compelled by caring for her elderly parents (both with early Alzheimer's not diagnosed for over a year) she wrote "Elder Rage." She is also an International speaker on elder care and host of the popular Internet radio program "Coping With Caregiving."

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DrGrimaldi

Dr. Maurizio Grimaldi

Neuropharmacologist & Alzheimer's specialist

Birmingham, Alabama

Grimaldi is the Leader of the Neuropharmacology and Neuroscience Laboratory at Southern Research Institute in Alabama and specialized in clinical pharmacology. He is a co-investigator in the NIH-NINDS Drug Screening for Neurodegenerative Diseases and Stroke.

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AgingCare Expert

JonPBeyrer

Jon P. Beyrer

Certified Financial Planner, EA

San Diego, CA

Jon P. Beyrer, CFP, EA, is a personal financial adviser, specializing in comprehensive financial planning and investment portfolio management. He is a partner of Blankinship & Foster, LLC, a fee-only wealth advisory firm in Solana Beach, California. He holds a Master of Science Degree in Financial and Tax Planning.

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DrVidenovic

Dr. Aleksandar Videnovic

Neurologist and Parkinson's Specialist

Chicago, Illinois

Dr. Videnovic cares for patients with Parkinson’s disease and various movement disorders. He is a principal investigator and co-investigator on several clinical trials in the field of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. He is an Assistant Professor of Neurology at Northwest University Feinberg School of Medicine.

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DrRaczkowski

Dr. Allen Raczkowski

Cardiac surgeon

Mesa, Arizona

Dr. Raczkowski practices Cardiothoracic Surgery and General Surgery at Banner Heart Hospital. Renowned as the world's leading robotic cardiac surgeon, he uses a special technology, the Da Vinci robot, which enables him to perform delicate procedures such as valve repairs and coronary artery surgery.

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DrJohnConnolly

Dr. John Connolly

President and CEO, Castle Connolly Medical

New York, New York

Connolly is President and CEO of Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., America's trusted source for finding top doctors. He has an extensive background in management and healthcare. He was President of New York Medical College and a Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine.

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BobRoth

Bob Roth

Cypress HomeCare Solutions, Managing Partner

Phoenix, Arizona

Bob Roth experienced "the art of caregiving" first-hand at the end of his own mother’s life. He helped found Cypress HomeCare Solutions in 1994, in a quest to help families who need help in caring for their loves ones. With 25 years of consumer, healthcare and technology experience, Bob strives to bring innovations to the home care industry.

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LynnWoods

Lynn Woods

Professor, UCLA School of Nursing

Los Angeles, Califorina

Lynn Woods, PhD, RN, GNP-BC, is a recognized leader in gerontological nursing whose research focuses on the prevention and non-drug treatment of behavioral symptoms of dementia, specifically Alzheimer’s disease. She is a founding member of the UCLA Center for the Advancement of Gerontological Nursing Science.

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MindingOurElders

Carol Bradley Bursack

Author, Speaker, Elder Care Expert

Fargo, North Dakota

Over 20 years, Bursack cared for 7 elderly family members and neighbors. She wrote the book "Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories." She is a regular contributor to AgingCare.com and has been interviewed on many national shows regarding her caregiving experiences.

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