Boomers Today

Christina Irving is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at Family Caregiver Alliance, providing individual, supportive counseling to family caregivers in their various caregiving roles. Christina discusses some of the innovative technology available to assist caregivers in caring for their loved ones. She even provides websites to go to learn more!

Dinah Bailes began working in assisted living in the assisted living industry in 1985 and received national recognition in 2008 for forming the Assisted Living Federation of America in Tennessee and successfully advocating for resident centered regulations. She was also honored as Executive Director of the year with the California Assisted Living Association in 2011. Dinah discusses the past, present and future of assisted living.

Dr. Eric Freitag is a licensed clinical psychologist and an expert in the assessment and treatment of dementia, traumatic brain injury and sport concussion. He discusses brain capacity, different types of capacity and how capacity is evaluated.

Laurie White has been a dementia specialist for 30 years and discusses some of the challenges facing families in caring for a relative with memory loss. She also talks about some of the behaviors, causes and strategies to try.

Andy Cohen is the CEO of Caring.com and discusses many of the issues we face in an aging population and whether those providing services to this group are prepared for what's to come.

Curtis Golden is a Senior Electronic Life Consultant and Silicon Valley professional with over 25 years of experience in computer technology and training. He discusses how he helps seniors gain an understanding with today’s technologies.

Jim Hurley, franchise owner of Home Instead Senior Care, discusses some recent trends going on with In-home care and also provides advice on selecting the best caregiver for your loved one.

Teepa Snow has over 33 years experience in geriatrics and a strong and varied clinical and teaching background. She has presented over 350 programs each year for the past 6 years to a wide variety of audiences across the continent. Teepa discusses Lewy Body Dementia, compares it to Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia and talks about the diagnosis to managing symptoms to treatment options. A must listen to!

Tami Anastasia M.A., is an author, health and wellness counselor, Alzheimer's caregiver support group facilitator and exercise specialist for people of all ages, sizes and fitness levels. Tami discusses the ways to help people break through the barriers that prevent them from achieving their goals.

Virginia Morris, an award winning jounalist and author of "How to Care for Aging Parents," discusses many tips on best communicating with an aging parent, including discussions on in-home care, moving and driving. A must listen to!