Boomers Today

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.