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Ann Maria Hester, M.D. is a board-certified internist with over 25 years of clinical experience caring for patients in multiple settings. She was struck by the tremendous amount of unnecessary pain and suffering, which motivated her to start writing patient empowerment literature while still in medical school. She has written several books, including her latest, published in 2022 called Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it’s an adventure! The ‘adventure’ is a sister website where readers can go to download fillable medical forms and watch empowering videos. Dr. Hester is a thought leader and former syndicated columnist. Her expertise has been showcased on CNN and KevinMD, as well as in TIME, Newsweek, Medium, and other publications. Most recently, she launched a one-of-a-kind on-demand health and wellness course platform, Patient World (https://www. patientworld.net) where people around the world can enroll to take fun and interactive courses taught by doctors, authors, and health experts

Maydis Caldwell Skeete is a lifelong learner, a passionate administrator, and a champion of God-given health principals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Medical Technology and Master’s in Public Administration /Health Administration. Maydis is a member of the American Heart Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the Functional Aging Institute. She is the owner and president of ‘Get Up and Mooove, LLC: personal training that’s fun and effective’. Maydis is the author of a recent publication “Self-care for the Caregiver: a guilt-free way to love yourself while caring for others”. This book provides insight and practical information that will guide a reader to greater self-awareness and wellness concepts. Knowledge gathered from a 40-year career at University of Michigan Health System, an understanding of Biblical principles and the personal life experiences of those engaged in caregiving, made this publication a reality. She is also a co-author in the bestselling book “For the Love of Caregiving” with visionary author, Sherrill D. Mims. Maydis retired from Health Care Administration in 2019 and now serves as a wellness coach and personal trainer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She will be one of the featured speakers at the Global Caregivers Conference on November 10.

Ann Maria Hester, M.D. is a board-certified internist with over 25 years of clinical experience caring for patients in multiple settings. She was struck by the tremendous amount of unnecessary pain and suffering, which motivated her to start writing patient empowerment literature while still in medical school. She has written several books, including her latest, published in 2022 called Patient Empowerment 101: More than a book, it’s an adventure! The ‘adventure’ is a sister website where readers can go to download fillable medical forms and watch empowering videos. Dr. Hester is a thought leader and former syndicated columnist. Her expertise has been showcased on CNN and KevinMD, as well as in TIME, Newsweek, Medium, and other publications. Most recently, she launched a one-of-a-kind on-demand health and wellness course platform, Patient World (https://www. patientworld.net) where people around the world can enroll to take fun and interactive courses taught by doctors, authors, and health experts.

Elizabeth Pizzarello was born a sighted child in the Bronx, New York. She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Cedar Crest College, in Pennsylvania. Just weeks before graduating, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic disorder that contributed to her eventual blindness. After ten years of living blind, in 2012 Elizabeth was the beneficiary of a newly developed lens implant procedure with miraculous results. The surgery took her from a state of complete blindness to the limited use of one eye.  ​The inspiration for writing this memoir came from that moment of profound gratitude when Elizabeth experienced her newly regained sight post surgery. Elizabeth’s poem “WOW” was composed during the first month of her sight being restored. The ability to see the incredible world around her again had such a profound impact that she was compelled to write the poem in an attempt to distill the emotional magnitude of her journey. That is why the poem occupies such a prominent position at the beginning of her book. ​This book recounts moments from her story about going from life as a sighted child, through early adulthood, when she first received the devastating diagnosis of the disease that led to the gradual reduction of her sight that ended in blindness. But going blind and being blind are not the same thing, nor is going blind just about learning to live in darkness. It is Elizabeth’s desire to explain the psychological complexity of that transition as well as share the incredible twist of fate that enabled her to have a portion of her vision restored a decade later.  ​Elizabeth is working on a collection of children’s stories that embody themes of compassion, determination, resilience, and pushing past limiting beliefs based on the lessons she learned from her experience as a disabled individual.

A healthcare journal for caregivers Caregivers solution for stress free care, enabling caregivers to stay organized and focus on excellence. It's user-friendly design fosters continuity of care among family, friends, and professional caregivers, promoting collaborations and support.  No need to search through piles of papers or people for pertinent information. This 11.5” x 10.5” 3-ring binder spans 12 months.   Each section is divided for easy access of personal information such as: 

• About Me/Emergency Medical Care
• Medication records - both routine and as needed
• Phone Book - financial agencies, caregivers, emergency contacts, and more
• 12 month Calendar - for appointments or tracking symptoms
• Tracking forms - vital signs and/or blood sugars
• Doctor appointments - questions to ask and to document recommendations
• Medical History - personal and family
• Recent blood work/test results

Elizabeth Pizzarello was born a sighted child in the Bronx, New York. She grew up in New Jersey and graduated from Cedar Crest College, in Pennsylvania. Just weeks before graduating, she was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic disorder that contributed to her eventual blindness. After ten years of living blind, in 2012 Elizabeth was the beneficiary of a newly developed lens implant procedure with miraculous results. The surgery took her from a state of complete blindness to the limited use of one eye.  ​The inspiration for writing this memoir came from that moment of profound gratitude when Elizabeth experienced her newly regained sight post surgery. Elizabeth’s poem “WOW” was composed during the first month of her sight being restored. The ability to see the incredible world around her again had such a profound impact that she was compelled to write the poem in an attempt to distill the emotional magnitude of her journey. That is why the poem occupies such a prominent position at the beginning of her book. ​This book recounts moments from her story about going from life as a sighted child, through early adulthood, when she first received the devastating diagnosis of the disease that led to the gradual reduction of her sight that ended in blindness. But going blind and being blind are not the same thing, nor is going blind just about learning to live in darkness. It is Elizabeth’s desire to explain the psychological complexity of that transition as well as share the incredible twist of fate that enabled her to have a portion of her vision restored a decade later.  ​Elizabeth is working on a collection of children’s stories that embody themes of compassion, determination, resilience, and pushing past limiting beliefs based on the lessons she learned from her experience as a disabled individual.

A healthcare journal for caregivers Caregivers solution for stress free care, enabling caregivers to stay organized and focus on excellence. It's user-friendly design fosters continuity of care among family, friends, and professional caregivers, promoting collaborations and support.  No need to search through piles of papers or people for pertinent information. This 11.5” x 10.5” 3-ring binder spans 12 months.   Each section is divided for easy access of personal information such as:  About Me/Emergency Medical CareMedication records - both routine and as neededPhone Book - financial agencies, caregivers, emergency contacts, and more12 month Calendar - for appointments or tracking symptomsTracking forms - vital signs and/or blood sugarsDoctor appointments - questions to ask and to document recommendationsMedical History - personal and familyRecent blood work/test results

A sneak peak at 4 MORE of the 20 speakers at this years National Family Caregiver Conference, sponsored by Sherrill Mims, founder & CEO of the Global Caregiver Network. Dave Nassaney, Caregiver fore 27 years and counting to his wife who suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed and speech impaired. Monica Stewart is the Director of Operations for AMPED. She oversees the administration of Music Academy, Technology Training and Russell Tech Business Incubator (RTBI). She has a BS in Economics and her Masters in Business Administration. She has an extensive background in banking, human resources, insurance, healthcare and the non-profit sector. She seeks to provide career development and encourage the educational journeys of adult learners and their families. Keith Demps, of Orlando, FL, is co-founder of KLD Consulting, which specializes in self-care caregiver wellness. He is co-creator of the D.E.M.P.S. caregiver wellness roadmap. Keith is a nationally certified caregiver by the American Caregiver Association (ACA). His wife, Dr. Katandria (Kat) L. Demps and co-founder of KLD Consulting is a multilingual, nationally certified speech-language pathologist, linguist, certified autism specialist, certified public health researcher and certified in the practice of cognitive rehabilitation, ACA advanced national caregiving and assisted living. Kat is founder and director of Dr. Love’s Healthcare®,501(c)3, K&K Services and Dr. Love’s Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC.

Arielle Spring, author of When Birds Sing: My Journey from Trauma to Triumph, is a living example of a phoenix rising. Her idyllic life spiraled out of control for over 20 years due to experiencing many traumas. In her darkest moment, she saw a light to freedom and began her ascent to wholeness. Spring’s openness, insight, and warm empathetic heart has inspired her to share her story. A health and life coach, Arielle also has served as a group facilitator for abuse and trauma victims. Visit: ArielleSpring.net

A sneak peak at 4 MORE of the 20 speakers at this years National Family Caregiver Conference, sponsored by Sherrill Mims, founder & CEO of the Global Caregiver Network. Dave Nassaney, Caregiver fore 27 years and counting to his wife who suffered a stroke that left her paralyzed and speech impaired. He now hosts the #1 Caregiver podcast and radio show on the internet according to FEEDSPOT. Monica Stewart is the Director of Operations for AMPED. She oversees the administration of Music Academy, Technology Training and Russell Tech Business Incubator (RTBI). She has a BS in Economics and her Masters in Business Administration. She has an extensive background in banking, human resources, insurance, healthcare and the non-profit sector. She seeks to provide career development and encourage the educational journeys of adult learners and their families. Keith Demps, of Orlando, FL, is co-founder of KLD Consulting, which specializes in self-care caregiver wellness. He is co-creator of the D.E.M.P.S. caregiver wellness roadmap. Keith is a nationally certified caregiver by the American Caregiver Association (ACA). His wife, Dr. Katandria (Kat) L. Demps and co-founder of KLD Consulting is a multilingual, nationally certified speech-language pathologist, linguist, certified autism specialist, certified public health researcher and certified in the practice of cognitive rehabilitation, ACA advanced national caregiving and assisted living. Kat is founder and director of Dr. Love’s Healthcare®,501(c)3, K&K Services and Dr. Love’s Integrative Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine, PLLC.