Boomers Today

John Kennedy spent much of his life understanding systems, building better systems, and saving some of the world’s largest companies from defective systems. In 2007 his life took a significant turn when the US Marines asked him to develop an innovative systems-based approach to reducing casualties and restoring lives from the “wounds of war”. His innovative approach to harmoniously train the brain and body simultaneously – now called Combat Brain Training – forged an entirely new and powerful approach to significantly improving individuals, teams, and companies. High performers including Navy SEAL’s, C-level business leaders and professional athletes as well as people (and their kids) struggling with issues including ADHD, Autism, dementia, depression and anxiety. All have had their lives positively changed.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Howard Miller is the author of Burdens & Blessings: A Lighter-Hearted Approach for Middle-Aged Folks Dealing with Aging Parents. Through humor and heartfelt storytelling, Howard shares how levity helped him navigate the challenges of caregiving and loss. He inspires audiences to embrace humor as a powerful tool for resilience—whether at home or in the workplace. As an entrepreneur and sought-after speaker, Howard connects deeply with listeners through relatable stories and practical wisdom. FulcrumPointPartners.comhttps://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Judy Benjamin was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at age 67, and her mom passed away from the disease after a 20-year battle. Upon Judy's diagnosis, she made significant changes to her diet and lifestyle. This led to a serendipitous connection with Dr. Dale Bredesen as she became his "patient zero," embracing his revolutionary and clinically proven protocol to treat and prevent cognitive decline. Inspired by her success, she vowed to pay it forward, becoming a ReCODE-trained coach with Apollo Health and opening her thriving consulting business, Access Longevity. Wanting to continue spreading the important message of hope to those with cognitive decline, she decided to undertake a three thousand mile walk across the U.S. from San Diego, CA to St. Augustine, FL. At age 80, Judy wants to impart that we can all live healthy and productive lives at any age. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Scott Rosen is a registered nurse with eleven years of experience, including the last nine years as a staff nurse in an emergency department. He also works as a nursing supervisor in home care. Scott is pursuing a Master of Science in Nursing with a concentration in Population Health. Scott also owns True Emergency Education, where he provides CPR, first aid, and advanced-level courses, as well as deliver public speeches on various health and safety topics.https://www.seniorcareauthorit...

Dr. Ravi D. Goel, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon at Regional Eye Associates in Cherry Hill, NJ. He serves as Senior Secretary for Ophthalmic Practice and Trustee of the American Academy of Ophthalmology. A passionate advocate for patient education, he creates ophthalmology and cataract surgery education content at ProtectingSight.com. Dr. Goel is also Chair of the AMA Ophthalmology Section Council and an Instructor at Wills Eye Hospital. His expertise spans ophthalmic innovation and practice management.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Alexander Pantelyat, MD, FAAN is an associate professor of Neurology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the founder and director of the Johns Hopkins Atypical Parkinsonism Center, and the co-Founder and Director of the Johns Hopkins Center for Music and Medicine. Dr. Pantelyat's research is focused on the diagnosis and treatment of atypical parkinsonian disorders, such as dementia with Lewy bodies, progressive supranuclear palsy, corticobasal syndrome/degeneration and multiple system atrophy; cognitive aspects of movement disorders; and music-based rehabilitation of neurodegenerative diseaseshttps://www.seniorcareauthorit...

Sara Ecklein is the Founder of Trust & Honor, a mindful fiduciary agency guiding families through the emotional and practical complexities of caring for aging parents with a heart-centered approach. Sara has been working in the private professional fiduciary profession since 2014 and has a rich and varied background in issues facing senior and disabled populations, including end-of-life care, financial abuse, and navigating challenging support systems and family dynamics.Free Workbook: https://www.trustandhonor.co/workbookhttps://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Dr. Todd Cevene is a leader in integrated healthcare and natural weight loss, with 25+ years of experience. Creator of the Metabolic Optimization System, he has helped 75,000+ individuals lose over 2 million pounds naturally. Dr. Cevene is a speaker and consultant and has addressed audiences of up to 5,000. Author of Business Management for Physicians, he specializes in metabolic restoration and private healthcare consulting.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Eve Adler is the Ambassador for Education and Outreach at the Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation. She is a Health Educator, Registered Nurse, Registered Yoga Teacher, Qi Gong Practitioner, Health Correspondent, and Brain Longevity Specialist. Her diverse experiences in academia, healthcare delivery, health promotion, and media outreach have provided her with opportunities to work internationally with teams of healthcare partners and educators to develop wellness promotion programs and progressive pathways to higher education and employment.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor is a Harvard trained and published neuroanatomist who is affiliated with the DePaul University School of Education. In 1996, Dr. Taylor experienced a major hemorrhage in the left hemisphere of her brain causing her to lose the ability to walk, talk, read, write or recall any of her life. It took eight years for her to completely recover. In 2008 her memoir My Stroke of Insight spent 63 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and her TED talk was the first to go viral. In 2021, Whole Brain Living was published.www.BoomersTodayRadio.com

Sunir J. Garg, MD is a Professor of Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia and a clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His clinical interests include advanced treatments for diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, complex retinal detachments, retinal vascular diseases, and surgical diseases of the macula and retina. In addition to authoring over 500 papers and book chapters, Dr. Garg serves as an editor for the Merck Manual, Editor-in-Chief of the American Academy of Ophthalmology ONE Network, and is on the American Diabetes Association Standard of Care Committee. https://www.seniorcareauthorit... For people in need of an eye exam but are worried about the cost, they should check if they qualify for a free exam with EyeCare America. This program offers comprehensive eye exams with volunteer ophthalmologists at little or no cost to the patient. People can check if they or a loved one qualifies at EyeCareAmerica.org

Carrie Aalberts, also known as Dementia Darling holds a Master in Science focused in Gerontology and over a decade of experience in dementia care. As Dementia Darling, Carrie has built a nurturing online community of over 60k followers, providing education, support, and a safe space for caregivers. Carrie’s goal is to enhance quality of life, encourage joy, and challenge the tragedy narrative around dementia and aging. She offers a plethora of services as a full time educator and advocate. https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Dr. Mia Yang is a geriatrician, dementia specialist, implementing innovative programs and research to benefit frail, medically complex older adults with dementia and their families. She is the Director of Wake Forest GUIDE program, House Call Program, and physician liaison for the Memory Counseling Program. She also hosts her own podcast called Ask Dr. Mia, conversations on aging well.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/https://www.miayangmd.com/

Owner of a Seniors Helping Seniors home care agency serving residents from Delray Beach up to Lake Worth Florida. Seniors Helping Seniors is a peer-to-peer model and John's agency specializes in companion care. He hires active seniors with life experience and a passion for helping others and matches them with a local senior who needs help to ensure their day-to-day needs are met and they are living their best life. John is a Mental Health Counselor licensed in the state of Florida. He is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a board member of the Partnership for Aging in Palm Beach County.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Ben Souchek founded The Sierra Group, LLC more than 25 years ago to simplify the selling process for homeowners.Having inspected thousands of houses and purchased more than 600 properties, he understood the challenges facing sellers, especially when downsizing. After the 2008 market correction, he created Home Downsizing Solutions to provide a more complete solution for homeowners wanting to sell a house and downsize or move to senior living.Free Workbook:www.homedownsizingsolutions.com/workbookhttps://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Jonathan Pontell is a writer, business/political advisor, cultural commentator, and entrepreneur. He’s the person who identified, and coined the name for, Generation Jones, and is considered that topic’s global authority. He’s discussed Gen Jones on numerous TV networks, including CNN, NBC, BBC and CBS. He’s advised world leaders about Gen Jones voters, including European Prime Ministers and U.S. Presidents. He’s advised numerous Fortune 500 corporations about Generation Jones consumers and employees, including three of the world’s 10 largest corporations. Educated at Cambridge University (UK), Jonathan is a life-long student, absorbing lessons in the over 100 countries he has traveled to.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Debbie Hampton recovered from an attempt to end her life, and the resulting brain injury to become an inspirational and educational writer. She has written for The Huffington Post, Posit Science, MindBodyGreen, and other well-known clients. On her website, "The Best Brain Possible," she shares information and inspiration on how you can better your brain and life.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Stephen Popovich, President/CEO of Theora Care, is an innovator in the data communications field with more than 30 years of experience. Popovich is a serial entrepreneur, was Co-Founder/CEO of Inside Out Networks with USB technology products used in medical, military, and other commercial applications that he sold to Digi International (NASDAQ: DGII). In 2015, he founded Theora Care to provide caregiving solutions based on AI, neural networking and Ultra Wideband (UWB) technologies. These advanced situational awareness products maximize quality of life (QoL) for older adults as well as integrating caregiver connectivity and support into its product designs.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Teresa Youngstrom is a seasoned Registered Nurse and Dementia Specialist. She has almost 40 years of Clinical and Leadership experience. She became intensely focused on Memory Care when it touched her own family. Teresa is a PAC Certified Independent Trainer under Teepa Snow. Her passion for improving the lives of people living with Dementia led her to start her own business in 2018, “A Better Approach to Memory Care”, where she provides staff training, family consulting, professional education and a podcast called, “Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom.”.      https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/

Dr. Kimberly Harms has been around the block in life. She has served as a Commissioned Officer in the United States Public Health Service, a dental school professor, a grief counselor, a death doula, a civil mediator, and many other prominent positions. She is an award-winning, best-selling author of the book, “Are You Ready?: How to Build a Legacy to Die For” as well as being an international speaker on the topics of grief, conflict and legacy planning. She has also suffered many personal losses, including the deaths by suicide of her mother and son and the death by broken heart of her husband after their son’s death. Her most important role now is mother to her two surviving children and grandmother to 6 precious grandchildren.https://www.seniorcareauthority.com/resources/boomers-today/