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Catherine A. Utsalo is a very forthright and enterprising woman. who never gives room for failure. She is a reputable philanthropist, whose generosity has greatly impacted people’s lives at home and abroad. She is a proven woman of faith. Dr. Utsalo, a Nigerian-American, was born and raised in Kano State, She has a degree in Marketing, doing a Master's Degree in Psychology/ Christian Counselling with Cornerstone Christian University. She is a successful Certified Information Technology Consultant. She is equally certified as a Professional Life Coach, Naturopathic Holistic Wellness Coach, Christian Life and Forgiveness Coach with a Certificate in “Positive Psychology” from Havard University Mrs. Utsalo, with double honors, was conferred with an Ambassador for Peace and Humanity (United Nations (ECOSOC) Goodwill), also an Honorary Doctorate in Theology as a result of hard work in the ministry and her practice of “faith with action” in her support for the underprivileged folks. She is a Member of the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) To the glory of God, Mrs. Utsalo is an articulated gospel singer with (Moisi-Praise) to her credit. This multi-talented woman is a poet and prolific writer, whose book, entitled ‘I AM ME: Rebuilding Self Esteem from Inside) is currently fast in the market on Amazon. She has two other books (Forgiveness for Well-being/ Smoothies & Juices for Wellness) coming to Amazon soon. Dr Utsalo is a producer and an ordained pastor.

Corinne Auman, a trailblazer in the field of aging and founder of Choice Care Navigators, a company dedicated to helping families navigate the aging process. Corinne is dedicated to fostering personal growth, resilience, and authentic living at every age. With a background in psychology, Corinne's passion lies in reshaping how we perceive older adulthood, a vision she beautifully encapsulates in her groundbreaking book, "Keenagers," which challenges conventional notions of aging, emphasizing that 55-80 years old is an extended middle adulthood, not a decline. Preferred show title: Navigating the Journey of Caring for Aging Parents with “Keenagers” author, Corinne Auman Preferred show hook/promo: Corinne is on a mission to change the conversation around aging. In a culture where many avoid thinking about older adulthood until the last minute, she urges us to embrace aging in a positive light. Corinne's success is not only in authoring "Keenagers" but also in running a thriving company that addresses critical pain points in care management. Her goals align with her book's message – to discuss ageism, changing perspectives, and bringing attention to the topic.

Dave Jacobs, a seasoned healthcare leader, combined his vast knowledge of geriatric care and passionate advocacy for senior in-home care to co-found Homethrive, a family caregiving solution that combines expert live assistance and navigation with 24/7 digital resources to help caregivers thrive at work and at home. His expertise stems from fifteen years as a senior executive at Medline Industries, a $25 billion healthcare products company. There, he developed a firsthand appreciation for the importance of seniors maintaining independence at home and the many challenges faced by them and their family caregivers. Presently, Dave serves on the Board of Directors of a $500 million privately held consumer products company. With 72% of employees having some caregiving responsibilities, companies are starting to recognize that offering a caregiver support benefit is a must-have for supporting employee wellbeing, productivity, and retention. And the rapidly aging population in the U.S. also combined with many people staying in the workforce longer means that more and more individuals will find themselves caring for a parent, partner, or friend, while also navigating work, life, and even their own health situations. Tune in for our conversation with Dave Jacobs, co-CEO and co-founder of Homethrive, on the complexities of modern caregiving and why it’s time for employers in the U.S. to offer inclusive caregiving benefits.

SHERRELL MIMS IS PRESIDENT & FOUNDER OF GLOBAL CAREGIVERS NETWORK LLC & BEST SELLING AUTHOR OF A Caregiver's Expression Anthology: Mother's Day Edition Volume 2

Dr. Ellen Cutler is a bestselling author and an internationally recognized teacher, public speaker, and media spokesperson. Her books include "MicroMiracles — Discover the Healing Power of Enzymes," now available a revised, expanded edition. She has a chiropractic degree and specializes in the use of desensitization to food and other sensitivities, gentle detoxification, and enzyme and nutritional therapies for chronic conditions that have perplexed the conventional medical establishment. This is all addressed in her revolutionary healing technique ECM (Ellen Cutler Method)

Kimberly Faith is a powerful healer in the holistic industry. She proudly forges her unique path through life. Through unconventional breathwork experiences, she encourages others to explore their inner selves, break free from societal norms, and embrace their true potential. Her sessions lead participants on a transformative journey, fostering deeper joy and fulfillment

Michele Magner has a passion for connecting with people as we navigate the adventures of aging and caregiving! As an experienced family caregiver, with many years in the Senior Living industry, she understands the challenges we are facing as we care for those we love. Michele sets people up for success so they thrive in the caregiver role, not just survive. Michele has earned her M.B.A., Masters Certification in Gerontology and is a Gerontology Ph.D. student at UNO. She is a Certified Life Coach, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Conscious Aging facilitator. In the fall of 2024, Michele will be Adjunct Professor at Creighton University, teaching Long Term Care Administration. She has volunteered with the Alzheimer’s Association for 9 years and supports the Dreamweaver Foundation, making wishes for people in senior living come true. She continues to share fresh content and ideas through her Inspired Caring podcast and programs, in addition to private and group coaching.

Darlene Fuchs, the compelling voice behind "GET IN THE BOAT": A Memoir of Love, Loss, And The Dance with Dementia, explores unfiltered emotions of caregiving revealed in her father’s unfiltered journals. Through compelling storytelling, she invites readers on an intimate voyage, shedding light on the complexities of love and loss amidst the tumultuous currents of dementia. Her narrative offers a profound glimpse into the challenges of caregiving, providing a tender portrayal of a husband navigating the complexities of tending to his wife.

Yuji Oka is the founder of Adapted Spiral Praxis (ASP), a somatic bodymind process that can help children and adults with disabilities/special needs achieve their movement potential. He travels around the world, working with families and caregivers to help them understand how to work with their children and also gain insight about their own needs and challenges. His unique approach to working with children and adults—developed over 30 years of research and implementation with schools, medical institutions and community centres— can be seen through his beautifully intimate videos on the ASP Youtube Channel.

Steve Powell is the founder of IndeeLift, the leading manufacturer of human floor lifts that are designed to safely and comfortably lift seniors or others with mobility issues off the floor after falling. Like millions of Americans, Steve was a caregiver for his aging parents as their health deteriorated. Both of Steve’s parents were determined to age at home, but they each struggled with routine falls, which would leave them stuck on the floor for hours with no way to get back up. Eager to help, Steve invented a device called IndeeLift, a “people picker upper” that safely and quickly lifts a person back to their feet after they’ve fallen, allowing them to quickly resume their day with dignity and independence. Today, IndeeLift is helping thousands of people across the globe to turn most falls into a non-event. IndeeLift is a life-changing tool for seniors, as well as those with neuromuscular diseases such Multiple Sclerosis, Myositis, Parkinson's Disease, etc. IndeeLift’s floor lifts are specifically designed to be used individually at home, or with the help of professional healthcare caregivers. IndeeLift’s design removes the need for manual lifting, drastically cutting down on injuries among caregivers and EMS.

A New Alzheimer's Game & Activity Therapy System, "A Mind to Care. It’s a Non-electronic activity system that provides cognitively stimulating activities that’s compact, easy to use, easy to carry and store, and it provides an entertaining, engaging, fun and flexible way to capture and occupy the attention of someone living with Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Stroke, ALS, and other forms of cognitive impairment that dramatically Improves Quality of Life.

Neale Donald Walsch has written 40 books on contemporary spirituality and its practical application in everyday life, including his new book GodTalk: Experiences of Humanity’s Connections with a Higher Power, a book in the Common Sentience book series. Neale is the bestselling author of the Conversations with God series, which seven of the nine books made the New York Times bestseller list. Book One remained on that list for 134 weeks. His titles have been translated into 37 languages and have been read by millions of people around the world. https://nealedonaldwalsch.com

Kim “Kid” Curry is the author of Come Get Me Mother, I’m Through!; The Death of Fairness; and Bonnie's Law: The Return to Fairness. A renowned radio broadcaster for 33 years, Kim worked in some of America’s finest cities including: Pueblo, Knoxville, San Antonio, Washington, D.C., Baltimore, and Miami. He was a DJ in different time slots and the Program Director of two of America’s legendary stations: KTSA-AM San Antonio and Power 96, Miami. As a DJ, creative freedom and owner trust led to huge ratings for Kim, where he consistently scored the highest market rating in his time slot. As Program Director, Kim led Power 96 to the highest ratings in the station’s history and achieved the most significant cumulative audience in the Southeast United States. In 2005, Kim was forced into retirement after being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis. Sixteen years later, modern science offered hope and a path to recovery. In his debut memoir, Come Get Me Mother, I'm Through! Kim details his celebrated radio career and devastating diagnosis.

Frank E. Legette III has become an expert in the grief process. Once you hear his story, you will agree! Frank is in the 40th year of his Pastoral ministry. He pastors a congregation in Norristown, PA. He is the founder and director of The Women’s Empowerment HQ and is a highly successful life coach for women. Most recently, he authored a best-selling book on Amazon entitled “The Art of Womanhood: Teaching Your Man To Love You Without Him Knowing He’s Being Taught

An accomplished author of a mystery series, Dana Killion presents her debut memoir, Where the Shadows Dance: He Got Sober. I Got Broken. It’s a story born out of life in the turmoil of her husband’s alcoholism. A situation where the only way through it was to write it. And as she wrote, the themes in her personal trauma became loud and clear and screamed for attention because they truly are the themes of many women, & not just women with an addict in their life, but women who have been silent and have set aside their truths for the benefit of another. Women ready to find the strength and solace Dana has found through her own re-invention.

CAPT. DALE BLACK, in his new book, “Visiting Heaven,” recounts the tragic plane crash that took the lives of two other pilots. Although he was the lone survivor, Dale broke nearly every bone in his body and severed his right eye. His recovery was slow and painful, but the results were miraculous. What no one knew was that his journey went well beyond the emergency room and hospital. Dale actually died and had what many term as a near death experience. But he kept what he saw, heard and learned to himself for over four decades based on advice from his grandfather, who was the only person Dale confided in.

Debbie Compton is a three-time caregiver for parents with different forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s , Parkinson’s and Vascular Dementia. She is a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Certified Caregiver Advocate, Educator for the Alzheimer’s Assoc. speaker, and author of 9 books. Debbie’s first book, Caregiving: How to hold on while letting go, offers actionable steps for caregivers as well as questions to ask doctors, in-home caregivers, facilities, and more. It is full of humor and inspiration. Debbie is the founder of The Purple Vine LLC, whose mission is to empower caregivers with the tools and strategies needed to reduce stress, block burnout, and learn to laugh again. Debbie believes it’s okay to get knocked down, but it’s not okay to stay down.

Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to support them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020. Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Years, Your Guide to Navigating the Six Caregiving Stages and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

After losing two loved ones to the disease, Cheryl Hogrefe received her own Alzheimer’s diagnosis within the very same year as her mother’s passing. Cheryl was diagnosed on December 4, 2016, which is when her husband (Ron) knew it was time to put all those years of watching Cheryl serve as a full-time, primary caregiver, to use. It was his turn to step up. For the next 6 years, Ron watched as Cheryl’s cognitive abilities slowly decreased from a normal score of 26 to score of 15 (moderate cognitive impairment) by spring of 2022. Relentless to change Cheryl’s fate, the couple vetted several clinical trial options in hopes for new treatment only to be rejected time and time again due to falling just outside qualification criteria. But just hours after their final rejection came their first sign of hope – a clinical trial opportunity that could offer Cheryl a fighting chance. On May 4, 2022, the papers were signed for Cheryl to participate in the TB006 Phase II clinical trial, beginning the infusions within a week’s time. By the time of her next cognitive assessment on August 5th, Cheryl and Ron would learn that her previously consistent decline had stopped dead in its tracks. By February 2, 2023, just 9 months after beginning infusions, her cognitive assessment score has begun to show signs of increasing. While it’s a clinical trial with long-term outcomes to yet be determined, it’s bringing much hope to Cheryl and Ron.

Pastor turned Celebrity King Maker, called the Simon Cowell of Book Publishing. Founder 1040Impact.org to End Human Trafficking he’s most proud of his 4 sons and 2 grandsons his authors spoken on 6 continents and several of their books have been optioned for movies. If your friends and family have been telling you for years, “you need to write a book and you’ve struggled to put pen to paper, we’re going to help you write your book today in 30 minutes” Caregiver experience... Raising 4 sons, my #3 son diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 15 is now 14 years cancer free after 3 rounds of chemo and bone marrow transplant.