Boomers Today

Kathy Shoaf is a Travel Expert with 20+years of clinical and management experience in Geriatric, Rehabilitation, and Neurology as an RN and ATP (Adaptive Technology Professional). Her passion is founded in overcoming challenges such as mobility deficits, memory issues, pain, and the simple reality of walking more slowly.Kathy is uniquely qualified to understand travel challenges and create rational solutions. Her passion is to deliver, Safe, Fun, Adventures that can be Multi-generational or Single experiences.

Dr. Travis Zigler is an optometrist and entrepreneur. Travis and his wife Jenna have been actively involved with Volunteers for Optometric Services to Humanity, which is a group that travels worldwide to give eye examinations to people who cannot afford nor obtain such care. They have made trips to Ecuador, Peru, and Jamaica twice, and have plans to participate in future missions. Dr. Travis Zigler is on a mission to end preventable blindness.

During his career, Dean Zellers has been a Financial Advisor, Estate Planner and independent producer to offer clients access to all types of Insurance Policies. His expertise today lies in Health Insurance and the nuisances of Medicare where he has been advising families on for over 20 years and is one of the top selling agents in Northern California for Medicare Advantage plans.

Lyn Widmyer is the author of Chasing Pills: I Must be Old, I Have a Pill Dispenser is a humorous guide to overcoming the pitfalls of aging—like unwanted body noises and the fear of dementia.For the past 15 years, she has shared humorous thoughts and observations about living on a farm, parenting, travel, serving as an elected official and growing older. Her columns have appeared in various newspapers around West Virginia and Maryland.

Michelle is an entrepreneur with a passion for social impact. She built and runs an international organization transforming health and the economy through the science of Nutrigenomics. Her passion is helping people biohack the aging code, extend health span and live this one incredible life we have been given to make a difference in the world and live your greatness.

Fred Bartlit is a trial lawyer considered by Chambers USA Legal Rankings 2017 as, "arguably the best trial lawyer in the United States."He is also the only trial attorney to have been selected by two U.S. Presidents from two different parties for representation on cases. Fred co-founded StrongPath.com and co-authored Choosing the Strongpath--both created to educate adults on how strength training can help combat disease.

Christopher Sarantopulos has been in the insurance industry since 2004 and well versed in all lines of insurance, auto, home, commercial lines, employee benefits, life and disability. In recent years, Chris has been specializing in life and disability insurance, offering life insurance with chronic, critical and terminal illness riders.

Steve Moran is a celebrated publisher, writer and speaker who is known for his passion and commitment to the field of senior living. Through Senior Housing Forum, an extremely popular blog in our field, he takes on the tough topics that most others won't. More importantly, he elevates our field by talking about the positive contributions individuals and organizations are making to improve the lives of elders and team members.

Dr. Thelma Reese, author of The New Senior Woman: Reinventing the Years Beyond Mid-Life, and also wrote The New Senior Man to satisfy the numerous requests from men who wanted their own book. She is the creator of the blog, www.ElderChicks.com, and is a retired professor of English and Education.

Pete Shrock is Co-Founder & Chief People Officer at Legacy Navigator and for the past 15 years, Pete has served as an emotional first responder in situations of grief, trauma, and crisis both locally and on a national level. His early contributions in social work led to a 10-year career as the Chief Program Officer for Comfort Zone Camp, a bereavement camp for children. Most recently, Pete partnered with Craig Shealy and Matt Paxton to create Legacy Navigator, a full-service estate management company. Pete brings a deep understanding of the grief that accompanies death or other difficult transitions like downsizing or divorce. In 2017 Pete was named one of Richmond’s Top 40 Under 40.

Eliezer Sobel is the author of one of the first series of books designed for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients: Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults and is also the author of numerous other books, blogs for PsychologyToday.com. Eliezer is first and foremost a son: his mother is 94 and currently in her 18th year of Alzheimer’s, and his late father passed away at 93 following a Traumatic Brain Injury and subsequent dementia after falling down a stairwell. Eliezer and his wife Shari Cordon moved in with his parents that same night and have managed their care ever since.

Lynne Lancaster’s career spans the creation of two companies dedicated to bridging the generational divide. She is an award-winning keynote speaker, a teacher, trainer, writer, and frequent expert commentator in the media. Lynne is co-author of the best-seller When Generations Collide: Who They Are. Why They Clash. Her most recent book, The M-Factor: How the Millennial Generation is Rocking the Workplace garnered a gold medal from the Axiom business book awards for its portrayal of this newest cohort.

Elizabeth A. Landsverk, M.D. is a triple board-certified Geriatrician, Internist and Palliative care physician, with extensive experience in addressing complex medical and psychosocial issues in the older individual. Her expertise is addressing complicated medical and psychological conditions, with particular emphasis in dementia and agitation, helping her to improve systems of care for the most challenging patients.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Emma Pearson, Editorial Director at Franchise Business Review interviews Frank Samson, Founder of Senior Care Authority. He discusses the growth of the senior placement services sector as well as how gratifying, both on a professional and personal level, it is to help seniors and their families. The site can be viewed at www.SeniorCareAuthority.com/franchise

Ira Pastor is the Chief Executive Officer of Bioquark Inc., a life sciences company, a company involved in the regeneration and repair of human organs and tissues. Ira has over 30 years of experience across multiple sectors of the pharmaceutical industry including pharmaceutical commercialization, biotech drug development, managed care. He also sits on the Board of various companies focused on regenerative healthcare interventions and is a member of the Executive Council of the World Academy of Medical Science.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

For the past 9 years, Lee Mowatt has been watching, studying, and writing about how we age as a culture and as individuals. His is the producer of a podcast titled "The Inner Game Of Aging," which was initially started as a research tool for his upcoming book - "Mastering Your Aging Process." Lee's passion and energy for changing the perception of aging inspires a fresh approach as we watch ourselves get older.Sponsor: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Carolyn Hobbs, LMFT, nationwide private practice based in Durango, Colorado for 35 years, International Author, Workshop Leader, Therapist & former College Professor. Carolyn has been a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist since 1986.Carolyn is the Author of 'JOY, No Matter What: Make 3 Simple Choices to Access Inner Joy" and her new book is "FREE YOURSELF: 10 Life-Changing Powers of your Wise Heart." SPONSOR: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Jon Braddock is an entrepreneur, author, speaker and the founder and CEO of My Life and Wishes, an education and digital planning platform with a mission to help at least one million families become “thoughtfully prepared” for the inevitable, their own death. Jon was featured on MSNBC and is also a regular contributor to Success.com, Inc.com, and Business Insider. He is the author of “Advisor or Vendor”, “RetireEase” and the “My Life and Wishes Organizer” and his most recent release, “Click Here When I Die” is an Amazon Best Seller. SPONSOR: www.SeniorCareAuthority.com

Lisa Cini is an award-winning, internationally-recognized senior living designer with more than 25 years’ experience. Lisa is also the Founder of www.BestLivingTech.com, think Sharper Image meets AARP! She searches the world for the best products to Embrace Living as we age. Her design company, Mosaic Design Studio, is the nation’s leading provider of design services for senior living.

"Busy in Business" Podcast with Adam Clatsoff & Brian Leonard interviews Frank Samson, CEO of Senior Care Authority. Frank discusses with Adam and Brian how the changes in family structure affect senior care and how that creates an opportunity for franchises that serve the senior care market. Frank explains the business model of Senior Care Authority and how franchising works.