Boomers Today

Kim Butrum, SVP of Clinical Services at Silverado, discusses the development of NEXUS, a new program created specifically to help residents in the early stages of dementia build and maintain cognitive ability.

Jeff Zimmerman is the founding principal of Zimmerman & Associates and has has led the planning and design of more than10,000 dwellings in communities throughout the United States and Canada, collecting numerous national and local awards. Jeff discusses the past, present and future of senior living.

Remar Sutton’s Washington Post column on health was syndicated by United Features in many of the nation’s top 100 newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times, The Dallas Times Herald and The Miami Herald. He will discuss and explain why people in the Blue Zones reach age 100 at 10 times the average rate.

Gay Powell Hanna, Ph.D., M.F.A., an arts administration leader with 30 years management experience in the arts, education and health related program services, is the executive director of the National Center for Creative Aging (NCCA). Dr. Hanna talks to us about Creative Aging, the current state of arts and aging in America today and NCCA's Creative Caregiving initiative.

Patricia Spilman is a Neuroscientist with over 20 years of experience in neurodegenerative disease research has devoted her career to the discovery of an effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease. She discusses how more people could prevent the onset of cognitive decline.

Matt Gurwell is the founder & CEO of Keeping Us Safe, LLC and currently lectures throughout the United States on topics related to the aging process and its adverse affects on driving skills. Matt discusses strategies and guidance for seniors that will help them to continue driving safely until the decision is made to retire from their driving career.

Carol Marak is an advocate for older adults and family caregivers by writing on tough topics like chronic issues, senior care and housing. She discusses the misconceptions of aging.

Catherine Thurston holds a masters degree in social work andis the Senior Director for Services and Training at Services & Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders (SAGE), where she oversees all social services and community-based programming. Catherine has overseen the launches of both the nation’s first federally-funded National Resource Center on LGBT Aging as well as the nation’s first senior center devoted to LGBT older adults.

Paula Scoglio was a member of the Palliative Committee which created protocols for palliative sedation and drugs and became experienced in the hospice side of palliative patients. She now have a position with Optimal as a Clinical Nurse Liaison and community educator.

Laurie White has been a dementia specialist for 30 years, discusses her new book, "Coping with Behavior Change in Dementia: A Family Caregiver's Guide." She discusses the challenges for both spouses and adult children to communicating with their loved one with dementia, but why it is so necessary.

Susan Frazier, BSN, MA, has over 25 years of nursing experience with a predominant concentration in the field of gerontology and Alzheimer’s/dementia care. Susan discusses the Green House Project which assists elders and others enjoy excellent quality of life and quality of care.

Carolyn Rosenblatt, RN, Attorney, Mediator has over 40 years of combined experience in her professions of nursing and legal practice. She has worked extensively with geriatrics and legal issues of aging. Carolyn has also authored her new book, "The Family Guide to Aging Parents :Answers to Your Legal, Healthcare and Financial Questions." A must listen to!

Kay Bransford created a system that would help families organize important documents, accounts and assets as well as navigate some legal roadblocks. She discusses these as well as her book, MemoryBanc: Your Workbook to Organizing Life.

Mara Maitlin Botonis is the Author of the booke, "When Caring Takes Courage." She is also a Speaker, Alzheimer's Family Caregiver Advocate and Alzheimer's Awareness Supporter. Mara discusses interactive tools for caregivers.

Dan Ritchie, PhD and Cody Sipe, PhD have been at the forefront for over 15 years of developing innovative, effective and science-based training programs for their older clients. They share their unique philosophies, techniques and insights on fitness.

Dr. Joshua D. Luke is a seasoned hospital CEO, and Founder of the National Readmission Prevention Collaborative and author of the Best Selling Book of the Year on Readmission Prevention. Dr. Luke discusses this subject as well as the future of our health care system.

Gordon Kesier is a health researcher, author and communicator. discusses what can happen when you discover what makes us sick, fat and old and set about making life style changes to allow the body to fix itself.

The latest research confirms that there is a lot we can do to boost our memory and keep our brains young. Dr. Gary Small and Gigi Vorgan’s discuss their newest book, 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain which translates the latest brain science into practical strategies and exercises that yield quick and long-lasting benefits.

Tina Cheplick has been registered nurse and certified case manager in the field of geriatrics for over 30 years. She discusses several issues including how the boomer generation looks at aging compared to previous generations.

Stacy Lynch began specializing in aquatic therapy in 2005 and was integral to the first published case review on Aquatic Therapy and Alzheimer's Disease. He continues to work with the development of Aquatic Programs for Residents with Dementia in the Long Term Community and discusses the expansion of his program.