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Harriet Tramer's New Book Growing Up As She Grows Old Family care giving is almost by its very nature stressful; no tidbit of advice you might receive can magically turn it into a relaxing experience. But having some essential information can help you to support your elder while you simultaneously tend to your own needs. And that is exactly what this book is designed to provide. |
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Host Harriet Tramer has long worked as both a journalist and a college instructor. And her experiences have taught her that these two professions definitely share one thing in common. They both demand good communication skills, not to mention patience and understanding. Most recently, she has taken her journalist ventures on line, having her own blog http://htramer.com And she has also been doing a radio show on bbsradio entitled "Reaching for the Gold." This program deals with aging, but that term is interpreted as broadly as possibly to create a wide interest. The recently published Racing to Heaven represents her first major foray into fiction writing. However, she has also written a text - Rounding the Circle of Love: Growing Up As She Grows Old - that focuses upon care giving for the elderly. As an instructor, she has gone from teaching classes with as many as 100 students to teaching strictly on line. The schools where she has taught include: Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College and the New School. She has Masters Degree in both Urban Studies and Communication. |
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Carey Gibbons |
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Jeanine Moss |
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Tristan Rader
As its name implies, the Cuyahoga County Progress Caucus
supports a long list of left-leaning initiatives each of which
falls into one of the following broad categories: social
justice, international justice, environmental justice, racial
justice, political justice, economic justice. And hoping to
remain as grass roots as possible, this group works through the
efforts of what it calls the Trump Response Team. Members of
this group swing into action when measures the caucus strongly
opposes come before the public, encouraging others to voice
their opposition by contacting office holders or joining
protests. Tristan Rader has serves as the Operations
Director for this caucus. He has spent his entire career in the
non-profit sector, working extensively in digital media and
social services for groups such as the Cleveland Food Bank.
Tristan holds a BA in Business Administration from Kent State,
an MPA in Economic Development from Cleveland State and a
certificate in leadership and organizing from the Harvard
Kennedy School of Government. The caucus’ website is http://cuycpc.org |
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Carol Kershaw Ed.D. and Bill Wade Ph.D. are not necessarily trying to change the world. They are, however, dedicated to helping clients adjust their thought processes in ways that might positively transform their lives. Pragmatic in the extreme, their efforts often involve things as simple as encouraging people to calm their minds by improving their posture. An exercise outlined in their book – The Worry Free Mind: Train Your Brain, Calm the Stress Spin Cycle, and Discover a Happier, More Productive You - for example, instructs readers to strike a “Wonder Woman” pose with their hand on their hips.Dr. Kershaw is a licensed psychologist in private practice and Co-Director of the Milton H. Erickson Institute of Houston. She has employed hypnosis to help clients manage everything from diabetes to trauma and asthma. Dr. Wade is a psychotherapist at the Institute for Family Psychology and Co-Director of the Milton Erickson Institute of Houston in Houston, Texas. Traveling nationally, he has led workshops on overcoming depression and anxiety. Their web site is http://www.drscarolandbill.com |
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He Gin Lee
An architect, He Gin Lee has designed literally hundreds of
buildings spread across New York City's five boroughs and more
outlying areas. His projects include structures as diverse as
The First Korean Baptist Church in Queens and the Fort Lee
Development in Fort Lee, NJ. All of these structures are what
might be termed green buildings designed to protect the
environment by keeping carbon output to a minimum. |
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Bev Haettich Adoption Network Cleveland provides a broad breadth of services for anybody touched by adoption for the lifelong journey – adoptees, birthparents, adoptive parents, foster youth and alumni, foster parents and professionals. Among other things, it helps adoptees reunite with their birthparents and also guides birthparents through the process of finding their biological children. Under Ohio law, it has always been possible for adoptees who were adopted before January 1, 1964 to obtain their original birth records. Thanks to Adoption Network Cleveland’s efforts, however, a law went into effect on March 20, 2015 that extended that right to persons who were adopted between 1964 and 1996. Adoption Network Cleveland is supported by memberships, and donations from individuals, foundations, government, and corporations. To learn more about their services visit their web site at http://www.adoptionnetwork.org A birth mother, Bev worked with Adoption Network Cleveland as she successfully sought to connect with her adult daughter in 1993. Her husband, Rob, is the birthfather. Read more about Bev’s story in Cleveland Scene magazine. Click link Content-oid=7239156 |
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Ora Nadrich
Ever since she was a young child, Ora Nadrich, has been
relentlessly curious about the thought processes that swirl
through people’s minds. And over the years her curiosity led her
to become a therapist who trains clients to ask this series of
questions when confronted with hurtful comments: |
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Shannon Leavitt |
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Jordan Levine |
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Adaire Petrichor An end of life doula (EOLD), Adaire Petichor
provides compassionate care for people challenged by a life
altering diagnosis or a terminal illness. Among other things,
she works to ensure her clients receive interventions that will
ease their symptoms to the greatest extent possible. Always
anxious to touch as many people as possible, she conducts
outreach efforts in conjunction with religious organizations,
support groups and workshops. |
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Doreen Berts These days, people seem to be more
politically motivated than they were at any other point in
recent history; they remain determined to enact change. Their
challenge: Nobody seems to know how they might the changes they
so obviously want. That is where Life Obstacles comes into the
picture. |
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Laurel Howes When she opened her Ohio- based It’s So You!
Boutique, during 2010 Laurel Howes had only recently survived a
rough stretch that she considers her own personal Annus
horribilis (horrible year). Her mother had died of cancer and
she had lost her job within a very short period of time. |
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Author Larry Toombs has experienced what might politely be termed
a life full of adventures, one that might have led a less
determined individual to stop trying. He has endured the
humiliation of homeless and the trials of drug rehab. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=author%20larry%20toombs%20gospel%20radio%20show |
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Edward Hoagland
It might be natural to assume that stuttering would make it
harder for somebody to reach his/her career or personal goals
whatever those aspirations might be. But Edward Hoagland
maintains that his inability to speech distinctly is, at least
partly, responsible for his having gained success as a writer.
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John Thibault If you listen to even the most casual
conversations these days, you cannot help noticing how often
they turn to politics. But that does not necessarily mean people
know how they can transform their concerns into an effective
message, enacting laws. And iLobby remains determined to close
that gap. |
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As she passed through her middle years,
Charlene Nassaney was enjoying pretty much everything about her
life: her family, her home, her community, traveling. All of
that changed, however, during 1996 when she suffered a massive
stroke that left her severely speech impaired and paralyzed on
her right side.
The first 2 years after her stroke were the toughest. But in
time, her belief in God grew until she finally became not only
accepting of her situation but also anxious to help others who
faced physical challenges.
And as her life transitioned in unexpected ways, her husband,
David Nassaney, also experienced some exciting personal growth.
He is now the host of Dave, The Caregiver’s Caregiver, a show on
blog talk radio, and his latest book is entitled The Capable
Caregiver, How To Protect Yourself From Burnout While Giving
Excellent Care To Your Loved One. |
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 Jackie
Kelm
Appreciative living has long been applied within the business
world to help employers become more productive and form closer
bonds. But Jackie Kelm maintains that it can prove just as
impacting within people’s personal lives; she has spent the last
14 years educating people about its benefits. |
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Dr. Greg Tefft |
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Jenny Maher Possibly, because she is modest by nature,
Jenny Maher often becomes uncomfortable when somebody refers to
her as being an “inspiration.” It is, however, easy to
understand how people might view her in these terms. After a
suicide attempt left her physically disabled she was told she
would live in a hospital the rest of her life. But she was
determined to set her life along a more positive course. And she
is now living independently as she gains recognition both as a
published author and a painter. |
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Joy Loverde For the past 15 years, Joy Loverde has given
workshops on aging issues, helping family members and
organizations cope with the financial and emotional burdens
implicit in caring for elderly loved ones. The author of
Complete Eldercare Planner: Where to Start, Questions to Ask,
How to Find Help (Random House, 2009, Revised and Updated), her
work has been featured on the Today show, and on CBS News.
Articles she wrote have been published in Reader’s Digest New
Choices, World @ Work Journal, American Compensation Association
Journal, TEC International Organization of CEOs, Journal,
Employee Services Management Magazine and others. |
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Dr. Eboni Green
Much has been written about the fact that family caregivers
remain vulnerable to depression and burnout. But strategies that
might help them to manage these feelings have received
considerably less attention. And Dr. Eboni Green hopes to fill
this gap by providing these individuals with some practical
advice that might help them achieve greater wellness. She
approaches these concerns from a unique perspective as she has
worked as a registered nurse and a caregiver and also holds a
Ph.D. with a concentration in health care administration. |
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Daryl Wein
More than 30 million Americans have diabetes; an estimated 80 million
also have the disease, or at least pre-diabetes, but don't know it.
However, despite the fact diabetes can cause serious complications,
these statistics are not as staggering as they might first appear. Many
of these people are able to manage this disease by sticking to a strict
regime of diet exercise and, if needed, medication. |
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Deanna Adams
An Ohio-based free lance writer, Deanna
Adams has had articles published in a wide variety of newspapers and
magazines. Her article on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
appeared in The Encyclopedia of the Midwest.
Her books include Rock ’n’ Roll and the
Cleveland Connection (Kent State University Press, 2002),
Confessions of a Not-So-Good Catholic Girl (Infinity Publishing,
2008), Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots (Arcadia Publishing,
2010), Peggy Sue Got Pregnant (Soul Mate Publishing,
2013), and Scoundrels & Dreamers (Soul Mate Publishing, 2014).
Her latest book is The Writer's GPS: A
Guide to Writing & Selling Your Book.
Deanna is also an instructor for The
Cuyahoga County Libraries’ Literary Programs, Lakeland Community
College, and Literary Cleveland, where she teaches and speaks on a
number of writing topics. She serves as the coordinator of the Western
Reserve Writers’ Conference, and director/founder of the Women Writers’
Winter Retreat.
Her web site is
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Rabbi Yossi Marazov
The Michigan-based Friendship Circle International offers teens and young
adults with special needs social and recreational activities. But its
mission is actually much broader than providing support for these young
people as they gain self-esteem by interacting with one another. The Friendship Circle’s Cleveland Chapter was formed during 2003 and presently serves 210 young people and their family. An estimated 250 teen-agers serve as volunteers for this group, which is supported almost exclusively by private and corporate donations. Its web site is http://www.friendshipcircle.org/about/friendship-circle-international/ Rabbi Yossi Marazov is this group’s Executive Director and his wife, Esty, works as its Program Director. They both came to the Friendship Circles’ Cleveland chapter during 2003, as Emissaries for the Chabad House, which seeks to bring Jewish teachings and traditions to interested people. |
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Rev. Winn Henderson, M.D.
We all hear a great deal these days about addictions and how they might best
be treated. But a pioneer in a very real way Rev. Winn Henderson, M.D. first
began speaking about these matters 40 years ago. Over the decades, he has
counseled literally hundreds of people both in person and on the phone. |
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Bert Rahl |
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Rev. Tracy Lind
Trinity Cathedral, which is currently celebrating its 200 birthday is
known for being many things: a historic landmark, downtown Cleveland’s
first green building a gathering place and center for meetings and
events. It is, however, anxious to be known above all else as an
inclusive congregation concerned about the world around it. And when the
Very Reverend Tracey Lind became its Dean during 2000, she was intent
upon continuing and expanding that tradition. |
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Sheri A. Lunn
These days, increasingly more people are met with welcomeness and
acceptance when they are open about their sexual orientation. Yet, many
LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transsexual and queer) youths are still
feeling a strong sense of isolation or shame. And sometimes these
sentiments can lead to tragedies. A national survey of adolescents that
was published in American Journal of Public Health found that LGBTQ
youths were more than twice as likely to have attempted suicide as were
their peers. |
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Laurie Leonard,
executive director of End of Life Choices New York, maintains that too
many people suffer needlessly as they are dying. And taking that point a
step further she maintains that, at least in some cases, medical
advances prolong the dying process instead of extending life. So, she
takes pride in the fact her organization remains committed to ensuring
that people have a peaceful passing which remains in keeping with their
wishes and needs.
To achieve that objective, it educates the public about their options:
advanced directives, pain management, hospice and palliative care. It
also advocates for legislative that would legalize medical aid in dying
and other new laws that improve end of life care as well as for
individuals being poorly served in nursing homes. The
group’s web site is
http://endoflifechoicesny.org/ It
is funded by donations and grants and its services are free of charge.
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Linda Krasienko
A Place for Us |
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Carey Gibbons |
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Jon Radulovic
Until quite recently, terms such as “palliative
care,” “end of life choices” or “hospice” were rarely mentioned in
polite society. Now, however, they have become an accepted part of our
national lexicon. And at least some of that transition can be attributed
to the ongoing efforts of the Virginia-based National Hospice and
Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO). |
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Barbara Feinberg who functions as both a life coach and as a
therapist, often brings a little something extra into the mix when she
interacts with clients. Years of experience in the business world have
granted her a strong understanding of how financial matters impact upon
all aspects of people’s lives. And she feels that this approach makes
her uniquely qualified to support people who are going through
transitions, such as divorces or retirement. |
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Colleen Clark |
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Toni Mullee
Most typically, humans have 22 pairs of chromosomes plus two sex
chromosomes - XX for women and XY for men. But sometimes, people are
born with an extra 21st chromosome, having a condition known as Down
Syndrome; trisomy 21 is the technical name. People with Down syndrome
have an increased risk for certain medical conditions and developmental
delays that range from very mild to severe. But these days, their
challenges can often be managed, and these individuals attend school,
work, participate in decisions that affect them, and contribute to
society in many ways. |
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Nate Bishko |
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Daniel Stokar |
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Judith Eugene
Some people might figure that they will face nothing but frustration if
they try to learn something new at an advanced age. So, as they age,
they become reluctant to attempt anything they consider even the least
bit adventuresome. But Judith Eugene, founder of the Ohio-based Loving
Hands Group, is determined to put an end to their reluctance.
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Dr. Marilyn Gugliucci
Most typically, medical students receive training intended to teach them
what it means to be a doctor. But two innovative programs at (the
Maine-based) The University of New England College of Osteopathic
Medicine (UNECOM) are taking a very different approach. They are
designed to immerse students into care environments to advance
understanding about what it means to be a patient. |
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Dr. Winn Henderson His web site is
http://www.freedomfromaddiction.info
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Dr. Lee DeLorge |
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Genevieve Gipson |
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Jill Mattson Modern day physicists and visionaries from as far back as ancient Egypt might have their strong points of disagreement. But they virtually all agree on one thing. The health of our bodies - of any organism for that matter - is determined by the extent to which their vibrations remain in balance. And that is why sound healing can prove so effective. In an ironic twist, despite the fact that sound healing dates back to ancient times when it was a popular modality, it is a major component of state of the art therapy. A case in point: the Lithotripter, which can pulverize kidney or gall stones in a matter of hours. Sound therapy might prove particularly effective for elderly patients whose bodies might not respond well to various medicines. Jill Mattson has long been a proponent of sound healing, combining her knowledge of modern techniques with an extensive study of ancient civilizations. Her web site is http://www.jillswingsoflight.com Is it possible to put a short segment of this music on the air. I know there are certain restrictions but even a few seconds would be good. Sound Healing Music - Sounds of the Stars by Jill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mrlpcj46OG4&list=PLW5sxcnCkCYvxYdw4vZaV8qFtFFlOabgk |
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Dr. Eboni Green Dr. Eboni Green and her husband, Terrence Green, have combined their talents to ensure that the Nebraska-based Caregiver Support Services will live up to its potential as it bolsters caregivers. Terrence handles much of the marketing; he has worked for an impressive list of technology companies: IBM, Gateway, Western Wireless, and Xerox where he earned the Star award for his stellar sales record. Eboni, meanwhile, has both a nursing degree and a doctorate in human services. And she puts her education to work developing programs that help caregivers avoid stress and burnout. During 2002, she became the Nebraska State Representative for the National Family Caregiver's Association. Having contributed to a number of publications and given presentations that focus on training, assessing and supporting caregivers, she is the author of At the Heart of Matter and Caregiving in the New Millennium. Her web site which contains much valuable information plus self-assessment surveys for caregivers is http://caregiversupportservices.com/
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Lara Proegler |
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Rosemarie Ousley
Eversight Ohio, which provides corneal tissue for transplantation and
research, compiled some impressive statistics during 2015 Thanks to its
efforts, 1478 people received corneal transplants, 1203 donors gave the
gift of sight, and 59% of Ohioans are now registered as tissue donors. |
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Karen Roberts
An estimated one out of every four Americans (90 million individuals)
assist loved ones who require help carrying out activities of daily
living. And, needless to say, they are supporting a wide very wide range
of individuals: special needs children, wounded soldiers, relatively
young people with MS, elderly people challenged by the frailties of old
age. No matter what the specifics the Washington, D.C.-based Caregiver
Action Network (CAN) is committed to helping caregivers manage the
“responsibilities” they have assumed.
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Sona Mehring During 1997, JoAnn Hardegger and Darrin Swanson, had a premature baby
named Brighid. And anxious to help them connect with people concerned
about Brighid’s well-being, their friend, Sona Mehring, did something
that soon led to the inception of CaringBridge. |
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Timothy Smith
As is the case with similar organizations elsewhere, Community
Greenhouse Partners is committed to providing local customers with fresh
fruits and vegetables. However, it confronts some considerable
challenges as it strives to achieve that goal. The cold Cleveland
winters are hardly conducive to growing food throughout the entire year.
Budgetary restrictions make it hard for many Cleveland residents to
afford (fresh) fruits and vegetables. |
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Dr. Connie Siskowsk Much is being said these days about family care
givers and the challenges they face. But that ongoing dialogue might be
perpetuating a somewhat inaccurate picture of the individuals who are
handling these responsibilities. It generally assumes that they are
middle-aged or older when in fact many young people are supporting loved
ones on a daily basis. |
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Mary Beth Bartholomew
first became involved with programs at the Cleveland
Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center shortly after
she and her partner moved from San Francisco to that city during 1996.
Then, nine years later, she was drawn to the center’s SAGE (Services and
Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Elders) program as
being a place where she could utilize the program development and
leadership skills she had honed as an educator. She now heads that
program. |
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Linda Krasienko |
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Bob Finnie |
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David Nassaney |
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Jay Westbrook |
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Dr. Paul Kurlansky |
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Judith Eugene
Some people might figure that they will face nothing but frustration if
they try to learn something new at an advanced age. So, as they age,
they become reluctant to attempt anything they consider even the least
bit adventuresome. But Judith Eugene, founder of the Ohio-based Loving
Hands Group, is determined to put an end to their reluctance.
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Jim Swanner |
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Mike Saunders As an Authority Positioning Strategist, Mike Saunders
helps his clients, many of whom are business owners, evolve a unified
online marketing blueprint. Taking a broad approach, he guides them
towards making the most of every available marketing avenue – press
releases, radio interviews or book publishing. |
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Bart Smyth
calls himself a modern day shaman. To the uninitiated that designation
might sound like a complete oxymoron. How can somebody be a modern day
shaman when these healers belonged to a previous (post modern) age? But
Bart definitely has found a receptive audience for his work, having
assisted 35,000 people worldwide. Many of them have found relieve from
chronic and debilitating conditions through his efforts which combine,
among other things, Thai Shiatsu, Hansa Shiatsu, Massage, Reiki,
Abayanga Massage and Neuro Muscular Movement. |
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Todd Bartimole If you asked Todd Bartimole what he does for a
living, he would respond simply, “I am an attorney who specializes in
Elder Law.” But that brief response might not give you a very realistic
understanding of what he actually does. In addition to performing the
usual lawyerly duties, he also helps clients apply for Medicare. And
quite often, he is called upon to deal with disability and special needs
planning.. |
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Donna Halper
At a point in her life when many people are
contemplating retiring, Dr. Donna Halper took an opposite approach. She
decided to start something new as she worked towards her PhD. And her
persistence paid off as it resulted in her taking a teaching position at
Lesley University (in Massachusetts). In that position, she – a Baby
Boomer – has had a unique opportunity to mix with millennials and
discover how these two generations both differ and enjoy many
commonalities. |
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John Zitzner
does not claim to have a plan – secret or otherwise – that can save
failing urban schools. But he does point with proud to what he has
managed to achieve as the President of Friends of Breakthrough Schools.
This organization helps to close the gap between the public funding this
group of charter schools receives and the monies it needs to operate.
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Lorraine Perillo
remembers that when she was still quite young her father who was an
opera singer owned numerous books on psychology, reflexology and
massage. And she would spend many happy hours going through them. These
excursions began her lifelong mission to learn as much as possible about
mind body connections. |
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Quamran Taj, CPC (Q) acknowledges he has
treated life as if it was a “restaurant sample,” as he tried everything
on the menu. His adventures included a stint as a Christian minister,
public speaker, counselor and mentor, Interfaith minister, published
author, writer, freelance artist, amateur musician, radio host and most
recently a Certified Professional Life Coach. His experiences have left
him with a strong spiritual faith. |
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Jim Wilkins
Jim's extensive background in the construction trades stretches back
several decades; he has worked, at various times, as a journeyman
carpenter, senior cost estimator, design and engineering manager. And on
more than one occasion, he even helped construct mega-mansions. About
five years ago, however, Jim began steadily downsizing both
professionally and personally. |
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Dan Barker
A former evangelical minister and graduate from the Azusa Pacific
University, Dan Barker, announced during 1984, that he had become an
atheist. He subsequently appeared on AM Chicago (hosted by Oprah
Winfrey), talking about how he had “kicked the religion habit.” |
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Clark Echols is minister of the Glendale New Church, located in a Cincinnati suburb. And in that position, he remains committed to carrying out that congregation’s mission - offering worshipers a spiritual framework to live by and supplying solutions to difficult life-questions. This church supports each individual in forging a personal relationship with God, providing direction, strength, and peace for everyday life. And he has had a lifelong belief in the reality of life after death, being particularly attracted to the works of Raymond Moody who wrote Life After Life. So, taking all that into account, it is hardly surprising that he would become a spokesperson for Cincinnati INANDS, an affiliate of the International Association for Near Death Studies. Clark’s group attempts to provide people who have had a NDE (near death experience) with group or personal counseling that will allow them to discuss these spiritually transforming episodes within a non judgmental environment. By his accounting these people are gifted but not targeted. Clark’s web site is http://clarkechols.com/ |
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Adaire Pettry
works as an end-of-life doula educator and consultant, dedicating
herself to providing support and comfort for hospice patients and others
for whom medical treatment is no longer an option. She also has training in massage and reiki therapy.
Adaire has a private consulting practice in Cleveland, Ohio. She is the
founder and owner of connecting Heart 2 Heart and The Heart of Dying
Project which provides compassionate care and education. Her web site is
http://connectingheart2heart.com/index.html |
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David Pirtle David Pirtle was a restaurant manager in Phoenix, Arizona when the symptoms of schizoaffective disorder made it impossible for him to any longer maintain a job or a place to live. Shortly thereafter, he traveled across country, with his journeys eventually taking him to Washington D.C. where he lived on the streets until he was arrested and referred to a homeless shelter. During the summer of 2006 David and the other clients learned that their shelter was slated to be converted into a boutique hotel. After they organized and launched after a series of successful lobbying events and rallies, it was announced that the facility would be renovated and remain open indefinitely. David now resides in south-east Washington, D.C. and he is active in fighting for the rights of people who are experiencing homelessness and mental illness in the District of Columbia. David currently heads the Speakers Bureau for the National Coalition for the homeless. His web site is http://www.nationalhomeless.org/faces/bios/davidpirtle.htm |
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Dr. Dennis McCullough
Medical advances have translated into our living longer than was ever
previously the case or even the expectation. But as these advances have
emerged, our health care system has become increasingly more reliant
upon technology. And not all medical authorities think that is
necessarily a “good” thing, particularly for elders. |
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Karen Bowersox An incident that might have missed many people’s
notice is what led Karen Bowersox to start the Mentor, Ohio-based Downs
Designs®. While visiting with her granddaughter, Maggie, she noticed
that her pants were always too long and her mother was constantly
rolling them up. Her long sleeve shirts were also too long for her and
needed to be rolled up. Mrs. Bowersox ‘s website is http://downsdesignsdreams.org . |
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Her web site is
http://www.dancingwheels.org
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Rick Guidotti
had worked in NYC, Milan and Paris as a high fashion
photographer, taking pictures of what were considered to be some of the
world’s most beautiful people. But that phase of his career lasted only
until a chance encounter on a Manhattan street totally changed the
direction in which he focused his camera lens. While waiting at a bus
stop he saw a girl whose beauty diverged from societal ideas – white
hair, pale skin, albinism. |
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Betsy Otter Thompson has had a varied career that has taken many fascinating twists and turns. All of her various efforts have, however, had one common thread: she has always gravitated towards the media. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Betsy worked as an account executive for several radio stations before becoming a commercial print model and actor in television commercials. For seventeen years, she worked in Los Angeles at the
motion picture and television company Castle Rock Entertainment as the
Assistant to the Chairman and CEO. In August '99, she followed her boss
to Warner Bros. as he took a new position there as President and COO,
and became his Executive Assistant. |
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Hustings
serves as Director of Operations at the National
Coalition for Homelessness. Multitalented, she has handled grant
writing, website construction and also developed social media
strategies, awareness and fundraising campaigns during the more than 7
years she has worked at that organization. |
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Among other things, Charlie Mosbrook is contemporary
singer/ songwriter. Strong traditional folk sensibilities, utilizing
guitar, mandolin, harmonica, fiddle, banjo and other acoustic
instruments, accompany his rich distinctive baritone voice. One
highlight of this 25-year career: he was voted Cleveland Scene
Magazine’s "Best Singer Songwriter" in 2011. |
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Levine serves as the Vice President for Programs at the
Washington-D.C. based Hospice Foundation of America. A 501(c)(3)
nonprofit organization, the foundation seeks to educate the public on
end of life issues and provide clinicians with continuing professional
education to improve care. Its mission: provide leadership in the
development and application of hospice and its philosophy of care with
the goal of enhancing the U.S. health care system and the role of
hospice within it. Mr. Levine’s previous experience is quite varied and includes serving as news writer for ABC News, assignment editor for CBS News and producer for HGTV (Home and Garden Television). The foundation’s website is http://www.hospicefoundation.org Through that website it offers a service entitled “Ask the Expert” which allows visitors to make inquires of medical and other professionals. It also provides a directory of hospices plus resources on end of life care. |
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Dr. Donna
Halper
has
always loved sports, particularly baseball. And when she was quite
young, she had thoughts about becoming a sports writing. As a girl
growing up back in the 1950s, however, she was discouraged from
following that career path. So, she left it essentially unpersued. |
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 Sean
Caulfield Most typically, when professionals discuss
efforts that team people who have dementia with people who support them,
they use terms like “caregivers” and “care recipients.” But Sean
Caulfield, creative director for the I'm Still Here Foundation, refers
to all the participants in the program he helps direct as being "care
partners."Sure, one of these "partners" might have memory issues. But by Sean's accounting, they are still an important part of the team as they contribute a great deal during the museum tours his organization arranges. He maintains that even if they do not always remember what happens during these events, they still have an amazing ability to draw impressions from the art they encounter as they make their way through galleries. And in explaining why they display this talent, he notes "Art has the ability to transcend the limitations of conventional communication and language, leading to rich emotional connections and enabling people with Alzheimer's to break out of their shells, to become awakened." Sean’s website is http://www.imstillhere.org/ |
 Dr.
Marilyn Rantz has been affiliated with Missouri University’s
Sinclair School of Nursing (MUSSON) since 1992. And her pioneering work
aimed at upgrading nursing home care quality spans an even longer period
of time, going back 30 years.During late 2012, Dr. Rantz secured a $14.8 million grant from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for their Initiative to Reduce Avoidable Hospitalizations among Nursing Facility Residents. This was the largest grant ever received across the entire University of Missouri-Columbia campus. Much of the research she has supervised since receiving this funding has been conducted at TigerPlace. Named in honor of the university’s mascot, TigerPlace is seeking to evolve a new model of independent housing where people can safely age in place while enjoying maximized independence and function. TigerPlace provides both an independent living environment for the area’s seniors and an opportunity for students from a variety of professional areas to interact with older adults. |
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Gayle Doll
The book Gayle Appel Doll wrote about sexuality has received
considerable attention. But no, her text is not something salacious or
something akin to Fifty Shades of Grey. And she did not script it to
shock, titillate or get on “Oprah.” Rather, Dr. Doll wrote "Sexuality in
Long-Term Care: Understanding and Supporting the Needs of Older Adults"
in the hopes of providing nursing facilities with guidelines that they
could employ when dealing with these sensitive matters. |
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Dr. Aronson’s web site is http://www.louisearonson.com
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 Derek
Van Atta
took a fascinating and circuitous journey to become the founder of
Solay Superfood. His voyage included: college in Northern California,
jobs in a health food store, years spent as a monk in a small Yoga
Community where he learned the value of discipline and service to
others. Working long hours as the co-founder of a small Silicon Valley –
Silly Valley to him – start-up tested Derek's dedication to well-being.
But it did not stop him from continuing his study of foods that possess
a super high "power-to-weight ratio,” being ultra-nutrient-rich, without
having any excess fluff (superfoods). |
 Dr.
Peter Whitehouse
believes that the memory challenges
that we all face as we age deserve not just a medical, but a public
health and community response. Claims we can cure Alzheimer’s in the
near future are hype that creates false expectations of fixes. Genuine
hope lies in asking deeper questions about the wonders of our brain,
what it means to age, and how we need to support each other in community
and in balance with nature. If it even exists it is not one disease but
many as is the case with cancer. And it might not be distinguishable
from normal brain aging, changes that come to all of us as we mature and
that might in many ways make us more fully human. Dr. Whitehouse
detailed these thoughts in The Myth of Alzheimer’s: What You Aren’t
Being Told about Today’s Most Dreaded Diagnosis. |
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The robotic equipment in these cottages, which have sleeping plus
bathroom areas, monitor vital signs, filter the air for contaminants,
and communicate with the outside world very easily. Sensors alert
caregivers to problems, and medication reminders are provided via
computers.
Dr.
Kenneth Dupin has helped has helped N2C which markets MEDcottages grow
from being an idea on drawing boards to an enterprise with a product. He
has more than 25 years experience in non-profit administration,
including organizational goals, capital procurement, financial oversight
and membership development.
The
website for MedCottges is
http://www.medcottage.com |
Ms. Bowersox had no prior experience in the apparel industry, but she
was already administering her husband’s medical practice and wanted an
opportunity to make good use of her business expertise. However, her
journey has not necessarily been a smooth one.
Although she searched tirelessly, she could not find any clothing which
was designed for people with Down Syndrome and could serve a model for
the product she hoped to market. These individuals often have special
proportions which makes fitting them difficult.
But she persevered and with is now selling not only jeans but also shirts, shorts and capris. She expects to expand her business she it can serve people who require accessible clothing for any number of reasons |
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Jim Swanner As a teacher, instructor, communicator, keynote speaker, clinician, writer and host of ‘All About Horses’ radio, Jim Swanner is dedicated to spreading the word about what he calls “natural horsemanship.” This technique helps humans communicate with horses and horses communicate with humans. Jim acknowledges, however, that reaching it can take riders a life time to reach this level of sensitivity. But he believes that the dedication working towards this goal pays off in big dividends. His web site is http://www.jimswanner.com |
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Frank Sansom's personal
experiences caring for family members led him to form Senior Care
Authorities which helps families find an appropriate (residential)
placement for their elder. These days, there are many available options –
assisted living, independent living - and the number is constantly
growing. So, making these decisions can become daunting if attempted
without professional guidance. Frank also hosts a weekly radio show called
"The Aging Boomers" which educates family caregivers and seniors on
pertinent issues facing them and makes them away of important resources.
Prior to starting Care, Frank was a veteran of the travel industry for 34
years.
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Mike Bentley is an Insurance Broker/Consultant who is active in working with non–for-profit organizations and small businesses in providing health insurance and other group benefits. He is also very active in assisting seniors with their Medicare questions and coverage needs. He established the Group Benefits Department at The Brooks and Stafford Company in 1998, where he not only continues serving today as Vice President, but he is also an active educator. Mike teaches continuing education courses for insurance professionals in Ohio and is also a frequent speaker on health insurance topics. He is licensed in multiple states and has his office in downtown Cleveland, Ohio.
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Dr. Zarit developed the Zarit Burden interview that measures the extent to which care giving might be placing a "burden" upon those who accept this "responsibility." This instrument has been used extensively in both therapeutic and research settings. His web site is http://www.hhdev.psu.edu/profile/StevenZarit#sthash.1jF9yHaX.dpuf |
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Charlie
Mosbrook
Diane
Snyder Cowan directs the Hospice of the Western Reserve’s
Elizabeth Severance Prentiss Bereavement Center. And in that position,
she attempts to be what might be termed a good listener. By her
accounting, that entails not only paying close attention to what clients
say through words or unspoken gestures but also remaining connected to
the ever shifting climate that is transforming grief counseling.
Roland
Halpern
Affiliated with the Denver-based Compassion and Choices, Roland
Halpern lectures on end-of-life concerns and the need for aid-in-dying
laws, such as those enacted in Oregon, Washington and Vermont. He
maintains that American’s views on these matters have transitioned over
the years. And in making that statement, he points to 2014 Gallup poll
results. They indicated that 69 percent of Americans responded “yes”
when asked: When a person has a disease that cannot be cured, do you
think doctors should be allowed by law to end the patient’s life by some
painless means if the patient and his or her family request it? 
Abby
Gilbert
The living arrangement that can prove most nurturing for seniors might
not be one that evolved off anybody’s drawing board. Rather, NORCs,
natural occurring retirement communities might be the best possible
place for elders to age in place. Some seniors who live in these
communities move into them as they age while others are long term
residents. 
Dr.
Louise Aronson, a Professor of Medicine at the University
of California San Francisco (UCSF), has impressive credentials, having
graduated from Harvard Medical School and completed an internal medicine
residency and geriatric fellowship at UCSF. She currently cares for
frail older adults in the Care at Home Program and directs the Northern
California Geriatrics Education Center and UCSF Medical Humanities.
Artie
Kornfeld might be best known as the “Father of Woodstock” the
name given to him by the Woodstock Preservation Alliance. But even
before he co-produced that music festival which rocked the world
during August of 1969, he had begun to make his mark in the music
industry. He composed the song “I’m the Pied Piper” which became a
hit for many artists and “Dead Man’s Curve” which climbed to the top
of the charts when sung by Jan and Dean. 
Dr.
Kenneth Dupin MEDCottages are designed to provide the best of both
worlds. Residents enjoy all the comforts of home. Yet, they get a
definite bonus in the fact that while their privacy is being protected,
their security is also ensured.
Karen
Bowersox first began involved in an effort to establish a clothing
line for people with Downs Syndrome when her granddaughter, Maggie, was
four. Her daughter planted the idea for what became Downs Designs in her
head and she moved onward from that point.
Deanna
R. Adams is a multi-published author and speaker, whose latest novel is
Scoundrels & Dreamers, the sequel to her debut novel, Peggy Sue Got
Pregnant: A Rock 'n' Roll Love Story. Her first book, Rock ’n’ Roll and the
Cleveland Connection (Kent State University Press, 2002), was named a
finalist for the Ohioana Award for nonfiction, and the ARSC Award
(Association for Recorded Sound Collections) for excellence in research.
Other books are Confessions of a Not-So-Good Catholic Girl (Infinity
Publishing, 2008) and Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Roots (Arcadia Publishing,
2010). Deanna is also an instructor and event coordinator at Lakeland
Community College, and instructor for the Cuyahoga County Libraries Lit
program, where she speaks and teaches on a number of writing topics. Her
website is: 
Laura
Mitchell serves as the Chief Marketing Officer for the Wisconsin-based
GrandCare which manufactures technology that connects elders with their
caregivers, allowing careful tracking of their progress. And her marketing
skills will be put to the test as the company evolves both nationally and
globally at a rapid pace. It is currently balancing several large
international contracts including one with Saga, the UK’s largest in-home
care provider. In early 2014, GrandCare entered Canada, joining forces with
the in-home care organization Proof of Care. And it is working together with
a major homecare franchisor in Australia.
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Donna
Seebo has found many outlets for her natural talents: communicating with
others and helping those with whom she connects to grow spiritually. She
published an award-winning illustrated children’s book, “God’s Kiss.” Along
with other texts, including “Mind Magic” and “The Miracle of 8 Pennies,” it
is available at 
Joel
Wrobbel began working with older adults in 1985 while guiding an
intergenerational ministry with older adults and high school youth. Joel
graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago Illinois with a focus in
Pastoral Studies. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public
Administration with a concentration in Health Services from Roosevelt
University in Chicago, Illinois. He also holds a Master of Business
Administration from North Park University in Chicago, Illinois. Joel has
experience serving older adults through his work as a nursing home
Psycho-Social Director and providing leadership as a General Partner for a
senior living company. He has served as a Director of Resident Services for
an independent living community and as a Marketing Director for two
continuing care retirement communities. Joel became an Associate of the Eden
Alternative in 2005 and is passionate about spreading the message of culture
change. Since 2001, Joel has served as the Marketing Director at
Westminster-Thurber Community in Columbus, Ohio. To learn more about the
Ohio Presbyterian Retirement Service visit 
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Steven Zarit
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Malley
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Georgina Cannon
Suzanne
Caplan