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 CAROL ABAYA, MA Carol Abaya is a nationally syndicated newspaper columnist and a recognized expert on the sandwich generation—aging and elder/parent care issues. Her weekly column, The Sandwich Generation®, appears in newspapers across the country. Ms. Abaya has been featured on Donahue, NBC Nightly News, and CNN. She served on an AARP panel of experts when AARP released a critical multi-cultural study on baby boomers and elder care. The New York Times wrote "Carol Abaya learned the hard way what it's like to care for elderly parents. She wants to make it easier for others." DALE ANDERSON, MD As a physician and past President of the Minnesota Speakers Association, Dr. Anderson’s blending of medical expertise with professional speaking and entertainment skills is unique. He keeps his audiences laughing and involved as they learn how to raise their endorphins and reduce their stress. DONALD B. ARDELL, PhD Since 1984, Don Ardell has published 455 newsletters and 14 books, his latest being Aging Beyond Belief: 69 Tips For REAL Wellness. REAL wellness, as Don describes it in his entertaining presentations worldwide, describe a mindset vastly different from the simple risk reduction and fitness/nutrition information emphasized in most worksite wellness programs. REAL wellness as Don describes it is a positive lifestyle philosophy based on reason, exuberance, and liberty—for enhanced quality of life. Don is a "mellow, kind, sensitive, and compassionate fellow," but he loves to stir up excitement. He demonstrates the relevance of a life-enhancing mindset to the three topics that everyone cares about but most hesitate to address in polite society, namely, politics, human sexuality, and religion. Don directs the Wellness Center at Seek Wellness, produces the weekly Wellness Report, and writes a column every other day. KATHY BROWN, RN Kathy's background as a communications coordinator, development and training specialist, nurse, corporate recruiter, author, and business owner brings a wealth of information and practical steps for living with power, joy, and purpose. Kathy energetically inspires people with her warmth, wisdom, and wit. She teaches how to create a positive energetic environment at work while leading a more balanced life—with less stress and a lot more laughter. She is the author of Living Happily Ever Laughter...A Guide to Thinking Funny In A Fast Paced World. J. GRADY CASH, MEd, CFP Grady Cash is a futurist and author on the topic of personal finance. He has been called the “Father of Financial Wellness” for his pioneering work on the effects of money on stress. He has been a CFP certificant for 26 years and has been quoted in New York Times, Wall Street Journal, ABCNews.com, Bloomberg Wealth Manager, Bottom Line/Personal, and Physician’s Personal Advisory. Cash lived for two years in a Florida retirement community conducting research on his upcoming book Boomer Shock, which forecasts how aging Baby Boomers will transform retirement and retirement planning. He is a strong advocate of healthy aging. He has run the Athens, Greece marathon three times and is currently one of the top ten 800 meter runners in his age group in the United States. His unusually diverse background in finance, psychology, and wellness activism gives him a unique perspective in achieving this new healthy relationship to money. Explore "Financial Wellness" as your next health-related topic with Cash's seminars "Conquer the 7 Deadly Money Mistakes" and "Boomer Shock: Seven Inevitable Trends that Will Transform America." SONYA FRIEDMAN, PhD Dr. Sonya Friedman is former host of the CNN informational/news program "Sonya Live" for eight years, ABC TalkRadio's resident psychologist for ten years, and a weekly columnist for the Detriot Free Press. Her ability to translate her knowledge and training in psychology to everyday concerns and news events helped several of her books to reach the New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Friedman still continues her clinical private practice, and has received awards from American Women in Radio and Television and the American Psychological Association, as well as an Emmy Award for her TV program "Sonya." Her speaking topics include "Ageless Aging," "15 Ways to Wisdom," "Opening Up the Present of Your Life," and "Men, Mothers, Money and Mazel (luck)." LEAH HAWIRKO, RDN Well known in Canada as a communicator with a passion for health, Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Leah Hawirko has been promoting optimal health through diet, nutrition, and alternative health for over a decade. From many years working with disadvantaged women in Canada's poorest neighborhood—to working in hospitals, schools, public health, and with CEOs of large corporations—Leah brings a unique brand of passion, humor, and insight to wellness and holistic health. A keen believer in health through personal knowledge and direction, she believes that everyone can live better, longer, and happier, and that simple changes can make the difference. Her motto is "Simply Thrive." MARK HYMAN, MD Dr. Hyman is a nationally known author, speaker and expert in health promotion and natural approaches to common conditions. Blending science, humor and concern, he applies scientific research to alternative medical approaches. Dr. Hyman is former co-medical director of Canyon Ranch Health Resort and is Editor-in-Chief of Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine. With Dr. Mark Liponis, he is co-author of the best-selling book Ultraprevention.• Ultraprevention: The 6-Week Plan That Will Make You Healthy For Life • Boosting Your Brain Power  JACQUELINE MARCELL After Jacqueline's amazing personal caregiving experience, she is dedicated to elder care awareness. Her ingenuity and loving persistence turned around a seemingly impossible situation with her difficult father. Now she is an inspiration to others who want to care for their elderly parents under difficult circumstances. Jacqueline is the author of Elder Rage and has made numerous media appearances, including "Good Morning America." MOLLY METTLER, MSW Senior vice president of Healthwise, Inc., one of the nation’s leading developers of health promotion and health education programs and materials. Mettler is also past chair of the National Council on the Aging. She is known for her engaging presentation style and delightful ability to inject a dash of humor into the weighty circumstances surrounding health care in the 21st century. Her expertise: information therapy, vital aging, self-care, patient-centered care, consumer-directed plans, and wellness. Her positive spirit motivates not only seniors, but inspires all of us. NANCY SWAYZEE Nancy's topics say it all: "Moving Into the Home Stretch: The Secret to Aging Gracefully," "How to Spend Calories and Save Your Life...By Napping," "Getting to the Core of the Matter: A New Approach to Exercise." Author of Breath Works for Your Back...Strengthening Your Back from the Inside Out and co-producer of the Fitness Forever Senior Exercise video. Charismatic, enthusiastic, and inspiring! KATHIE SWIFT, MS, RD, LDN A faculty member of the Institute of Functional Medicine, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Swift's areas of expertise include digestive disorders, neurological concerns, cancer, arthritis, metabolic syndromes (weight issues, insulin resistance, diabetes), menopause, and supplements.• Natural Highs: Eating for Energy & Stress Relief • Food, Mood & Memory • A Golden Opportunity: Age-Defying Foods  GEORGE E. VAILLANT, MD Author of Aging Well: Surprising Guideposts to a Happier Life from the Landmark Harvard Study of Adult Development and The Wisdom of the Ego: Sources of Resilience in Adult Life. Dr. Vaillant is a Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and Director of Research for the Division of Psychiatry, Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has spent the last 25 years as Director of the Study of Adult Development at the Harvard University Health Service. Dr. Vaillant has been a Fellow of the American College of Psychiatrists and has been an invited speaker and consultant for seminars and workshops throughout the world. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Medical School, Dr. Vaillant did his residency at the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and completed his psychoanalytic training at the Boston Psychoanalytic Institute. Dr. Vaillant has received the Foundations Fund Prize for Research in Psychiatry from the American Psychiatric Association, the Stecker Award from the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital, and the Semrad Award from the Massachusetts Mental Health Center. DR. KAREN WOLFE Author of Awaken Your Healer Within: Lessons for Mind/Body Health, Dr. Wolfe is a physician who inspires and educates her audiences with presentations on "Successful Aging," "Opening Your Heart for Healing," and "Alternative Medicine: Myths and Realities."
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