These organizations will be sharing information, upcoming events and stories of caregiving according to their related field.
Rosalynn Carter Institute provides information, education and training on area resources and evidence-based caregiver programs for both family and professional caregivers. www.rosalynncarter.org
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys provides support to other organizations serving seniors and people with disabilities. NAELA also examines and advocates on public policy issues facing seniors and people with special needs. www.naela.org
Aging with Dignity is a national nonprofit organization with a mission to affirm and safeguard the human dignity of individuals as they age, and to promote better care for those near the end of life. The life and work of Mother Teresa of Calcutta served as the inspirational foundation of Aging with Dignity. www.agingwithdignity.org
Dr. Louis LaGrand is known worldwide for his research on the extraordinary experiences of the bereaved (after-death communication phenomena). His first two books on the subject have been translated into several languages. Messages and Miracles: The Extraordinary Experiences of the Bereaved is listed in the 100 Top Bestsellers for Counseling by the Online Dictionary of Mental Health. www.extraordinarygriefexperiences.com
Matthew Sanford, at the age of 13, was paralyzed from a tragic car accident that killed his father and sister. After living through this traumatic loss, he is dedicated to transforming trauma, loss and disability into hope for others. www.matthewsanford.com
LeAnn Thieman, LPN, co-authored Chicken Soup for the Caregiver's Soul, which has been embraced by caregivers nationwide. www.leannthieman.com
Pat Samples is a national speaker on caregiving and the author of Daily Comforts for Caregivers, along with seven other books. www.agingandcaregiving.com
Harriet Hodgson has been an independent journalist for 30 years. She is the author of 26 books and hundreds of Internet and print articles. A frequent media guest, she has been on more than 150 radio talk shows, including CBS RADIO and Minnesota Public Radio, and dozens of television stations including CNN. Harriet and her husband John are raising their twin grandchildren after the death of their parents. www.harriethodgson.com
Julie Hall, The Estate Lady® is the author of The Boomer Burden - Dealing with Your Parents' Lifetime Accumulation of Stuff. www.TheEstateLady.com
Bev Cobain, RN is a registered nurse with credentials in psychiatric/mental health nursing. Her personal struggle with depression and the suicides of three family members, including the 1994 death of her cousin, Kurt Cobain (front man for the band Nirvana), ignited a passion in Bev to educate professionals, lay persons and youth about depression and the significant public health issue of suicide. Her desire to educate resulted in her writing the acclaimed book When Nothing Matters Anymore: A Survival Guide for Depressed Teens, published in 1998. She also developed the Living Matters website in order to provide an additional avenue in which to share her knowledge and experience of youth depression and suicide. www.LivingMatters.com
Ira Byock, MD, is an expert in palliative care and has authored numerous articles on the ethics and practice of hospice, palliative and end-of-life care. www.dyingwell.org
Terry Hargrave, Ph.D., has been featured in several national magazines and newspapers, as well as ABC News, 20/20, Good Morning America and CBS Early Morning. www.terryhargrave.com
Susan Newman, Ph.D., is a social psychologist and best-selling author who has appeared on Good Morning America, The Today Show, 20/20, CNN Headline News, CNN and MSNBC. www.susannewmanphd.com
Marlene S. Stum, Ph.D., has developed numerous educational resources to help people make more informed decisions about financing long-term care, inheritance and end-of-life issues. www.yellowpieplate.umn.edu
Doug Manning has been writing and speaking in the areas of grief and elder care for the past 20 years. www.insightbooks.com
Jacqueline Marcell is a former television executive whose caregiving experience resulted in her first bestselling book Elder Rage. www.ElderRage.com
Joan Wester Anderson is the author of 15 books, including Where Angels Walk: True Stories of Heavenly Visitors. www.joanwanderson.com
Carol Bradley Bursack is the author of Minding Our Elders: Caregivers Share Their Personal Stories. www.mindingyourelders.com
Barbara E. Friesner is a Generational Coach and author of The Ultimate Caregiver's Survival Guide. www.AgeWiseLiving.com