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Discover How to Care for Your Loved One Without Losing Yourself, From 21 Trusted Experts Who’ve Been Where You Are
Meet the Speakers
Carolyn Rosenblett
Al Lewis
Erin Ayhens
Jae W. Oh
Alexandra Kennedy
Rick Hanson
Leslie Sack
Judy Varde
Joy Loverde
Meet The Speakers
Speaker Name
Bio
Carla Preyer
Carla Preyer is a native of Indianapolis, IN, currently residing in Sacramento, CA. Married for 22 years, she has been a professional
hairdresser and salon owner for over 40 years. After closing her salon
to care for her beloved husband for eight years as he battled Lewy
body dementia, Carla turned her focus to self-care and caregiver
advocacy. As a speaker and advocate, she empowers caregivers to
balance care, work, and self with courage, compassion, and
resilience. Her impactful testimony played a key role in the passage of
California’s AB 2047, which established a train-the-trainer toolkit to
improve cognitive assessments and facilitate earlier diagnoses for
better patient care.
Matt Love
Matt Love is a follower of Christ, husband, and father to three little girls. Located in Franklin, TN he focuses on helping small business owners capture, control, and supercharge their wealth. His purpose is to help people have more cash flow with less risk, at no cost. With a bachelors and masters degree in architecture, he uses an objective framework when navigating financial decisions. After close to 15 years in the financial industry, he created Cash Flow Architects with the purpose of simplifying financial decisions.
Carolyn Rosenblatt
Carolyn Rosenblatt is a Registered Nurse (10 years) an attorney (27 years) and a consultant for families of aging loved ones (15 years). She uses her extensive knowledge of healthcare, the law, and family issues to advise families how to problem-solve to relieve distress. Her husband and partner there is Dr. Mikol Davis, a geriatric psychologist. They advise and mediate family disputes about age-related conflicts. She is an author “Hiring a Home Care Worker: What Could Go Wrong?” and author/blogger at Forbes.com.
Leslie Sack
Leslie Sack is the founder of Moving and Dancing with Parkinson’s, a Master Dancer, Teacher and Movement Coach with 40 years of experience in teaching dance, movement, postural alignment and body awareness to all levels of dancers and movers.
She combines body, belief, breath, and brain work to help individuals
feel aligned, confident, and fully expressed. Her heart-centered
approach empowers people to dance and move through life with grace and ease.
She resides in Santa Barbara and has been the owner of Leslie Sack
Dance Studio for 18 years. She teaches both online and in person and
would love for you to join her in improving your life through dance,
music, joy and conscious movement!
Al Lewis
As “Quizmeister-in-Chief” of Quizzify, Al Lewis’s mission is to teach people to utilize healthcare services appropriately, using a Jeopardy®-meets-health education-meets-Comedy Central format.
He graduated Phi Beta Kappa with honors from Harvard, where he taught economics as well. He also graduated from Harvard Law School, albeit with no honors that time -- other than winning their annual trivia contest, of course.
Rick Hanson
Rick Hanson, Ph.D. is a psychologist, Senior Fellow at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center, and New York Times best-selling author. His seven books have been published in 33 languages and include Making Great Relationships, Neurodharma, Resilient, Hardwiring Happiness, Just One Thing, Buddha’s Brain, and Mother Nurture – with over a million copies in English alone. He's the founder of the Global Compassion Coalition and the Wellspring Institute for Neuroscience and Contemplative Wisdom, as well as the co-host of the Being Well Podcast – which has been downloaded over 15 million times. His free newsletters have over 260,000 subscribers and his online programs have scholarships available for those with financial needs. He’s lectured at NASA, Google, Oxford, and Harvard. An expert on positive neuroplasticity, his work has been featured on CBS, NPR, the BBC, and other major media.
Dale Halaway
Dale Halaway is a Transformational Leader, Master Strategist, Wisdom
Teacher, and Best-Selling Author: just released Manifest Like a Master, with over four decades of experience guiding individuals and organizations through profound personal and professional transformations. Dale has devoted his life’s work to serving others and helping them grow into their full potential. His years of expertise have distinguished him as a top advisor on current events. Dale’s deep knowledge of the transformational legacy teachings of his mentors and his application of these teachings to his students/clients lives and his own, have made him one of the emerging thought leaders of this era.
Alexandra Kennedy
Alexandra Kennedy MA MFT is a psychotherapist in private practice (50 years) and author of Honoring Grief: Creating a Space to Let Yourself Heal, Losing a Parent, The Infinite Thread: Healing Relationships Beyond Loss, and How Did I Miss All This Before? Waking Up to the Magic of Our Ordinary Lives. Alexandra has been interviewed in USA Today, the San Jose Mercury News, the San Francisco Examiner, New Woman and the Boston Herald as well as on NPR's "Talk of the Nation and CNN's "Sonja Live”. She was a faculty member of John F Kennedy University for 17 years, the University of California Santa Cruz Extension for 12 years and the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology for 11 years.
Joy Loverde
Joy Loverde is the best-selling author of "The Complete Eldercare Planner, 4th Edition” and “Who Will Take Care of Me When I’m Old?”
Joy’s career in the aging industry spans over three decades. A seasoned keynote speaker and media spokesperson, Joy’s appearances include the Today show, CBS Early Show, ABC News, NPR and more. She is quoted in the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and many others. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on her employee eldercare programs.
Jane Daly
Jane Daly is a seasoned author with fifteen published books, including two nonfiction works. With her wealth of experience and knowledge, she is often invited to speak at writers conferences, sharing insights on the intricacies of the craft. Beyond writing, Jane also serves as an acquisitions editor for Elk Lake Publishing, Inc., utilizing her expertise to guide aspiring writers towards securing coveted book contracts. When not diligently working at her computer, she can be found exploring the vast landscape of the United States in her trusty motor home, aptly named Rigsby. Accompanied by her loving husband of forty-eight years and two pampered feline companions, Jane embraces the freedom and adventure of life on the road.
Susan Caudle
Susan Caudle P.D. is a retired pharmacist with a background in compounding and nuclear pharmacy, and her and her husband were proud pharmacy owners for over 20 years. After facing and overcoming breast cancer, She embraced life as a breast cancer thriver—and her passion now is helping other women thrive in their golden years through faith, nutrition, and a positive mindset. As a certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) practitioner, she discovered the power of superfoods and now partner with a company that offers the nutritional support our bodies need to age vibrantly. Beyond health and wellness, her heart belongs to Jesus, flower gardening, dogs, and traveling. She believes every season of life is a gift—and we can bloom beautifully wherever we’re planted.
Dr. Victor Montori
Victor M. Montori, MD is the Robert H. and Susan M. Rewoldt Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic. An endocrinologist, health services researcher, and care activist, Dr. Montori is the author of nearly 800 peer-reviewed publications. He is also the 2024-2025 Human Rights and Technology Fellow at Harvard Kennedy School. He is a recognized expert in evidence-based medicine, shared decision making, and minimally disruptive medicine. He works in Rochester, Minnesota, at Mayo Clinic's KER Unit, to advance person-centered care for patients with diabetes and other chronic conditions. As a care activist, he authored the book Why We Revolt, and is leading a movement, a Patient Revolution, for Careful and Kind Care for all.
Margot Merrick
Margot Merrick is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of The Loop Village, a heart-centered online community helping older adults and caregivers stay connected and engaged through live virtual experiences that nurture friendship and joy. The Loop Village offers one-on-one companions, online travel adventures, art and music classes, and their popular “Never Eat Alone” café where members share meals, conversation, and laughter together. With over 20 years in senior care, including launching Good Company Senior Care, Margot’s passion began as a child visiting her grandmother with Alzheimer’s. Today, she continues her mission to ensure no one feels forgotten—bringing purpose, connection, and community to caregivers and their loved ones everywhere.
Judy Vard
Judy Vared's passion and expertise drive the powerful work of Connected Horse in community outreach and education. With 15 years of experience in Assisted Living and specialized memory care, Judy brings a profound understanding of the challenges families face on the dementia journey. She found a perfect alignment with the mission of Connected Horse, where she champions the depth and beauty of the human-horse connection as a therapeutic tool. Even without prior horse experience, Judy quickly recognized and prized the unique intelligence of the animals and their role in the program. At its heart, Connected Horse offers a transformative program that holds the hands of families, providing education and genuine support. Judy says the organization allows her to do what she loves most: conducting helpful public education with a community she cares deeply about while guiding participants through the program's powerful, supportive experience. Connected Horse is committed to supporting families, and Judy's dedication ensures this impactful support is accessible to all who need it.
Dr. Heather Sandison
Dr. Heather Sandison is the NYT bestselling author of “Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health”. She is a renowned naturopathic doctor specializing in neurocognitive medicine and the founder of Solcere Health Clinic, a premier brain optimization clinic based in San Diego, and Marama, a residential program changing memory care to memory recovery. Dr. Sandison is dedicated to supporting those suffering with dementia and is the primary author of peer-reviewed research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. She is shattering common misconceptions about Alzheimer’s, teaching lifestyle change protocols that keep your brain sharp at any age.
Phyllis Shelton
Phyllis Shelton is considered to be one of the nation's leading voices on long-term care insurance. She is also the President of Got LTCi, an insurance agency that provides longevity planning to families who do not have a knowledgeable local insurance professional. She is the author of several books, including Protecting Your Family with Long-Term Care Insurance, The ABC’s of Long-Term Care Insurance and Phyllis Shelton’s LTCI Worksite Toolbox.
Ken Sande
Ken Sande is an engineer-turned-attorney-turned-mediator who has spent over
four decades helping families, churches, and organizations build stronger,
healthier relationships. He founded Peacemaker Ministries and later Relational Wisdom 360, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching practical, God-centered relational skills that help people prevent conflict and live with more peace and understanding. He’s also the author of The Peacemaker, a book that’s helped hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Erin Ayhens
With nearly 16 years at Amdal In-Home Care, Erin Ayhens brings a wealth of experience and compassion to her role as Area Manager of the Atascadero office. Beginning her career as a caregiver in 2009, Erin quickly advanced to Care Coordinator and now leads daily operations, guiding both staff and clients with dedication and expertise. With a background as a medical assistant, phlebotomist, and family caregiver, Erin understands firsthand the needs of both clients and their loved ones. Her deep commitment to quality care and her extensive knowledge of in-home support make her an invaluable resource for families navigating the challenges of caregiving.
Gail Weatherill
Gail Weatherill is a Registered Nurse, known as “The Dementia
Nurse”, and board-certified Alzheimer's Educator. She has focused
on the care of people living with dementia and the education of
their caregivers for over 25 years. She is the author of the best-
seller The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia, co-founder of a global
support group serving 63,000 caregivers, and a founding member
of ROAR, an advocacy group promoting long-term care reform.
Gail Rubin
Gail Rubin, CT, The Doyenne of Death®, is author of four award-winning books on end-of-life issues and author of Kicking the Bucket List: 100 Downsizing and Organizing Things to Do Before You Die. A doyenne is a woman who’s considered senior in a group who knows a lot about a particular subject. Gail is a Certified Thanatologist (a death and grief educator) and speaker who uses humor and films to get end-of-life conversations started. The Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) recognized her pioneering work with their prestigious 2024 Community Educator Award.
Jae Oh
Mr. Oh is a Certified Financial Planner and an Education Fellow at the Alliance for Lifetime Income and founder of GH2 Benefits, located in Ann Arbor MI.
He is a graduate of the U of Michigan (Ann Arbor) and University of Chicago (Booth). As the author of Maximize Your Medicare (2024-2025 Edition), Jae brings unparalleled expertise and insight into the intricacies of Medicare, helping individuals make the best choices for their healthcare and financial well-being. He has spent time in complex financial markets on three continents.
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Rick Hanson
Caregiver Burnout, Mental Health & Resilience
Erin Ayhens
Home Care Agency
Al Lewis
Healthcare Navigation , Literacy & Advocacy
Carolyn Rosenblatt
Elder Abuse & Protecting Aging Parents
Leslie Sack
Movement & Dance for Cognitive & Physical Wellness
Judy Vared
Equine Guided Memory Support Programs
Alexandra Kennedy
Grief Before Loss - Anticipatory Grief
Jae Oh
Medicare/Medicaid & Financial Planner
Leslie Sack
Movement & Dance for Cognitive & Physical Wellness
Judy Vared
Equine Guided Memory Support Programs
Alexandra Kennedy
Grief Before Loss - Anticipatory Grief
Jae Oh
Medicare/Medicaid & Financial Planner
Joy Loverde
Choosing & Managing Elder Care (in‑home & communities)
Gail Rubin
Downsizing to End of Life Conversations
Dr. Heather Sandison
Reversing Alzheimer’s: The New Toolkit to Improve Cognition and Protect Brain Health
Susan Caudle PharmD
Superfoods & 7 Pathways to Thriving
Phyllis Shelton
Consumer Advocate Protecting Assets
Carla Preyer
Self-Care and Caregiver Advocacy
Matt Love
Asset Based Long Term Care
Jane Daly
The Caregiver Season
Dr. Victor Montori
Healthcare Advocate: Kind Care for All
Gail Weatherill
The "Dementia Nurse"
Dale Halaway
Healing Difficult Relationships: Family Conflicts to Peace & Understanding
Margot Merrick
Loop Village
