Patricia Grace

Nataly Rubenstein, author of Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias: The Caregiver’s Complete Survival Guide, draws from her own clinical and personal experience, and guides the reader with humor and compassion through their caregiving journey. From tips on preparing for the first visit to the neurologist to advice on coping with changes in daily life, this comprehensive, 398-page book provides detailed and accessible information for all those caring for someone with memory loss.

  Steven Laughary has dedicated his time educating himself about all the resources that are available to “mature adults” as they transition through life’s changes.the business manager and marketing director of Mobile Dentistry of Arizona,a mobile dental clinic that provides a much-needed service to Arizona’s elderly.   In his current role as business manager and marketing diector for Mobile Detistry of Arizon, he is a strong advocate for the older citizens. “Dental needs for the elderly are often overlooked and our mobile dental service provides a critical role in the health of our aging population,” says Steven Laughary,manager and marketing director of Mobile Dentistry of Arizona, a mobile dental clinic that provides a much-needed service to Arizona’s elderly.    Steven is serving his second year as chair of the East Valley Committee on Aging and volunteers for Duet. He is also a board director for Arizona Assisted Living Home Association, board member of Arizona Non Medical Home Care Association, program chair for Business2Business, a member of the Maricopa Elder Abuse Prevention Alliance, and a member of both the Governor’s Advisory Council on Aging’s Social, Health and Alzheimer’s (SHAC) sub-committee and Oral Health sub-committee and more. Steven has become a wealth of information and unselfishly offers his services and what he has learned for the benefit of the senior population.                

Doug Fusella, President and COO of New LifeStyles, a provider of Senior living and care information to the public for 25 years, will discuss the changing space of eldercare referral information. New LifeStyles publishes in 40 markets in the U.S and Canada, as well as hosting a senior living and care web site that provides comprehensive nationwide information.   New LifeStyles is family owned and operated company, priding itself on getting FREE information into the hands of seniors, families, caregivers and professionals to help make crucial decisions.

  Whether you’re— trying to increase your level of physical performance repairing your body from injury seeking to prevent injury from falling looking to tone, strengthen and improve your ability to function, or just trying to get those everyday aches and pains to go away Personalized sessions with the ActiveRx® team will provide you with a sustainable, integrated method of achieving your health, pain management and fitness goals. Matt Essex founder & CEO of ActiveRx is an accomplished and seasoned entrepreneur, teacher, researcher and public speaker in the areas of healthcare administration and gerontology who continuously demonstrates the embodiment of a service-leader.  During the past decade in the healthcare industry, Essex has become well respected for his vision, creativity and passion for senior healthcare and wellness. He and the healthcare companies he has been involved with have been nationally recognized for their efforts in Active-aging, by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Stanford University, Arizona State University, the City of Scottsdale and other groups. He holds a Master's of Science Degree in Geriatric Health and Wellness and undergraduate degrees in Exercise Science, Wellness and Human Nutrition, all from Arizona State University.

Join Amy Hoster of WiserWorker.com to discuss the growing issue of employment opportunities for the largest demographic group in the country—the Baby Boomers.