Dave, The Caregiver's Caregiver

Debra Lee Kristian Fader graduated from USIU, San Diego CA. She was the Singing Star in “Lido de Paris”, at Stardust Hotel and Casino, in Las Vegas. She has also been associated with Carnival Cruise Lines, Norwegian Cruise Lines and Disney Cruise Lines, performing her acclaimed Cabaret Act. She performed Principal Roles in many American Musicals that have toured the US and Canada. While performing in the Caribbean, she was featured as a Returning Guest Artist on “Luis Vigoreaux Presenta” and was also known as “Chica de Chardon” for Chardon Apparel. Her voice was featured pitching various products heard or seen on Caribbean radio and television. Her later career focused on Journalism, Broadcasting, and Producing “Mayor’s Corner” while living in Montevideo, MN. She now can be seen singing at Hollywood on Main in Montevideo, MN. She also sings for various church events in MN. Debra Lee Is very involved in her Non-profit Foundations: Diversity-USA and Queen of Kindness. She and her husband Brad Fader presently li

Dr. Allen Lycka suffered a near-death experience and sought renewal through the wisdom of human virtues that refocused him on a life of richness, appreciation, joy, and service. He is now a full-time life-changing speaker, acclaimed author, and transformational leader.

Dr. Thomas Hemingway MD is a holistic and integrative Medical Doctor whom lives and shares his personal and professional philosophy of PREVENTION over PRESCRIPTION and is passionate about sharing the message of Natural Health and Healing through Powerful Practices which are simple, doable AND can be LIFE SAVING. He has the goal of saving 100 million lives by optimizing health and wellness through natural means. His upcoming book, “PREVENTABLE! 5 Powerful Practices to Avoid Disease and Build Unshakeable Health” describes the foundational principles of creating solid lifelong health. He also loves sharing this message in his top rated health podcast “Modern Medicine Movement” where he is known for distilling down the latest medical knowledge and science into easily digestible and actionable steps which can change our lives in the present AND the future. He is also a husband, and proud father to 6 wonderful humans with whom he enjoys spending time in the outdoors surfing, snowboarding, skiing, hiking, skateboard

Dr. Ankur Patel is a Geriatrician(a doctor who specialized in senior care), Chief Medical Officer, Pharmacist, best selling Author, (Age is Just a Number – A Geriatrician`s Secret for Getting the Most Out of Life: ) Speaker, and podcast host. He has more than thirteen years of experience in caring for the elderly in multiple settings. His expertise lies in innovative approaches to advancing quality of life, decreasing the cost of care. He has won numerous awards and has spoken at various national conferences, universities, community gatherings, and corporate events. He is always eager to touch more lives and share his knowledge with millions of people to impact them for their good, and his insights can now be found in his book "Age Is Just A Number" for everyone to benefit from. With immense gratitude, he believes that now it is his turn to pay it forward. In this quest, $1 will go to a charity for each copy of his book sold. These charities are dedicated towards making the senior citizens benefit in various

Joanne has been a caregiver for decades. First, for her son who had schizophrenia, then for her mom, who had Alzheimer’s disease. After her mom’s death, she provided care for her dad, who also suffered from dementia. When Joanne’s husband, Alan, found out he had MSA, a fatal neurodegenerative illness, she moved her dad to a memory care facility so she could devote her energy to taking care of her husband.

DR. LIZ, Author of "Living in the Moment, Overcoming Challanges and Finding Moments of Joy," says that with only 3500 practicing geriatricians serving more than 59 million people over 65 in the United States, Dr Liz feels a sacred duty to educate elders and those tasked to care for elders. Dr Liz Geriatrics is an education and advisory organization, providing effective, interesting, (and sometimes entertaining) educational knowledge and telehealth help to those on the front line caring for elders.

Interview with Caregiver event organizer, Carletta Cole and event planner, Daphanie Plump. JOIN US FOR AN EVENING OF FASHION & COMPASSION! HOSTED BY VINCENT M. WARD, ACTOR, "THE WALKING DEAD" TRISHA MANN-GRANT, ACTRESS, "THE FAMILY BUSINESS" Featuring Red Carpet Arrivals, Cocktail Reception, a Silent Auction, the Runway to Compassion Fashion Show and a Special Tribute to the 2022 Caregiver Safe Place Honorees. CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR HONOREE, LUCIEN GEORGE aka BOWLEGGED LOU, Caregiver Advocate, Grammy-winning Musician, FULL FORCE. COMMUNITY CAREGIVER OF THE YEAR HONOREE, DAVID NASSANEY, Caregiver Advocate, Author, Motivational Speaker, CAREGIVER DAVE.Comfort Keepers, Wednesday, September 21, 2022 6:30pm - 9:30pm, 501 BROADWAY, SANTA MONICA.

Author of, “You’re a Caregiver, Not a Saint,” Lori Ramos Lemasters is the founder of, “Care Partners Resource and Consulting” and a “Certified Journal to the Self ®, therapeutic journal writing instructor.” She uses the challenges she experienced while caring for her parents to help caregivers manage the stress of caring for a loved one. Lori teaches practical solutions to daily struggles using journal writing and other techniques. Lori is a public speaker, educator and a published writer under the last names of Lemasters and Cavallo. She has partnered with organizations such as Colorado Respite Coalition, a program of Easter Seals Colorado, Seniors' Resource Center, Caregiver Resource Center (St. Jude Hospital) Latino Age Wave’s Caregiver Project, Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado and American Heart & Stroke Association. She recently created and Co-Hosted ten Care-FULL Conversations for AARP and Caregivers Tuesday Talks Outside the Box both available on Care Partners Resource YouTube Channel. M

Judy Balloff has had 7 careers, she started as a nurse and ended up a Financial Advisor. How she got there was through her open heart surgery and 5 strokes, where her oldest daughter and husband were her caretakers for her recovery. She has recently written a book 365 Days of Abundance, which she credits with being the result of discovering the principles, laws and holy scriptures that got her through the past 5 years thriving and learning!

Dr. Lynn Steinberg is an expert in Parental Alienation and the author of the book, "You're Not Crazy, Overcoming Parent/Child Alienation". Parental Alienation is when one parent weaponizes the children to reject the other parent without a valid reason. 22 million parents and extended family are affected by this devastating phenomenon. For the past 10 years, Dr. Steinberg has specialized in working with Parental Alienation by being an expert witness in the courts to prove parental alienation. She also reunifies parents and children in her four-day family reunification program. She has a 100% success rate. Dr. Steinberg is herself an alienated child and alienated mom. She speaks and writes widely in order to educate the general public including professionals such as therapists, lawyers, judges, teachers, and DPS. She is also working to pass legislation requiring mandatory training and reporting of this abuse for professionals working with those working with children.

Ellie Shefi Attorney, Entrepreneur, #1 International Best-Selling and Award-Winning Author and Publisher, Speaker, Strategist, Media Host, Consultant, Coach, and Philanthropist “Ellie is a transformational leader who is changing the world!” ~ Jack Canfield Ellie Shefi is the very definition of tenacious. Having overcome a lifetime of adversity, including abuse, domestic violence, homelessness, cancer, and a myriad of other health issues that have seen her defy the doctors’ death deadlines for over two decades, Ellie has mastered mindset, resiliency, and resourcefulness, and she has dedicated her life to the empowerment of others. Ellie is an attorney, entrepreneur, #1 international best-selling and award-winning author and publisher, speaker, strategist, media host, consultant, coach, and philanthropist, who provides her clients with practical, easy-to-implement tools and strategies that generate results. Host of the Free by Design™ television show and You Are Not Your Scars™ podcast, she is regularly int

Ann Naimark is a spiritual psychotherapist for 30 years. Her spiritual autobiography will be coming out in October, 2022. “TAPPING INTO SOURCE, How to Meet the Light of All Things, Connect to Your Unique Spiritual World and Adventure into the Mystical Unknown”

Patricia Boswell is a licensed practical nurse (LPN) who has worked in home healthcare settings as well as in private duty nursing, hospice, group homes, and senior living centers. She is a certified dementia practitioner from the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, and holds a certification Aging-in-Place Specialist designation from the National Association of Home Builders. Boswell is actively involved with the Alzheimer’s Association, where she is part of the advocacy and diversity outreach team for the national organization.

Kathie Murphey has been caregiving for 42 ½-years . Raised 6 children alone, and.her son, Matt, is down syndrome.18 month to .her son, Matt, is down syndrome.18 month/ 2-year level! He is non-verbal and uses sign language to communicate! He’s always required 24/7 care then about 7 years ago she noticed that he was regressing! Finally got the diagnosis that he now has Alzheimer's!! Down syndrome people start progressive aging at about 30 and by the time they are 50, about 50% have Alzheimer's!! Something about the extra gene in that 23rd chromosome. All the down syndrome years were easy but, this Alzheimer's is hell. Sundowning, incontinence, eating problems, agitation, horrible for all the caregivers! She is on line with Alzheimer's caregivers from around the world and we support each other!! 24 hours a day!!I thank God every day for my caregiver site!!

Michele Blood is a successful, multi-talented lady. Michele was a rock singer in Australia and after a near fatal car accident, she created positive Affirmation Songs which not only healed her body but also took her to worldwide success. These Affirmation songs affect the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Lyrics, the left hemisphere, and melody and music, the right hemisphere so the new, positive messages go straight to the subconscious mind. This is why millions of people worldwide have downloaded her Affirmation Power songs. These songs cover healing, success, money, joy, confidence and they uplift the person immediately. In addition to creating Magnet To Success™ products and seminars worldwide, her public Mystical Success Events have been held in over 26 countries. Michele has co-written and created over 80 books, music CDs, audio programs, TV

Author of Beyond Trauma Drama, has 35 years of professional experience with countless generations of traumatized families as a Ph.D., Registered Nurse (RN), Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), nationally certified trauma and resilience therapist (ACTRP), certified Legal Nurse Consultant (CLNC), and co-founder of Josephine’s Clinic, a non-profit serving those who have experienced human trafficking and violence. Through personal, professional, and volunteer experiences she discovered the key ingredient to healing trauma in children, adults, couples, and families and is author of the upcoming book, “Beyond Trauma Drama: Cultivating the Sacred Nature of Families to Heal.” From her earliest childhood, Dr. Kelly Bohnhoff experienced a deep devotion to vulnerable children, teens, adults, and families. She expresses herself best through speaking and writing, sharing her knowledge about the power that each of us has not only to heal ourselves but our children, relationships, families, communities, and the world.

Maria Blon is an intuitive author and mentor, who inspires people to build better relationships with themselves and others through in person and online collaborative circles. All funds raised through Hearts Blooming are donated directly to the HEART in Haiti School. New Book Hearts Blooming through intuitive mentoring

David Marion and Dana Golden are the co-authors of, Addiction Rescue; The NO-BS Guide to Recovery. David, having lived through multiple addictions, among them, opioids and gambling, lost everything from his family to his multi-million dollar brokerage firm to five years of his life in federal prison all due his addictions. He is now a nationally recognized Public Speaker, Certified Intervention Professional and Certified Recovery Coach. Dana lived the other side of addiction; navigating through the wreckage David caused her and their two daughters as she kept wellness and balance in a home with active addiction. She is now a Certified Family Recovery Coach and Certified Recovery Coach. They are passionate about spreading their message of hope and healing and working with the families affected by Substance Use Disorder.

Samantha Pillay. Change your cooking, change your life. Samantha PAillay overcame physical limitations from birth and smashed the glass ceiling to become South Australia’s first female urological surgeon, solopreneur, two-time Amazon best-seller, all as a single mum. She advocates for work-life balance and healthy living. Samantha was one of four finalist nominees for SA Australian of the Year 2022.

Susan Lax earned a teaching degree in creative drama from the Kibbutzim College of Education, Technology, and the Arts in Israel. She taught creative drama at a local elementary school and continued her studies at the Chochmat Halev, where she focused on meditation and Jewish spirituality. Throughout her educational career, Lax also studied Jewish healing, sacred psychology, spiritual practice as a path of healing, healing aspects of death and dying, and guided meditation. Lax currently works as a spiritual counselor specializing in, but not limited to, those touched by illness, grief, and loving through death. She lectures and leads workshops on the topics of awareness and making room for joy. Lax is the author Morning Inspiration, an email newsletter released three times a week. In addition, she is the co-owner of Naot Footwear, a company that ethically manufactures handmade comfort shoes in Israel. Her book, A HEART’S LANDSCAPE: An Invitation to the Garden of Moments, released in 2022