In this section you'll find unique and informative articles from knowledgeable authorities in many different fields.
We're sure you'll find these Experts helpful, thought-provoking, and entertaining.
Many of them have websites of their own, where you can find more information on topics that concern today's seniors.
Exercise, Alternative Health
Dr. Anderson holds a Ph.D in Natural Health and a Doctorate of Naturopathy with an emphasis in Aromatherapy, with a private practice in Los Angeles specializing in nutrition, herbology, anti-aging, aromatherapy, eating disorders, addictions, and behavior modification. She is also the developer and owner of Kosmos Education, providing continuing education credits to health and fitness professionals; and is a popular author and speaker.
Dating
Tom Blake is an expert on dating after age 50. He has written more than 1,700 newspaper columns and four books, and appeared on the Today Show and Good Morning America. His website is
FindingLoveAfter50.com.
Retirement
Jan Cullinane is the co-author of the best-selling book,
The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life. She is the Retirement Expert for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women.
Exercise and Fitness
Lisa Byrne has a B.S. in Exercise Physiology, and is a Certified Pilates Instructor. Lisa has been in the Health and Fitness Industry for more than 23 years, operating Pilates for Sport in Bucks County, Pa. since 1999. Visitors to the studio span a wide range of physiques and abilities, from hard-core athletes looking to "loosen up," to those in need of chronic pain management through movement. Her website is
MoveMoreToday.com.
Men's Health
Jed is Founder and Director of the MenAlive, a health program that helps men live long and well. Though focused on men's health, MenAlive is also for women who care about the health of the men in their lives.
Alternative Health
Letha Hadady is the author of many personal transformation books, including
Feed Your Tiger: The Asian Diet Secret for Permanent Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. She is widely acknowledged as a top expert on natural health and beauty.
Personal Property
Cindy Hartman is President of Hartman Inventory LLC, a woman-owned business that provides business and home inventory services for estate planning, estate settlement, financial planning, disaster recovery and more.
Sexuality
Suzie Heumann has studied, taught, written and produced instructional videos on the subjects of The Kama Sutra, Tantra and other sexual disciplines since 1987. She runs the sites
Tantra.com and
Tantra.org.
Humor
Leigh Anne Jasheway is a motivational speaker and stand-up comic. To date, more than one-quarter million people have attended her conference, workshops, and shows. She has a masters degree in public health, is an expert in stress management, and has 15 published books. Leigh Anne has won numerous writing awards, including the 2003 Erma Bombeck Humor Writing Competition. Her website is
AccidentalComic.com.
Retirement
Bob Lowry was a management consultant to the radio industry before retiring in 2001. He authors the successful retirement blog
Satisfying Retirement, and lives with his wife in Scottsdale, Arizona. His latest e-book,
Building a Satisfying Retirement, is available through Amazon.
Grandparenting
Sue Johnson is the founder of Heartstrings Press, and co-author of 5 editions of the award-winning
Grandloving: Making Memories with Your Grandchildren. She has become known as a contemporary grandparenting expert, serves as a judge for the prestigious Mom's Choice Award, and helps families connect. Her website is
GrandLoving.com.
Philanthropy
Margaret May empowers others to create their public and private wealth legacy unique to their passion and purpose, inspiring them to make a difference in the world through philanthropy. May is an accomplished author, trainer, philanthropy commentator, thought leader and public speaker. She is the founder of The Institute for Women and Wealth and her latest book is
Women, Wealth & Giving: The Virtuous Legacy of the Boom Generation.
Computers & the Internet
Nancy Muir is the author of numerous books and articles on computers and Internet safety, including
Computers For Seniors For Dummies and
Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies.
Lifelong Learning
Nancy Merz Nordstrom, M. Ed., is the author of
Learning Later, Living Greater: The Secret for Making the Most of Your After-50 Years, published by Sentient Publications. She also directs the Elderhostel Institute Network for Elderhostel, Inc., an educational travel organization for older adults. Nancy blogs and writes columns for several online sites. Her website is
LearningLater.com.
Aging
Carolyn L. Rosenblatt, R. N., B.S.N., Attorney-at-law, began her career as a nurse, working as an RN in nursing homes and hospitals, and as a Public Health Nurse in Los Angeles and San Francisco for ten years.
IRAs
Ed Slott and Company was named "the best" source for IRA advice by
The Wall Street Journal, and "America's IRA Expert" by
Mutual Funds Magazine. The company's website is
IRAHelp.com.
Travel
Carol Sorgen is a nationally recognized writer, editor, and public relations consultant. Her articles have been published by WebMD, Today’s Diet & Nutrition, CNN.com, Men’sFitness.com, The Washington Post, The Baltimore Sun, Chesapeake Home, and Maryland Life, to name but a few. She is the executive editor of the travel site JustSayGo.com, and works as a writer, editor, and public relations consultant through her own site, CarolSorgen.com.
Intergenerational Issues
Linda is the founder and President of Life Path Solutions, Inc. She is a speaker, author, small business consultant, and serves as board administrator for the Arizona Assisted Living Homes Association.
Financial Planning
Suzanne Wolfson CFP, is the founder of FOR RETIRED ONLY, a fee-based financial planning firm specializing in finding the best direction and solutions to pre-retiree's and those already retired, all the way through their remaining years.
Chronic Illness
Mary Yerkes is an author, speaker, and chronic illness coach who fosters spiritual and personal transformation in people's lives, especially those living with chronic pain and disease. Like many of her clients, she lives with multiple chronic illnesses, including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and psoriatic arthritis. She is the Chronic Illness Expert for the National Association of Baby Boomer Women.