Allison Christy Hoover is studying for a career in education at the University of Virginia and is learning the application of caregiving through an internship at Caring Today.

Anne Hosansky is a freelance writer and the author of Widow's Walk and Turning Toward Tomorrow: Victories Over Loss.

Anne Whyte, MA, is a Nationally Certified Counselor and founder of Positive Strategies, LLC, in Norwalk, CT.

Psychologist Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, is a spokesperson for the American Heart Association and the author of the recently published book, The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers.

Beth Polazzo was the editor of Newsweek's special sections for over 20 years and currently is a freelance writer for The New York Times special section area. She also is a contributor to various health publications.

Beverly Kievman Copen is the author, with Susie Blackmun, of For Better or For Worse: A Couple’s Guide to Dealing with Chronic Illness (Contemporary Books, 1989).

Lecturer and writer Bonnie L. Vorenberg is president of ArtAge Publications, distributor of Senior Theatre plays and materials. She inspires mature adults to be stars. Learn more at www.seniortheatre.com or (800) 858-4998.

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Carolyn McIntyre is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Employee Assistance Professional with over 18 years of providing counseling, coaching, training and support groups. As a consultant for APS Healthcare, McIntyre also provides onsite caregiver support groups for companies. More on McIntyre is available at www.carolynmcintyre.com.

Cathie Gandel is a freelance journalist who writes frequently on health topics.

Chuck Oakes is a published photographer, speaker, consultant and author. His latest book, Making Your Home Senior-Friendly, focuses on creative ways to support and enhance the lives of aging loved ones within their own homes. For more information, visit www.chuckoakes.com

Claire Berman is the author of Caring for Yourself While Caring for Your Aging Parents: How to Help, How to Survive, now in its third edition.

Daniel G. Fish, Esq., of Freedman Fish & Grimaldi LLP, in New York City, is a certified elder-law attorney. He is a founding member and Fellow of the NAELA.

David Solie, MS, PA is author of How to Say It® to Seniors: Closing the Communication Gap with Our Elders (Prentice Hall Press, 2004).

Deborah Harkins, a former editor at New York magazine, writes frequently on senior health issues for the New York Daily News.

Dianne Zimmerman serves on the board of the New York chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. She has worked on educational initiatives for Pfizer and recently founded a marketing firm, The Radiant Group.

Elizabeth Nixon, of Kenmore, NY, is a First-Prize Winner of Caring Today's 2007 "Give a Caregiver a Break" essay contest sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care.

Elizabeth Pope is a freelance writer who specializes in senior issues.

Ellen Neuborne is a New York-based freelance writer who frequently writes about the family.

Eric Feil is a Long Island-based writer and editor who specializes in issues related to health, philanthropy and popular culture.