Meet Caring.com's Experts
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Theresa Garnero > Diabetes Expert
Clinical Nurse and Certified Diabetes Educator | diabetes
Theresa Garnero is clinical nurse manager of Diabetes Services at California Pacific Medical Center in San Francisco.
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Lisa Gwyther > Alzheimer's Expert
Social Worker and Professor, Duke University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences | Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's symptoms, alzheimer's diagnosis
Lisa P. Gwyther, a social worker specializing in Alzheimer's services, is the author of The Alzheimer's Action Plan. An associate professor in the Duke University Medical Center Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, she's also a past president of the Gerontological Society of America.
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Nan Hayes > Moving Expert
Move Manager and President, Right-Sized Living | moving, housing
Nan Hayes is founder of MoveSeniors.com, the national resource network of Certified Relocation and Transition Specialists for seniors, and President of RightSized Living, a senior home transition service in Illinois.
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Laura Juel > Driving Expert
Occupational Therapist, Duke University Medical Center | driving
Laura Juel is an occupational therapist at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. She works in the Outpatient Occupational Therapy Program and the Duke Driving Program for older drivers.
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Joanne Koenig Coste > Alzheimer's Expert
Family Therapist | Alzheimer's, dementia, home care
Joanne Koenig Coste is a nationally recognized expert on Alzheimer's care and an outspoken advocate for patient and family care. She is the author of . Also, she currently is in private practice as an Alzheimer's family therapist. Ms. Koenig Coste also serves as President of Alzheimer Consulting Associates, implementing state-of-the-art Alzheimer care throughout the United States.
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Mary Koffend > Care Coordination Expert
President & Founder, Accountable Aging, Inc. | care giving, relationships, family dynamics
Mary Koffend is the president of Accountable Aging Care Management (AACM), an eldercare consulting and care management firm that works with elder clients and their families to find the best care providers and services to meet their needs.
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Jessica Krant > Dermatology Skin Cancer Skin Problems Skin Irritation Skin Care Expert
Dermatologist, American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) | dermatology skin cancer skin problems skin irritation skin care
Jessica J. Krant, MD, MPH, is a board-certified dermatologist specializing in medical, cosmetic, and surgical dermatology, including Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery. In addition to her work in private practice, Krant is assistant clinical professor of dermatology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
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Duane Lipham > Long Term Care Insurance Expert
Certified Long-Term Care (CLTC) consultant | long-term care insurance
Duane Lipham is a Certified Long-Term Care (CLTC) consultant who writes extensively on long-term care issues and related subjects.
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Jytte Lokvig > Alzheimer's Expert
Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregiving Specialist, www.alzatoz.com | Alzheimer's, Alzheimer's caregiving, dementia
Jytte Lokvig, PhD, coaches families and professional caregivers and designs life-enrichment programs and activities for patients with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Her workshops and seminars help caregivers and families create a healthy environment based on dignity and humor. She is the author of Alzheimer's A to Z: A Quick-Reference Guide.
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Joseph Matthews > Medicaid Expert
Senior Editor, Caring.com | medicaid, medicare, paying for care
Joseph L. Matthews is a Caring.com senior editor, an attorney, and the author of Long-Term Care: How to Plan & Pay for It and Social Security, Medicare, & Government Pensions: Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits.
