James Kelly
LTC News author focusing on long-term care and aging.
LTC News Contributors
Meet the journalists and authors of LTC News.
Lydia Chan
After her mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, Lydia Chan found herself struggling to balance the responsibilities of caregiving and her own life. Nowadays, she is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experiences.
Gene Beltz
Gene Beltz is a retired, professional educator. He has a great interest in current events, politics, family, and travel. Gene Hopes his comments create smiles, thought, and sometimes even stir people to action.
Kaye Dent
Kaye Dent is a graduate of Hofstra University School of Law and specializes in elder law and estate planning services. Kaye is an attorney with Frisse & Brewster, a law firm with offices in Illinois and Indiana.
Anna Ashmore
Anna Ashmore is an avid careers, finance, and self-growth blogger.
Tom Harner
Tom Harner has served as marketing communications manager at St. John’s since 2015. He has been helping tell the unique stories of older adults and their caregivers in the Rochester, NY area for 13 years.
Andrew Mastrandonas
Co-founder & CEO of Pillar, Asia’s leading home care company. He is also Director of JPE Group, Asia's Most Comprehensive Care, Recovery & Senior Living Solutions organization.
Matthew Erskine
Matthew Erskine, JD is the managing partner of Erskine & Erskine LLC, a fourth generation law firm, and The Erskine Company, LLC, a consulting firm.
Jena Bessey
Jena Bessey is a long-time writer, short-time freelancer.
Kim Purnell
Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Adaptive Solutions Group, LLC – Living Room Learning Channel.
Marie Villeza
Marie is passionate about connecting seniors with the resources they need to live happy, healthy lives. She developed a website to provide seniors and their caregivers with resources.
Valerie VanBooven
Registered Nurse, Author, and Co-Owner of LTC Expert Publications.
Linda Kople
Linda is a freelance writer interested in retirement planning, health and aging.
Sally Phillips
Sally Phillips is a freelance writer with many years’ experience across many different areas. She enjoys reading, hiking, spending time with her family, and traveling as much as possible.
Linda Maxwell
Linda is a former journalist who now enjoys writing about topics she is interested in so she “can keep her mind active and engaged”.
Hazel Bridges
Ms. Bridges is an author that aims to provide health and wellness resources for aging seniors.
June Duncan
June is the co-creator of Rise Up for Caregivers, which offers support for family members and friends who have taken on the responsibility of caring for their loved ones. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Complete Guide to Caregiving: A Dai
Kevin Wells
Kevin Wells has dedicated much time and energy to researching diabetes, and compiling tons of wonderful resources to help on his path to healthier living.
Julie Morris
Julie Morris is a life and career coach who strives to help others live the best lives that they can.