Meet The People Who Make LTC News Great:
Contributors & Authors

James Kelly

LTC News author focusing on long-term care and aging.

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.

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

Former journalist who now enjoys writing about topics she is interested in.

Valerie VanBooven

Registered Nurse, Author, and Co-Owner of LTC Expert Publications.

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 at Dent Coulson Elder Law, LLC.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Noel Evans

Director of LTC Solutions for AHT Insurance, focusing on long-term care insurance as an employee benefit.

Katybeth Dee

Co-creater of selfexam.org, offering support to those battling cancer by spreading awareness and prevention.

Matt McCann

Matt McCann is a nationally known expert on Long-Term Care planning and assists people nationwide using his unique process. With 20 years of experience, he works with all the major companies in Long-Term Care.

Mark Goldberg

Mark Goldberg is President of FPS Insurance, a national insurance agency. Recognized as an Long-Term Care Solutions Expert and Safe Money strategist.

Liz Pace

Liz Pace is a Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU), Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) and has her Certification in Long-Term Care (CLTC). She is a client centered Wealth Management Expert who specializes in wealth management and long-term care soluti

Mallory Knee

Mallory Knee is a freelance writer for multiple online publications where she can showcase her affinity for all things beauty and fashion.

Holly

Holly is a writer and contributor to top online pet publications and blogs, including Faith Based Assisted Living and Pet Friendly Senior Living.

Rick Lauber

Published author of The Successful Caregiver's Guide and Caregiver's Guide for Canadians, an established freelance writer, and a previous co-caregiver.

Max Gottlieb

Content manager for Senior Planning.

Mitchell Abbott

Mitchell enjoys reading and hiking with his dog.

Holly Klamer

A seasoned writer who loves to create content related to aging issues and everything to do with senior living.

Amanda Young

Senior Director of Independent Living at Franke at Seaside and the Director of BeWell@Home.

Ashley Lipman

An award-winning writer who discovered her passion for providing knowledge to readers worldwide on topics closest to her heart - all things digital.

Mike Banner

National Reverse Mortgage Leader/Educator & Host of TV’s ‘62 Who Knew’

Jane Stinson

A relocation specialist who has worked with many seniors over the years.

Dhaval Patel

An expert writer who writes on different categories like mindfulness, meditation, mental health, and many more.

Curtis Dean

Writer on behalf of Sage Music School where they base lessons on the science and research of the psychology of learning.

David Lukic

An information privacy, security, and compliance consultant at IDstrong.com.

Jessica Bishop

A freelance writer who loves travel. Therefore, her primary focus is writing about her travel adventures and helping people find the best place for their new life.

Leslie McLeod

California artist and writer, helping families navigate drama and keep peace as they care for their aging parents.

James Schober

An accomplished writer focusing on business and health issues.

Mike Khorev, DDS

A Doctor of Dental Surgery with a Master of Science from the University of Toronto.

Sophia Young

A writer striving to tell stories and paint the world through her words.

Jennifer Ford

A content writer/Blogger at ReadMyBlogOnline.

Sponsored Content

LTC News sponsored content reaches an audience interested in aging, caregiving, health care, lifestyle, long-term care, and retirement planning.

Tasnova Malek, MD

An MD working in the National Suicidal Prevention Center as well as in Sunshine Behavioral Health.

Donna Erickson

A retired public educator that promote wellness among senior citizens with the hopes it will help inspire others to make the most of their golden years.

Flint Braveheart

A health care professional with a passion for the health industry.

Charles Oliver

An LPN, wound nurse, unit manager, MDS, ADON, DON, regional consultant, EHR implementation specialist, regional QA five-star case-mix consultant, and informatics nurse

Ronda Underhill

Creator of www.getwellderly.com

Pearl Holland

A devoted writer who creates well-crafted and well-researched writings.

Beata Dejlitko McCann

An immigration attorney for the San Francisco Law Group.

Leon Edmunds

An academic writer at EduJungle.

Rachel R Hill

An ambitious researcher and skilled creative writer.

George J Newton

A business development manager.

Krishma Patel

Co-founder and the Superintendent Pharmacist at MedsNow

Max Szumitowicz

A copywriter who loves to create engaging and informative content.

Umair

The editor of BeautyLiesTruth.com.

Patrick Peterson

A content manager at GoodCar.

Tiffany Wagner

A seasoned freelance writer whose expertise lies in finance and real estate.

John Lewis

A frequent writer and contributor to top online legal publications and blogs.

Andrina Bell

An experienced web content writer interested in financial analysis, banking, and finance.

Elizabeth Ortega

A clinical assistant and writer focusing on health issues that affect the older generation.

Bernita Fregoso

Mom, Wife, and Fitness Instructor.

Isabelle Marinier

An associate editor at EyeBuyDirect.

Jeremy Banks

A trained chef and freelance writer who is mad about all things health and fitness.

Rebecca Leigh

A health writer with Academized and UK Writings.

Jenny Han

A medical writer at OXEssays and StateOfWriting.

Kaiser Health News

A national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues.

Mathew Jenner

A freelance journalist who focuses on writing helpful articles in order to assist readers with various topics he has experience with.

Jeff Peters

A lifestyle and health writer at SolidEssay and ConfidentWriters.

Drew Allen

A financial enthusiast, seasoned blogger, music and sports fanatic.

Callan Browning

A full-time blogger with an undying love for psychology.

Boris Dzhingarov

A Digital Nomad traveling the world.

Marco Vans

An experienced nurse that works at a nursing home.

Clara Carlson

A school teacher, fitness trainer, yoga enthusiast, and a writer.

Rich Keller

A health care leader with more than 20 years of experience leading large organizations. Keller previously served as the President of All Metro Health Care.

Evelyn G. Penland

Working as a content writer for four years. She wishes to help people improve their lifestyles so they can live long and happy lives.

Danny Nassar

Founder of LoanStar360, a nationally recognized mortgage team. With over two decades of experience.

Nikhil Randhe

As a passionate blogger and content writer, I create engaging content that captures attention and keeps.

Olivia Wolfe

A writer passionate about health and nutrition.

Alana Pritchard

A Physiotherapist and Founder of Mobility Heaven.

Patricia Lee

A writer with several years of experience working with non-profit organizations.

Steve Theunissen

Steve has built a freelance fitness writing career sharing his fitness passion with the world.

Meghan Burnett

A freelance writer from New York.

Elisabet Aguirre

Elisabet Aguirre is the Marketing Consultant at Arosa.

Anna Grant

Anna writes about the impact of technology on the medical industry and society as a whole.

Prince Kapoor

Prince Kapoor is a seasoned Marketing Analyst and Blogger at ViralChilly.

Khushali Shah

Khushali Shah is the co-owner of Healthy and Khush, a blog that shares science-based tips.

John Pracyk

John Pracyk is the Chief Medical Safety Officer of Olympus, a global technology leader for medical solutions.

Emma John

Emma is a bookseller, famous for her knowledge of modern innovations.

Damien Troy

Damien Troy is an experienced writer who loves taking on new challenges and writing across various topics.

Austin Barnett

Austin Barnett is a full-time blogger and poet.

Maggie Hammond

Maggie is a proud mother with a passionate for education, outdoors, animals, and alternative medicine.

Scarlet Baker

Scarlet Baker writes professionally on many topics as a freelance blogger.

Leyla Johnson

Dr. Leyla Johnson is an animal lover and former veterinarian.

Megan Allen

Megan Allen writes engaging and informative content on a wide range of topics. She has a knack for breaking down complex information, captivating readers, and leaving a lasting impact.

Carla Adams

Carla Adams is an enthusiastic dreamer and workaholic. She is a passionate blogger, writer, basketball player, researcher, and fashion freak. She has contributed to many reputed blogs and is always looking to contribute to more.

Daniel Martin

Dan is a digital writer with experience in team-building and coaching. He also enjoys photography and traveling in his spare time.

Anastasia Simonova

Anastasia Simonova is a real estate expert in Dubai with over 10 years of experience.

Marcus Howard

Marcus Howard writes about alternative health topics for older adults such as CBD, acupuncture, and herbal medicine.

Alena Nikuliak

Alena Nikuliak is Healthcare IT Consultant and Senior Business Analyst.

Veronica Turner

Veronica Turner writes compelling content on nutrition, fitness, mental health, and overall wellness.

Nadine Westwood

Nadine is a registered dietitian, travel blogger, & fitness lover who writes on many topics.

Cristina Par

Cristina Par is a passionate writer who discusses alternative medicine, health, and fitness.

Beverly Bennett

Beverly Bennett is a freelance writer and outreach specialist. She writes about relationships and lifestyle.

Mark Wilson

Working with subject matter experts in the health and long-term care fields, Mark covers a variety of topics and industries related to health and aging.

Molly Webber

Molly Webber is a dynamic health care writer committed to making a difference. Her writing delves into many topics including health equity, policy, and innovative practices.

Igor Zagradanin

Igor Zagradanin is a content marketing expert with a track record of helping businesses by adding value to their brands, developing content strategies, and connecting with audiences on a personal level.

Chris Brown

Chris Brown is a writer, pet lover, and student mentor. He has always emphasized the importance of caring for others, especially pets and students.

Stephanie Moore

Stephanie Moore is a security professional who helps people and organizations stay safe online.

Amanda Parker

Amanda Parker writes about how technology, health, and long-term care relate to better quality of life for older adults.

Beth Rush

Beth Rush writes about health and wellness to help readers learn how to make healthier lifestyle choices.

Jacob Thomas

Jacob Thomas writes on health, wellness, and retirement topics, including aging, caregiving, insurance, and long-term care.

Joe Cobb

Joe Cobb joined JMW as a Partner in 2019, with ten years of experience at Addleshaw Goodard prior. He is an expert on tax, estate, and succession planning for high-net-worth individuals.

Anna Wilson

Anna Wilson is a dedicated gerontologist specializing in dementia care. With expertise in the aging process, she focuses on enhancing the lives of individuals with dementia.

Chuck Greenblott

Chuck Greenblott, CLTC, is a specialist in long-term care and a Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC) with decades of experience helping people plan for long-term care.

Liam Hayden

Liam Hayden has an MBA and a passion for budgeting, investing, insurance, credit, and taxes.

Natalia Volvak

Natalia is a technical and medical writer with over 25 years of experience.

Alberto Rodriguez

Alberto Rodriguez offers valuable insights and practical tips to help inspire positive health changes.

Jessica Ellen

Jessica Ellen consistently captivates audiences with her compelling prose. Her commitment to meaningful content resonates deeply with her readers.

Brian Clark

Brian Clark, BSN, MSNA, is the Founder of United Medical Education. Leveraging his experience and expertise, he has created innovative approaches to medical education, business development, and marketing.

Alex Horbach

Alex is a marathon runner and running and nutrition enthusiast.

Leyla Sloan

Leyla Sloan is a passionate writer and advocate for mental health and addiction recovery awareness.

Holly Ellison

Holly works with long-term care experts to help spread education and awareness about long-term care, caregiving, and LTC Insurance.

LTC News

LTC News aims to make long-term care and caregiving resources and information accessible to everyone.

Riya Nanda

Riya Nanda has a passion for productivity, health, and fitness. She offers practical tips for individuals seeking a more balanced lifestyle.

Anu Isaac, DMD

Dr. Anu Isaac, DMD, runs a successful dental clinic in Salem, MA. Dr. Isaac is committed to providing quality care.

Daniel Martin

Daniel Martin is a writer with hands-on experience in digital marketing.

Dan McGrath

Dan McGrath, Co-Fonder of IRMAA Certified Planner, and best-selling author known for "What You Don't Know About Retirement Will Hurt You" and more. He's also known for his retirement planning software focused on taxes, Medicare, and IRMAA.

Mahendra Bajiya

Mahendra Bajiya is a writer with varied interests helping readers understand how to better their lives to live a better quality of life. You can find him on LinkedIn.

Shen Chao

Shen Chao writes about dental topics to help readers improve their oral health.

Javier Echeverria

Javier Echeverria is a rising entertainment writer with captivating stories for readers.

Matthew Smith

Matthew Smith is a Consulting Actuary with Milliman.

Ella Thompson

Ella Thompson is a seasoned travel enthusiast with a passion for writing.

Victoria Schoof

Victoria is a seasoned writer and strategist at EcomExperts, which is based in Australia. 

Sara Smith

Sara is a writer and researcher who speaks passionately about health issues.

Stephanie Gill

Stephanie Gill, MS, is a Mental Health Counselor and Addiction Treatment Specialist.

Adriana Newton

Adriana Newton is a passionate advocate for senior well-being and a writer specializing in topics related to aging, relocation, and senior living.

Pat Baker

Pat Baker is a volunteer caregiver and writer for home care agencies in the Philadelphia area.

Shann Chaudhry

Shann M. Chaudhry, Esq., is a San Antonio Attorney and managing member of his firm. He specializes in estates and trusts, elder law, and real estate.

Karen Pike

Dr. Pike is a senior physician administrator and board-certified emergency room doctor.

Vineet Maheshwari

Vineet Maheshwari is a passionate blogger and relationship oriented digital marketing consultant

Emily Stanton

Emily Stanton is a seasoned moving expert and writer who advises relocating vulnerable populations, including Alzheimer's patients.

Anna Marino

Anna Marino is a seasoned writer specializing in topics related to family, aging, and lifestyle in retirement. She shares advice on intergenerational relationships and strategies for enjoying retirement.

Jackie Arellano

Jackie Arellano has a natural talent for storytelling, captivating readers with thought-provoking prose on finances and investments.

Mia Clark

Mia Clark is a project coordinator with 5+ years in the care industry. She blogs about the personal and practical challenges of caregiving.

Sean Berman

Sean Berman, M.Sc., heads research and operations at the Cell Surgical Network. This organization collaborates with doctors to develop cell therapies.

Rahul Shivkumar

Rahul Shivkumar, co-founder of Assured, is an experienced network management provider. The company's goal is to eliminate administrative healthcare burdens.

Patrick Peterson

Patrick Peterson is an enthusiastic and expert content manager at GoodCar, writing articles about cars and bikes.

Chris Orestis

Chris Orestis, CSA, is a nationally recognized expert on financial, health, long-term care, and retirement issues with over 25 years of experience in the insurance and LTC industries.

Dennis Rinner

Dennis V. Rinner, CFP®, is the Director of Strategic Accounts at GoldenCare USA. He has over 35 years of experience in the financial services industry, having trained thousands of professionals in the extended-care space.

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith writes about healthy aging, restorative rest, and daily vitality for older adults.

Anastasiia Pastukh

Anastasiia Pastukh is an IT professional with 10+ years of experience building assistive technologies and integrated software-hardware solutions.

Dr. Aditi Yadav, MDS

Dr. Aditi Yadav, MDS, is a dedicated healthcare professional with a focus on clinical research and evidence-based wellness.