Andrew Angulo, www.angl747.com

Andrew Angulo is first and foremost a filmmaker.  His career took a turn, however, when he suffered a complete T7 Spinal Cord Injury and learned he would be paralyzed from the waist down.  He takes us on his personal journey as he embarks on life as a paraplegic following a motorcycle accident only two years ago.

Dee Jaye Clark, www.TheRelationshipNavigator.com

Dee Jaye is The Relationship Navigator, here to help us with the challenges that arise in our personal relationships and in the family dynamics of caregiving.  While most of her guidance is geared toward romance, she and her brother recently embarked on a caregiving path for their parents, an experience which has broadened Dee Jaye’s scope of interest with regard to “The Relationship.”

Dr. Barry Cohen

Caregiver to his wife and son who battle Muscular Dystrophy, Barry is a professional psychologist and co-author with Terry Cohen of “Disabled and Challenged, Reach for Your Dreams!”  Their book is available in our HomeBoundResources Shop, Katrin’s Korner Store.  Pick up your copy today!

R.J. Cooper, www.RJCooper.com

R.J. can make just about any technology function to meet the abilities of someone with special needs.  Here he is pictured with Jack who benefits from R.J.’s handiwork.  With a background in electrical engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Developmental Psychology, R.J. brings a well-rounded knowledge-base to each project challenge he encounters.

Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH, FACE

Shirley is a clinical dental hygienist, speaker, author, and expert in preventing oral disease.  She has been honored throughout the dental community and is the co-author of The Purple Guide, a series of books for clinical dental hygienists.  Look for her articles to focus on patient advocacy and education.

Sheryl Hunter, J.D., www.LifelinesAcademy.com

Sheryl has combined her love for elders and entrepreneurs throughout her 17-year professional life. In 2009, she co-founded Lifelines Academy & Network, an online community dedicated to educating, connecting and promoting professionals serving seniors and family caregivers. Her legal experience includes estate planning, guardianship, elder abuse litigation, and business law.

Karen Krasner, MBA, Phoenix Resource Management Specialists, LLC

Karen Krasner is the owner of Phoenix Resource Management Specialists, LLC. In addition to a Master’s in Business Adminstration, she also is a Certified Project Management Professional, a Certified Health Information Organizer and a Certified LifeDocuments Organizer. Through Phoenix Resource Management, Karen helps people organize their organize their legal, medical and financial documents and information so that they are accessible in times of change or stress. That is: What do you currently have and what do you need (What is it?); where are your records located (Where is it?); and who can find your records when you are unable to (Who else knows?).

Dear Marci, www.MedicareRights.org

The Medicare Rights Center is dedicated to helping people with Medicare get the health care and medications they need and make the most of their Medicare rights and options.  They also offer comprehensive services to help people with Medicare and their caregivers fully understand the options and sources of support that are available to them.  Learn more at MedicareRights.org

Monique McGivney, www.VantageMobility.com

Monique, Marketing Manager for VMI (Vantage Mobility International), is all about helping end-users in scooters, manual chairs and power chairs determine the most effective means of transportation.  Don’t just sit there…Let’s Roll!

Dr. Kristin McNealus, www.sciTotalFitness.com

Dr. Kristin McNealus, SCITotalFitness, specializes in rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries.  Count on her support and encouragement to help you meet your fitness goals!  She also offers subscriptions to online fitness classes for individuals with special needs.  Check it out!

Dr. Kristin Neff, www.Self-Compassion.org

Dr. Kristin Neff is an Associate Professor of Human Development and Culture for the Educational Psychology Department, University of Texas at Austin.  An author and human rights activist, Dr. Neff and her family were recently featured in the documentary and book called “The Horse Boy,” www.horseboymovie.com

Ashley Lyn Olson, www.WheelChairTraveling.com

Founder of WheelChairTraveling.com, Ashley will take you around the world and back to discover accessible destinations.  Navigating the planet in her wheelchair only adds to her adventures.  Her website is chocked full of good information that will help you plan your next trip!

Chris Rohan, www.DisabledDealerMagazine.com

DisabledDealerMagazine Publisher Chris Rohan leads by example! She knows caregiving first hand and generously shares her experiences with us–both as a mom of a paraplegic and as the publisher for one of the leading resource magazines in the country.

Judy Seidmeyer, R.Ph., F.A.C.A., www.cgsp.net

Judy, a former caregiver to her sister, is a registered pharmacist and president of FAWSsit Portable Showers (boasting a 2011 HomeBoundResources Seal of Approval).  She’ll be writing on important matters of Hygiene, particularly as they pertain to home healthcare.

Brenda Thompson

Growing up, Brenda cared for her grandmother who had post polio syndrome.  Today, she is a professional caregiver in Colorado who believes every day can bring new challenges, and with those challenges come great rewards.

Talia Wood, RD

Talia has worked as a consulting dietitian in the state of New Mexico for the past five years. As a consultant, she has been able to work with very diverse populations. Currently, she consults with hospitals, nursing homes, an Indian Health Service clinic, and agencies who provide support for individuals with disabilities and their families. Nutrition is such an important and often overlooked piece of the “quality of life” puzzle. Talia very much enjoys seeing people thrive through nutrition.

Tammy I. Glenn, MBA

She’s the founder of HomeBoundResources, holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and currently serves as an advisor on elder care and aging to the National Senior Citizen’s Bureau and KCET.  Her monthly column and Seal of Approval reviews are published monthly in Disabled Dealer Magazine.  As a caregiver to her mother for 17 years, Tammy shares a wealth of personal experience with caregivers across the country.