SeniorAdvice.com Staff Writers

Lori Thomas

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Lori Thomas has decades of experience as a caregiver. Her writing for SeniorAdvice.com is informed by years of research as well as hands-on family experience caring for her now late mother, who had chronic health issues for most of her life. Lori is an integral part of the SeniorAdvice.com management team, acting as Vice President of Marketing and Chief Editor, working directly as an ambassador to senior housing partners, and managing our bi-annual scholarship program. She has a B.S. in Human and Organizational Development from Vanderbilt University.

Yvonne Feltman

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Yvonne M. Feltman is a published author with a deep professional knowledge of caregiving and the needs of caregivers. She has previously work for an in-home senior care company which gave her a true compassion for seniors and the challenges they face. Dealing with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's in her own family has given Yvonne a deeper understanding of the health issues many face later in life. She studied English and Psychology while earning a Bachelor's degree at the University of New Mexico.

Cara Imperato

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Cara Imperato is a freelance writer who produces meaningful content that's well researched and easy to understand. She enjoys guiding and educating readers through life transitions and big decisions, such as evaluating senior care options for a loved one. Cara has a BA in Social Work and over 15 years experience in various communications positions, including seven years of proposal writing for two large corporations in the healthcare industry. She resides in her hometown of Philadelphia, PA with her husband and beloved cat.

April Klazema

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April has been a professional writer, blogger, and PR consultant for almost 15 years. She has extensive experience and knowledge of senior care topics in particular and has authored several prominent studies related to costs of senior care as well as numerous advice columns on how to save on senior living. April holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Amsterdam.

Rachel Lustbader

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Rachel Lustbader is a writer and editor with a background in healthcare and technology. Her work has been published on websites including HealthCare.com, BiteSizeBio.com, BetterHelp.com, Caring.com, and PayingforSeniorCare.com. She studied health science and public health at Boston University.
Both of Rachel’s grandmothers had very positive experiences in senior living communities, and Rachel saw firsthand the impact that kind, committed caregivers and community managers can have on seniors’ and their family members’ lives. With her work at Caring, Rachel hopes to help other families find communities, caregivers, and at-home products that benefit elderly loved ones and make life less stressful for family caregivers.