Clelia played a key role in the creation of the NJ Elder Law Center at Goldberg Law Group (NJELC), helping to develop and implement a streamlined, procedures-based model for elder care. Her work has been documented in the book The Law Firm Revolution. Clelia has also been a caregiver to her Nonna and Nonno, giving her firsthand experience of the frustrations and challenges of the long-term care system. This personal journey is shared in her upcoming book, Life, Lessons & Legacy: How Caring for My Grandmother Changed My Life. Clelia is deeply passionate about supporting caregivers and families as they navigate the often confusing and overwhelming eldercare journey.

Carrie Aalberts, also known as Dementia Darling, holds a Master of Science in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Gerontology, the study of aging. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner with over 10 years of experience as a professional caregiver, she is dedicated to supporting caregivers and their loved ones. Carrie provides education, resources, and compassionate guidance to those navigating the challenges of dementia. Currently, she serves as the Director of an adult daycare center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her mission is to be a supportive ally, whether you are living with dementia or caring for someone who is.

Lauren Dykovitz is a writer and author based in New Jersey, where she lives with her husband and two black Labradors. In July 2010, Lauren’s mom was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s at the age of 62. This life-changing experience inspired Lauren to create the Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s blog and social media pages, where she shares her journey and experiences as a caregiver. In 2017, Lauren self-published her first book, Learning to Weather the Storm: A Story of Life, Love, and Alzheimer’s. Her second book, When Only Love Remains: Surviving My Mom’s Battle with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, was released in 2021. Although her mom passed away in April 2020, Lauren is committed to helping others on their Alzheimer’s journey by sharing heartfelt stories and lessons from her own experiences. She feels that in many ways, her journey is only just beginning.

Michelle is the founder and heart behind Caregiving Advice. Her caregiving journey spans nearly her entire life, beginning with caring for her four younger sisters and maternal grandparents, as well as the residents of several senior living communities where she worked for 10 years. In 2013, Michelle and her husband adopted their daughter, who has special needs. After navigating six surgeries for her daughter in six years, Michelle began brainstorming creative ways to support other caregivers while balancing her own caregiving responsibilities—and Caregiving Advice was born. Eliza joined Caregiving Advice after graduating college in 2018. Alongside her work, she also served as a part-time caregiver for her grandmother, AJ, for six years. Eliza has written extensively about dementia care and the challenges of caring for someone who is bed-bound, drawing from her personal experiences to support and guide others on their caregiving journeys.

Ashley Stevens is a gerontologist and a master’s-level social worker (MSW, LCSWA) with specialized training in aging and dementia care. She holds a graduate certification in dementia care as well as a license in social work practice and therapeutic interventions. As a passionate dementia advocate, Ashley shares brain health tips and caregiving solutions on her blog platform, www.thedementiaguru.com, as well as on Instagram (@thedementiaguru) and Facebook.