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Reviews Team

Medical Reviewers

Amber Snow, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C

Amber Snow, MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C, combines her training and experience as a board-certified Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with her passion for providing holistic care. Amber received her MSN from The George Washington University.

Brad Ingrao, AuD

Brad Ingrao, AuD, obtained a BS in Education of the Speech and Hearing Handicapped followed by a MS in Audiology. After ten years in clinical practice, he hit the books again and earned his AuD in 2005. Dr. Ingrao is an active member of the Hearing Loss Association of America and is on the Board of Directors for the Association of Adult Musicians with Hearing Loss.

Christopher Norman, MSN, APRN, APHN-BC, GNP-BC

Christopher Norman, MSN, APRN, APHN-BC, GNP-BC, earned his MS at Yale University, completed an Advanced Practice Nurse Fellowship in Geriatrics at New York University, and gained comprehensive experience working with people with dementia (and their families) at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He currently works within a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly in Central New York (PACE CNY) as a primary care provider.

Liam M. Fry, MD, FACP, CMD

Liam M. Fry, MD, FACP, CMD is the Chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Palliative Care at the University of Texas Dell Medical school. She was appointed by Governor Abbott to serve on the NFAAC committee to HHSC, and she is the current chairman of the geriatric committee of the Travis County Medical Society.

Writers

Cara Henderson, MS, RDN

Cara Henderson, MS, RDN is a writer and registered dietitian/nutritionist who has been helping people reach their wellness goals for 20 years. Cara holds a MS from Texas A&M University, and she completed her dietitian certification at University of Kentucky Hospital.

Chrissy Holm

Chrissy Holm is a writer and editor with a particular interest in hearing aids and medical alert systems content. Outside of health content, she juggles her many creative endeavors, including book writing, book coaching, and podcasting.

Courtney Schmidt, PharmD

Courtney Schmidt, PharmD, is a clinical consultant pharmacist and geriatric care expert. Since completing her studies at the University of Florida, Dr. Schmidt has worked in multiple clinical settings and has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Central Florida.

Jennifer Walker-Journey

Jennifer Walker-Journey is a writer with special interest in the research, development, and federal regulations of medical devices, pharmaceutical drugs, and psychedelic therapies.

Jenny Wisniewski

Jenny Wisniewski is a professional writer specializing in older adult care. She has researched and written dozens of articles, whitepapers, and blog posts for older adult care consultants, medical alert system providers, and print and media publications.

Sara Lindberg, MEd

Sara Lindberg, MEd, is a mental health and fitness expert who enjoys writing about health, wellness, online therapy, and education. With a BS in exercise science and a MEd in counseling, she's spent the last twenty years helping people improve both their physical and mental health.

Sheila Olson, MPH

Sheila Olson has over two decades of experience writing about Medicare, health, and personal finance. Her work has been featured on sites such as Investopedia, The Motley Fool, and Boomer Benefits. Sheila holds a MPH from Northern Arizona University.

Steph Coelho

Steph Coelho is a freelance writer and journalist with a particular interest in health and wellness. She is determined to write about health and wellness in an inclusive way and seeks to critically examine our society’s concept of “health.”

Zach Riggs

Zach Riggs has worked as a professional writer since 2016 covering topics in healthcare, tech, and personal finance. He currently specializes in coverage on hearing aids and medical alert systems.

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