“Sonya Dunbar is known as the “Geriatric Tooth Fairy” because of her passionate care for the oral hygiene of the nation’s greatest generation who reside in long-term care facilities. Guided by decades of dental experience in private practice, in skilled nursing facilities, and in academia, Sonya provides hands-on and in-service training to staff members to…
“Weaving through a familial story focusing on the importance of palliative care, Angela discusses the significance of this branch of medicine on the lives of both the elderly and their families, while addressing common misconceptions we have towards the topic of dying. Angela Ji is a seasoned university student, researcher, and granddaughter. She first developed…
“Laura Poskin wants to make our world a better place to grow old. As the director of Age-Friendly Greater Pittsburgh, she brings people together to build more inclusive, respectful neighborhoods for all ages. Laura is a gerontologist who started her career as a journalist in New York City, writing for national publications such as People…