Medical review board
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Licensed clinicians and specialists review our articles before they’re published, so you can trust what you read.
Jenny Sanford
MSN, APRN, AGNP-C
Adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner in NYC and Caregiving Coach at Givers. Previously worked in business and medical research at Harvard Business School and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Brad Ingrao
Au.D.
Practicing audiologist who has fitted thousands of people with hearing aids since the 1990s. Has taught at three universities and presented at conferences on two continents.
Christopher Norman
MSN, APRN, APHN-BC, GNP-BC
Board-certified geriatric nurse practitioner and holistic nurse who has worked with older adults since 2004, with experience in dementia care.
Amber Snow
MSN, APRN, AGPCNP-C
Board-certified geriatric nurse practitioner who began clinical work in 2009. Researches and writes about long-term care and crisis management.
Hadassah Kupfer
AuD, CCC-A
Audiologist and hearing aid specialist with a private practice in NYC. Adjunct clinical faculty for the CUNY Audiology Doctoral Program.
Brittany Ferri
PhD, OTR/L
Licensed occupational therapist with geriatric experience in assisted living and hospital settings. Author of four books and owner of Simplicity of Health.
Rachel A. Magann Faivre
Au.D.
Audiologist focused on advocacy, patients’ rights, and student leadership. Serves on The Audiology Project’s board and Northern Illinois University’s advisory board.
Elizabeth U. Lyda
BS, RRT
Respiratory therapist since 1983, licensed in New York, with hospital, outpatient, and home respiratory care experience.
Lauren Masopust
LMFT, PMH-C
Licensed marriage and family therapist providing psychotherapy to youths, adults, couples, and families.
Rebecca Tucker
LRT, RRT
Registered respiratory therapist and COPD educator with over 40 years of experience building CPAP, BiPAP, oxygen, and ventilation programs.
Dr. Sheri Mello
Au.D., F-AAA
Practicing since 1988 as an ENT practitioner and hearing aid manufacturer director. Educates hearing aid users.
Jacquelyn C. J. Lovitt
Au.D.
Audiologist with degrees from Ohio State University and a residency at the Atlanta VA Medical Center. Previously at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
Brian Murray
H.I.S.
Hearing Instrument Specialist licensed in New York, North Carolina, and Virginia, and a workshop consultant with Alpaca Audiology.