Trustworthy's Q&A Experts
Our Q&A series offers expert perspectives and practical advice on topics that matter most to families, from document organization to estate planning and beyond.
Niloufar Esmaeilpour
Niloufar is a registered clinical counselor with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors and the founder of Lotus Therapy & Counselling Centre in the Vancouver area. Specializing in trauma treatment, Niloufar combines extensive experience with a steadfast dedication to supporting individuals on their journey to healing and well-being.
Our chat with Niloufar:
“Mood swings in bipolar disorder significantly impact motivation. During depressive phases, individuals often experience overwhelming fatigue, feelings of worthlessness, and a lack of interest in activities, making it difficult to initiate or sustain effort toward goals.”
Tanner Gish
Tanner, director of operations at Loving Homecare Inc. in Southern California, is a certified dementia practitioner accredited by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. He is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized care for seniors, with a particular focus on those living with dementia. Tanner’s commitment to compassionate caregiving drives his efforts to ensure comfort, dignity, and well-being for clients while fostering a supportive environment for the Loving Homecare team.
Our chat with Tanner:
“The first step to take after receiving a diagnosis should be to educate yourself. Learn about the type and progression of dementia. Then, build a care team. Include health care professionals, family members, and care agencies. Discuss wishes early. Openly communicate preferences for care, finances, and living arrangements.”
Alfred Polizzotto
Alfred has 33 years of experience in elder law. He addresses various issues related to aging, including nursing home negligence, guardianship, and conservatorship.
Our chats with Alfred:
“If you see unopened bills piling up or hear about calls from creditors, it's usually a sign for intervention. Cognitive decline can sneak up on seniors, and you don’t want to wait until something serious happens.”
“If there’s any kind of medical emergency, you don’t want family members scrambling to find important papers while trying to make quick decisions about care. It just makes more sense to have a trusted few people who know where everything is stored.”
Dr. Sham Singh
Sham, a psychiatrist trained at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, approaches mental health holistically. His approach emphasizes medication management and lifestyle modifications to achieve peak performance of the brain. He is experienced in treating a variety of conditions, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and OCD.
Our chat with Sham:
“For OCD clients, I recommend simplifying or using very structured systems to minimize the potential for overthinking. Limiting the choices, for instance, using few and well-defined categories in organizing, helps make the task more manageable.”
Jonathan D. Steele
Jonathan is a distinguished family law attorney specializing in complex divorce, custody, and privacy issues. Partnered with Beermann LLP, his practice combines legal acumen with cybersecurity expertise and is recognized by Illinois Super Lawyers and Leading Lawyers. Jonathan also holds a CompTIA Security+ certification, underscoring his commitment to client protection.
Our chat with Jonathan:
“It is prudent to seek professional financial and legal assistance when elderly parents demonstrate difficulties in managing basic financial responsibilities, such as timely bill payments or understanding their financial obligations.”
James Taska
James, founder of Alpha Wealth Advisor, is a dedicated financial advisor committed to transparent fiduciary services. He crafts tailored investment strategies, often utilizing non-correlated assets, with a focus on risk management. He works closely with retirees to preserve wealth across generations, prioritizing trust and long-term client relationships.
Our chat with James:
“A trusted financial advisor will encourage the adult children to attend meetings with their elderly parents if desired by the client. Having an open line of communication is an excellent line of defense against scams targeting senior citizens.”