Caregiver Wellness: Brain, Body, & Boundaries

Kari Cardinale is MEA’s Chief Content Officer & Partner who has developed all of our online programs. She is an expert in the longevity industry, a social entrepreneur, expert facilitator, and developer of “digital intimacy” tools to build meaningful connections and global communities.

Dr. Briony Catlow helps people understand what’s really happening in the aging brain and what they can do about it. As a neuroscientist specializing in brain aging, neurodegeneration, and healthspan, she translates cutting-edge research into real-world practices that improve cognitive resilience.

Briony’s work spans sleep science, nutritional neuroscience, and the emerging links between chronic stress and neurodegeneration. But what sets her apart is how she brings that data down to earth, empowering caregivers with tools to protect their own cognitive health while supporting others through decline.

Barb Kreisman is a seasoned guide through the emotional complexity of caregiving and aging.

Drawing on her experience leading MEA’s Wisdom Circle and founding PurposefulAging.org, she helps caregivers navigate grief, guilt, and identity shifts with clarity and compassion.

A longtime MEA contributor and former business school professor, Barb blends personal experience, evidence-informed insight, and soulful connection to help participants reclaim their voice and values in the midst of life’s hardest transitions.

Dr. Paula Enrietto brings a rare blend of scientific training and hands-on caregiving experience. Her years caring for her mother reshaped her career, leading her from oncology research into senior healthcare and care management.

As CEO of AffirmiCare, Paula supports older adults, people with disabilities, and their families with practical, personalized care. She’s known for her clear-eyed understanding of what caregiving really requires—and for helping families stay grounded, informed, and supported through major life transitions.