Ron Roel
Ron Roel is a veteran journalist who spent a long career covering business, politics and social issues, focusing in recent years on what he calls “successful aging.” He has written extensively on aging topics, spoken at conferences, radio and TV shows, and launched several entrepreneurial ventures. He spent 20 years as a writer and editor at Long Island’s daily newspaper, Newsday, helping to found Act 2, a weekly section for 50-plus readers. He has been a consultant to AARP Long Island, writing articles, developing action plans for the AARP Age-Friendly Communities initiative and advocating for seniors as a member of AARP New York’s Executive Council. He recently published a book for caregivers on Long Island, The Caregiving Navigator/How to Plan, What to do, and Where to Turn When Caring for you Aging Loved Ones…And Yourself.
