OFFICIAL BIO: Isabel Tom is a mom, wife, daughter, and retired granddaughter. She is also the author of The Value of Wrinkles: A Young Perspective on How Loving the Old will Change Your Life.  She has been featured on ABC 7’s Good Morning Washington, and numerous radio shows and podcasts such as Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman and AARP’s Take on Today.

Isabel grew up in a multigenerational household and took part in caring for her paternal grandparents, "Mama" and "Yeye", who lived to 98 and 102. Professionally, she has served in the senior living and hospice care field. Isabel holds a Master of Public Health from the University of Maryland.  

(Focus on the Family

Heartwarming Ways to Love the Elderly in Your Family

(Boundless.org)

Practical Love for the Elderly

(NBC 4) 

Helping children bond with their grandparents

(ABC7/WJLA) 

Paying special tribute to older generations

(Good Morning Washington)

The Grandkid Investigator Kit

(ABC News)

Caring for Asian American Elders