About the Author

Robin Dolan

Robin Dolan, LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse), has been serving in the nursing profession since 2024, dedicating her career to geriatric and rehabilitative care. She began her journey at Scripps Home in Altadena, California, a multilevel facility supporting low-income seniors. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience working in skilled nursing, rehabilitation centers, and assisted living facilities, where she witnessed the unique challenges seniors and their families face in accessing quality healthcare.

For the past 13 years, Robin has shared her expertise as a nurse educator. She has taught and mentored future nurse assistants at Monrovia Adult School and now at El Monte/Rosemead Adult School. In the classroom, she emphasizes practical training, especially in the safe use of ambulatory assistive devices such as walkers and wheelchairs, preparing students to provide compassionate and effective care in real-world settings.

Beyond her clinical and teaching background, Robin brings deep insight into the financial side of healthcare. Having seen the burden of medical costs on seniors and their families, she writes about medical budgeting, retirement planning, and cost-effective mobility solutions with empathy and precision. Her content reflects both professional expertise and lived experience, offering practical, accessible guidance to those navigating the complexities of senior care.

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