Joel Kriofske is a graduate of Marquette University's College of Journalism, and spent many years working in print and broadcasting media, the past several self-employed as a multiple-award-winning free-lance writer and marketing communications specialist. Professional activities include newsletters and varied communications for a number of clients, both commercial and industrial. In addition, he's edited a biographical "expose" for a talented gate-crasher, leading to its publication in a major national magazine. Joel's essay, "My Father the G-Man," was published in Milwaukee magazine. With his wife, Mary, he was one of his father's caregivers throughout his entire hospice, and served in that role for others, family members and friends alike. While he does not presume to claim formal training, he has gained considerable experience, practical knowledge, even expertise in elder and hospice caregiving.