Karen A. Halley has a background in English Literature, Organic Chemistry, and Education. She has published science articles in several journals and has taught STEM subjects to students from elementary to graduate school. As an active member of her community, Karen has run a local food pantry and managed a local franchised senior caregiving company. Additionally, she has been a caregiver for many loved ones, including her parents, family, and family friends, making her uniquely qualified to have written this book. In her free time, Karen enjoys designing gardens and designing and creating quilts. She lives in Vancouver with her spouse and has two adult offspring.