Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today we are so lucky to have the brilliant award winning creative director Roberto Carlo Chiesa, of the film “Inside My Being.” This film expresses the inner thoughts of those diagnosed and those that care in a whole new light. Please take the time to listen to this wonderful interview and to watch this exceptional new film on dementia and caregiving; “Inside My Being.” Contact Information: Alexandria Perrin LLC?915 14th street, Modesto, Ca. 95354 Phone: 209 571 2306 Cell: 209 216 7027 Email: Roberto@alexandriaperrin.com Facebook: facebook.com/insidemybeing Click Here to see the film: https://youtu.be/P1TCnxkvEiQ Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today our guest is Author Christine Grote.  Her father was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2008, and her mother, with the help of home healthcare aides, took care of him at home until about eight weeks prior to his death in January of 2013. Christine has written a book, Where Memories Meet – Reclaiming my father after Alzheimer’s, that shares their journey. Contact Information: Website – http://www.christinemgrote.com Facebook – http://www.facebook.com/Christine-M-Grote-201286486589190 Twitter – @cmsmith57 Buy the Book: http://tinyurl.com/ot3qnuu Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Dr. Mosch to learn more about what exactly Neuropsychology is and how it can help those living with dementia. Contact Information: Email: soniamosch@gmail.com Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with Mindy Bolton on using creativity to engage those diagnosed with dementia. Contact Information: Phone # 952-994-2420 Email: yesandthankyou@gmail.com Website: www.mnartists.org under Mindy Bolton Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Hollywood Film His Neighbor Phil: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/learn-about-new-dementia-film Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Awesome experts explain how to use easy “do-it-yourself” methods to shift from difficult emotions or experiences into greater peace and other uplifting feelings. Contact Information: http://lessstressmorepeacewithalzheimers.com/ Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Patrick Talley the founder of Stories etc (free app), Swaha (free app), HeraTrack (monitoring bracelet). Patrick and his team are focused on helping caregivers and those struggling with age related issues to live better lives. Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio has been raising awareness and providing resources for those dealing with dementia since 2011. All voices are welcome on the show. Do you have a story to tell? A product that will make living with dementia easier? Are you doing research to create a cure? We want to hear from you. https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us Contact Information: Connect with Patrick Talley: http://storiesetc.com/ http://www.swaha.social/ http://www.heratrack.com/ Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have songwriters Bakhus Saba and Dale Butler. Here how their music is making a different. Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we Toby Haberkorn, author of WHEN MY GRAMMY FORGETS, I REMEMBER: A CHILD’S PERSPECTIVE ON DEMENTIA, will shed light on how to speak to children about what changes are happening to their loved one.  Contact Information: When My Grammy Forgets, I Remember: A Child’s Perspective on Dementia is available on Amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/When-Grammy-Forgets-Remember-Perspective/dp/0991623606 Toby’s web page: http://tobyhaberkorn.com/ Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are honored to have Molly Fogel, who is the director of educational and social services at the Alzheimer’s foundation of America. Learn about their recently released training video for healthcare professionals and what’s different about this program and how it will improve lives. We will also discuss caregiver burnout and how it effects professionals too. Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Foundation of America To purchase the training video, please visit www.careprofessionals.org or call 866-232-8484. Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ New Hollywood Film on Dementia – “His Neighbor Phil” - https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/learn-about-new-dementia-film Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we will talk with Beth Paterson Savor Life Educational and Resource Fair, along with some of the sponsors. We will learn how this educational and resource fair is different from others and why. Contact Information: www.savvyseniorsourcesnov2015.eventbrite.com www.savvyseniorsources.com 651-770-8462 Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have product designer Ben Atkinson-Willes who set up Active Minds to help support his grandfather who had been living with Alzheimer’s disease for over 10 years. In caring for his grandfather, Ben discovered that there was a lack of quality, age-appropriate activity products available for people living with dementia. Ben responded as a Product Designer and set about researching and developing a range of new, goundbreaking  activities for adults living with dementia Contact Information: www.active-minds.co.uk info@active-minds.co.uk 0044 203 488 2001 Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Description: Today we are lucky to have clinical bioethicist, Viki Kind with us to discuss her new workbook “The Caregiver’s Path to Compassionate Decision Making.” Viki is known as the “The People’s Bioethicist,” because she is a rare individual who bridges two worlds, that of the health care professional and of the family struggling to make the right decision. Contact Information: www.Kindethics.com kindethics@gmail.com http://twitter.com/vikikind?http://www.facebook.com/viki.kind?http://www.linkedin.com/pub/viki-kind/13/b86/67a Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project The New Dementia Film His Neighbor Phil: https://youtu.be/DXRfWOq50_g professional and of the family struggling to make the right decision.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listene

Today we have Ray Ward from the Sky Factory, who will share this fabulous technology which creates a relaxing environment most anywhere.  Here from Deb Bland with Polar Ridge to her thoughts as a Marketing Director of an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. Contact Information: rayw@skyfactory.com 641-919-5529(m) 641-472-1747 ext 211 Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project The New Dementia Film: https://youtu.be/DXRfWOq50_gSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are lucky to have an author and a caregiver on a mission, Gary Joseph LeBlanc.  His new book “The Aftereffects of Caregiving,” which he co-authored with Holly Beth Michels, is making waves around the world.  Come and join the conversation and learn why this book is impacting those that have cared so deeply. Contact Information for Gary Joseph LeBlanc: http://www.commonsensecaregiving.com/ https://www.dementiamentors.org/ Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with Author Jessica Shepherd from the UK about her new book on dementia called “Grandma.” Contact Information: www.jessicashepherdillustration.com??Twitter   @JesSSShepherd??Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/JessicaShepherdIllustration Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today our guest will be Dr. Richard Isaacson.  He is the Author of "The Alzheimer's Diet."  We will discuss the importance of nutrition, the impact it has on our bodies and a new medical food that has shown in studies to help those with Dementia.  The product, Axona, is available now under prescription.  Contact Information: Website   www.TheADplan.com Books The Alzheimer's Diet: A Step-by-step Nutritional Approach for Memory Loss Prevention & Treatment Alzheimer's Treatment Alzheimer's Prevention: A Patient and Family Guide Here is the website for Axona   http://www.about-axona.com Axona on Twitter  https://twitter.com/AxonaForAD Axona Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AxonaForAD   Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/liste

Learn the role that Donjia and WBN would like to play in our dementia care culture. Contact Information: WBN NOW ~ New YouTube Channel Link to Trailer http://youtu.be/2QJw3xDoFo4 WBN ~  A division of the Colorado Broadcasting Company USA, Chairman and Founder,  Ray K. Coleman.  ColoradoBroadcastingCompanyUSA.com Facebook ~ WBNGLOBAL emaildonjia@gmail.com Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are at the Minnesota State Fair with HealthStar Home Health in the Kare11 Health Building to check out how the FREE Memory Screenings are going and to discuss resources and information regarding Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We did have some technical difficulties with our connection and so the first portion of the show was edited out where we discussed the new film about a family dealing with dementia called His Neighbor Phil. Contact Information: HealthStar Home Health http://www.healthstarhomehealth.net/our-services/home-health-care-services/alzheimers-and-dementia-care/ Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We go live at: 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST and 8 pm London time! Beth Paterson will talk to us about reverse mortgages – what they are, how they work and how they can help those dealing with dementia.  In additional she will share information about her Savvy Senior Sources and her new TV show. Contact Beth at: Beth Paterson, CRMP (Certified Reverse Mortgage Specialist 651-762-9648    www.RMSIDAC.com     www.SavvySeniorSources.com Mara Botonis and Donna True will join us to talk about the FREE Treasure Coast Symposium which will provide hope for the living with dementia. To Register for the event http://act.alz.org/site/Calendar?id=122017&view=Detail or call 800-272-3900 extension 501 To reach Mara Botonis Check out her Website www.whencaringtakescourage.com/ Join a Clinical Trail http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm For more information on dementia and caregiving go to https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

“By drawing upon the words of caregivers who have walked the journey of dementia, the authors cast much needed light upon this long and winding road. Through the experience of caring for loved ones, these unsung heroes have made the path less difficult for others who will follow in their footsteps.” – Daniel Kuhn, MSW, Director of Education, Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging About the Authors:? Lynda A. Markut is the clinical director at Family Alliance, Inc., a not-for-profit comprehensive social service agency in Woodstock, Illinois. She conducts several support groups and was the caregiver for her parents, who both had vascular dementia.  Lynda can be reached by contacting the Alzheimer’s Association of SE WI  at 414-479-8800  or through her Geriatric Care Consulting at 608-931-5651. Anatole Crane, a retired microbiologist, co-facilitates a spouse dementia support group and is president of the board of directors of Family Alliance. For fifteen years, he was the caregiver for his wife, who was diagnosed