Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio we will be raising awareness on staying mentally healthy when caring for someone with dementia for the first hour; and then the second hour we will learn about Pittsburgh's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Our first guest will be Jill LaFaive Gafner founder of Global Training Experts. I love her story, as it shows the power of her shift and how she has leveraged her new skills in caregiving with her base skill set of coaching and training. Jill has earned her Certified Dementia Practitioner and Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Training certificates through the International/National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jill also authored the book, “Personal Positioning for the Caregiver”, a motivational guide for caregivers on staying mentally healthy while caring for their patients. Join the conversation and find out what tips Jill has to share with you. Contact Jill at:      Website         Phone   (586) 419-6073 Our second was not able to make the show today

Alzheimer's Speaks loves to raise awareness and help people connect to the resources, tools and products to help those living with dementia, live in comfort and with purpose. Please join the conversation.   Call in or use the chat box to tell us your thoughts about dementia and caregiving Our First Guest will be Chris Wynn, Documentary Filmmaker.  Chris made the film “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” which was about his personal family experience with his Fathers dementia. Chris is currently working on a feature documentary project about younger caregivers dealing with a parent with Early Onset Alzheimer’s called Much Too Young. Contact Chris via    Email          Website Our second hour we will learn how poetry can help people with dementia connect and have fun.  Today we will talk with Molly Middleton Meyer who is the founder of Mind’s Eye Poetry. She works with dementia patients using a facilitation process that includes sensory props, poetry recitation, and memory triggering questions. Molly not only helps th

Alzheimer's Speaks gives voice to all dealing with a variety of types of dementia and caregiving.  Today we have two power guests with great insights and resources to make life with dementia easier. Long Distance Caregivers Are Encouraged To Call In With Your Questions Our first guest is long distance caregiver and author of Alzheimer's My Mom My Hero, Lisa Hirsch who has been living the role of long distance caregiver for her own Mother and helping thousands of caregivers around the world. Lisa's book and blog is God sent for many struggling in their role as care partners. Purchase MY MOM MY HERO - A mother & daughters new found love Lisa's Blog     Lisa on Facebook The second half of the show we will be talking with Ron Gregory CEO of Alzheimer's Music Connect and singer songwriter Vanessa Campagna who is featured on the new holiday CD, "Memories - The Songs and Spirit of Christmas."  The CD is amazing and has technology behind it to help those diagnosed and dealing with dementia. Vanessa's website.

Naomi Feil the Founder of  the Validation Program shares and celebrates her 30 year journey shifting our dementia care culture.  Naomi Feil, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., is the developer of Validation. She was born in Munich in 1932, and grew up in the Montefiore Home for the Aged in Cleveland Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother, the head of the Social Service Department. After graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York, she began working with the elderly. Between 1963 and 1980 Mrs. Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented old-old people who were her clients. In 1982 she published her first book, Validation: The Feil Method, which was revised in 1992. Her second book, The Validation Breakthrough, was published in 1993, and updated and revised in 2002. Feil and her husband have made many films and videos about aging and Validation. Feil is the Executive Director of the

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Giving Voice To All Dealing With Dementia. Join us today to learn how Gianna Homes is inspiring & engaging those living with dementia.  Anne Marie Hansen the President and Founder of these residential care homes for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other memory loss patients.  We will also find out about there annual fundraiser, "Come Dance with Me." Contact Anne Marie      952.988.0953      Website For Additional information on Dementia and Caregiving go to www.AlzheimersSpeaks.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For World Alzheimer's Month Alzheime'rs Speaks Radio has done several additional programs, but todays show will be a full two hour show dedicated to "Keeping Safe in Todays World.  We will be highlighting Project Life Saver and how it can be utilized to live safely. Our Guests today include: Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Project Lifesaver International Gene SuandersAuthor Mara Botonis of “When Caring Takes Courage”Rick Phelps, diagnosed with dementia and founder of "Memory People" & Author of "While I still Can"Harry Urban, diagnosed with dementia and founder of "Forget Me Not" on FacebookMichael Ellenbogen, diagnosed with dementia and national advocate & Author of "From The Corner Office To Alzheimer's" Everyone is welcome to join the conversation on this very important topic. You can use the chat box or call in live to communicate with us. We would also appreciate your efforts to share this episode with family, friends and colleagues on FaceBook, Google Circles, LinkedIn, Twitter and more.

Alzheimer's Speaks gives voice to all dealing with dementia.  Listen in and learn from some great experts in the field of dementia and home care. Today learn why HealthStar Home Health has incorporated The "Alzheimer's Whisperer" program and how and why it works to help staff and families alike. We talk with HealthStar representative Holly Eide, along with Dr. Verna Carlson, President  and Katherine  Vanderhorst, Vice-President of C&V Senior Care Specialists who developed and license the Alzheimer's Whisperer program. For information on HealthStar Home Health or the "Alzheimer's Whisperer" program Click Here For additional information on dementia and caregiving check out Alzheimer's SpeaksSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks gives voice to all dealing with dementia. Today, our first guests will be Dr. Ashford of MemTrax.  and who has developed a computerized memory measurement system to screen for memory problems, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease: www.memtrax.com.  Learn about protecting your brain as you age. The memory test, which is interesting, engaging, and challenging, has the potential to efficiently screen for the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease and serve as an inexpensive and practical approach to testing approaches to Alzheimer treatment and prevention.  Email Curtis  Watch a Video on MemTrax Our second guests are Greg O'Brien, veteran journalist who has dementia and Dr. Molly Perdue. Greg has been featured in several news features and has written the book On Pluto: Inside the Mind of Alzheimer’s.   This book is about living with Alzheimer’s, not dying with it. It is a book about hope, faith, and humor—a prescription far more powerful than the conventional medication available today to fight

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all trying to improve the world for those living with dementia. Today we have to top chefs with us who have been touched by dementia and decided to make a difference.  Stone Morris  and Sarah Gorham created "Grind Dining,"  a new way to experience food and allow those living with dementia to maintain their independence and dignity as long as possible.  Also joining the conversation will be Deb Osterhaudt, the VP of Sales and Marketing of the Arbor company who has implemented Grind Dining into their residential experience. This is a fascinating and exciting concept!  Come listen and join the conversation. Grind Dining Website Email Chef Morris and Chef Gorham The Arbor Company The second half of the show will be OPEN MIC!  We always love to hear what's on your mind regarding dementia and caregiving.  Do you have an idea for a radio show.  Call in and lets start talking. For more information on dementia and caregiving check out our website at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.c

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Giving Voice To All Dealing With Dementia Today our guest will be Karen Truman, Ph.D. from Dementia Caregiver Resources, Inc..  She will be talking to us about her new book "The Dementia Caregivers Little Book of Hope."  Come and join the conversation.  We would love to have you call in with your questions or use the chat box to tell us your thoughts or ask your questions. Click here to contact Karen Truman We will be having OPEN MIC after talking with Karen.  Feel free to call into the show and share your thoughts. For additional information on dementia and caregiving visit Alzheimer's Speaks websiteSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For World Alzheimer's Month Alzheime'rs Speaks Radio has done several additional programs, but todays show will be a full two hour show dedicated to "Keeping Safe in Todays World.  We will be highlighting Project Life Saver and how it can be utilized to live safely. Our Guests today include: Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Project Lifesaver International Gene SuandersAuthor Mara Botonis of “When Caring Takes Courage”Rick Phelps, diagnosed with dementia and founder of "Memory People" & Author of "While I still Can"Harry Urban, diagnosed with dementia and founder of "Forget Me Not" on FacebookMichael Ellenbogen, diagnosed with dementia and national advocate & Author of "From The Corner Office To Alzheimer's" Everyone is welcome to join the conversation on this very important topic. You can use the chat box or call in live to communicate with us.  We would also appreciate your efforts to share this episode with family, friends and colleagues on FaceBook, Google Circles, LinkedIn, Twitter and more.

Alzheimer's Speaks provides a variety of platforms for people dealing with dementia to get their voice heard throughout the world.  We want to hear what your thoughts are so join the conversation. Today we are lucky enough to have Alzheimer's Disease International's Executive Director, Marc Wortmann with us to discuss the new research study release.  This is perfect timing given September is "World Alzheimer's Month." Alzheimer's Disease International Here is the link to the newly released report Here is a  link to the poster and banner people can use for World Alzheimer’s Month   For additional information on dementia and caregiving visit Alzheimer's SpeaksSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks is here to raise everyones voice when dealing with dementia.  Come and join the conversation! Today, learn how high school student and Girl Scout, Evelyn Jackson, is making a difference in our dementia care culture.   She is working on obtaining the Girl Scouts "Gold Award," the highest award in Girl Scouting. Eveyln's project addresses the Alzheimer's community by teaching people the importance and process of making an "Identity Book,"  which is a simple photo album to be used as a resource throughout all stages of the disease. Contact Evelyn via her website For additional information on Dementia and Caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for a variety of platforms you can tap into for free.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel For Thought - What Makes Our Minds Run Better? Alzheimer's Speaks gives voice to all dealing with dementia. We would love to hear your thoughts as well. Use the chat box or call in live to talk with us. Today we will be featuring Fuel For Thought, a coconut oil drink, fortified with medium-chain triglycerides, that can be consumed every day to support brain performance and neurological health through nourishing ketones.  It's currently the subject of a clinical trial at the prestigious USF Byrd Alzheimer's Institute looking into the effect of taking coconut oil on the cognition, functioning, and behavior of older adults with mild to moderate Alzheimer's. Find details on the study here.  We will also hear from a Fuel For Thought user, living with mild cognitive impairment, and his wife on their experience with Fuel For Thought. Cognate Nutritionals, makers of Fuel For Thought. 855-453-8663 For more information on Dementia & Caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website.Support this Show: htt

It's Open Mic Today - What Do You Want To Talk About? Here on Alzheimer's Speaks we believe all voices need to be heard.  We believe by sharing information and insights we can shift our dementia care from crisis to comfort. You can communicate your comments and questions by utilizing the chat box, calling in or send Lori La Bey an email For more information on dementia or caregiving check out our website where you can access our blog, Dementia Chats (a free webinar series where our experts are those living with dementia).Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all trying to improve the world for those living with dementia. Today we have to top chefs with us who have been touched by dementia and decided to make a difference.  Stone Morris  and Sarah Gorham created "Grind Dining,"  a new way to experience food and allow those living with dementia to maintain their independence and dignity as long as possible.  Also joining the conversation will be Deb Osterhaudt, the VP of Sales and Marketing of the Arbor company who has implemented Grind Dining into their residential experience. This is a fascinating and exciting concept!  Come listen and join the conversation. Grind Dining Website Email Chef Morris and Chef Gorham The Arbor Company The second half of the show will be OPEN MIC!  We always love to hear what's on your mind regarding dementia and caregiving.  Do you have an idea for a radio show.  Call in and lets start talking. For more information on dementia and caregiving check out our website at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.c

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is a forum to hear all voice affected by Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias.  We hope you will join the conversation! Today we are lucky to have Stephanie Seneff, Senior Research Scientist at MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory. We will discuss the effects of GMOs, gut bacteria and aluminum on the human body.   Website Chef Robb White with the Goodman Group will join us today to discuss "Food for Life" and how can it impact the general health and well-being of older adults. Specifically, we will talk about how can food (ingredients, menu and prep) can be beneficial for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.   Website Email Chef White For additional information on Dementia and Caregiving check out www.AlzheimersSpeaks.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we love having an open conversation with everyone who is dealing with the disease.  Please call in live at (714) 364-4757to ask a question or share a thought or use the chat box to communicate with us. Our first guests are Charles Ramat, Co-Chief Executive Officer and Dan Alkon, PhD., Neurotrope, Chief Scientific Officer and from Neurotrope. We will be discussing Alzheimer’s disease treatment challenges and Neurotrope's development of bryostatin, their partnerships and minimally invasive, diagnostic biomarker analysis system. Visit Neurotrope's website During our second hour we will listen to Michael & Shari Ellenbogen's Speech at NAPA (National Alzheimer's Project Act).  After we will discuss your thoughts and talk with Michael on how their speeches were received.  We would love for you to join the conversation. For more information on dementia and caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks website.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See o

Today Alzheimer's Speaks Radio chats with two brilliant individuals touching hearts and lives.  Join the conversation by calling in or using the chat box. Our first guest will be Nader Shabahangi a licensed psychotherapist and Cofounder of AgeSong. His multicultural background has fueled his passion for becoming an advocate and for creating programs with the purpose of caring more comprehensively for elders. He has written several books.  Two I will mention are "Deeper into the Soul" and "Conversations with Ed." Our second guest will be Mary Turner-Archer of Breath Of Life, Creative Arts.  Once a Performer she is now a Transformer of Lives.  She combines her knowledge of Brain Science, Music and Dance.  You can reach Mary by phone 760-296-3347 or email. For additional resources on dementia and caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks where you can get to our blog, the Dementia Chats webinar series, our resource directory, the YouTube channel and more.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-no

We had technical difficulties the first hour due our connection with India. You may want to skip minutes 38-58, by sliding the bar over. Our first guest will be a film maker from India, Vishaal Nityanand, who is the Chairman at Cinematic Arts Productions.  His new film about Dementia, "Life Flows On," will soon be released.  Find out how you can see this film and what drove Vishaal to do this project.  Website            Skype            Email  Our second guest will be Ann Campanella, Author of the memoir "Motherhood - Lost and Found," which can be purchased on Amazon. Ann's story is an interesting one.  It is the story of her mother's descent into Alzheimer's at the same time Ann was longing to become a mother herself. Ann's Website   Check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for all of our free resources - blog, webinars, resource directory, videos and more.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.