Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Todays guest is MattGurwell, Founder & CEO of Keeping Us Safe, LLC; a national organization proudly serving America's senior drivers and their families. Developer of Continuing Education (CEU) programs for nurses, social workers, law enforcement, geriatric care managers and other health care/social service communities on the topic of how to help older drivers and their families (as well as professionals!) work through the very delicate issues of a retirement from driving. Specialties Developer of the "Enhanced Self-Assessment Program" specifically designed for senior drivers. Author of "Beyond Driving with Dignity; The workbook for the families of older drivers". Certified by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General as a Special Subject Instructor for the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program. Contact Information: Matt Gurwell, Founder & CEO Keeping Us Safe 877-9007-8841 info@keepingussafe.org www.keepingussafe.orgSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio

Dr Richard Taylor & Laura Bramly will discuss the "I  Can I Will"  Program Another way to stand up and speak out. A way to benefit from the collective life experiences of kindred spirits living wiith Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.“I CAN! I WILL!” raises awareness about dementia, addressing the myths and stigmas that accompany a diagnosis of dementia, and enabling people living with dementia to be more open with others about their disability. With support both from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), the I CAN! I WILL! Stand Up and Speak About Dementia project and website has moved from dream to reality.  It is a unique information resource about dementia and the people who live with it.  A place where people from all walks of life and countries can share their experiences with dementia finding hope and inspiration. The goal of the I CAN! I WILL! is to become an “idea library.”  By reading the ideas posted on the website— AND contributing their own thoughts — people with dementia, care partn

Barry Greenberg -Director of Strategy at Toronto Dementia Research Alliance,Director, Neuroscience Drug Discovery and Development at University Health Network, Toronto Barry Greenberg has been involved in Alzheimer’s disease research and drug discoverysince 1985. At UHN, he is currently co-directing the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance as Director of Strategy, a consortium involving academic research and the five memory clinics at hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto to create a citywide dementia research center.  He possesses a significant background in most aspects of the drug discovery process in neurological disease, with externally recognized expertise ranging from target identification and validation through preclinical and clinical development including issues of biomarker-based diagnosis and proof of concept.  Dr Greenberg has a strong international network in the Alzheimer field including industry, academia, government and the voluntary sector, plus previous involvement in multi

Marc Wortmann is the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International, known as ADI. Today Marc will share ADI’s vision and mission with us.  We will learn about the similarities as well as the differences between his organization and other organizations, but most importantly we will hear how we can work together as a global force to shift our dementia care culture. ADI’s Next Conference will be: 27th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International, March 7th-10th, 2012, London, UK. The theme is: Science, Fact, Fiction Conference website: http://www.adi2012.org Early registration deadline: 13 January 2012. Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People will also share his updates with us as well towards the end of the show.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1st Guest Lisa Genova is a Harvard –trained Neuroscientist, who is a featured expert in the new documentary "To Not Fade Away."  Lisa is also the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, Still Alice, about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease. Lisa’s Publicist - Jean Anne Rose Director of Publicity, Gallery Books 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, New York 10020 Jeananne.rose@simonandschuster.com 212-698-7579 Lisa’s Website http://lisagenova.com/ 2 Guest:Kathy Ritchie is the founder of the blog "My Demented Mom." As a writer, Kathy started the blog in 2007 as a means of coping with her mother's illness and expressing her own frustrations and struggles with her mom's diagnosis and the toll on both her and her family.... she also wanted to share her experiences with other young adult caregivers who are navigating life, career, relationships, while dealing with a terminally sick parent. She has been learning to cope with her mother's progressive disease for the

Chirag Patel MD Chief Medical Officer of Hansa Medical Groupe will join us today to discuss his Medical Concierge Service Model…”The Horse and Buggy Service of House Calls isn’t new, it’s just not utilized much these days.”  Here how this type of service can really help those in need Hansa Medical Groupe is a novel concierge practice in which the physician comes to the patients/members' home for their appointments. Service and care is provided at the members' convenience. Your Physician at Hansa is available and ready to respond 24 hours a day. This is the first in-home concierge style medical practice in the region. Please browse our website for more information on why we believe this program provides the premier medical service in the greater Chicago area. Contact Information: Hansa Medical Groupe Office/Emergency/Answering Service:847.920.0902 Email:info@hansamedicalgroupe.com Website:   www.hansamedicalgroupe.com Christine Phelps with the American Academy of Neurology will talk about the 2012 Neuro Film F

1st Guest  Sailesh Mishra is the Founder and President of Silver Inning Foundation and also of ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter Silver Innings (since 2008) is a Social Enterprise is working towards creating Elder Friendly World where Aging becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience.Sailesh has left his corporate job to work for his passion to work with Senior Citizens, which he believes is the most neglected and ignored segment.This is be a great discuss and we encourage you to call inand join the conversation! Website:  www.silverinningfoundation.org Phone: 0091- 9819819145 2nd Guest Donna Newman- BlueStein works with people with dementia to improve quality of life and create connection to self and the world around them and train others to do the same. As a dance movement therapist she teaches caregivers of people with mid to late stage dementia comprehensive nonverbal communication. We will also discuss dance movement therapy for both individual and group sessions Checkout the video on the Octaband® which i

"Walking In Their Shoes," is a sociological perspective on communicating with people diagnosed with moderate-severe Alzheimer's disease and where/how negative behaviors originate. This book includes true stories and illustrates how to successfully understand behaviors, resolve conflict, and redirect persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.   From his first experience with Alzheimer’s disease, he learned that through observation, non-verbal and verbal communication, he could effectively communicate with people who were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and considered non-commutative, by observing their actions and locating “their reality.” Once this was accomplished, he used two simple techniques to communicate and “redirect” what some people call “behaviors,” meaning negative behaviors. Although these techniques were not successful all the time, with every success, Michael was rewarded. Now he would like to share these simple techniques, so you can have the same positive results and see that communicati

1st Guest Marc Wortmann is the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International, known as ADI.  We had some technical difficulties with the first half of the show so we are rescheduling the  program.  We have rescheduled for Jan 24th.  Please feel free to slide the arrow to mid point for the 2nd hald of the show with Author,Janice Doherty ADI’s Next Conference will be: 27th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International, March 7th-10th, 2012, London, UK. The theme is: Science, Fact, Fiction Conference website: http://www.adi2012.org Early registration deadline: 13 January 2012. 2nd Guest Janice Doherty is an Author and speaker on the subject of Horticultural Therapy and its benefits.She focuses on the geriatric population and her experiences while providing therapy for 9 + years. You can check out her book at http:// www.Amazon.com/Calendar-Year-Horticultural-Therapy/dp/0981977510Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in

Social Support Groups for Alzheimer's & Dementia Plus an Update From Alan Arnette Today we will be discussing the concopts of social support groups for people with memory loss and their caregivers.  What are these groups.  Where did they come from and why are they an important! Jytte Lokvig will be our guest.  She opened the Alzheimer's Cafe here in the US. I will speak about the Memory Cafe here in the US. We plan to have some participants on the show as well to get their perspective.  Although these to are similar concepts they also are different, but both aremeeting a need! We look forward to a lively discussion of what are the needs of those living withthe disease and how do we as a society meet them! Please call in or use the chat box for your questions or comments.  We always love to hear from our listeners! Links Alzheimer's Cafe http://www.alzheimerscafe.com/ J. Arthur's Memory Cafe http://www.jarthursmemorycafe.com/ Alan Arnette Alan has been climbing the 7 Summits to raise awareness and fund

Alzheimer's Research & the Possibilities Today I will interview H. Rock Liao,Ph.D who is one of the Harvard Neurobogiologists who recently founded a company focusing on developing anti-Alzheimer's drugs using a proprietary drug-screening system based on real brain cells. Here is their contact information Neurox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Woburn, MA 01801 Email: info@neurox.us Fax: 801-659-8468 http://www.neurox.us/Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1st half of the show we will be talking with William H. Frey II, Ph.D., Director Alzheimer's Research Center and Professor of Pharmaceutics, Neurology  and Neuroscience University of Minnesota about: What is Alzheimer's disease?  Why has it taken so long to find effective ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease?  Intranasal insulin treatment and Stem cells Research and Dementia Contact Information- Alzheimer's Research Center 800-229-2872 Website: www.alzheimersinfo.org   The 2nd half of the show we will be talking with David Adelman is the Founder and CEO of Reel Tributes, and Claire Day, Vice President Constituent Services Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter regarding “YOUR FAVORITE MEMORY CONTEST” The contest is being organized by the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter and Reel Tributes (www.reeltributes.com) This innovative contest will encourage families to write a short story about a memorable experience with their family member suffering from Alzheimer’s disea

Do You Qualify for VA Benefits? Have You Wondered About Long Term Care Planning? The first hour we will talk with David F. Bolser, VA Accredited Claims Agent with Senior Veterans, LLC   www.seniorvet.org The second hourwe will talk with MaryBeth Watson regarding Long Term Care Planning.  We will have some honest conversations about: ·         Things to do before a crisis ·         The promises we keep      ·         The costs of caring ·         The cost of care options ·         Where will the money come from? ·         The cost to survivors – financial and otherwise Mary Beth Watson CLOCKWISE LLC mb@Clockwise-llc.com 214-884-5184Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Is Your Vision To Change Our Dementia Care Culture? Lets Talk about your ideas The Clock is Ticking…People Matter! Michell Mason with Soul Purpose will be back with us along with representatives from Guiding Light Hospice and Alternative Home Health .  Will you join us?  We sure hope so! We want to hear fromActivities Coordinators and Recreational Therapists, as to what they are doing and why. We want to hear from people with dementia and family caregivers as to what they are doing at home and in their communities that is working, along with what they would like to see available to them.. There is so much  work to be done to "Shift our Dementia Care Culture."  Please join us! What are you ideas?  We want to hear from you! Keep in mind, there is no one correct answer to this problem.  It's up to all of us to work together to provide the best possible care to those with dementia.  What are you doing today to shift our dementia care culture?  What ideas do you have for tomorrow? Lets brainstorm togethe

Come meet our Guest Susan Parish and listen to her journey of memory loss and identity shift.  Susan Lives in Canada was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy a type of dementia that affects less then 5% of those with Alzheimer's Disease.  Susan will share with us her very intimate story with PCA.  What it is. How they discovered she had it,. How they dealt with the diagnosis.  Where she sits with it today and what her plans are for tomorrow. We would love to hear from our audience with any questions or comments you might have.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolyn Brent travels throughout the United States lecturing about the importance of adult siblings and parents having what she calls “crucial conversations” in preparation for the end-of-life issues they may face, so that instead of being torn apart, they can come together as a strong family. She is committed to enhancing the lives of family caregivers and their aging parents throughout the world. Carolyn’s passion for her subject started when she was caring for her own father, who was diagnosed with dementia in 1997. From that experience, she found that neither she nor her family truly understood not only the medical challenges related to aging and chronic illness, but also the financial and emotional weight that these bring to bear on a family. In 2009, she founded her business Grandpa’s Dream and the non-profit organization Caregiver Story for the dissemination of information through books, speaking engagements and a web-based info portal, with the hopes of them becoming instruments of positive change

Today we will be talking about Autonomy and Caregiving.  How do you keep the balance and give care in a healthy fashion.  Dr. Gordon Atherley has an interesting background and is an expert in the field of caregiving.  Come join us today for an interesting and fun show! Dr.Greyhead@greyhead-associates.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dawn  DeStefani has worked in the Health & Human Services field for over 15 years.  She is the Director of Programs and Services for the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family centers in Chula Vista.  Dawn is multilingual and facilitates a support group for family caregivers preparing them for the challenges of caring for a loved one with Dementia. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers have provided adult day care and other support services to help San Diego County families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of memory impairment for 30 years. As a non-profit organization, our mission is to help families through quality day programs, family support groups, referrals, case management, crisis intervention, education and advocacy. We help family members in transition maintain some independence as they move along the path. WEBSITE:  http://www.alzheimerhelp.org FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-George-G-Glenner-Alzheimers-Family-Centers/108464659207721 BLOG: http

Michelle Mason is known for developing and implementing holistic programs that encourage individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease to Relax, Revive, and Rejuvenate. Michelle developed a “Soul Purpose Program” that overcomes the stereotype of the disease process. Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and families that are going through the process with their loved one are able to “Live in the Moment” through the essence of the ultimate “Spa Day.” Michelle will share with us her amazing program and tell us why she started the it and the needs it fulfills. We will introduce you to her fabulous team of professionals, volunteering their time to make a difference in the lives of those with dementia and their care partners. In addition we talk with some individuals on the receiving end of all this time and talent. Michelle is also working on a project called “Faces of Alzheimer’s within the African-American Community” with photographer Tyrone Watts.  Michelle and Tyrone know we need to raise awareness and in

"Let's Play House" A Creative Way To Care Caregiving Policy for a Playful Planet Today I promise you a fascinating show!   Carlynn Reed and Jonathon Neville are two actors and dancers who have found a new way to share how they care. Jonathon cares for his mom, Christine, who has Alzheimer.  He openly admits "I had no love for Mom. No connection. Then I discovered Contact Dance." Carlynn cares for her son, Kirk and finds through letting go they are both able to begin again. Who would have thought through an acrobatic, playful, and funny dance; these two actors and dancers would find a peaceful and promising answer to giving care.  This intense drama overlays science, dance intelligence, and caregiving igniting profound change and insights into their caring ways.  Come listen as Jonathon and Carlynn share their stories. Check out Imagiscape Theatre’sat  http://www.imagiscape.ca/ Here are just a few of their performances: Let’s Play House Improv for Alzheimer's NeuroGenesis Caregiving as through Music A