Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Young Onset Dementia with Dr. Dan Nightingale and Tracey Maxfield Today we are going to discuss a topic which raises a lot of fear and also takes people by surprise - Young Onset Dementia.  We are feeling grateful to have with us Dr. Dan Nightingale, a world leading clinical dementia specialist in the US and U.K. and Tracey Maxfield who is an RN, Dementia Consultant, Educator and Advocate. Let us know your thoughts on the topic. Dr. Dan's Website      Dr Dan's Email  Tracey's Phone: 250-826-3535 Tracey's Email Dementia Aware Columnist For Additional Resources Visit: Alzheimer's Speaks Website Keynoter Lori La Bey Dementia Friendly Cruise Dementia Chats - Interviews with those diagnosed with dementia Learn about Memory CafesSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Dr. Arthur P. Ciaramicoli, a licensed clinical psychologist joins us.  He has been treating clients for more than 35 years. He has been on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for several years, Chief Psychologist at Metrowest Medical Center, and director of the Metrowest Counseling Center and of the Alternative Medicine division of Metrowest Wellness Center in Framingham, Massachusetts. Dr. Ciaramicoli has written numerous books and has appeared on national TV shows like CNN, Fox News Boston, Good Morning America Weekend, The O’Reilly Report, and other shows.  His latest book, The Stress Solution: Using Empathy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Develop Resilience was recently published in China. Contact Information for Dr. Ciaramicoli: Book: The Stress Solution: Using Empathy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to Reduce Anxiety and Develop Resilience.  Website Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Website           Keynote SpeakerSupport this Show: https://alzheim

Today we have Dr. Jeff Bjorck who tells the story of his mother, Irene and their families journey with dementia.  The book highlights family photos accompanied with storytelling, A variety of Irene’s beautiful artwork before and during the disease process as well as Irene’s thoughts of God as her faith guides and supports her as Alzheimer's advances. The book "Twilight Mediations," will be a comfort to many. Contact Information For Dr. Jeff Bjorck  Contact Dr, Jeff Bjorck at:  jeffbjorck@purepiano.com   Facebook: Twilight Meditation Purchase the book at Amazon.com “Twilight Meditations” Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website:   https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker:   https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™:  https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise:  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community:    https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-deme

Today we are lucky to have Nancy Kriseman, back with us.  In March of 2016, she shared with us her book “The Mindful Caregiver.”  Today, Nancy will and Lori La Bey will discuss her most recent book “Meaningful Connections: Positive Ways to Be Together When a Loved One Has Dementia.” Contact Information For Nancy Kriseman Website: www.GeriatricConsultingServices.com    Phone: 404-881-0313 Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website:   https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker:   https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™:  https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise:  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community:    https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog: https://alzheimersspeaks.wordpress.com/ Alzheimer’s Speaks YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/user/AlzheimersSpeaks?disable_polymer=true Memory Café Information:

Tuesday we will have Former Wisconsin Governor, Martin J. Schreiber (Marty) who is a crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers. As a sole caregiver for his wife Elaine he totally understands the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Today we will discuss his book, “My Two Elaine’s” and tips he will share with our audience. Contact Info for Former Governor Martin J. Schreiber www.mytwoelaines.com Twitter.com/MyTwoElaines Facebook.com/MyTwoElaines Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are lucky to have Kevin O’Neill who worked in television and film on shows like "Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman", "Beverly Hills 90121"and "Highway to Heaven." Kevin's thirty-year background in acting has made him a strong director with actors. He has written and directed several short films, “Clark”, “Captain Fin”, “Lean”, Perception and "Undertaking." "Undertaking" starred Los Angeles veteran Eddie Jemison. Kevin’s short films have toured the film festival circuit winning ten grand jury awards. He has written four feature scripts "Thundersmack", "Trestles", "Undertaking" and "The Flamingo Kids". Kevin has been a Course Director at Full Sail University where he has taught directing for over ten years. He has taught acting classes for the last twenty years in the Orlando area. In 2014 Kevin won two Bronze Telly Awards for his role in Online How To/ Instructional and Internet/Online Education videos.  Contact Information For Kevin O’Neill FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/KevinJamesONeill TWITTER https:

Today we are lucky to have passionate and powerful speaker Kristiane Cates who is the Author of “The Golden Thread, A Memoir” where thirty seconds changed everything in her life through tragedy. Kristiane will share with us her journey with dementia and how her path to healing after her son’s death has helped her prepare for the effects dementia has had on her life. Her mission is to demonstrate brave, audacious grace when dealing with life’s challenges. Contact Information For Kristiane Cates Website: KristianeCates.com Twitter: @KristianeCates InstaGram: Kristiane Cates FaceBook: Kristiane Cates Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/bec

Today we are lucky to have five women; Jean Lee, Ann Campanella, Kathryn Harrison, Marianne Sciucco and Vicki Tapia; who are part of the Alz Authors, each will share their unique story with us and why they decided to join forces to assist others dealing with dementia. Contact Information For: Jean Lee Email: jean@alzheimersdaughter.com Twitter: @JeanLee18 Blog - Alzheimer’s Daughter: http://jeanllee.blogspot.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersDaughter Ann Campanella Blog: www.anncampanella.com, https://fieldsofgrace22.wordpress.com/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anncampanella.author/, Twitter: @authorAnnC   Instagram: @horses_2nd_time_around Kathryn Harrison Website: weedsinnanasgarden.com Email: kharrison@flipturnpublishing.com Twitter: KathHarrisonArt Marianne Sciucco Email: mariannesciucco@gmail.com Vicki Tapia Email: vicki.tapia@gmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/SomebodyStoleMyIron Twitter: @vicleetap Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource We

Today we are lucky to have Gail Sonnesso the founder and executive director of GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. Gail uses a blend of her studies in dementia, Rehab, Occupational Therapy and life experiences in therapeutic recreation to design meaningful days for people living with dementia while at the same time supporting their care partners. In addition, we will have Becky Watson, a Board Certified Music Therapist and the Founder and Owner, Music for Wellness.  Becky has always been passionate about supporting the health and wellness through music and Gail and Becky having been doing some work together to ensure this happens.   Today we will have a fascinating conversation about the gift of compassion, engagement and music with these two extraordinary women. Contact Gail E. Sonnesso Phone: 252-480-3354 Email: gsonnesso@gmail.com Website: www.gemdayservices.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGemCenter Vidoes: https://youtu.be/JdHPNsv5Ozg https://youtu.be/E0COs9Z5CJg Contact Becky Watson Website

Today we have Roger Santos is a subject matter expert in the field of Telemedicine. The past 12 years, Roger has specifically worked with Telemedicine systems and applications for Hospitals, Clinics, and Rural communities. The concentration of his work has been in applying telemedicine and interactive technology applications to Gerontology and memory care specifically. Contact Information For Email: Roger.Santos@NGCC5.com  Phone: 916-730-1962 Website: http://www.americantelemed.org/home Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/santos5/ What is Remote Patient Management: http://tinyurl.com/ya7uycor Medwand: http://medwand.com/index.html Virtual Reality for Aged Care: https://youtu.be/RKM7A5cjguY Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com

Today we are lucky to have Authors Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip, who wrote the book “Living with Dying.” Join us as these two women share their friendship and love of life as well as their compassion for death. They will teach us the lessons they learned on their journeyed Contact Information For Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip: Website: http://livingwithdying.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/livingwithdyingbook/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/guideforcare Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday we will have Former Wisconsin Governor, Martin J. Schreiber (Marty) who is a crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers. As a sole caregiver for his wife Elaine he totally understands the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Today we will discuss his book, “My Two Elaine’s” and tips he will share with our audience. Contact Info for Former Governor Martin J. Schreiber www.mytwoelaines.com Twitter.com/MyTwoElaines Facebook.com/MyTwoElaines Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are lucky to have Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. She is a gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University and also the founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc. a full service training company. Contact Information For Jennifer FitzPatrick www.cruisingthroughcaregiving.com Twitter: @fitzpatrickjen Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Rick Nash, founder of Memorez. We will learn about the important impact photos and music have in our lives; and how Memorez is leveraging both to help those with dementia. Contact Information For Rick Nash Contact:info@memorez.org www.memorez.org Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to have Ray Ward back with us to explain and discuss the power of Biophilia incorporated into interior and exterior design. We will learn how this design option can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, improve our well-being; bringing a sense of inner peace to those who see it. Contact Information For Raymond Ward Phone: 641-919-5529 Email: FulcrumGroupco@outlook.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondwardfulcrumgroup/ Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Susan Macaulay from Canada joins us. Susan was the primary care partner for her mother who lived with dementia. Susan feels she is a better dementia care advocate, a workshop facilitator and a prolific blogger due to her experience of caring for her mother. Susan developed a system called BANGS approach to help care partners reduce aggression and calm challenging situations. Contact Information For Susan Macaulay www.MyAlzheimersStory.com The hour-long free BANGS webinar is on the blog. Susan also has BANGS reminder cards which I can send to people in exchange for a donation to help me run the blog which is not-for-profit. The cards are a dollar each. Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly B

Today we are lucky to have Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. She is a gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University and also the founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc. a full service training company. Contact Information For Jennifer FitzPatrick www.cruisingthroughcaregiving.com Twitter @fitzpatrickjen Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are lucky to have a friend and colleague of Lori La Bey’s with us today. Lisa Dunn is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Results who specializes in working with seniors. Prior to becoming a real estate agent Lisa worked as a licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) and health care consultant. Today she will discuss with us how to move on your own terms and reduce stress when making a move. Contact Information For Lisa Dunn lisa@thechangeagent.net 612.599.3484 Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Beth Tofel- Co-Founder FootprintID.  As part of the "sandwich generation", nestled between caring for her own children, and participating in managing the medical and health conditions of her aging parents, she understands the benefits of health information and medical history at your fingertips, at all stages of life. Learn how her experience helped her create FootprintID and how it can help you and your family and friends. Contact Information For www.FootprintID.com Support@FootprintID.com Beth@FootprintID.com 855-374-3411 Footprint ID trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqnVWIhM59w&feature=youtu.be Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.al

Today we have my new friend Dr. Annie Fenn who teaches about living a brain healthy lifestyle and cooking with foods that nourish and protect the brain. We also are lucky to have Annie’s Colleague, Dr. Martha Stearn who is a cognitive health specialist, and founder and director of the St. John’s Cognitive Institute. Dr Stearn is also the creator of the Brain Works 6-week dementia prevention program. Together these powerful women are helping their Jackson Hole community age with the intention of maintaining brain health to prevent and delay Alzheimer’s Contact Information For Dr. Annie Fenn: Brain Works Kitchen website: www.brainworkskitchen.com Brain Works Kitchen Facebook page: www.facebook.com/brainworkskitchen/ Brain Works Kitchen email: brainworkskitchen@gmail.com Brain Works Kitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/brainworkskitchen/ Brain Works Kitchen Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieFennMD/media Dr. Martha Stearn: Email: msstearn@tetonhospital.org Phone: 307 739 7434 Additional Resource Informa