Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today we are lucky to have Michael Gordon Bennett, the author of “Rusty’s War: A Battle of the Mind.” This story tells of Michael’s mother’s battle with Alzheimer’s and how she’s come to depend on her dog for support. Contact Information For Michael Gordon Bennett Website: www.michaelgordonbennett.com Email: contact@michaelgordonbennett.com 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Judy Cornish an elder law attorney, author and founder of the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network (or DAWN), and the creator of the DAWN Method of dementia care. Judy believes that if we look at dementia as a psychological condition rather than a disease, a simple pattern of abilities and cognitive losses appears that makes dementia care easier and happier for everyone involved. Contact Information For Judy Cornish Email: judy@thedawnmethod.com Website: www.thedawnmethod.com?FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/theDAWNmethod/ Twitter: @theDAWNmethod ??Linkedin: The DAWN Method 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Com

Thursday we will have Sam Rinke, Director of Sales and Marketing for Gable Pines. Sam has been in senior living for 6 years. He says the best part about his job is being able to sit down with families and talk about how Gable Pines can meet their needs and then seeing them so happy with the results of their senior living community. Learn about Heartfelt Connections Gable Pines is doing different. Contact Information For Phone: 651-829-3171 Email: Marketing@gablepines.com Website: www.GablePines.com Facebook: Gable Pines 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.co

Today we are lucky to have Stacie Dooreck is an Author of “SunLight Chair Yoga” and Certified Yoga Instructor “Breathing new life into South Florida seniors."  CBS Miami News. She started practicing hatha yoga in high school due to an injury and she continued as healing occurred from a simple daily yoga practices. Stacie found the physical benefits and mental peace it brought to her were life changing. Join us as we learn how and why Stacie has created and instructed yoga programs for companies, hospitals, health clubs, assisted living homes and more. Contact Information For Stacie Dooreck www.sunlightyoga.com 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.al

Today we are lucky to have Mindy Bolton back with us. Mindy is a Certified Dementia Communication Specialist. She uses evidence-based creative engagement to help people connect, explore, and create. Mindy refers to her approach as “Shay’s Way”— and declares herself to be the least interesting component of the situations she finds herself in. Contact Information For Email: yesandthankyou@gmail.com, “Shay’s Way” community page on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yespleaseandthankyou 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 priv

Today we are lucky to have author Suzka with us. She is a painter, muralist, set designer for the Monterey Jazz Festival, cartoonist and now… writer. We will have a wonderful conversation about her book “Wonders In DementiaLand,” which is an Intimate and Whimsical Account of Dementia, Memory Loss, Caregiving and Dancing Gypsie. Contact Information For ‘Wonders In Dementialand’ – available on Amazon Website: www.dementialand.com Facebook: dementialand Facebook: Suzka Susan Collins eAddress: suzka@dementialand.com Twitter: dementialand Instagram: Dementialand Pinterest: Dementialand Dementialand™ 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/beco

Today we are lucky to have a Mother who is willing to share her story of love, frustration and a passion to expand education, awareness and funding for childhood dementia. You will be amazed at the terrifying journey Lorena Demian is living and how she has learned to look at life differently through their dementia experience. Contact Information For Alzheimer's Association 24 hour line: 1-800-272-3900 Lorena Demian butterflymusicalnotes.7@gmail.com 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Lynda Weston who at the age of 50, went back to the university to study spirituality and religion, which led her to Integrate her arts background and her experience with people with dementia and their care partners. Lynda created “Back in Five,” an innovative method based in a belief that caring and connecting are the ‘cure’. Contact Information For You Tube: Back in Five www.http://tinyurl/pvge3p9 Website: www.http:/luminotions.com Email: wisp@wightman.com Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Friendly Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar 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 informat

Today we have Wayne Mesker has been the CEO Worldstock Entertainment since Sept. 2008. He Founded Rock Against Dementia in March of 2014 at Cleveland Film Festival screening of Alive Inside. In 2016, with help of Purple Angel “Friends” Rock Against Dementia became World Rocks Against Dementia. Rock Against Dementia. Contact Information For E-Mail: wm@aliveinside.org PH: 216-375-4920 or 212-433-2734 Ext. 704 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Joey Chandler, the founder of “You Are Videos” where he turns smart phone selfies into video tributes for birthdays, weddings and anniversaries. He is now working with hospice and Alzheimer's organizations to show their patients the impact they have had on the world through the words of family and friends. Contact Information For Joey Chandler, You Are Videos 415-948-3959 joey@youare.video www.youare.video 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Jenn Chan, the founder of the Senior Shower Project which is a project which shows appreciation for care partners. Viki Kind has been on our a show few times and we are thrilled to have her back with us. Viki is a Clinical Bioethicist and a highly sought after speaker and author will share her thoughts about the project with us.   Contact Information For Jen Chan: jenn@seniorshowerproject.com www.seniorshowerproject.com Viki Kind: kindethics@gmail.com www.KindEthics.com Additional Resource Information: Dementia Friendly Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySu

Today Jed A. Levine the Executive Vice President and Director of Programs and Services at CaringKind will join us. CaringKind was formerly known as the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter. CaringKind has been New York City's leading expert in Alzheimer's and dementia care for more than three decades. Jed has been at the organization for 27 years. He holds a Masters degree in Applied Human Development with a specialization in Gerontology and Community Recreation Services from Columbia University's Teachers College, and he is trained as a Creative Arts Therapist. Contact Information For 24-hour Helpline: (646) 744-2900 helpline@caringkindnyc.org www.caringkindnyc.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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resour

Today we have Dr. Macie P. Smith, a Licensed Social Worker, Certified Social Work Case Manager, and a Social Worker in Gerontology. Dr Macie has over 17 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations in South Carolina. She serves as an Adjunct Faculty and a Subject Matter Expert on the collegiate level in the areas of social work, social sciences, and public health. She has also appeared in several editions of Faculty Matters Magazine.  Contact Information For info@dtconsultant.org http://www.dtconsultant.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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspea

Rick Naymark is the Author of the book; “Alzheimer’s Gifts, How Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Brought Unexpected Blessings.” Rick lives in Edina, Minnesota where he was the principal family member responsible for his mother’s care during her 8 ½ years with Alzheimer’s. Join us and hear Rick’s story. Contact Information For Rick’s book, is on Amazon The quickest way to find it is through www.tinyurl.com/alzheimersgifts 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Paul Merenbloom is founder of Concordia Systems in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul is a former Wall Street Analyst, and he changed careers to take care of a 95-year old grandmother after she collapsed following a medication error.    Concordia is focused on health and wellness for the US aging-in-place community, and provides services and tools to connect seniors, their families, caregivers, and medical professionals. Contact Information For: Concordia Systems, Inc.? 1111 Light Street, 4th Floor Baltimore, MD  21230? 410-484-3883 www.SentinelAware.com 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendl

Today we are lucky to have Becky Watson, a Board Certified Music Therapist and is the Founder and Owner, Music for Wellness. She is former Navy Captain who served our country for over 25 years. Becky has always been passionate about supporting the health and wellness through music. After her Navy retirement, she completed multiple training programs including Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. Today we will have a fascinating conversation about the gift of music and how to create joy through rhythm. Becky Watson, MBA, MT-BC Owner, Music for Wellness, LLC Veteran Owned, Family Operated Enriching the Mind, Body and Spirit with MUSIC! (757) 563-3488 Email: Becky@music4wellness.net Website: http://music4wellness.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicForWellness Twitter: @Music4SWell Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/MusicForYourWellness Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/eve

Today we are lucky to have Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton of Silver Dawn Training Institute which equips professionals and loved ones with a new way to communicate with those diagnosed with dementia using empathy & improv. This new training method is called “Dementia RAW.” Contact Information: Email: SilverDawnInfo@gmail.com Phone: 219-649-1732 Website:DementiaRAW.com Twitter: @DementiaRAW Instagram: @DementiaRAW Facebook: facebook.com/DementiaRAW 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Jeff Borghoff with us. Jeff was diagnosed in March of 2016 at the age of 51 with Early-Stage (or younger onset) Alzheimer’s Disease.   Since than he has been working with great fervor with the National Alzheimer’s Association as a member of the National Early-Stage Advisory Group and with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter.  Today we will talk to Jeff and learn about his struggles triumphs and passions. Contact Information For http://www.borghoff.com http://twitter.com/Jeff_Borghoff      jeff.borghoff@borghoff.com  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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Sh

Today we are lucky to have Joel Theisen, RN, founder and CEO of Lifesprk, has been building a proven whole person model of senior care in healthcare for more than 12 years, which is changing the aging experience. Known Contact Information For 952-345-0919 Lifesprk.com (no ‘a’ in spark) 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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources 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 Paula Hertel and Nancy Schier Anzelmo with us. Both of these women have extensive experience in the field of senior housing and are consultants in all aspects of operations and program design. Paula and Nancy, enjoy working with those affected by dementia and so after many years of working as colleagues they decided to bring their personal passion for horses and caring for all those affected by dementia together. They started “The Connected Horse project,” offers human-animal connection and engagement programs, tools and products that encourage and support individuals living with a dementia diagnosis, care partners and professionals. The project focuses on offering unique guided workshops that support people affected by dementia. Contact Information For www.connectedhorse.org 916-708-4904 Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www