Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

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

As a gifted singer-performer, Anthony Cirillo has been to Nashville to record and has sung around the country. He uses his performing gifts in his keynote speeches and press engagements. Anthony is an experienced thought leader in the healthcare industry, one who knows how to navigate the industry. He understands the seniors' and caregivers' perspective and needs and he brightens the lives and promotes the quality of life and the dignity to all he touches. Email: ac@theagingexperience.com Website: www.educatedaging.com For information on clinical trials: http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm For information on Dementia and Caregiving: http://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 on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio we talked with some of the cast and crew for the new Alzheimer's Film, “His Neighbor Phil,” Realistic and Heartwarming Storyline Touching Families Far and Wide. Listen and tell us what your thought. As soon as I saw the film, His Neighbor Phil, I knew it had the unique ability to take the world by storm to change perceptions of dementia and help people and organizations create dementia-friendly families, communities and businesses.” Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks Check out the website for details at: http://www.hisneighborphil.com/index.html or contact Lori La Bey at Lori@AlzheimersSpeaks(dot)comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is here to raise everyones voice regarding dementia.  Join the conversation by calling in to the number above when we are live or use the chat box to ask a question or make a comment. Today we will hear from Nashville recording artist Jill Miller, who has written a couple of beautiful songs reflecting her personal journey with her father and his dementia.  In addition to being a singer and song writer, Jill is also a speaker and author.       Website – www.jillmillermusic.com       Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jill-Miller/131384490296213      Twitter - @jillmillermusic Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. For more information on dementia and caregiving check Alzheimer's Speaks resource website.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we will talk with Mindy and Missy Dalgarn who created Pieces of the Pastin collaboration with Portrait Puzzlesin May of 2014.  It is their intent to spread the word about the power of puzzles as a reminiscence activity/ Email Mindy The second half, we will have Dr Neelum Aggarwal from Rush University Medical Center, who will be discussing dementia and clinical trials. Check out DontForgetAlzheimers     AlzheimersChicago For more information ondementia and caregivingSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives independent voices a chance to be heard.  Join the conversation by calling in or using the chat box. Please "Like Us" and share with others in your social circles,  The more resources we can share the better for everyone.  Thank you for listening and taking the time to share. Our first guest is Laurie Scherrer who was diagnosed at age 55, with Early Onset Alzheimer’s and FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia), thus ending her career in sales and service.  Recently, Laurie and her husband, Roy made a series of videos on Sign Language for PWD (Persons With Dementia).  The videos are designed for PWD and their care partner to learn 19 signs that would be recognized by any American Sign Language interpreter.  They are meant to provide PWD with a visual form of communication when their verbal skills are weak.   Seven videos are available at dementiamentors.org or on Laurie’s WebsiteDementiaDaze.com. Our second guest is Mary Ann Andrews is the inventor of the PillRite pill management system.

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 or are you doing research? We want to hear from you. Personalized Puzzles for Reminiscing Activities, Plus Clinical Trials For Dementia Today we will talk with two sisters Mindy and Missy Dalgarn who created Pieces of the Past in collaboration with Portrait Puzzlesin May of 2014.  It is their intent to spread the word about the power of puzzles as a reminiscence activity for those with dementia.  Email Mindy The second half, we will have Dr Neelum Aggarwal from Rush University Medical Center, who will be discussing dementia and clinical trials. Check The Alzheimer's Team DontForgetAlzheimers     AlzheimersChicago For more information on dementia and caregiving,Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. Today we are lucky to have Patrick Talley the founder of Stories etc (free app), Swaha (free app), HeraTrack (monitoring bracelet).  Patrick is a fun uplifting person who is on a mission to make a difference in peoples lives. He and his team are focused on helping caregivers and those struggling with age related issues. Contact Patrick Talley myEmail Check Out Alzheimer's Speaks Resource Website Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is all about giving voice to all, sharing knowledge, insights and opinions on how to create a better world for those dealing with all forms of dementia.  We welcome everyone to speak  up and share their thoughts. Today we are lucky to have Cameron Camp the Director of Research for the Center for Applied Research in Dementia.  He will share with us his thoughts about the Alzheimer's Syndrome and how it affects our care culture. Here is a video you can watch for some basic information as well. Contact Cameron Camp         Email           Website Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. For more information and resources on all forms of dementia and caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks Resource Website.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has representatives from the play "Cracked."  Sherry Dupuis is a co-Lead researcher of the Partnerships in Dementia Care Alliance and a Professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at the University of Waterloo; Julia Gray a Toronto-based theatre director, playwright, and choreographer with a particular interest in creating new, collaboratively-developed theatre in applied settings and Mary Ellen MacLean who works across the country performing, directing, and teaching theatre.  View a video about the play here. Email Sherry Dupuisor Julia Gray for more information about Cracked The second half we will be talking with Jytte Lokvig from New Mexico and Carole Larkin in Texas. Both are key people in the Memory/Alzheimer's Cafe movement.  Come with questions and comments.  We'd love to talk with you. Contact Jytte Lokvig or Carole Larkin Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. Click HereSupport this Show: https://alzheime

Today Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is having a special show to spread the word of the Purple Angel Project and the documentary being made about this grassroots global movement to improve dementia care around the world. We will be talking with: Laurence Kelly: Producer of this Documentary. Dom Gilday: The Assistant Director. Gary Joseph Le Blanc of Common Sense Caregiving, and Michael Ellenbogen of the Michael Ellenbogen Movement along with myself, Lori La Bey of Alzheimer's Speaks will be representing the US Division for the Purple Angel.  We are hoping to have the creators of the Global Purple Angel itself, Norrms McNamara and Jane Moore join us as well from the UK. Learn how you too can join the US Purple Angel Project.  It costs you nothing to get the material to help raise awareness. If you are able we would love for you to help support this documentary. For more information on dementia and Caregiving visit Alzheimer's Speaks Resource Website Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insuranc

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  We are thrilled you are going to join us. Please know on all of our shows we love to hear from our listeners. So feel free to call in or use the chat box to talk to us. Today Maarten Fischer a Dutch Native who moved to Montana and will explain the concept of Dementia/Care Farms. Maarten has been involved in "Multifunctional Agriculture," including "Care Farms." In the Netherlands they are the largest sources of day programs with over 1500 farms empowering  30.000 clients on an annually.   Contact  Maarten via:  Website       Email     or call  406-752-3697 Also joining the conversation will be Eilon Caspi Ph.D., Gerontologist & Dementia Behavior Specialist. Check his website  or his blog Our 2nd guest will be Constance Hanstedt author of "Don’t Leave Yet, How My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Opened My Heart," which was a named a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards for memoir. Contact Constance   Website        FacebookSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeak

Come and join us for a fabulous conversation on creating Dementia Communities.  Kathy Broggy will be our guest and has been the lead on developing the Purple Cities Alliance in Texas.  Check out all they are doing!  www.purplecities.org                  Contact kathy by Email                Phone: 865 219-6968   Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is proud to raise all voices regarding dementia.  If you have an opinion we would love to hear it.  Call in and join the conversation or use your chat box to communicate with us.  If you think you should be a guest contact Lori La Bey. Check out Alzheimer's Speaks for Dementia and Caregiving Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guest will be Mary Crescenzo, who provides professional development training for staff in the implementation of quality arts programming with those with Alzheimers, and facilitates for caregivers. Mary is also an award winning playwright whose drama, Planet A, about Alzheimers, has been staged in New York throughout the U.S.. Contact Mary via Facebook at: ABC Approach to Alzheimers Awareness and Care Through the Arts   Our second guests will be Vicky Ruppert cared for her husband for 19 years with Alzheimer’s of the familial variety (APOE4)and Ann Henderberg who cared for her husband with Lewy body disease for 7 years. Together they joined forces to support one another and have written a book titled, "Singing In The Rain: Weathering The Storm of Dementia With Humor, Love, & Patience. People can contact us via email The book is  is available on  Amazon  or their website Check Facebook for Victoria Ruppert  Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is proud to raise all voices regarding dementia.  If you ha

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio loves raising everyone's voice regarding Dementia and Caregiving, so feel free to join us live by calling in to talk with us or using the chat box to communicate with us. What questions do you have for our guest? Today we are so lucky to have Carolyn Rosenblatt, author of "The Family Guide to Aging Parents: Answers to Your Legal, Financial and Healthcare Questions."  She has over 45 years of experience in her combined professions of nursing and legal practice. Mikol Davis will also join us.  He is a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience.  Mikol evaluates elders for capacity for decision-making and is skilled in assessing and diagnosing financial capacity in those with cognitive impairment. Websites: www.AgingParents.com or www.AgingInvestor.com    Phone: 415 459-0413    Email    Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. Click Here for more information on Dementia and CaregivingSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspea

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is thrilled to have our two Authors on the show today.  Both with unique perspectives filled with inspiration and hope that focus on our relationships. The first hour, we will be talking with the Author of the Alzheimer's Daughter, Jean Lee.  She wrote her book because it was the type of book she needed to read while on her own caregiving journey, but couldn't find. Join the conversation and learn more about this tender and truthful story which offers its readers solace and comfort. Email Jean         Follow her on Twitter @JeanLee18   Visit the Alzheimer’s Daughter blog      Alzheimer’s Daughter Facebook page Our second guest will be Richard Morgan an Author of 18 books, but today we will be discussing his book, AT THE EDGE OF LIFE; Conversations when Death is Near. Richard is a “retired” hospice chaplain and currently volunteers doing hospice work.  We would love for you to join the conversation!  Email Richard        Check out Richard's Website        Phone Richard at: 724-864

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio was launched to connect people to wonderful resources, perspectives and support around the world.  Come and join the conversation or just listen in.  All episodes are archived if you can't make the live show. Listen to the conversation I have with Maggie La Tourelle, a writer, therapist and teacher who has worked in the field of holistic health care for over thirty years.  Her thoughts and insights after caring for her own mother with dementia are interesting to say the least.  Her book, "The Gift of Alzheimer's - New Insights into the Potential in Alzheimer’s and its Care ," is wonderful and shows a side to the disease many don't think is possible.  Come join the conversation.  I promise it will be interesting and enlightening!  Please note this show is a replay. The Gift of Alzheimer's Website Maggies general website Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. Click Here for more information on Dementia and CaregivingSupport this Sho

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio was launched to connect people to wonderful resources, perspectives and support around the world.  Come and join the conversation or just listen in.  All episodes are archived if you can't make the live show. Listen to the conversation I have with Maggie La Tourelle, a writer, therapist and teacher who has worked in the field of holistic health care for over thirty years.  Her thoughts and insights after caring for her own mother with dementia are interesting to say the least.  Her book, "The Gift of Alzheimer's - New Insights into the Potential in Alzheimer’s and its Care ," is wonderful and shows a side to the disease many don't think is possible.  Come join the conversation.  I promise it will be interesting and enlightening!  Please note this show is a replay. The Gift of Alzheimer's Website Maggies general website Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate. Click Here for more information on Dementia and CaregivingSupport this Sho