Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today, our firt will be Mary Brett Wright who not only is a coach for those dealing with dementia,but who has a husband living with  Frontal Lobe Dementia which affects his judgement and ability to make good sound decisions.  We will discuss what it's like to care for someone with dementia, the stress, support groups, resources, finding balance and more. Contact Mary through her website Phone: C. 571-216-8372 C 757-206-9182 E-mail: mbrettwright@cox.net Can people with Alzheimer's disease truly  benefit from rehabilitation services like physical and occupational therapy? What role does occupational therapy play in treating someone with Alzheimer's? Some of the challenges people with Alzheimer's have that  live alone. How caregivers can gain access to rehabilitative services. Sue can be found on Facebook at "The Dementia Queen" or contact her by email at dq@thedementiaqueen.com CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See

Our guests will be Sharon Olsen and Hanne Hojsted.  Hanne is a Naturopathic Doctor and Iridologist.  Some of the questions I will be posing are: 1.  What exactly is Inflammation in the body?   2.  What are some other factors you believe play a role in Alzheimer's?   3.  How important is the diet in controlling inflammation?    4.  Can blood sugar play a role in Alzheimer’s?       5.  What supplements can I take to help prevent?    Sharon can be reached via her website Hanne can be reached via her websiteSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This will be a great show with Jackie Pool from the UK.  Jackie is doing extraordinary work in the field of dementia. As a leader she is helping both family and professional shift dementia care culture.  Although her work is based in the UK, Jackie is touching lives around the world. Today we will talk about Dementia Champions and more. Email: Jackie.pool@jackiepoolassociates.org Website Our second quest today will be Nichole Ivey who is a a stay at home mom with boys, ages 3 and 4. Nichole has  joined the fight against Alzheimer’s after her husband’s paternal grandparents were diagnosed in 2010.  Nichole is trying hard to get the NFL to join the fight.  Her story is very interesting and inspiring. You can reach Nichole: on her Facebook Page Email at nichole.ivey@gmail.com  For the information on the Reality Comprehension Clock Test which was mentioned on the show please click on the above.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Music Prescriptions Effective for those Living with Dementia Today Coro Health will be joining us to discuss the power of music and their modes and ability to engage people with dementia and to have them stay on task. We will also be reviewing their new APP Music First, which is ideal for easy access. contact information:  www.corohealth.com david@corohealth.com Activities Service That ComeTo Your Home! Our Second guest will be Janet Calltharp, with Senior Activity Service.  This is a great service which comes to your home to provide meaningful engagement with your loved one. contact information: www.senioractivityservice.com email   info@senioractivityservice.com They are currently located in the North Dallas area and would love to expand thier services.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Avoid Scams - Be Wise, Informed and Empowered Today we will have Gary Jonson from the Minnesota Better Business Association join us to discuss how to avoid scams and what to do if  you one into an unethical company. This URL has some great information on charitable giving does and don'ts. You can reach Gary here: gjohnson@thefirstbbb.org Phone: 651-695-2424 Our second guest today will be Author Nancy Smiler Levinson who wrote "Moments of Dawn: A Poetic Memoir of Love and Family, Affliction and Affirmation."  We will have a wonderful discussion on how Nancy, as spouse dealt with the disease and cared for her husband.  We would love to hear how you are dealing with this situation as well! Contact Nancy by email: Bookwag79@gmail.com       Click Here To Purchase the book "Moments of Dawn"Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our interview today we will discuss what was shared about the Alzheimer's Disease International conferenceheld in Chinese Taipei. We will be speaking to Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of ADI which is locatedin London.  Our focus will be on conference, what they hope to achieve, who was involved and why it matters to have this meeting of the minds. Alzheimer's Disease International or email ADI at: info@alz.co.uk Our Second Guest is sociologist Cathy Greenblat who has traveled the world studying the treatments offered to people with dementia. She has been touched personally by this disease through her mother and two of grandparents.  Cathy  wanted to understand more about the condition and help provide a conduit for change. Cathy is the aithor of the book "Love, Loss and Laughter," where she tells stories of positive aging and live with  dementia. The photography is powerful and beautiful and will most likely change the way you veiw againg and illenss. Cathy can be reached via her website The book

Planning For Gratitude, Plus New Approaches to Dementia Today our guest will be Linda McLean, an internationally respected business and life coach, and the author of the #1 International bestselling book, Next Level Living® – Today’s Guide for Tomorrow’s Abundant Life and My Gratitude Journal. She will share with the how to live a life of gratitude, even through illness and how to develop a paln to do so and be successful. Linda can be reached via her website at: http://www.mcleaninternational.com Our second guests are "Dementia Therapy Specialists" Dr. Daniel Nightingale and Kathleen Nightingale.  Dr Dan is a leading UK Clinical Dementia Specialist now based in the US.  He is an author, speaker, and a world leader in the use of hypnosis for people living with dementia.  Dr. Dan is founder and CEO of Dementia Doctor (UK), co-founder and CEO of Dementia Therapy Specialists (US) and Editor in Chief of the journal titled Dementia Therapy Care. Kathleen Balland, CCH is a certified clinical hypnotherapist an

Today we will have Keith Brengle on our show.  Keith is a son dealing with his Father's dementia.  We will talk openly about their journey and how how his coping with the disease.  Check out the music video Keith set to Kenny Chesney's song "While He Still Knows Who I Am." Our second guest will be Lisa Hirsch, Author of My Mom, My Hero will join us.  Lisa is a passionate advocate and has some great insights into caring for someone with dementia.  Come and jointhe conversation! Lisa can be reached via her blog http://www.mommyhero.blogspot.com Her book "My Mom My Hero" is  available on Amazon & Kindle worldwideSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Authors Tom & Karen Brenner will be our first guests today to discuss their new book "You Say Goodbye and We Say Hello - The Montessori Method for Positive Dementia Care."  We would love to for you to join the convversation.  What questions do you have? Contact the Brenners via: tandkbrenner@gmail.com  www.brennerpathways.org Our second guest today will be Ellen Gerst a grief and relationship coach. Using a combination of her personal experience as a young widow and her professional expertise, she assists clients and readers to look at challenging life circumstances from different perspectives. We will be discussing Why children get so angry at their parents in order to understand Grief and Caregiving. Please feel free to call in or use the chat box to let us know your thoughts. Check Out Ellen's Website: http://www.LNGerst.com/Library.html Ellen's New Book - Understanding Dementia and Caregiving for Your Aging Parents From A to Z   Soft cover: Kindle:  Nook:Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks

Awakenings Program - Medication Reduction Maria Reyes & Shelley Matthes from Ecumen join us to talk about their Awakenings Program seeing significant results in removing medications, increasing engagement and saving dollars!  Contact Information: mariareyes@ecumen.org  ecumen.org   Lakes Area Memory Awareness Advocates (LAMAAs) are a group of citizens, co-workers, caregivers, family members and area consumers dedicated to the education of the greater Lakes Area on the upcoming tsunami and community impact of dementia. To learn more about the LAMAA Conference on May 21st, 2013, CLICK HERE  or Dementia forum contact : Central Lakes College, Brainerd 218-855-8118 http://clcmn.augusoft.net CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We will be rescheduling our first guest ADI to a new date and time and will post as soon as we are able to confirm a date,but as the saying goes the show did go on. Our First Guests will be coming to us from the Alzheimer's Disease International conference from Chinese Taipei. The theme for the conference is Dementia: Action For Global Change. We will be speaking to Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of ADI which is locatedin London, along with the Current Chair of ADI, Dr. Jacob Roy from India and prior Chair Daisy Acosta from the Dominican Republic.  We will discuss the focus of the conference and what they hope to achieve and who is involved and why it matters to have this meeting of the minds. Alzheimer's Disease International Website or email ADI at: info@alz.co.uk Our second guest will be David Pomeranz creator of the APP "Balance" which will help those caring for a loved with with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease.  David is the EVP, Strategic Planning and Program Development at The Hebrew Home at R

Are You Ready To Dare To Care? Join us today with our guest and author Cheryl Carmichael.  Her book "Dare To Care," is about caring for our elders.  The book is designed as a manual for caregiver.  It is easy to use, and defines the different types and levels of care.  It will provide you with great forms which will save you a ton of time and help you document activities and progress as well as keep you organized and sane as a care partner.  We would love you to join the conversation. Visit Cheryl on facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/DareToCareElders To check the book out on Amazon http://amazon.com/author/cherylcarmichael-daretocare   Our second guest will be Donald E. Moss, Ph.D. Retired Professor and Author of Alzheimer's: My Journey to a Next Generation Treatment.  Dr. Moss has an exciting new drug for Alzheimer's disease he will share with us. website www.utep.edu/dmoss-phd Brain-Tools website www.brain-tools.com The page for the book is at: https://www.facebook.com/AlzheimersMyJourneyToANe

Kaye will share her story and the struggles of living with dementia as a transgender person.  Sam will tell us how the Alzheimer's Association is working to help this population, and together we will discuss the proper terminology and how we can remove the stigmas and build tolerance for all people living with the disease.  Come and join the conversation! Kaye can be reached kayefox@sc.rr.com LGBT caregiver concerns       http://www.alz.org/national/documents/brochure_lgbt_caregiver.pdf 24/7 helpline – 800-272-3900 Alzheimer’s Association     www.alz.org Caregiver Center  www.alz.org/care/ Alzheimer’s Navigator    www.alzheimersnavigator.org Research     www.alz.org/research/overview.asp WALK to End Alzheimer’s     www.alz.org/walkSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are going to talk with George Vradenburg, President of the Vradenburg Foundation who has had an up close and personal look at Alzheimer's disease.  He has taken his personal experience and his business skills to form US Against Alzheimer's, an organization set out to change Dementia as we know it. Join the conversation.  Learn how this disease is effecting society.  Learn how YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! To Contact or Get Involved with Us Against Alzheimer's: Website:www.usagainstalzheimers.org E-mail for questions about how to get involved:takeaction@usagainstalzheimers.org Facebook:www.facebook.com/usagainstalz Twitter:@usagainstalz The second half of the show will feature a brand new video, "Alzheimer's Knows No Borders" created to  raise awareness for dementia and Alzheimer's disease Bakhus Saba, a leading Alzheimer’s Disease research and care advocate writes songs and produces videos featuring caregivers from around the world. Check Out the Video Here Bakhus can be reached on facebookSupport t

Today's guest will be the Founder of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project, Gary Glazner.  We will have a lively discussion with Gary and others that have joined his mission to bring joy of poetry to those dealing with dementia. Contact info: gary@alzpoetry.com Our second guest will be Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN, GCM, Eldercare Expert, and Author of Behind the Old Face - Aging in America and the Coming Elder Boom. The Aging Question; A Vision for the Coming ElderBoom www.dreamsculpt.com/angil/ #1 Kindle book-Quick Guide to Understanding Medicare, Medicaid and other payer sources http://tinyurl.com/7w83uzkSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today our guest will be Dr. Richard Isaacson.  He is the Author of "The Alzheimer's Diet."  We will discuss the importance of nutrition, the impact it has on our bodies and a new medical food that has shown in studies to help those with Dementia.  The product, Axona, is available now under prescription.  There is also a new medical trial being done which is looking for participants. Information on the clinical trial http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01741194?term=AC-1204&rank=1 Website   www.TheADplan.com BooksThe Alzheimer's Diet: A Step-by-step Nutritional Approach for Memory Loss Prevention & Treatment Alzheimer's Treatment Alzheimer's Prevention: A Patient and Family Guide Here is the website for Axona   http://www.about-axona.com Axona on Twitter  https://twitter.com/AxonaForAD Axona Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AxonaForADSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alexander "Sandy" Halperin, will join us today to share his story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and now raising awareness as an "National Advisor on the Early Stage Advisory Group," for the Alzheimer's Association. Sandy, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2010 at the age of 60. As a member of the national 2012 Early-Stage Advisory Group, Sandy hopes to bring awareness to what he calls “invisible illnesses” or medical problems that may not be readily seen by others. His goal is to speak on behalf of patients dealing with a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s or dementia to a variety of audiences. We would love to hear your questions and concerns by joining us live. Alzheimer's Association contact Informtion: www.Alz.Org 24/7 Helpline:  1-800-272-3900 ALZConnected™: www.alzconnected.org ALZConnected™, is the 1st social networking community designed for people livingand dealing with Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's Navigator™: www.alzheimersnavigator.org Alzheimer’s Associa

The first half will feature Shelia Van Houten, a spiritual healer, coach, counselor and extraordinary artist.  During this hour we will talk about her new found talent and how it is being used to help those with dementia engage and enjoy the world of art and conversation. Others that will join Sheila are Dan Dolliff, Emily Figueroa and Jodie Kneip.  Each will give insights from different perspectives on this topic. Contact Sheila Van Houten, DD, PhD,   612-866-1269 www.DiscoveryArt.Info      http://www.SheilaKnows.com Two Dementia Chat Experts Steve Ponath and Dena Dotson will share what it is like to live with dementia.. The response has been incredible to the Dementia Chats webinars.  Many support groups, facilities, hospitals, Professionals and families are using these sessions to raise awareness and educate. I know you won’t be disappointed in this conversation. You can reach Steve Ponath and Dena Dotson via Lori La Bey at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com or on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/DementiaChatsS

Today we are blessed to have Author Kate Swaffer with us who has written Love, Life, Loss, A Roller Coaster of Poetry.  Kate was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49.  She will share with us her very intimate world as she lives it and sees it, through poetry and more. Contact Kate though: Website and Blog at http://kateswaffer.com Twitter  - https://twitter.com/KateSwaffer Our second guest Rawad Sheikh, is the founder of “Touching Care”.   She found through her personal experience with Alzheimer as a caregiver that Caregivers experience and suffer from high levels of depression which is derived from many factors mainly feeling lonely and isolated, and lack of emotional and social support which lead to poor quality of life and early admission to care facilities specially that the amount of time and care increases on caregivers as the disease progresses. Inspired by her experience, Rawad established her application that uses the power of Reminiscence and provides comprehensive information, tools and r

Today we will have on of the top leaders in the world on culture change with us... Dr. Bill Thomas.I hope you can join the conversation as it is always fun and enlighting when talking with Bill.  To Contact Dr. Thomas please go to his website: www.changingaging.org Harry Urban, an Expert living with memory loss and Founder of "Forget Me Not."  Harry will talk about his new group and their launch to assist those that speak Spanish. Harry can be reached via Facebook.  Search Harry Urban Sherice Recke, known to many as Shauney Baby.  She has been working in the entertainment industry for many years and is one of the most celebrated female drummers both nationally and internationally. today we will discuss the benefits of Drumming with those with Dementia. Shauney can be reached below: Website: www.drumforgoodnesssake.com Phone: 323-876-5173 Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drumforgoodnesssake Twitter: https://twitter.com/DFGSLASupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.c