Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today we are honored to have with Ron Culberson, Humorist and President of the National Speakers Association with us. Ron spent the first part of his career working in a large hospice organization as a clinical social worker, manager and senior leader.  Now as a speaker, humorist and author of “Do It Well, Make It Fun”, his mission is to help organizations be more successful by combining excellence and fun. Ron will give those with Dementia and their care partners permission to find the fun and laughter within their caring roles. Please join us! You can contact Ron Culberson via: www.RonCulberson.com Ron@RonCulberson.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Guest Barbara Brock, Author and Researcher has developed the Reality Comprehension Clock Test. She will talk about the important value of this test, how it analyzes the Brain power which is left and how that can help us care for and engage people with Dementia. Reality Comprehension Clock Test, Health Care's most powerful cognitive assessment, is a standardized assessment that is ideal for use with Alzheimer's and other dementia clients.  Dementia Populations Gift of Purpose  - a social model that contains a brain stimulating curriculum for stages 3, 4, 5, and 6  dementia which is ideal for use with Occupational Therapy and Speech Therapy. To contact Barbara at  http://www.clocktestrcct.com Camela Mulroe Director of Activities and Volunteers at St. Mary's Care Center in Wisconsin, will be our second guest discussing some creative ways to connect and engage those with dementia. Carmela Mulroe Can Be Reached At The Following- (608) 845-0582    carmela_mulroe@ssmhc.com    www.creatingshift.wordpres

Today will have Actress and Author Judy Prescott with us.  Judy wrote "Searching For Cecy- Reflections on Alzheimer's" which is a beautiful collection of poetry and artwork reflecting her personal journey with dementia. Judy Prescott can be reached:    judyprescott.com facebook.com/searchingforcecy  twitter.com/judyprescott1 Our second guest will be Alysia Reiner with "Speed Grieving."  Alysia is an award winning stage, screen and television actress. She will share her story of grief and how and why "Speed Grieving" was developed. Contact Alysia Reiner     twitter: @alysiareiner www.facebook.com/SpeedGrieving http://www.facebook.com/AlysiaReiner www.speedgrieving.org CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guest is Author Sherri Snelling of "A Cast of Caregivers - Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care."  Sherri is the CEO - Caregiving Club and the Executive Producer - Handle With Care TV show.  Sherri will share some of her favorite stories with us along with several other initiatives she has to help those who care. Contact Sherri via her website www.caregivingclub.com   Our second guest will be an amazing young gal by the name of Jordon, who has a great vision to educate teens and their families on Dementia.  We will discuss her vision of "The Purple Rain Project" and why it is so important.  We will begin the conversation to expose the hidden thoughts of teenagers dealing with this disease and how it causes turmoil in their lives nd what adults can do to help them.  Contat Jordan via: Email:  Purple-rain-project@hotmail.com Twitter:  @show_YOU_care Facebook:  the purple rain project Blog:  thoughts.com  (Purple Rain Project)Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/S

Todays guest will be Wendy Krueger. Wendy has been a Board Certified Music Therapist for nearly seven years. She graduated from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor's degree in Music Therapy in 2006, and currently works at developing new Music Therapy programs in Northeastern Massachusetts through her business, Up Beat Music Therapy. Wendy directs a Music Therapy Internship program and supervises undergraduate students who are beginning placements in a Dementia-care setting.  Out of the many facilities she contracts with, Wendy works most with (and finds her passion most from) clients suffering from Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Studies have found that music is an incredibly powerful tool in the treatment and prevention of dementia-related behaviors and alleviates symptoms of the disease in many ways. As the population of people with dementia grows, Wendy is fortunate enough to have found her niche working with individuals so in need, and so often forgotten about. Contact Informatio

Our first guests are Authors David Troxel and Virginia Bell. Both of which, have spent decades shifting Dementia Care Culture around the world.  Their are best known for their book "The Best Friends™ Approach to Alzheimer's Care: A Guide for Care Partners."  David and Virginia will share with us many of the lessons they have learned throughout theirs years.   Their website is  Best Friend Approach Our second guest is Tryn Rose Seley is a Professional Caregiver, Photographer, Musician and Author.  Tryn Rose will share with us some techniques she has found helpful when engaging people with Dementia. Check out Tryn Rose's EBook: 15 Minutes of Fame: One Photo Does Wonders You can contact Tryn Rose via: facebook.com/caregiverheart https://twitter.com/trynrose www.linkedin.com/in/trynrose Get your questions ready, as our guests would be glad to answer them.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychologist and Author Phyllis Palm of "Put That Knife Away," will join us to talk about her personal journey with her husband’s Dementia.In 2010 they moved to Mesa, Arizona to care for her husband of 22 years who has Alzheimer's disease. Why Arizona? Because she and her husband spent many happy times in Arizona with her three adult children and her two grandchildren and she thought they would help her care for her husband who became very angry any time she tried to hire help in New York. Now Dr. Palm is a volunteer support group leader for the Alzheimer's Association and speaks to support caregivers both family and professional. She is the author of a memoir about her transformation as a result of becoming a caregiver for her husband who now resides in a memory care unit in Mesa. Check out the Website http://www.phylliswpalm.com/ Our second guest will be Musician, Mark Etheredge Mark's song “Room to Room” is gorgeous and moving and is a tribute to his mom who has been living with Alzheimer’s. It’s power

Dementia Care Culture  Surprise Guests You Won't Want To Miss! I would love to tell you what I have up my sleeve but I can't.  This is going to be a very special episode. One which wil touch your heart and fill your soul while raising awareness and motivating everyone who joins us. I know I will never forget this show.  I promise you will be shocked and pleasantly surprised at the people I have lined up to come together celebrate the breaking down of barriers and stigmas pertaining to Alzheimer's and other Dementias. I truly hope you can join us live!Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First we will interview Eilon Caspi Ph.D. who has worked int he field for aging for 19 years.  During the last decade his focus has been on persons with memory-loss and their care partners in work, research, and training care partners (family and care staff).  He has a great interest in prevention and de-escalation of responsive behaviors and bringing about and maintaining positive emotional states. You can reach Eilon by visiting his website eiloncaspi.com   Our second guest will be Dr. Ronald DeVere, a Neurologist and  the Director of the Alzheimer's Disease and Memory disorders Center in Austin Texas.  Dr DeVere is also the Author of "Memory Loss: Everything you want to know but forget to ask ".  HIs book can be purchased via Amazon. He can be reached at his office at 512 2617909, or by visiting the web site: admdclinic.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for this great conversation with two of the worlds leading experts in Dementia care.  We would love for you to call in or post your questions comments in the chat box. Today we are honored to have G. Allen Power, Author of the book "Dementia Beyond Drugs: Changing the Culture of Care." Dr Power's is an Eden Mentor at St. John’s Home in Rochester, NY, and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Rochester with us. He is a board certified internist and geriatrician, and is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians / American Society for Internal. www.alpower.net http://changingaging.org/alpower/ Our Second guest will be Judy Berry, Founder of Lakeview Ranch an amazing residential community that specializes in dementia care.  Judy was awarded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation with the 2010 Community Health Leaders Award.  In 2011, Judy was presented the Purpose Prize Honor Americans Over Age 60 for Making an Extraordinary Impact in their Encore Careers.  She is truly an

We will talk with Jance Cooper today about her journey with Dementia and the lessons she learned and now shares with others through her pocket books and various intiatives. Jane Cooper is a trained sports psychologist, masseuse and exercise consultant. She also knows exercise is a great prescription in assisting people on the road to recovery. When Jane’s Dad died in January 2009, she started to write about their shared experience in relation to his late onset of Alzheimer’s disease, the impact on his family and the failure of Social Services to do much to help.  Her writing is a family saga seen through the eyes of a devoted daughter, but this is no ordinary story.   You can contact Jane at: www.justcallmereg.com/ www.jane-cooper.co.ukSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we will talk about the book, MY NEW GRANNY and why did the Author and Illustrator  felt it was an important book to write. We also talked with Julie Matysik the Editor at Sky Pony Press about hear feelings about books like this - is there a gap, a need for books pertaining to memory loss?  Julie Matysik, Sky Pony Press  212-643-6816 x.237  jmatysik@skyhorsepublishing.com  P.K. is founder and CEO of Second Wind Dreams®, an international non-profit organization whose aim is to enhance lives, engendering more staff involvement and community involvement resulting in a change in the perception of aging. The Virtual Dementia Tour® is a company PK created which is used in 14 countries and 4 languages. VDT is a teaching tool used to help sensitize people to the plight of Dementia resulting in better care.  Join Us To Learn! Contact P.K. Beville  www.secondwind.org  678-429-6874Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abe's Garden is getting closer to becoming a reality.  Join us to hear the updates and what we can expect from this first of it's kind facility for those with dementia.  What will set Abe's Garden apart from other memory loss and daycare communities?  Listen in and find out and what Chairman of the Board, Michael Shmerling and Andrew Sandler, Executive Director and CEO of Abe's Garden have to say. Contact Abe's Garden Bethany Buchanan is the owner and the Director of Nursing of Grace Homes Residential Care Home for Seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer's.  Bethany will explain more about how her care home is different and what she has found to work best for those with Dementia.  We will talk specifically on the chore program they use at Grace Homes. Contact Grace HomesSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Little did Author and Coach, Jane Wolf Waterman know then that PARENTING OUR PARENTS; or “POP,” as she calls it, would last ten years with her own family.  This journey required her to pull all her educational and life resources together, provided her the biggest challenge of her life and then turned this lesson into her life mission.   Jane will discuss "Parenting Our Parents: the Special Challenges and Joys of POParenting for those with Alzheimer's." info@www.ParentingOurParents.org Eliezer Sobel is the author of the book “Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults.” Eliezer's mother was diagnosed with Dementia and he will share stories and tell us why his book is different and can help others engage with people with memory loss. http://www.eliezersobel.com/bluesky.htmlSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show will feature two women who will give us hope and tips for connecting to those with dementia. Dr. Lord's husband, was diagnosed with vascular Alzheimer’s in 2003. She says he has been her greatest teacher in the field of Alzheimer’s.  She owns Remembering for You. www.Remembering4You.com  Info@remembering4you.com Martha Stettinius is the author of “Inside the Dementia Epidemic: A Daughter’s Memoir."  She’s a sandwich generation mom with 2 teenagers at home and a mother with advanced dementia. Martha sees Alzheimer’s not as a “long good-bye” but as a “long hello.” www.insidedementia.com    martha@insidedementia.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monica Heltemes an Occupational Therapist and Founder of Mind Start.  MindStart has produced a line of dementia care products designed to stimulate the mind and use abilities of the person that still remain. Her passion is bringing cognitive stimulation, connections, and joy to people with dementia and their caregivers. Contact Monica Website: http://www.mind-start.com  Or check out Mind Start on Facebook Dr. Gordon Atherley is host, founder, and owner of Family Caregivers Unite! The Internet radio talk show that empowers family caregivers, by amplifying their voice, spreading their vision, and publicizing their value. Contact Information Family Caregivers Unite! CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Pam Hiti will be our guest today and will share her knowledge and insights about dementia.  We encourage you to be prepared to ask questions either through the chat box or live on the air by calling in. Dr Hiti can be reached at: http://dementiacaregiver.org drpamhiti@gmail.com   Our Second guest will be Bernie Saunders is a brilliant Author, Speaker and Healer of Compassion. We will talk with Bernie about his book "The Grace of Ordinary Days."  He will explain what he means by relationship Legacy and will share some examples with us. Bernie will talk about his co-creating experience with his mother  and how it changed thier relationship and more. Bernie can be reached at: Bernie@berniesaunders.com www.berniesaunders.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 1st guest in Eileen Smith, from New Zealand.  She is a wife, Carer and Author of "The Black Hole,"  a book about Early Onset Alzheimer's disease. Eileen's husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001, at age 54. After his diagnosis Eileen spent 8 years on the local Alzheimer's Board plus 3 on Alzheimer’s New Zealand board. Eileen is a strong and sometimes outspoken advocate for young onset Alzheimer's and more especially spent a lot of time lobbying for subsidies on anticholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon). In 2011 Eileen retired from work and has recently published a book telling of the last 12 years caring for Ray and the challenges that they faced, specifically related top young onset Alzheimers. Why do we need to build awareness especially around Younger Onset? What do carers need to know at the start of their journey? What could we do better for people in this situation? How do we as carers move forward when the partner goes into care? You can contact Eileen at www.YoungOnsetAlzhei

Our guest today will be Speaker, Radio Personality, and Author of  "The Unexpected Caregiver" - Kari Berit. Kari Berit provides age-assertive™ strategies for dealing with the delicate “elephant in the living room” issues facing seniors and their adult children. In the safe, solutions oriented environments she creates, cross-generational conflicts are defused, and Baby Boomers and their parents learn how to address the tough questions involved in aging, both personally and as a family Here are some topics we will cover: Why is being called a caregiver important?  How can a care for family you’ve never gotten along?  Do I become my parents' parent?  How to interact with my parents if we don't have a good relationship How to encourage my teenagers to interact with Grandpa? Tips for being a sane caregiver Kari’s Contact Information  www.kariberit.com https://www.facebook.com/KariBeritPresents https://twitter.com/dearkariadvice http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kari-berit/10/a76/333 kb@kariberit.comSupport this Sh

Dr. William H. Frey II is Co-Director of the Alzheimer's Research Center at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and consultant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.  Hehas a wonderful way of sharing very technical infomration in everyday language.  Dr. Frey's non-invasive intranasal method for bypassing the blood-brain barrier has captured the interest of both pharmaceutical companies and neuroscientists.  The intranasal insulin treatment he developed for Alzheimer’s disease has been shown in clinical trials to improve memory in both Alzheimer’s patients and normal adults. Contact Information- Alzheimer's Research Center 800-229-2872 Website: www.alzheimersinfo.org Author, David Horsager of  "The Trust Edge" a new book launched Oct 9th, 2012.  Trust  as defined by Horsager as a confident belief in someone or something to do what is right, deliver what is promised, and to be the same every time, in spite of circumstances – is more than a convenient luxury; it’s a clear competitive advantage in tod