Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Chris Morrissette for St Croix Hospice and we will talk about hospice and palliative services. What are the services?   Why would you use these services?  How do you know when it's time to call them in? How does one qualify for them?   Do these services make a difference during end of life care?   Who will be impacted by these services? We would love you to join the conversation!  Call in or use the chat box to communicate with us. St. Croix Hospice 7200 Hudson Blvd, Suite 230 Oakdale, MN 55128 WWW.stcroixhospice.com 651 368-0472 Ann Moorehouse with Minnesota Funeral Planning will be our second guest today. This conversation will be worth listening to as it is so much more then what we regularly think of regarding for funeral planning. Why is having access to information and choices important when planning a funeral?  How to access great information for preplanning and immediate needs.  We hada lively discussion about potential new services that would be great as well Phone: 763.639.8900 Email: Visit

Author Susan Scarff will join us to talk about her journey with dementia and the book she wrote "Dementia - The Journey Ahead."  The second half of the show will feature Bob Demarco of The Alzheimer's Reading Room, one of the best resources available on demenita. Susan  was a caregiver to her husband, Red until he passed on December 6, 2006.  Now retired, she spends her time between San Diego and Phoenix, AZ, with her family, renewing old friendships, home renovation, working on her art and managing a forum as a dementia caregiver advocate on facebook/caregiving 101. We will discuss: What should a person do if their loved one has been diagnosed with dementia?  Are their special needs when it comes to medicating a dementia patient? What should caregivers be aware of…  What Tips do you have for caregivers in general? Email address:          thejourney@cox.net Facebook forum:      http://www.facebook.com/caregiving101 Author web site:       http://www.dementiathejourneyahead.com/ Bob started learning about

Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)  and singer songwriter Joseph Portelli will join us to tell us about some exciting initiatives including the new study on Stigmas. The song A "How the Times Have Changed"will be released today on World Alzheimer's Day an anthem for dementia, to raise funds for Alzheimer's Assocaitions world wide.  Jospeh is an Australian singer and songwriter, and carer for his Father who has Alzheimer's disease.   The single can be purchased on ITunes. http://www.josephportelli.com.au/ http://www.alz.co.uk/ We will also talk to Dawn Field, the producer of  the movie "Shattered Love" which has an incredible script which raises awareness of what life can be like with dementia.  The film will also donatre funds to ADI. http://www.indiegogo.com/shatteredlovemovie3 http://shatteredlovemovie.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Johnston, CEO Memory Mats will be with us the first half of the show.  We will be discussing: What is a Memory Mat? What are the benefits of Memory Mats? How does Memory Mats give back to the Alzheimer’s community? How can someone purchase a Memory Mat? Who are Memory Mats for? Contact Caitlin at www.memorymats.ca     info@memorymats.ca Dr. Todd Stivland BlueStone Physicians with join us the second half of the show. We Will discuss: An overview of Dr Todd's professional experience with Alzheimer's and Memory Care patients? Three positive changes in dementia care in the last ten years? Three challenges in dementia care? Advice for families when placing a a loved one in memory care? Advise for patients and family members when dealing with physicians regarding dementia? Contact Information www.bluestonemd.com 651-342-4277Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Open Mic on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio It's Time To Join The Conversation And Let Your Voice Be Heard! 2 FREE Apps will be given away to the the Unus Tactus (1 Touch App) for our callers http://www.unustactus.com/ Dawn Fields, Producer of the film “Shattered Love” joined us to tell us about this extra ordinary film she is working on.  This a film has a powerful script which will captivate it's audience and hold them hostage in the reality of delusions which holds the hands of those walking the path of dementia. http://www.indiegogo.com/shatteredlovemovie3 https://www.facebook.com/shatteredlovemovie?ref=ts This program will be an open discussion with our audience.  We want o hear from you!  How did you get involved with dementia?  Did it pick you or did you pick it? What are you doing to raise awarenss of dementia? What do you think are the biggest needs for those dealing with dementia both patients and their care partners? What do you think Alzheimer's Speaks Resource website, blog and Radio should d

Ellen Belk with be our guest.  She has worked in the feild of dementia many years and has some great information to share with us all. We will be discussing; Non-Medicinal interventions for Memory Care Memory Magz Common caregiver mistakes Support for living a Great Life with Dementia Tips for living well with dementia Contact Information www.keepinmindinc.com   (803)396-3824 CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Holly Schmid with Best Alzheimer's Products willl be with us today to discuss a variety of items, how and why they are beneficial for a person with dementia.www.bestalzheimersproducts.com email: holly@bestalzheimersproducts.com phone:  877-300-3021 The 2nd half I will be interviewing Carolyn Klaver and Betsy Hoffman from Lyngblomsten form "The Gathering", "Early Memory Loss Group" and more...  We will discuss the power of volunteerism and collaboration which are used to educate and engage communities in need. bhoffman@lyngblomsten.org   651.414.5291Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guest will be Norrms McNamara from the UK.  Norrms is a Super Advocate for Dementia, an Author, Spokesman and an Expert Living with Lewy Body Dementia.  He is an amazing man making huge shifts in our Dementia Care Culture World Wide.  I promise this will be a wonderful conversation and will spark many ideas for all of us to take seriously. Norms can be contacted through facebook Our second guest will be RJ Thesman, Author of The Unraveling of Reverend G hit bookstores and eBookstores on August 6 and tells the story of a minister who gets a devastating diagnosis – dementia with the possibility of early-onset Alzheimer’s. Reverend G struggles with the pain of forgetting those she loves and the fear of losing her connection with God. With the help of her friends at the assisted living facility, she soon discovers there’s humor to be found in forgetting part of the Lord’s Prayer, finding her iron in the freezer and losing a half-gallon of ice cream. And she discovers that while the question she wants to

Holly Schmid with Best Alzheimer's Products wiill be with us today to discuss a variety of items, how and why they are beneficial for a person with dementia.www.bestalzheimersproducts.com email: holly@bestalzheimersproducts.com phone: 877-300-3021 The 2nd half I will be interveiwing Carolyn Klaver and Betsy Hoffman from Lyngblomsten form "The Gathering", "Early Memory Loss Group" and more...  We will discuss the power of volunteerism and collaboration which are used to educate and engage communities in need. bhoffman@lyngblomsten.org  651.414.5291Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Love, Laughter and Mayhem Today Author Cindy Keith of  “Love, Laughter, & Mayhem - Caregiver Survival Manual For Living With A Person With Dementia” will be with us. We will be discuss: 1.     What is a dementia consultant and how can they help families?     2.    What M.I.N.D. in Memory Care is about?  3.    Some of the most common questions or fears family caregivers have. 4.     What exactly is her book Love, Laughter and Mayhem about and how can it help those caring for someone with dementia? CONTACT INFORMATION: www.mindinmemorycare.com keithc@mindinmemorycare.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We had some technical difficulties & are working on  editing. There is a gap of silence for 5 minutes. Sorry for the inconveinece. Holly Schmid with Best Alzheimer's Products wiill be with us today to discuss a variety of items, how and why they are beneficial for a person with dementia.www.bestalzheimersproducts.com email: holly@bestalzheimersproducts.com phone: 877-300-3021 The 2nd half I will be interveiwing Carolyn Klaver and Betsy Hoffman from Lyngblomsten form "The Gathering", "Early Memory Loss Group" and more...  We will discuss the power of volunteerism and collaboration which are used to educate and engage communities in need. bhoffman@lyngblomsten.org  651.414.5291 CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bioethics Tools for Dementia - Maneuvering Through Difficult Decision Viki Kind an Expert In Bio Ethics will join us and talk about some great tools she has to assist people when making those difficult decisions in life.  Her new book, “The Caregiver’s Path to Compassionate Decision - Making Choices For Those Who Can’t” is a great resource to us all.  Contact vicki at http://kindethics.com/ Joe Potocny has dementia and he is not afraid to talk about what life is really like.  He will be direct and honest.  No holds bar in this conversation.  Come join the conversation.  We will discuss the stigmas,  the lack of education even for those in the medical field, his feelings towards the media and organizations and their need to tie into big names and not real faces of the disease Contact Joe at  http://living-with-alzhiemers.blogspot.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's - Meeting You As Best I Can, Wherever You May Go Our Guest today is Kaia Svien, MS.  Kaia's mother had dementia for the last 5 years of her life, and that experience brought the family very close.  Kaia will share her journey with us, along with some tips and techniques she found beneficial in building her relationship with her mother.  Kaia is a Meditation Instructor at Abbott Northwestern Hospital’s Penny George Institute & in the community.  Kaia is a former adjunct professor in the Holistic Health Studies Master’s Program at St Catherine’s University. Contact Kaia Svien www.mindfulnessforchangingtimes.com ksvien@ties2.net Our 2nd guest is Joseph Bensmihen, MSW, CRG He is the current founder and CEO of Boca Home Care Services – A Non-Medical Home Care  Nurse Registry (1998), Boca Home Care ( A Medicare Certified Agency -2005) and National President of the Private Care Association. We will discuss not only taking care of the person with dementia but the caregivers. Boca Home Care Service

Today Author Merideth  Sindel, from Australia will join us to discuss her book called "Caring for Somebody with Dementia"   Nobody expects their parent to get dementia.  Nobody is prepared for it.  But for Merideth, her mother did get dementia and for the next three years she became her full time carer. Caring for Somebody with Dementia describes the experiences of life with dementia over those three years. Here is a bit you will  find about the book: For all that time Dementia sat himself between Merideth and her mother – or at least he tried to. Dementia was a spiteful fellow and had brought with it the more obvious symptoms - delusions, anxiety, depression, memory loss. Order the book here: www.connorcourt.com and search "SIndel" or go directly to this link http://www.connorcourt.com/catalog1/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=sindelSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guests today will be Author and Caregiver Coach, Nataly Rubinstein. The conversation with Nataly will be a lively with the ups and downs, ins and outs of caregiving and dementia and we encourage you to join the conversation by calling in live or using the chat box. Here are some of the topics we will be covering: Why is it important for a Caregiver to know how and why they became a Caregiver? Support Groups .Are they all helpful?  Incontinence - How do you deal with it? Medications vs environmental changes to curb behaviors/reactions? Family dynamicand there impact on care? Tips to manage care of someone with dementia? Caregiving coaching -  What is it and how does it work? Contact Nataly via her website: www.AlzheimersCareConsultants.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1st 1/2 of show will feature Bill Lightfoot an Elder Abuse Consultant.  We encourage you to call and share your stories, questions and concerns. William H. Lightfoot, Former Sergeant served with the Richmond Police Department for thirty-six years.  He has served as an investigator and supervisor within multiple units. He is a graduate of the Virginia Criminal Justice Instructors School and the National Intelligence Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice. Bill has extensive experience in the design, development and management of training programs. He has also assisted other agencies, both government and private, in the development of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse protocols and policies. He works with private industry to develop Domestic Violence protocols. 804-986-4631    lightfootwh@comcast.net The 2nd 1/2 of the show we will talk with Faded Flowers motion Picture Executive Producer, Anthony D’ Alessio of Hungry Coyote Entertainment about his new film on Earl

Our Guests today will be Lynda Everman and Kathy Siggins Kathy Siggins and her husband Gene both worked at the Us Postal ServicesHeadquarters in Washington.  It seemed only seemed right to initiate a commemorative and/or fundraising stamp, when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Lynda Everman has lost two loved one to dementia.  Through her journey she is now dedicated to make a difference to make the path easier for the next family. Come join us to learn of Kathy and Lynda's journeys and passion to raise awareness and funds to change our dementia care culture. Contact Information Help Stamp Out Alzheimer's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/HelpStampOutAlzheimers The Capitol Switchboard number 202-224-3121 The link to help you identify your elected representatives: http://www.contactingthecongress.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.

Today our guest will be Tory Zellick. Tory Zellick is a young woman who transitioned into adulthood while caring for, and emotionally supporting, her mother through a six-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer. At the age of eighteen, Tory found herself traveling the unanticipated path of caregiver; overwhelmed and unsure of what was to come next. After her mother’s passing in 2009, Tory, along with her father and brother, spent time traveling through South East Asia, reflecting on all that had occurred over the past several years. Out of that reflection time was born The Medical Day Planner. It is Tory’s hope that The Medical Day Planner will provide organizational help and guidance to others who find themselves in a similar caregiving situation. We will discuss the importance of staying organized and give some tips as to how to do that.  We would love to hear from our listeners as to what you are stuggling to stay on top of as a caregiver. Tory can be reached as follows: Tory@allthingscaregiver.com F

Our first guest will be Pam Wachholz who will join us to tell her journey with her husbands memory loss.  How she handled the changes.  How  her husband is doing along with how it has affected her family, her ability to work and her friendships. Chris Morrissette with St Croix Hospice was unable to attend the show today so we have rescheduled for Oct 1st, 2012.   CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People will join us with some exciting news... We will discuss his Interactive Videos Conferences for  Support Groups as well as Professionals wanting to learn more about dementia from a person who has it. We will also talk about Rick's new book "While I Still Can." We will get an update on "Sam" Rick's Dementia Service Dog that is being trained to assist him. And last, we will wrap up discussing the new "Dementia Chats Webinar Series- While We Still Can" which Alzheimer's Speaks launched this month. So many exciting things going on to assist those dealing with dementia. We hope you join the conversation! Contact Information Skype Support Group Meetings: http://www.facebook.com/SkypeSupportGroupMeetings Rick's Book, "While I Still Can, One Man's Journey Through Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease"  http://whileistillcan.net/ Memory People™ on Facebook an Alzheimer's and Memory ImpairmentSupport and Awareness group http://www.facebook.com/groups/180666768616259/Support this Show