Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today we have Rick Nash, founder of Memorez. We will learn about the important impact photos and music have in our lives; and how Memorez is leveraging both to help those with dementia. Contact Information For Rick Nash Contact:info@memorez.org www.memorez.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 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 privacy information.

We are excited to have Ray Ward back with us to explain and discuss the power of Biophilia incorporated into interior and exterior design. We will learn how this design option can reduce stress, improve cognitive function and creativity, improve our well-being; bringing a sense of inner peace to those who see it. Contact Information For Raymond Ward Phone: 641-919-5529 Email: FulcrumGroupco@outlook.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raymondwardfulcrumgroup/ 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 privacy information.

Today Susan Macaulay from Canada joins us. Susan was the primary care partner for her mother who lived with dementia. Susan feels she is a better dementia care advocate, a workshop facilitator and a prolific blogger due to her experience of caring for her mother. Susan developed a system called BANGS approach to help care partners reduce aggression and calm challenging situations. Contact Information For Susan Macaulay www.MyAlzheimersStory.com The hour-long free BANGS webinar is on the blog. Susan also has BANGS reminder cards which I can send to people in exchange for a donation to help me run the blog which is not-for-profit. The cards are a dollar each. 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 B

Today we are lucky to have Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. She is a gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University and also the founder of Jenerations Health Education, Inc. a full service training company. Contact Information For Jennifer FitzPatrick www.cruisingthroughcaregiving.com Twitter @fitzpatrickjen 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 privacy information.

We are lucky to have a friend and colleague of Lori La Bey’s with us today. Lisa Dunn is a REALTOR® with RE/MAX Results who specializes in working with seniors. Prior to becoming a real estate agent Lisa worked as a licensed graduate social worker (LGSW) and health care consultant. Today she will discuss with us how to move on your own terms and reduce stress when making a move. Contact Information For Lisa Dunn lisa@thechangeagent.net 612.599.3484 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 privacy information.

Today we have Beth Tofel- Co-Founder FootprintID.  As part of the "sandwich generation", nestled between caring for her own children, and participating in managing the medical and health conditions of her aging parents, she understands the benefits of health information and medical history at your fingertips, at all stages of life. Learn how her experience helped her create FootprintID and how it can help you and your family and friends. Contact Information For www.FootprintID.com Support@FootprintID.com Beth@FootprintID.com 855-374-3411 Footprint ID trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqnVWIhM59w&feature=youtu.be 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.al

Today we have my new friend Dr. Annie Fenn who teaches about living a brain healthy lifestyle and cooking with foods that nourish and protect the brain. We also are lucky to have Annie’s Colleague, Dr. Martha Stearn who is a cognitive health specialist, and founder and director of the St. John’s Cognitive Institute. Dr Stearn is also the creator of the Brain Works 6-week dementia prevention program. Together these powerful women are helping their Jackson Hole community age with the intention of maintaining brain health to prevent and delay Alzheimer’s Contact Information For Dr. Annie Fenn: Brain Works Kitchen website: www.brainworkskitchen.com Brain Works Kitchen Facebook page: www.facebook.com/brainworkskitchen/ Brain Works Kitchen email: brainworkskitchen@gmail.com Brain Works Kitchen Instagram: www.instagram.com/brainworkskitchen/ Brain Works Kitchen Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnnieFennMD/media Dr. Martha Stearn: Email: msstearn@tetonhospital.org Phone: 307 739 7434 Additional Resource Informa

Today we are lucky to have Ann Selfridge the Founder/CEO of the ACT Care Group, who directs a Social Adult Day Program in New York for people with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. She also provides case management for families to help them link to services that will help the families have support to keep their loved ones at home and in the community. Let’s listen to what Ann has learned! Contact Information For Ann Selfridge: Website: www.actcaregroup.com Email: actcares@gmail.com Phone: 718-442-7467 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdultsCommunicatingTogether/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/actcaregroup/ ACT Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV3R7CLHaxm-ImqUJDzHZf3wD8DxgzWvA 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 Beco

Today we are lucky to have Philip Sloane the Elizabeth and OscarGoodwin Distinguished Professor of Family Medicine and co-directorofthe Program on Aging, Disability, andLong-Term care atthe Cecil G. ShepsCenter for Health Services Research at the University of North Carolinaat Chapel Hill. He co-leddevelopment of Bathing without a Battle andMouth CareWithout a Battle. Today we will discuss his new book, “TheAlzheimer’sMedical Advisor.” Contact Information For PhilipSloane: Address: Department ofFamily Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina,27599-7595. Email: Philip_Sloane@med.unc.edu 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 Bus

Today we are lucky to have Lorinda Porter the Director of Sales & Marketing for SafeTracks™ who is the leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced Personal GPS Emergency Communication Devices used to monitor at-risk individuals including those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Learn what role a GPS can play in the lives of Caregivers and those living with Dementia and the recommendations that came out of the “Acceptance of Global Positioning System GPS Technology Among Dementia Clients and Family Caregivers” study. Contact Information For info@safetracksgps.ca 1-877-761-4477 www.safetracksgps.com Finding Your Way Resources: Explanation & Checklist GPS http://findingyourwayontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FYW-Safety-Kit-Locating-Devices-English-Jul2016.pdf Recommended Products https://tech.findingyourwayontario.ca/products Checklist of what to do if someone goes missing http://findingyourwayontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FYW-Safety-Kit-Incident-Response-Chec

Today we are lucky to have Carol Whitlatch, Assistant Director of Research & Education and Senior Research Scientist at the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging. For over 25 years, Dr. Whitlatch studied a variety of topics related to family caregiving including: developing and evaluating intervention programs including the SHARE program (Support, Health, Activities, Resources and Education) which she will talk to us about today. Join the conversation! Contact Information For Carol Whitlatch: www.benrose.org/share 216.373.1693 share@benrose.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 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://alzhe

Today we are lucky to have Pam Brandon, AGE-u-cate, Ann Catlin, Compassionate Touch and Kayla Gaiennie, Harbor Chase of Plano, Texas. with us to share their passion to shift dementia care. Learn how AGE-u-cate, Dementia Live and Compassionate Touch are changing lives for those living with dementia and what communities applying their techniques are saying. Contact Information For AGE-u-cate Website - www.AGEucate.com Pam - pam@AGEucate.com 817-857-1157 Ann - ann@ageucate.com 417-844-8514 Kayla - kgaiennie@hraonline.net 972-362-1110 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: http

Today we are lucky to have Brian Van Buren is a 66 year old black gay man living in Charlotte NC., who was diagnosed with vascular dementia and later Early Onset Alzheimer’s in 2015. Come listen and learn from his journey with dementia. Contact Information For Brian Van Buren: Email: brpvb@aol.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 Lorinda Porter the Director of Sales & Marketing for SafeTracks™ who is the leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of advanced Personal GPS Emergency Communication Devices used to monitor at-risk individuals including those living with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. Learn what role a GPS can play in the lives of Caregivers and those living with Dementia and the recommendations that came out of the “Acceptance of Global Positioning System GPS Technology Among Dementia Clients and Family Caregivers” study. Contact Information For SafeTracks info@safetracksgps.ca 1-877-761-4477 www.safetracksgps.com Finding Your Way Resources: Explanation & Checklist GPS http://findingyourwayontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FYW-Safety-Kit-Locating-Devices-English-Jul2016.pdf Recommended Products https://tech.findingyourwayontario.ca/products Checklist of what to do if someone goes missing http://findingyourwayontario.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/FYW-Safety-Kit-Incident-Res

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 three team members; Andrea Carruthers, Jody Loseth and Kathy Thonvold from the West Central Dementia Awareness Network (WCDAN). We talked about their “Forget-Me-Not Memory Café” and several additional dementia friendly efforts they are involved. Contact Information For www.wcdan.com wcdanmn@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 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 privacy information.

Today we are lucky to have Meryl Comer, Ginny Biggar, Greg O’Brien and Terry Frangiosa. We are going to be discussing how in the early stages of dementia, there is great sensitivity around issues of independence and dependency for those living with the disease, as well as how care partners try so hard to figure the best way to support their loved ones. Today our guest will discuss a great new resource to push research forward called the A- List. Contact Information For http://www.usagainstalzheimers.org http://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/blog/magnify-your-voice-join-list-today www.alist4research.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 Dementia Conference & Cruise: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/cruise-with-us Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com

Today we have Peter Rabins, MD, MPH, who is the Author of “The 36-Hour Day.” He is a professor of the practice in the Erickson School of Aging Management Services at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He was the founding director of the geriatric psychiatry program and the first holder of the Richman Family Professorship of Alzheimer Disease and Related Disorders in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Contact Information For Dr Peter Rabin https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/content/36-hour-day www.Amazon.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-

Today we are lucky to have Dawn Fields is the director, producer, editor and co-writer of the multiple award-winning short film Fragile Storm, starring Lance Henriksen, a heartbreaking caregiver story. She is currently focused on promoting the short film, which is now available for free at www.FragileStorm.com and she is also in development on her first feature film. Contact Information For Dawn Field: www.FragileStorm.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 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 privacy information.

Today we are so lucky to have Deborah Shouse back with us. Deborah is a very collaborative and supportive partner of those living and dealing with dementia. She is a writer, speaker, editor, former family caregiver, and all around dementia advocate. Deborah’s latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, features dozens of experts in the field of creativity and dementia. These innovators share ideas that engage the creative spirit so you can continue to experience meaningful moments of connecting.    Contact Information For Deborah Shouse: DementiaJourney.org is her website with weekly ideas for staying connected ? Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together https://www.amazon.com/Connecting-Land-Dementia-Creative-Activities/dp/1942094248/ ? Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey https://www.amazon.com/Love-Land-Dementia-Finding-Caregivers/dp/193761249X/ ? Both of these books are available on Amazon