Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Rick Naymark is the Author of the book; “Alzheimer’s Gifts, How Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Brought Unexpected Blessings.” Rick lives in Edina, Minnesota where he was the principal family member responsible for his mother’s care during her 8 ½ years with Alzheimer’s. Join us and hear Rick’s story. Contact Information For Rick’s book, is on Amazon The quickest way to find it is through www.tinyurl.com/alzheimersgifts 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 Paul Merenbloom is founder of Concordia Systems in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul is a former Wall Street Analyst, and he changed careers to take care of a 95-year old grandmother after she collapsed following a medication error.    Concordia is focused on health and wellness for the US aging-in-place community, and provides services and tools to connect seniors, their families, caregivers, and medical professionals. Contact Information For: Concordia Systems, Inc.? 1111 Light Street, 4th Floor Baltimore, MD  21230? 410-484-3883 www.SentinelAware.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-friendl

Today we are lucky to have Becky Watson, a Board Certified Music Therapist and is the Founder and Owner, Music for Wellness. She is former Navy Captain who served our country for over 25 years. Becky has always been passionate about supporting the health and wellness through music. After her Navy retirement, she completed multiple training programs including Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. Today we will have a fascinating conversation about the gift of music and how to create joy through rhythm. Becky Watson, MBA, MT-BC Owner, Music for Wellness, LLC Veteran Owned, Family Operated Enriching the Mind, Body and Spirit with MUSIC! (757) 563-3488 Email: Becky@music4wellness.net Website: http://music4wellness.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicForWellness Twitter: @Music4SWell Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/MusicForYourWellness Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/eve

Today we are lucky to have Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton of Silver Dawn Training Institute which equips professionals and loved ones with a new way to communicate with those diagnosed with dementia using empathy & improv. This new training method is called “Dementia RAW.” Contact Information: Email: SilverDawnInfo@gmail.com Phone: 219-649-1732 Website:DementiaRAW.com Twitter: @DementiaRAW Instagram: @DementiaRAW Facebook: facebook.com/DementiaRAW 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 Jeff Borghoff with us. Jeff was diagnosed in March of 2016 at the age of 51 with Early-Stage (or younger onset) Alzheimer’s Disease.   Since than he has been working with great fervor with the National Alzheimer’s Association as a member of the National Early-Stage Advisory Group and with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter.  Today we will talk to Jeff and learn about his struggles triumphs and passions. Contact Information For http://www.borghoff.com http://twitter.com/Jeff_Borghoff      jeff.borghoff@borghoff.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 Sh

Today we are lucky to have Joel Theisen, RN, founder and CEO of Lifesprk, has been building a proven whole person model of senior care in healthcare for more than 12 years, which is changing the aging experience. Known Contact Information For 952-345-0919 Lifesprk.com (no ‘a’ in spark) 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 have Paula Hertel and Nancy Schier Anzelmo with us. Both of these women have extensive experience in the field of senior housing and are consultants in all aspects of operations and program design. Paula and Nancy, enjoy working with those affected by dementia and so after many years of working as colleagues they decided to bring their personal passion for horses and caring for all those affected by dementia together. They started “The Connected Horse project,” offers human-animal connection and engagement programs, tools and products that encourage and support individuals living with a dementia diagnosis, care partners and professionals. The project focuses on offering unique guided workshops that support people affected by dementia. Contact Information For www.connectedhorse.org 916-708-4904 Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www

Rick Naymark is the Author of the book; “Alzheimer’s Gifts, How Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Brought Unexpected Blessings.” Rick lives in Edina, Minnesota where he was the principal family member responsible for his mother’s care during her 8 ½ years with Alzheimer’s. Join us and hear Rick’s story. Contact Information For Rick’s book, is on Amazon The quickest way to find it is through www.tinyurl.com/alzheimersgifts 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.

Carol Giuliani a former attorney with 34 years of experience as a caregiver and 23 years as a professional fiduciary and guardian for the elderly will join us.  Carol will share how she has combined her love of travel with her passion for helping seniors to safely and securely get them to their long distance destinations. Contact Information For Carol Giuliani, Owner/ Founder Senior Travel Companion Services, LLC Phone: (952)-946-7997 Website:  www.SeniorTravelCompanionServices.com Email:  carolsgiuliani@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 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-n

Today we are lucky to have Bob Savage who is now facing the challenge of his life. Bob was diagnosed in 2015 as being in the early stages of Alzheimer's. Today we will hear Bob’s story and how he turned a difficult situation into a defining moment in his life. Once again Bob is helping others through a troubling time in their own lives by creating community and tapping creative abilities and people with early onset dementia Contact Information: Hello Light Website: https://hellolightblog.wordpress.com/ Alzheimer's Resource Center: www.alzheimersresourcecenter.org Stephani Shivers, Director of Community Innovations 1261 South Main Street - Plantsville, CT  06479 860.628.3020 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 Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/bec

Today we are lucky to have Philip Choban, known as, “Flip”, with us to discuss how he has personally been “Navigating Barriers & Bridges Between Romania & America.” Philip is CEO/Co-Founder of TeleMed Europa and Managing Director of Telios Romania.  He is also the Ambassador in Romania for the Purple Angel Dementia Education Movement and a Certified Alzheimer’s Care-giving Specialist. Philip is heavily involved in education for Alzheimer’s Disease with a specific focus on care-giving for Alzheimer’s patients. He understands it as he has personally lived it, caring for his wife Carmen. He is also working in conjunction with HealthCare Interactive in the United States to develop a Romanian version of its training curriculum. Contact Information For ppciousa@gmail.com philip.choban@telios.ro philip.choban@telemedeuropa.com Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia

Today we will have Dr. Richard Fenker, Author of “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” along with Brian Le Blanc, who is living with dementia, and care partner Leslie Dilworth. Contact Information For Email: richardfenker@yahoo.com?Book: www.cimarroninternational.com Email: thebrianleblanc@gmail.com Facebook: https://facebook.com/MyALZJourney Twitter: @thebrianleblanc (The ALZ Guy) 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 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 we are lucky to have Dr Larry Force, a licensed clinical social worker with us to discuss his new book The Detoxing of Caregivers: Key Tips for Survival, Strength and Patience. We will also discuss Dimensional Solution Based Treatment (DSBT) – at is it and how is it an effective intervention? Contact Information For www.drltforce.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 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 we are lucky to have Jade Angelica with us today. Her most important and most rewarding ministry, to date, was caring for her mother who died from Alzheimer’s in 2011. Jade designs workshops, services, and trainings for Healing Moments and offers presentations throughout the country. In addition, she offers spiritual direction for individuals and groups. She is the playwright of The Forgiving and The Forgetting: Hope and Healing for Alzheimer’s, and author of Where Two Worlds Touch: A Spiritual Journey Through Alzheimer’s Disease and Meeting Alzheimer’s: Companionship on the Journey. Contact Information For Email: jadeangelica@gmail.com Phone: 563-582-4724 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 Join The P

Today we are lucky to have John Schmid with the Best Alzheimer’s Products. We will discuss holiday gifts and how to pick the best ones for your loved one. John and his family found it difficult to find age and stage appropriate activities for a friend, when she began presenting with symptoms of dementia. The Best Alzheimer’s Products has some of the best line of non-medical dementia therapy anywhere. Contact Information For Website - www.best-alzheimers-products.com Email - John@best-alzheimers-products.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 Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/lis

Today we are lucky to have Author, Kathleen H. Wheeler. She Wrote her debut novel Brought To Our Senses, a story of family, struggles and dementia. Contact Information For Book info: www.BroughtToOurSenses.com Author info and contact: www.AuthorKathleenHWheeler.com/contact 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 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 we have Author, Sandra Savell who wrote “Dear Clueless: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s Caregiving.” It is the story of caregiving as her mother progressed from forgetfulness, to not recognizing her, and, eventually passing from complications of Alzheimer’s Disease. Although Sandi had experienced several deaths this loss was different and Sandi felt a need to write a book of their journey together. Contact Information For Email: DearClueless@outlook.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 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 we are lucky to have Darryl Duncan who is a veteran, award winning songwriter & producer and founder of a new company called Aria Musicholistics. Darryl was inspired by his own grandmother who suffered from Alzheimers and passed away at 102. Aria is a powerful and revolutionary new service that uses a unique "This is your life" approach to memory care that engages, stimulates and entertains to truly awaken the souls of seniors. Contact Information For Website: http://www.ariamusicholistics.com ? Email: info@ariamusicholistics.com? By phone: 1-855-554-ARIA   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 Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: htt

Today we have Rachelle Norman with us whose vision is to see all people with dementia sharing meaningful music experiences with their loved ones until the very end of life. She has been a board-certified music therapist since 2004 and runs a private music therapy practice in Kansas City, where her team serves older adults in senior living and hospice. Come listen and learn about how and why music can be therapeutic. Contact Information For Rachelle Norman, MA, MT-BC Founder, Director of Soundscaping Source LLC http://soundscapingsource.com RNorman@soundscapingsource.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 Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-projectSupport this Show: http

Today we have Dave Wiederrich the co-founder of KalendarKards, a memory support system for individuals with dealing dementia challenges. Dave will also talk to us about Kalendar Kards investment in designing an easy to use search system which tracks Memory Café’s in the United States. Contact Information For Email: Info@KalendarKards.com Web site: www.KalendarKards.com Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: KalendarKards 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 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.