Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today we have Judy Shmerling Given the Director of Campus Development at Abe’s Garden with us. Judy began working with her brother, Michael Shmerling and his team in 2006, to develop Abe’s Garden in memory of their father, Abram Shmerling. The idea was to create a nurturing and innovative community that provides new hope to families of people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Contact Information For Judy Given, Abe’s Garden, Director of Campus Development jgiven@abesgarden.org 615.733.2682 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 omnystudi

Today we are thrilled to have PK Beville the Founder of Second Wind Dreams®, back with us. Second Wind Dreams is an international non-profit whose mission is to make dreams come true for our elders and provide innovative dementia education through the patented Virtual Dementia Tour®. The VDT is a simulation of dementia and is used worldwide for dementia sensitivity and increasing person-centered care, having profound effects on those using it. Contact Information For Website: www.secondwind.org Phone: 678-624-0500 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.co

Today we have Franco Romero, Co-Founder & CEO Nurish, a new superfood you will be interested in learning more about. Franco and his partners Started Nurish to seek alternative, natural solutions to aging-related illnesses affecting all ages. I’ve personally tried it and like it! Contact Information For 1-800-247-7910 info@mynurish.com www.facebook.com/mynurish 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 Loretta Woodward Veney, the Author of “Being My Mom’s Mom.” Loretta wrote the book to become an advocate for Mom, to reduce the stigma associated with the disease and to help in the fight to find a cure. Join us as we hear her story. Contact Information For Email: lwveney@aol.com Website: www.Lorettaveney.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 Ben Utecht is a Super Bowl champion, motivational speaker and author.  His new book Counting the Days While My Mind Slips Away chronicles his miraculous journey into the NFL, his triumphs and struggles both on and off the field, and the hope he’s discovered in the face of adversity.   Contact Information For Email: matt@ben-utecht.com Website: www.ben-utecht.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/benutecht Twitter: @benutecht 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 Deborah Shouse a former family caregiver, Alzheimer’s advocates, writer, and performer. She has a passion for helping people find the gifts and blessings in the care partners’ journey through dementia. Deborah is the author of the Love in the Land of Dementia and the newly published Connecting in the Land of Dementia:?Creative Activities to Explore Together. Contact Information For DementiaJourney.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 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 Rachael Wonderlin, Author with a Master's degree in Gerontology. Rachael has worked in several senior living companies throughout the country as a Dementia Care Director. The feedback Rachael got from her blog, “Dementia By Day,” inspired her to write her book, "When Someone You Know is Living in a Dementia Care Community," recently published by Johns Hopkins University Press. Contact Information For Email: rachaelwonderlin@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 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. Bruce Fife who is a certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician. Dr Fife is the author of over 20 books including "Stop Alzheimer's Now." He serves as the director of the Coconut Research Center. Join us and learn about the benefits of coconut oil. Contact Information For Dr Bruce Fife: www.coconutresearchcenter.org and bruce@coconutresearchcenter.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 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 Michael Devine with us who is a Certified Nursing Assistant, a Certified Dementia Practitioner and a Reiki Practitioner. Our focus today will be on the later as learn about Reiki and the benefits it holds to those who experience it. Contact Information For devinemichael@yahoo.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-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Check out Fresh Books www.gofreshbooks.com/aliveSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Jennifer Freeman with us who is a mother of 3 kids who works full time at an elementary school, & is also an Alzheimer’s advocate.  Her father lived with dementia for five years and he will always be her hero. Listen in and find out how she choose to advocate and honor her father Contact Information For Phone 620-364-6126 Email jennybob01@yahoo.com Facebook under Jennifer Freeman 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 Ann Campanella who is the author of the memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found. This Former magazine and newspaper editor, writings have appeared in local and national publications from literary journals to the bestselling A Cup of Comfort series. We look forward to hearing Ann’s favorite memories with her Mother as they journeyed down the dementia path. Contact Information For http://www.AnnCampanella.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 Lead Producer, Therese Barry-Tanner the documentary film, “Will I Be Next?” Therese lost her mother to dementia in 2008 and began the project a couple of years later in an effort to promote greater awareness of the disease and reduce stigma. In addition, we have with us Barbara Goeckner who is feature in the film. This film combines a nice combination of real life living with the dementia, research and dealing with the medical profession. Contact Information: tbarry-tanner@hotmail.com bkddaisyblue075@yahoo.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-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Check out Fres

Today we have Gina Martin who is a daughter of Alzheimer’s. Her mother Diane was diagnosed in 2006 at the age of 65 and died 5 years later. Her father Bob was her husband of 49.5 years and loyal caregiver who died 3 months later. Gina has worked at National Geographic for 16.5 years and is very active in the photo community and to honor her parents she founded in 2016, the Bob & Diane Fund. The fund gives out a $5,000 grant to support visual story telling about Alzheimer’s or dementia Contact Information For Website: www.bobanddianefund.org Email:  Bobanddianefund@gmail.com Social Media:  @bobanddianefund 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.c

Today we are lucky to have Deborah Shouse a former family caregiver, Alzheimer’s advocates, writer, and performer. She has a passion for helping people find the gifts and blessings in the care partners’ journey through dementia. Deborah is the author of the Love in the Land of Dementia and the newly published Connecting in the Land of Dementia:?Creative Activities to Explore Together. Contact Information For DementiaJourney.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 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 Tanya Unterbrunner a life coach offering Free services to those in Minnesota through a pilot program offered by The Good Samaritan Society. We also will have joining us live, Arvilla Cherney who is the primary Careparnter for her husband Gene and has used the Life Coaching for Caregivers program. Contact Information For Tanya Unterbrunner – carecoach@good-sam.com 605-679-1765 Video - Caregivers talk on Life Coaching https://youtu.be/h4poVbyzYas 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-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Check out Fresh Books www.gofreshbooks.com/aliveSupport this S

Today we are lucky to have one of my favorite experts living with dementia is Harry Urban. Harry has been living with Dementia for the past 12 years. During this time he has made a significant difference in raising awareness, changing perspectives, giving insights and mentoring others with the dementia. Today our conversation will focus on types of abuse that can and do occur with people living with dementia. Contact Information For Email: harry_urban@msn.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/harry.urban1?fref=ts Blog: http://mythoughtsondementia.com/ Forget Me Not Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/780755315365229/ 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:/

Today we are lucky to have Dr. Gary Tong is a physician, clinical researcher and leading expert in the science behind Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Tong serves as Therapeutic Area Head for Dementia for Lundbeck US, an affiliate of Lundbeck, among the world’s only global pharmaceutical companies focused exclusively on brain disorders. Contact Information: Trial Match https://trialmatch.alz.org/find-clinical-trials#createaccount Clinic Trials https://clinicaltrials.gov/ Brain health registry http://www.brainhealthregistry.org/ Find out more information from NIH https://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/clinical-trials 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/purpl

Today we are lucky to have Gus Noble is the President of the Chicago Scots, the organization behind The Scottish Home and now The Caledonian House. This community, is a new cutting edge community caring for those with dementia that focuses on the future, raising the quality of memory care, creating a new model of living.  Contact Information For Phone: 708-447-5092 kristenburnett@chicagoscots.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 Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Check out Fresh Books www.gofreshbooks.com/aliveSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Today we are going to have a great conversation with Steve Toll, the National Director of Music Programming. Steve Toll is a classical musician and composer. He has a strong interest in the amazing transformative “power of music.” Currently, Steve is the National Director of Music Programming for ComForcare Health Care Holdings, Inc. Contact Information For stoll@comforcare.com www.comforcare.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-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Check out Fresh Books www.gofreshbooks.com/aliveSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for pr

Today we are lucky to have Sanjay Chadha, who is with Safety Anchor. Sanjay is passionate about affordable and comprehensive safety for everybody, everywhere. He has dedicated over 20 years to product design and development creating solutions which makes a difference in peoples lives. Sanjay is giving two units away to the first people who contact him. He is also willing to give 2 units away at a 50% discount and 6 units at 30% discount! Thank you Sanjay! and Safety Labs. Contact Information For For Specials - specials@safetylabs.org For feedback and comments: sanjay.chadha@safetylabs.org For Info - http://www.safetylabs.org If you want to talk: 844-800-7233 (SAFE) 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