Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Today we will talk to Penny Garner founder of SPECAL also known as Contented Dementia and Cyndy Luzinski founder of the “Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado”, who uses Penny’s techniques to improve dementia care. Contact Information: Penny Garner •Contented Dementia Trust website: www.contenteddementiatrust.org •Address: the Old Hospital, Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, England OX18 4lS •Email: info@contenteddementiatrust.org •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specalmethod/?ref=hl •Twitter: @specalmethod Cyndy Luzinski •970-213-4548 cluzin63@gmail.com •dementiafriendlycommunitiesnoco.org •https://www.facebook.com/dementiafriendlycommunitiesnoco/ Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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://alz

Today we will talk to the Authors of the new book “Spaced Retrieval Step by Step,” Jennifer Brush and Jeanette Benigas. These ladies have some amazing techniques to share with us, so I hope you can take the time to listen in. Contact Information: Jennifer Brush: www.BrushDevelopment.com Jeanette Benigas: jbenigas21@gmail.com Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Caregiver Alert: https://callcac.com/referral/0MWJAVT2 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 are lucky to have Sailesh-Mishra from India with us. Sailesh is Social Entrepreneur and Founder of Silver innings® a community dedicated to Senior Citizens in India and A1 Snehanjali, Assisted Living Elder Care Home. Contact Information For Sailesh-Mishra: Email: silverinnings@gmail.com / a1snehanjali@gmail.com Call: 91+ 9987104233 / 91+ 9323919145 Website: www.silverinnings.com ; www.a1snehanjali.com Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 will talk to DeeDee Footer, a daughter who uprooted her life and moved to care for her father diagnosed with dementia. Learn for DeeDee’s struggles, joys and now mission to change our dementia care culture. Contact Information: DeeDee Footer deedeefooter@yahoo.com 206-321-0766 Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Caregiver Alert Center: https://callcac.com/referral/0MWJAVT2 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 will talk to the Founders of UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. During the first hour we will talk with George and Trish Vradenburg and learn the “why” behind the organization and what their goals are. The second hour we will be talking with some of their subgroup leaders who are making a big impact around the globe: Jason Resendez directs the LatinosAgainstAlzheimer’s Network & Coalition, Drew Holzapfel serves as the Executive Director of The Global CEO Initiative on Alzheimer's Disease, Jill Lesser is President of WomenAgainstAlzheimer’s and Ginny Biggar directs the Patient-Caregiver and Faith Initiatives at UsAgainstAlzheimer’s. http://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/ Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Check out Fresh Books w

Dr. Richard Isaacson joins us today.  He is the Author of "The Alzheimer's Diet."  We will discuss the importance of nutrition, the impact it has on our bodies and a new medical food that has shown in studies to help those with Dementia.  The product, Axona, is available now under prescription. ??Contact Information:??Website   www.TheADplan.com Two Books: The Alzheimer's Prevention and Treatment Diet and Alzheimer's Treatment and Prevention: A Patient and Family Guide ??Here is the website for Axona   http://www.about-axona.com ??Axona on Twitter  https://twitter.com/AxonaForAD ??Axona Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AxonaForAD  ? Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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://a

Today we will talk with author Cathie Borrie who has written a beautiful book called the Long Hello, which shares her personal story of learning to live with her mother and her diagnosis of dementia in a gracious and grateful way. Contact Information: Contact Cathie Borrie via her website: cathieborrie.com Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 I’m thrilled to have Tryn Rose Seley back with us. There is so much chatter about dementia and music these days so we will ask Tryn Rose, about her thoughts on music. Does music really add to quality of life, or is it just extra and frill that we can do without? We will also find out some of Tryn’s favorite music sources. Contact Information: Tryn Rose Seley, Author, "15 Minutes of Fame/Empowering Caregivers of Those with Alzheimer's" caregiverheart.com / link to PDF or Kindle version on amazon.com  App Designer and Author: "Alzheimer's Story Starters" for Android on appszoom.com - Free Search "Story Starters" for the 'blue books' icon facebook.com/caregiverheart https://twitter.com/trynrose www.linkedin.com/in/trynrose Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Check out Audible www.audibletrial.com/SOCIAL Che

Today we have Jo Huey, who developed the 10 Absolutes - Helpful Tips To Interact With Those With Dementia. We are going to have an amazing conversation to help you care well and have fun with a person living with dementia. Contact Jo Huey: www.alzheimersadvocate.com jo@alzheimersadvocate.com 504-957-7377 Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 will talk to Nancy Kriseman, is a licensed clinical social worker and author who wrote the book The Mindful Caregiver. Come listen and learn what mindfully caring means. Contact Information for Nancy Kriseman: www.nancykriseman.com www.mindfulcaregiver.com 404-881-0313 nancykriseman@comcast.net Additional Resource Information Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 will talk to Penny Garner founder of SPECAL also known as Contented Dementia and Cyndy Luzinski founder of the “Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado”, who uses Penny’s techniques to improve dementia care. Contact Information: Penny Garner •Contented Dementia Trust website: www.contenteddementiatrust.org •Address: the Old Hospital, Sheep Street, Burford, Oxfordshire, England OX18 4lS •Email: info@contenteddementiatrust.org •Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/specalmethod/?ref=hl •Twitter: @specalmethod Cyndy Luzinski  •970-213-4548 cluzin63@gmail.com •dementiafriendlycommunitiesnoco.org •https://www.facebook.com/dementiafriendlycommunitiesnoco/ Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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/aliv

Today Mark Arnold, CEO of the Caregiver Alert Center is with us. His company mission is to help save lives when someone is missing. Caregiver Alert Center is one of several sister companies that can help protect your family when crisis hits, be it a loved one or pet. Join the conversation and learn all about this fantastic resource. The CAC is very economical and works great with companion services like bracelets and GPS systems. Contact Mark Arnold:?? marnold@callcac.com https://callcac.com/referral/0MWJAVT2 Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 will talk with Dan Hanson who will enlighten us on new and old options you may not be aware of when planning for ones end of life. Dan has been involved in the funeral industry for over 25years, even owning a funeral home himself. Today his goal is to give unbiased information so families can make the best possible decision for themselves. Contact Information: Dan Hanson (612) 229-6695 dan@livingtreeplan.com invertedhammer@gmail.com www.livingtreeplan.com Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Caregiver Alert Center: https://callcac.com/referral/0MWJAVT2Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are lucky to have Pam Van Ahn, Executive Director of Caring Together in Hope, a nonprofit located in Roswell, GA. The mission of “CTH” is to advocate for and support the family caregiver who provides at-home care for a person with Ad/dementia. CTH also assists with funding of respite care for these families. Come and learn about a new concept that would be wonderful to have throughout the US. Contact: info@cth.me www.caringtogetherinhope.org Amy’s Place phone: 470.349.8349 Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 the honor of having CEO, Mark Arnold with us who owns a critical company which can save lives with someone is missing. Caregiver Alert Center is one of several sister companies that can help protect your family when crisis hits. Join the conversation and learn all about this fantastic resource. Contact Mark Arnold: marnold@callcac.com https://callcac.com/referral/0MWJAVT2 Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 Jo Huey, who developed the 10 Absolutes - Helpful Tips To Interact With Those With Dementia. We are going to have an amazing conversation to help you care well and have fun with a person living with dementia. Contact Jo Huey: www.alzheimersadvocate.com jo@alzheimersadvocate.com 504-957-7377 Contact Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 will talk to Dave Wiederrich, co-founder of the KalendarKards Memory Support System and learn how and why it was developed and how KalendarKards are improving lives.  Join the conversation. Contact Information: Info@KalendarKards.com www.KalendarKards.com KalendarKards on social Media: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram For the rest of 2016, when used at checkout, the code will provide a 20% discount to the shopper. Please use this code for your discount: AlzSpeaks2016 Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners 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 the privilege to talk with Anne Tabat with Walker Methodist.  Anne is a great advocate and educator for Alzheimer's and other types of dementia.  Our conversation will be around "delirium" and exactly what is it, how does it effects people, who gets it and when and how to treat it.  If you can't tune in live, know you can always listen to the show later at your convenience as all shows are archived. Contact Information: Anne Tabat, Community Relations Manager, Walker Methodist Health Center Email: atabat@walkermethodist.org Direct phone: 612 827 8311 Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials) http://alzheimersstudy.com/60.htm 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 going to have a discussion with Joni Aldrich Author and Radio Host about her new book “Advocacy Heals U,” along with difficult conversation about caring for someone. Contact Information: Twitter: @cancerradio Facebook: Joni James Aldrich Website: www.jonialdrich.com, Book: Advocacy Heals U www.motivationalpress.com/Advocacy-Heals-U, also available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Dementia Chats Free Webinars: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar New Dementia Film “His Neighbor Phil” https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/learn-about-new-dementia-filmSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we are going to have a discussion about several different types of technology with individuals around the world. Each company is doing amazing work to improve technology and help us to care better for one another. Contact Information: All requests for information on the technology we discussed today show be directed to Mike Radice e-mail: mike@chartacloud.com Phone: 603-580-5497 Additional Resources: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Join The Purple Angel Project: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/purple-angel-project Dementia Chats Free Webinars: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar New Dementia Film “His Neighbor Phil” https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/learn-about-new-dementia-filmSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.