Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

This session will be an open discussion with those that have dementia as well as those that care for them.  We would love you to join the conversation with your questions and tips for celebrating during the holidays with dementia.  What have you found that works well?  What hasn't worked well?  What are you doing different today or will do for the next event?Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week again we are lucky to have Sherri Snelling with us as my Co-host.  Sherri is the founder of the Caregiving Club and the author of "A Cast of Caregivers."  You can learn more about Sherri by checkingout her website.  Today our guests will be: Ruth Curran from Cranium Crunches will talk about her personal journey in developing brain games to help caregivers and loved ones stay connected.  She has developed a new one too, called “RELAX.” Gary Kaye from In the Boom Box is tech guru who will talk about tech trends to support caregivers.  Both of our guests are so timely with the holiday’s right around the corner!   Get your pad of paper to take notes for great gift ideas. Join the conversation by using your chat box or calling in live to the show.  Remember all shows are archived for your convenience. Visit Alzheimer's Speaks website for additional tools and resourcesSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn more today about what person centered care really is and why it is important to all of us! Our first guest will be Karen Love from CCAL - Advancing Person-Centered Living and the Dementia Action Alliance. She is a passionate person making huge strides to improve our dementia care culture. CCAL website   Our second half will have a variety of individual talking about the latest social support group for those dealing with dementia and their care partners - Memory Cafe's, Alzheimer's Cafe's and Dementia Cafe's.  We will talk with facilitators and well as those that attend. Learn more about Cafe's for those with dementia & Find a Cafe Mentor Enter your Cafe int Alzheimer's Speaks Resource DirectorySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I welcome again my co-host, Sherri Snelling from the Caregiver Club.  Please feel free to reach out to Sherri at: Website Our first guest will be Eric Hall, the founder of  the newly launched Alzheimer's Global Initiative. Website Our second guest will be Brooks Kenny from Lotsa Helping Hands. Listeners will learn about a free service that can be used worldwide to create caring communities that organize help for loved ones during times of medical crisis, caregiver exhaustion, or when caring for an aging loved one. Website          Twitter   @LotsaHelping FacebookSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Realities of Alzheimer's & Dementia My first guest and my cohost for the month of November is Sherri Snelling with founder of the Caregiving Club.  Sherri was also named one of the top 10 influencers online for Alzheimer's with me by Sharecare and Dr Oz. Contact Sherri at: Caregivingclub.com         Facebook  YouTube        Twitter: @caregivingclub Our second guest will be Walter Greenleaf,  Director of the Mind Division Stanford Center on Longevity; who just launched a global Student Design Challenge with Stanford. The students will design products to allow people with early stage cognitive impairment live safely and independently. Our third guest Cathie Borrie,is a global activist and Author of "The Long Hello" and "Looking into your voice, the poetic & eccentric realities of Alzheimer’s." Cathie Borrie's Website Our fourth guests will be Dr.Daniel Potts and his wife Ellen.  they will share with us their new project “Let Me Be Your Memory,” an audio memory-preservation project for middle

Life or Death with Dementia - The Taboo Conversation Today we will devote the full two hour show to a conversation with a variety of people and thoughts of living and dying with dementia.  Should one have the ability to decide when they want to end their life?  If so, when and under what circumstances?  Hear from those living with the disease, care partners, a Doctor, a Hospice Worker, an Attorney and more.  My guess is you are going to be pretty surprised by what you hear during this conversation.  I know I was. Please note, Alzheimers Speaks understands not everyoe will appreciate let alone agree with all comments on this show.  So feel free to call in and join the conversation. Our only rule is, that all comments be respectful. Our goal is to get the topic off the taboo list.  It is our beleif we need to learn more about how everyone deals with this diagnosis. What are their needs?  What are their concerns? How can we help live better with dementia? What questions do you have?  What thoughts of yours d

Deborah Shouse and Ron Zoglin will join us today on the show.  Deb is the Author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey.  They are both great story tellers and I know this will be an enjoyable show. Contact info: Website DeborahShouse@Twitter Deb's blog--Navigating the Caregiver's Journey at    DeborahShouseWrites   Our second guest will be Gena Haskell from Two Sisters Embroidery & Design who created the Remember Me Bib.  The bibs/clothing protectors are Fantastic!   My Mom has one and I love the idea they have incorporated into this everyday item that can help people engage and feel appreciated. Join us and learn more about these unique bibs as some like to refer to them as. Contact Info: Gena Haskell          Website (864) 430-3576         gena.twosisters@gmail.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guest is Evan Gessmanhas over 30 years experience in geriartics. He is a Nurse Trainee who works a lot with dementia. He works with Jewish Family Services, is an Interpreter and does Respite Worker.  Eamil - gessmane@yahoo.com Our 2nd guest will be Esther Altshul Helfgott, Author of her new book "Dear Alzheimer's - A Caregiver's Diary and Poems." Email - eahelfgott2@comcast.net   Our 3rd guest is Jan Zimmerman, Adminstrator of Heritage Homes part of The Lutheran Home Association who is working with Alzheimer's Speaks to kick off a Memory Cafe and one of the first, if not the first US community to go Dementia Friendly in the US.  Find out what Watertown, Wisconsin is up too! Heritage Homes Email - jrzimmerman@tlha.orgSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guest is Ellayne Ganzfried, the Executive Director of the National Aphasia Association.  We will discuss what Aphasia is, how it affects people, potential treatment and research and how it's different from other forms of dementia. Website Email - Ganzfried@aphasia.org Resource Line (800) 922-4622 Laurie Ellis-Young and Nancy Chakrin will be our second guest today. Laurie is a pioneer in breathwork as an empowering and healing modality.  Nancy is an award-winning photographer, graphic designer and landscape painter. Together they published the book, "FRIENDSHIP The Art of the Practice," which includes inspirational friendship quotes and photographs of women ages (10-100) doing partner yoga poses in spectacular nature settings around the globe. I think you will find this to be a very informative conversation on the power of breath.  Laurie will even take us through a breathing exercise you can do anywhere any time. Contact Info Website:  www.BreatheTheChange.com Email: Laurie@BreatheTheChange.co

Dr. Hugo de Waal, is the Author of Designing and Delivering Dementia Services. He is a renowned leader in the industry of dementia over in the UK who is heading up the Norfolk Dementia Care Academy and the Dynamic Dementia Care Hugo was unable to make the show due to tehnical difficulties, so we will reschedule him for another show soon. Email Dr. Hugo de Waal dewaal@doctors.org.uk Our second guests will be Susan Dickinson, the Executive Director of the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration Organization, Paul Lester whose wife Arnette was diagnosed with behavioral variant FTD and Cheryl Sparks whose husband Kenny was diagnosed with FTD at the age of 49. Website           Facebook      HelpLine: 866.507.7222 Twitter: @theAFTDorg          Email: info@theaftd.org Michael Ellenbogen joined us for the beginning of the show and talked about Alzheimer's Buddies, The Purple Angel Project and his book From "The Corner Office To Alzheimer's."Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny

We are blessed to have Angela Taylor the Director of Programs at the Lewy Body Association, where she  oversees LBDA’s outreach, education and research programs at the national level. Contact the Lewy Body Association via: Website Email - lbda@lbda.org Phone -  (404) 935-6444 Marie Marley a sought-after speaker and author of the uplifting book, "Come Back Early Today: A Memoir of Love, Alzheimer’s and Joy." The book has been a finalist in several competitions, including the prestigious Santa Fe Writers Project Literary Awards. Marie also hosts her own blog, where she shares stories about caring for Ed, which is wealth of information for Alzheimer’s caregivers. Contact Marie   www.ComeBackEarlyToday.com Marie@ComeBackEarlyToday.com James Creasey with JiminyWicket.Org will join us to talk about the "World Cup" event at Rockefeller Center on Sept 20th. CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via SkypeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for priva

Holistic Ways to Improve Quality of Life Our first guest will be Christy Fleming founder of the Disrupting Alzheimer's project.  Disrupting Alzheimer's is a pilot project committed to providing high quality of holistic and practical support to Individuals and their carers; in a climate of respect and dignity.  The concept was born out of the spiritual lifestyle of Christy's brother Pat who was diagnosed with dementia.  The story is fascinating! Check out Disrupting Alzheimer's E-mail christyfleming72@gmail.com Brain Nutrition We are blessed to have with us today Darlene Kvist, a licensed nutritionist and owner of Nutritional Weight & Wellness a company with a worldwide audience.  Dar also hosts "Dishing Up Nutrition" Saturday mornings at 8am on myTalk107 radio to learn the connection between what you eat and how you feel. Check out their website     Office phone: 651-699-3438 (toll-free: 888-805-8954) E-mail: email@weightandwellness.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/Se

We are honored to have Trish Vradenburg the co-founder of USAgainstAlzheimer’s, a national advocacy campaign and network.  She is also a playwright.  Her play “Surviving Grace,” is a comedic/dramatic homage to her mother, who succumbed to Alzheimer’s. Play      Website     Facebook      2nd Guest, James Creasey is the founder of JiminyWicket.Org, a new adaptive croquet game which engages people, leverages intergenerational participation and raises awareness. Website     Facebook 3rd Guest, Kirti Khalsa is the Chief Operating Officer of Alzheimer's Research and Prevention Foundation, which promotes holistic and integrative medical programs. Website          Facebook      YoutubeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 1st guests,  are two sisters; Mary Jane McPhee and Carol McPhee.   Both retired teachers who together created "Lifetimes The Game of Reminiscence."  We will learn how and why they developed the game and how it is having an impact on those with dementia as well as those caring for them. Contact Information Website:     www.lifetimesthegame.com Twitter    @lifetimesgame  Our 2nd guest, is Jane Snyder, an entrepreneur and  founder of "Puzzle with Me," which is an engaging way to socialize for those with dementia. Learn how and why these special puzzles can be beneficial to both the caregiver and the person with cognition issues. Contact Information Website:     www.puzzlewithme.com jane@puzzlewithme.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest will be Gloria Hoffner who is the owner and author of Science for Seniors, a hands-on activity program that uses the latest brain research to provide a fun and educational experience for residents of all ages and abilities. Gloria can be reached through her website at www.scienceforseniors.com Science4seniors@gmail.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legal Crisis - Avoid the Perfect the Storm when Illness Hits Our guest is Ramsey Bahrawy, who is an elder Law Attorney with Bahrawy Law Offices.  He  hosts and produces a TV program called "Your Money Your Life."  His program appears in 32 states on local cable TV and is on You Tube.  Our topic today was a hot one and we encourage you to listen in. You can reach Ramsey Bahrawy: (978) 682-1141 http://www.BahrawyLaw.com Innovation in Adult Day Programs Our second guest is Amanda Sillars, MSW, LCSW, with Total ADHC Solutions, Inc..  Amanda is first and foremost an advocate for Adult Day Services.  She has an unparalleled understanding of the Adult Day Service Industry. Amanda has been involved in Adult Day Services over fifteen years.  She is as a speaker, consultant, author, trainer, expert witness and psychological consultant.  Her commitment to the integrity of the business and her passion for finding solutions to decrease the financial burden of healthcare costs in our country is evident. Amanda is dilig

Well you all know by now how much I love my job because I'm always excited about my guests; but today is extra special.  We are so lucky to have with us Max Wallack who is a young man who is walking his talk with dementia.  Max's journey with his grandmother who had Alzheimer's has set this man on a path where he is making unbelievable strides.  He is a researcher, started an organization called Puzzle to Remember and now has co-authored a book called "Why did Grandma Put Her Underwear In The Refrigertor?" Max's co-author, Carolyn Given will join our discussion,along with Emma Richman.  I hope you can join us as well. Max Can be reached at:   PuzzlesToRemember@gmail.com Click Here To Order the bookSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our first guests are representatives of the USAgainst Alzheimer's. We are lucky to have with us Virginia “Ginny” Biggar, Associate Director of the ActivistsAgainstAlzheimer's Network., Jennifer Molinoff, Associate Director manages digital media for the USA2 family of organizations.  She also directs the WomenAgainstAlzheimer's Network.  Joining them will be Stepahnie Monroe, Associate Director of the AfricanAmericanNetworkAgainstAlzheimer’s. We will explore why the organization wants to stop Alzheimer's  and their plan to get there?  They have recently launched several networks  so we will find out more about each one of them.  We will talk about challenges and roadblocks facing society as we struggle to deal with dementia. Last we will talk about how people can get involved to make a difference and become part of the UsAgainst Alzheimer's cause.   Contact information Website E-mail takeaction@usagainstalzheimers.org Facebook Twitter: @usagainstalz Our second guest will be Shirley Gutkowski, who is Amer

We are pleased to have back with us Sherri Snelling, from the Caregiver Club, who was named one of the Top 10 Influencers Online for Alzheimer's by Sharecare and Dr Oz.  Our conversations with Sherri are always informative and interesting.  www.caregivingclub.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CaregivingClub Twitter      @CaregivingClub      @SherriSnelling   Our 2nd guest will be  Diana Waugh, an RN and author of the book "I Was Thinking - Unlocking the Door to Successful Conversations with Loved Ones with Cognitive Loss."  Her passion is to create and foster a social model of care for those with dementia. Joining Diana will be Lynn Dennie who is her partner an used Diana'sbook when dealing with her Father-in-law. dwaugh@accesstoledo.com 419 351-7654 www.WaughConsulting.info I am really looking forward to our conversation.  I hope you join the conversation!Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todays show we have dedicated  the full 2 hours to the topic of driving with dementia.  We will be discussing the stigmas and myths as well as hearing about a variety of options and thoughts from Doctors, to family members, to those diagnosed with dementia.  We would love to hear your thoughts as well. Our Experts will be: Dr.  David Weisman is the site PI for clinical trials in stroke, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease Matt Gurwell is the founder & CEO of Keeping Us Safe J. D. Howard is the Executive Director of Insurance Consumer Advocate Network Michael Ellenbogen, Steve Ponath, Kathy Murray, Mary Bailey and Terry Berry are all living with the disease and will speak from their various experiences with the disease. Jack Schatz, is a Carepartner for his wife with dementia.  He kept her behind the wheel as long as possible and he will tell us why he felt this was important. Please join the conversation.  This is such an important topic and we need to see and hear things from