Alzheimer's Speaks

Today we are lucky to have passionate and powerful speaker Kristiane Cates who is the Author of “The Golden Thread, A Memoir” where thirty seconds changed everything in her life through tragedy. Kristiane will share with us her journey with dementia and how her path to healing after her son’s death has helped her prepare for the effects dementia has had on her life. Her mission is to demonstrate b...

Today we are lucky to have five women; Jean Lee, Ann Campanella, Kathryn Harrison, Marianne Sciucco and Vicki Tapia; who are part of the Alz Authors, each will share their unique story with us and why they decided to join forces to assist others dealing with dementia. Contact Information For: Jean Lee Email: jean@alzheimersdaughter.com Twitter: @JeanLee18 Blog - Alzheimer’s Daughter: http://jeanll...

Today we are lucky to have Gail Sonnesso the founder and executive director of GEM Adult Day Services, Inc. Gail uses a blend of her studies in dementia, Rehab, Occupational Therapy and life experiences in therapeutic recreation to design meaningful days for people living with dementia while at the same time supporting their care partners. In addition, we will have Becky Watson, a Board Certified...

Today we have Roger Santos is a subject matter expert in the field of Telemedicine. The past 12 years, Roger has specifically worked with Telemedicine systems and applications for Hospitals, Clinics, and Rural communities. The concentration of his work has been in applying telemedicine and interactive technology applications to Gerontology and memory care specifically. Contact Information For Emai...

Today we are lucky to have Authors Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip, who wrote the book “Living with Dying.” Join us as these two women share their friendship and love of life as well as their compassion for death. They will teach us the lessons they learned on their journeyed Contact Information For Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip: Website: http://livingwithdying.com/ Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Tuesday we will have Former Wisconsin Governor, Martin J. Schreiber (Marty) who is a crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers. As a sole caregiver for his wife Elaine he totally understands the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. Today we will discuss his book, “My Two Elaine’s” and tips he will share with our audience. Contact Info for Former Governor Martin J. Schreiber www.mytwoelain...

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...

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.alzhei...

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@outloo...

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 Informat...

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...

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 Informatio...

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...

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 progra...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.co...

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...

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 Amazo...

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: h...

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 reso...

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 Ps...