Alzheimer's Speaks

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 Instagr...

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 lea...

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 S...

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...

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....

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 Compani...

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 peopl...

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 he...

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 Infor...

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 Resour...

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 Forgivin...

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 anywhe...

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: htt...

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 j...

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...

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...

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 Inst...

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....

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 c...

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: Alzh...

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...

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...

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 Info...

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...

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 Additiona...