Alzheimer's Speaks

Today we are lucky to have Tom and Karen Brenner are educators, consultants and writers in the field of dementia. For the past twenty years, the Brenner's have been applying the Montessori Method to connect with people living with dementia in long term care homes, adult day centers and memory clinics throughout the US. Their book, You Say Goodbye and We Say Hello: The Montessori Method for Positiv...

Today we are lucky to have Patricia Conoway, the author of "Listening With My Eyes." She has achieved her lifelong dream of having a ranch with horses in the back yard in New Mexico where she has lived for 23 years. Currently Patricia teaches horsemanship and volunteers with the local Horse Shelter and a therapeutic riding facility in Santa Fe. Contact Information: www.patriciajconoway.com BUY THE...

Today we are lucky to have Kathryn Harrison, a daughter stirred by her experience with her mother’s dementia which inspired her to write, illustrate and publish “Weeds in Nana’s Garden.” Contact Information For Web: http://weedsinnanasgarden.com/ Email: kharrison@flipturnpublishing.com Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote S...

Today we are lucky to have Patty Mouton, Vice President of Outreach and Advocacy of Alzheimer's Orange County. In her role, Patty oversees special education projects for clinical and senior care professionals, manages public policy forming activities, legislative advocacy, and is responsible for a robust community education program, called the "Advance Care Planning Partners." The program is aimed...

Today we are lucky to have MaryAnne Sterling who is Co-founder of Connected Health Resources, focused on person-centered healthcare transformation. MaryAnne has been a caregiver and healthcare advocate for her parents for 20 years. She is a renowned speaker and educator on family caregiver issues, a role that evolved from her experience having multiple parents struggling with dementia. Contact Inf...

Today we are lucky to have Hailey Richman a 9 year old caregiver for her grandmother who has Alzheimer’s Disease. She has created a web blog to offer support for kids that are acting as caregivers. She also assistant director for Puzzles To Remember (a 501(c)3 charitable organization, which was created by Max Wallack. Hailey’s Contact Information For Web Blog: www.kidcaregivers.com. FB page “Kid C...

Today we are lucky to have Patti Kerr a Certified Alzheimer’s Educator, keynote speaker, former Alzheimer’s caregiver and the author of “I Love You, Who Are You? Loving and Caring for a Parent with Alzheimer’s?” Contact Information For Patti Kerr WEBSITE: www.pattikerr.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/I-Love-You-Who-Are-You-100310706678956/ Linked In: Patti Kerr Additional Resource Informati...

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...

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: ht...

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.a1s...

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: htt...

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 Holzap...

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...

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: http...

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/Empo...

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/ Ke...

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.alzheimersspea...

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...

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 service...

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 da...

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...

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 Inf...

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/ Ke...

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 2...

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 sho...