Alzheimer's Speaks

Our 1st guest will be Shannon Wiersbitzky who is a middle-grade author, a hopeless optimist, and a lover of the outdoors. What Flowers Remember was inspired by Shannon’s own experiences with her grandfather who developed Alzheimer’s and later forgot her. Webiste         Email         Facebook Marc Wortmann, Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International will be our 2nd guest.  He will giv...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Today we will have talk with some of the foundering members of Dementia Mentors: Gary Joseph LeBlanc, Richard Taylor, Michael Neuvirth  and Harry Urban. Demetia Mentors was built to help those newly diagnosed understand their life is not over, by connecting them with a mentor who has been living with the disease himself...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Our first guest Jane Sweeney, used a pen name of JC to write "Caregiver: My Love Story, Facing Dementia."  This is a powerful and very "caregiver friendly" book. The book is her tribute to her sweetheart Bernie, to honor his love. Jane wanted and needed to share what she learned.  By giving to others tips she learned fr...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Michelle Remold, a college student and one of her professors Dr. Elaine Eshbaugh, at the University of Northern Iowa will join us today to discuss the impact of dementia on up and coming generations. Email Michelle        Email Elaine Our second guest will be Marla Kurtz, CTRS (Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialis...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Today we would love you to join us to talk about your own Mother's and those special moments.  Lori La Bey will be sharing her personal tribute to her own Mother and her 30 year journey with dementia. Check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. This week we will have Ron Gregory CEO of Alzheimer's Music Connect and it's parent company LifeMusic. Inc..  Ron has been touched by dementia through several family members and has applied his skill set to make a difference in how we care for those with dementia.  Come join the conversation and learn how powerful music...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Having Fun & Getting Creative with Dementia Our first guest will be Jytte Lokvig, Ph. D. an Alzheimer's Specialist and Author of "Alzheimer's A to Z, Secrets to Successful Caregiving," "Alzheimer's A to Z, A Quick Reference Guide" and "The Alzheimer's Creativity Project."  As always we will have a fun and lively convers...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Today we are pleased to have Eric Rill, Author of An Absent Mind. In his book, he dives into the ticking time bomb of dementia.  Will it pull his family together or tear it apart?  What has happened in your own families when dealing with dementia?  We would love you t...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Our first guest will be Joanna Leefer, Author of "Almost Like Home - A Family Guide to Navigating the Nursing Home Maze."  Bring your questions and comments.  Call in (714) 364-4757 or use the chat box. Website     Email     Phone  [917) 923 5141 The second half of the...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on  dementia.  Today we are pleased to have Stephanie Erickson who will address the real tough conversation of decision making abilities with dementia. Website   Email   (514) 795-7377 Our 2nd guest will be Vicki Tapia author of "Somebody Stole My Iron" who discuss her journey with dementia. Email Vicki  or go to herwebsite  You can...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Today Tanya Ward Goodman's will discuss her memoir "Leaving Tinkertown," a story about her father with early onset alzheimer's and their walk through pain, comedy and love. Website   Facebook  Our 2nd guest will be Renae Farley author of "All We Need Is A Happy Ending."  This is a tale of two sister as they walk the pat...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Today we are pleased to have Paula Spencer Scott, Author of Surviving Alzheimer's: Practical tips and soul-saving wisdom for caregivers. Surviving Alzheimer's is available via Amazon.com Paula can be reached at either website: survivingalzheimersbook.com or paulaspenc...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Today we are pleased to have wiht us Author Molly Carpenter, who wrote the book "Confidence to Care."  All proceeds from the book will be donated to dementia-related charities through the Home Instead Senior Care Foundation. Home Instead has also launched a free compa...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Karen Francis is the owner of “Calling All Angels Geriatric Case Management," and today we are going to discuss dementia and wandering.  Join the conversation and learn safety tips. Email Shishuka Malhotra, MD, is a Board Certified Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Well know Journalist and Author Nell Lake will be with us as our first guest to discuss her new book "The Caregivers - A Support Group's Stories of Slow Loss, Courage and Love."  It has something for everyone and powerful life lessons of how we care for one another. We...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Gerry Sandusky author of Forgotten Sundays will join us today.  As the son of former NFL coach John Sandusky, who lived with Alzheimer's disease at the end of his life, Gerry has a story to tell I think you will want to hear.  We will talk about the NFL lawsuit, the i...

Our first guest will be Dr. Ina Gilmore who is putting on the “Triumphing over the Isolation of Alzheimer’s Telesummit: Simple Solutions for Family and Professional Caregivers.”  Come and learn why she has decided to put this effort on, who all is going to be part of it and when you an take part in it! For Telesummit Information Website Our Second guest, Dr. MacSweeney To participate in the TauRx ...

Our first guest will be Tryn Rose Seley who is a professional caregiver, photographer, and musician. Tryn is passionate about speaking, writing and collaborating with others who share a hopeful approach around Alzheimer's. She has written a book, created a phone App, and teaches a regular art class for those with Alzheimer's and related dementias.  Come and learn more about Tryn and how what she h...

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices at all levels regarding Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.  Our first guest will be Zounds Franchise Owner Christopher Poletto.  We are going to have a very conversation about hearing loss, stigmas, perceptions, myths, the testing process (which I went through and found very interesting), new technology and a study on Alzheime...

Open Mic - Back By Popular Demand Join the conversation!  What would you like to share with the world about dementia and/or caregiving?  What are you doing to raise awareness to make your community a better place to live?  What tips and tricks have you learned that could help another?  What struggles are you having?  What lessons have you learned?  What joys have you found through your journey?  S...

Rae-Lynn Cebul Ziegler is the author of Let's Look Together An Interactive Picture Book for People with Alzheimer’s and Other Forms of Memory Loss.  I think you will be surprised at what you learn via her research and how it can help both professionals and family members. Rae-Lynn’s professional experience in occupational therapy and specialty certification in sensory integration (learning theory...

Come join the discussion and share your thoughts on how dementia has affected your life this past year and any plans you have for the new year.  So much has happened to so many... We would love to hear from you.  You can either call in live to the show or use the chat box.  If you are overseas, you can use the Skype button on the show page to call in once the show is live. (You will need to open s...

We are thrilled to have Teepa Snow with us today on the show.  I consider Teepa one of my mentors in the industry.  She is exceptional at not only what she does, but how she shares information with both staff and the public.  Teepa uses real life situations and then gives simple senarios to change outcomes.  To use the word "Brilliant" to describe Teepa does not do her justice. Check out her up co...

Our first guest today is Elder Law Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy, who will review with us why it is essential to have important conversations in order to protect your assets.  Find out what you need to know, who should be involved and how to start these conversations. Website Our second guest will be Aaron Murphy with ADM Architecture.  Aaron has also written a book which will launch in January of 2014...

Our first guest will be Vivian Green Korner from New Jersey.  She will talk about her awareness project and the benefits and pitfalls she saw with her launch. Vivianis a certified Dementia Care Practitioner and currently has a private practice assisting individuals with dementia and their family members through the caregiving process. She offers dementia care training to the healthcare professiona...