Alzheimer's Speaks

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://alzheimerss...

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. ...

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...

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 t...

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,  D...

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...

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 S...

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...

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...

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 gues...

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...

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 dia...

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,...

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 S...

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.com Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/ See omnys...

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...

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 P...

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...

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...

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'...

Today's show will feature some of our friends from Australia.  Joining us will be two women with early onset dementia.  Christine Bryden was diagnosed at the age of 46, Wendy Kudell at the age of 50.  Also joining us will be Denise Craig a psychologist dedicated to supporting people with dementia in many ways. Denise also cared for her mother who experienced young onset dementia. Come with your qu...

Will we be talking with author Linda Burhans who wrote the book Good Night and God Bless, a journey of grief, goodbyes and blessings. You can reach Linda Burhans at: http://www.lindaburhans.com/ Our second guest will be Stephen Hume Psy. D., who is Board Member on the Alzheimer's Association MA/NH Chapter.  More importantly, Steve has Early Onset Alzheimer's disease and has wonderful insights and...

Our first guests will be Gary LeBlanc with Common Sense Caregiving and Margaret Doerr, Chief Nursing Executive for Brooksville Regional Hospital.   I'm very excited to hear about the new wristband pilot project for Dementia patients when hospitalized.  This is going to be so helpful on so many levels. Website for the Wristband Project Facebook Page Our second guest will be Mandy Harrell with Weare...

Today we will be hearing about "Blondes vs. Brunettes 4 Alzheimer's" with Alisa Kiskis & Breanna Olson. Blondes vs. Brunettes®, (BvB) where two teams of women - divided to reflect the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes - compete in a flag football game to help raise awareness and funds in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Our passion and hard work will take us from practice to the...

Today, our firt will be Mary Brett Wright who not only is a coach for those dealing with dementia,but who has a husband living with  Frontal Lobe Dementia which affects his judgement and ability to make good sound decisions.  We will discuss what it's like to care for someone with dementia, the stress, support groups, resources, finding balance and more. Contact Mary through her website Phone: C....