Alzheimer's Speaks

One of our lucky listeners will WIN a free copy of the Dakim Brain Fitmess System.  A $249 value!!!! Will it be you? Charles Roberson, Regional Vice President of Dakim will join us today to share the benefits of brain fitness.   The mission of Dakim Brain Fitness is simple: Give every senior the essential tools to maintain their brain health in order to get the most out of life and help prevent th...

We Will Discuss Genetics & Alzheimer's Disease Plus Get An Update From Rick Phelps, Founder of Memory People One known Alzheimer's risk factor is family history, and research has shown that those who have a family member with Alzheimer's are more likely to develop the disease.  Our understanding of genetics is rapidly evolving and research is now working to identify ways that genetics may be used...

Today’s Guests will be Kathryn G. Pears, MPPM with Dementia Care Strategies, Inc. and Mary Hogan whose brother had Down ’s syndrome and Alzheimer's disease and is an advocate for change.  Their insights are fascinating and their education is highly needed. Website:    www.dementiacarestrategies.com  Caregiver Blog:  www.alzheimerscaregiver.org   National Down Syndrome Congress Www.ndsccenter.org 1...

Todays show will feature Dr Morris and he will explain to us exactly what BioMarkers are, how they are used and how they can help research in the field of Dementia. Dr. Morris, is the co-chair of Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Expert Working Group. Dr Morris would love to take you questions so please call in or use the chat box when we are live! Dr. Morris can be reached at the Memory & Aging Resea...

Today we will talk with musicians and songwriters Brian Asselin and Eric Disero about their new single  'I Will Remind You"  We will hear about the personal story behind the song and their version to drive change utilizing their talents. Brian Asselin's Website: http://www.brianasselinmusic.com/songwriter.html Eric Disero's Website: http://www.ericdisero.com/ Itunes Website to Purchase the song: h...

Derek Streat was inspired to start a company called Medify after struggling to manage the care of his daughter and her medical condition. As CEO, he is responsible for the overall vision and direction of Medify. Derek is motivated to solve hard problems that make a difference in the lives of people who need real help. Here are just some of the questions we will clarfiy: What is Medify's mission, a...

Kerry Luksic will join us and share some ofher insights as to her personal journey with Alzheimer's.  Here book is titled: Life Lessons from a Baker's Dozen: 1 Mother, 13 Children, and their Journey to Peace with Alzheimer's We encourage listeners to call in with questions or comments or use the chat box to interact with us! www.kerryluksic.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Lessons-...

Todays guest is MattGurwell, Founder & CEO of Keeping Us Safe, LLC; a national organization proudly serving America's senior drivers and their families. Developer of Continuing Education (CEU) programs for nurses, social workers, law enforcement, geriatric care managers and other health care/social service communities on the topic of how to help older drivers and their families (as well as profess...

Dr Richard Taylor & Laura Bramly will discuss the "I  Can I Will"  Program Another way to stand up and speak out. A way to benefit from the collective life experiences of kindred spirits living wiith Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.“I CAN! I WILL!” raises awareness about dementia, addressing the myths and stigmas that accompany a diagnosis of dementia, and enabling people living with demen...

Barry Greenberg -Director of Strategy at Toronto Dementia Research Alliance,Director, Neuroscience Drug Discovery and Development at University Health Network, Toronto Barry Greenberg has been involved in Alzheimer’s disease research and drug discoverysince 1985. At UHN, he is currently co-directing the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance as Director of Strategy, a consortium involving academic res...

Marc Wortmann is the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International, known as ADI. Today Marc will share ADI’s vision and mission with us.  We will learn about the similarities as well as the differences between his organization and other organizations, but most importantly we will hear how we can work together as a global force to shift our dementia care culture. ADI’s Next Conference wi...

1st Guest Lisa Genova is a Harvard –trained Neuroscientist, who is a featured expert in the new documentary "To Not Fade Away."  Lisa is also the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, Still Alice, about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease. Lisa’s Publicist - Jean Anne Rose Director of Publicity, Gallery Books 1230 Avenue of the Americas New York, New...

Chirag Patel MD Chief Medical Officer of Hansa Medical Groupe will join us today to discuss his Medical Concierge Service Model…”The Horse and Buggy Service of House Calls isn’t new, it’s just not utilized much these days.”  Here how this type of service can really help those in need Hansa Medical Groupe is a novel concierge practice in which the physician comes to the patients/members' home for t...

1st Guest  Sailesh Mishra is the Founder and President of Silver Inning Foundation and also of ARDSI Greater Mumbai Chapter Silver Innings (since 2008) is a Social Enterprise is working towards creating Elder Friendly World where Aging becomes a Positive and Rewarding Experience. Sailesh has left his corporate job to work for his passion to work with Senior Citizens, which he believes is the most...

"Walking In Their Shoes," is a sociological perspective on communicating with people diagnosed with moderate-severe Alzheimer's disease and where/how negative behaviors originate. This book includes true stories and illustrates how to successfully understand behaviors, resolve conflict, and redirect persons diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.   From his first experience with Alzheimer’s disease, h...

1st Guest Marc Wortmann is the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International, known as ADI.  We had some technical difficulties with the first half of the show so we are rescheduling the  program.  We have rescheduled for Jan 24th.  Please feel free to slide the arrow to mid point for the 2nd hald of the show with Author,Janice Doherty ADI’s Next Conference will be: 27th International Co...

Social Support Groups for Alzheimer's & Dementia Plus an Update From Alan Arnette Today we will be discussing the concopts of social support groups for people with memory loss and their caregivers.  What are these groups.  Where did they come from and why are they an important! Jytte Lokvig will be our guest.  She opened the Alzheimer's Cafe here in the US. I will speak about the Memory Cafe here...

Alzheimer's Research & the Possibilities Today I will interview H. Rock Liao,Ph. D who is one of the Harvard Neurobogiologists who recently founded a company focusing on developing anti-Alzheimer's drugs using a proprietary drug-screening system based on real brain cells. Here is their contact information Neurox Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Woburn, MA 01801 Email: info@neurox.us Fax: 801-659-8468 http://...

The 1st half of the show we will be talking with William H. Frey II, Ph. D., Director Alzheimer's Research Center and Professor of Pharmaceutics, Neurology  and Neuroscience University of Minnesota about: What is Alzheimer's disease?  Why has it taken so long to find effective ways to treat and prevent Alzheimer's disease?  Intranasal insulin treatment and Stem cells Research and Dementia Contact...

Do You Qualify for VA Benefits? Have You Wondered About Long Term Care Planning? The first hour we will talk with David F. Bolser, VA Accredited Claims Agent with Senior Veterans, LLC   www.seniorvet.org The second hourwe will talk with MaryBeth Watson regarding Long Term Care Planning.  We will have some honest conversations about: ·         Things to do before a crisis ·         The promises we...

What Is Your Vision To Change Our Dementia Care Culture? Lets Talk about your ideas The Clock is Ticking…People Matter! Michell Mason with Soul Purpose will be back with us along with representatives from Guiding Light Hospice and Alternative Home Health .  Will you join us?  We sure hope so! We want to hear fromActivities Coordinators and Recreational Therapists, as to what they are doing and why...

Come meet our Guest Susan Parish and listen to her journey of memory loss and identity shift.  Susan Lives in Canada was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy a type of dementia that affects less then 5% of those with Alzheimer's Disease.  Susan will share with us her very intimate story with PCA.  What it is. How they discovered she had it,. How they dealt with the diagnosis.  Where she sits...

Carolyn Brent travels throughout the United States lecturing about the importance of adult siblings and parents having what she calls “crucial conversations” in preparation for the end-of-life issues they may face, so that instead of being torn apart, they can come together as a strong family. She is committed to enhancing the lives of family caregivers and their aging parents throughout the world...

Today we will be talking about Autonomy and Caregiving.  How do you keep the balance and give care in a healthy fashion.  Dr. Gordon Atherley has an interesting background and is an expert in the field of caregiving.  Come join us today for an interesting and fun show! Dr. Greyhead@greyhead-associates.com Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Dawn  DeStefani has worked in the Health & Human Services field for over 15 years.  She is the Director of Programs and Services for the George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family centers in Chula Vista.  Dawn is multilingual and facilitates a support group for family caregivers preparing them for the challenges of caring for a loved one with Dementia. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers ha...