Alzheimer's Speaks

Michelle Mason is known for developing and implementing holistic programs that encourage individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease to Relax, Revive, and Rejuvenate. Michelle developed a “Soul Purpose Program” that overcomes the stereotype of the disease process. Individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and families that are going through the process with their loved one are able to “Live in the...

"Let's Play House" A Creative Way To Care Caregiving Policy for a Playful Planet Today I promise you a fascinating show!   Carlynn Reed and Jonathon Neville are two actors and dancers who have found a new way to share how they care. Jonathon cares for his mom, Christine, who has Alzheimer.  He openly admits "I had no love for Mom. No connection. Then I discovered Contact Dance." Carlynn cares for...

Today our Guest will be Author, Gary Joseph LeBlanc.  Gary writes a weekly column of “Common Sense Caregiving” in the Hernando Today, Tampa Tribune, and many other health publications. His writings utilize his 3,000 plus days of personal caregiving experience to help other Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers cope with the everyday challenges and emotional struggles of caring for the memory-impaire...

For eight years, Laura Beck (MPAff) has served on the staff of The Eden Alternative, an international, non-profit organization focused on creating quality of life for Elders and their care partners.  Currently Learning and Development Guide for the organization, she began her work with The Eden Alternative developing a way to apply the Eden Alternative Philosophy to home and community-based care. ...

Prelude Homes & Services Offering a New Way of Living Guests Today:  Janelle Johnson, Campus Director - Prelude, and Suzi Shuman, Director of Sales and Marketing - API Mission Providing elders & their families resources to live successfully in their own homes; Providing compassionate, state-of-the art care for those who seek service-enriched housing; Providing a place of peace, comfort, and hope f...

I am THRILLED to have on our show today Michael D. Shmerling, Chairman of the Board and Andrew Sandler, CEO of Abe's Garden. Abe’s Garden Mission Statement: Abe’s Garden will be a center of excellence for persons diagnosed and suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. The goal of this facility is to transform the full continuum of care for those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias throughout the...

Dr. Doug Wornell, Geriatric Psychiatrist is the Author of "Wandering Explorers - A Practical Dementia for Families and Caregivers" This show will offer you a great opportunity to call in and ask Dr. Wornell a question. Below is a peak at Dr. Wornell's philosophy- “Wandering Explorers” is a term Dr. Wornell, uses for those with moderate to severe dementia. It suggests a cognitive limitation and yet...

Memory Loss – How is Caring For Your Spouse Different? This show will give us great insight to those caring for a spouse or significant other with Memory Loss. The twists and turns dementia gives any Caregiver can be challenging, but as a spouse or significant other, there are additional obstacles in the road that need to be dealt with.  Find out what they are and how these women have dealt with t...

Dementia Advocacy and Support Network International, known as DASNI a twelve-year-old nonprofit group formed by and for people with early dementia and their care partners. DASNI provides social support, education and information to people with dementia and incidentally to caregivers who wish to understand us better. We also advocate for better treatment of people with dementia in a variety of ways...

Dr. Doug Wornell, Geriatric Psychiatrist is the Author of "Wandering Explorers - A Practical Dementia for Families and Caregivers" This show will offer you a great opportunity to call in and ask Dr. Wornell a question. Below is a peak at Dr. Wornell's philosophy- “Wandering Explorers” is a term Dr. Wornell, uses for those with moderate to severe dementia. It suggests a cognitive limitation and yet...

Authors' Daniel C. Potts, M.D. and Ellen Woodard Potts will discuss their personal journey with EIGHT family members who had Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Their book is loaded with practical steps and tools for Caregivers who have found themselves on this path of memory loss. Here are two fascinating YouTube videos- An Artist's Escape from Alzheimer's Disease" which is a film do...

Today we will hear from Joseph Skillin, an Author and family caregiver.  Joseph powerful book is one most will need sooner than they think. With someone in America developing Alzheimer’s every 71 seconds, you could be the next person suddenly forced to care for your mother or father.“CONFESSIONS OF A CAREGIVER: When Alzheimer’s Comes to Your Home” helps families prepare for the emotional roller---...

Planning for the Future - Estate Planning Our guests today are Mary Frances Price and Gerald Cummings, both Attorneys specializing in Elder Law and Estate Planning.  Mary France Price practices law in Minnesota.  Her expertise is in the areas of: Planning for Incapacity and Disability, Medicaid, Asset Preservation, Estate Planning; as well as Veteran’s Benefits and Life Care Planning. Website:  ww...

Todays show will feature familiy caregivers and their personal struggles and joys on their journey with Alzheimer's.  You will hear what worked for them and what didn't when dealing with their loved one.  Get ideas, tips and techniques to help remove the stress of giving care along ideas on how to care for yourself at the same time.  This is going to be a powerful show with great insights to help...

Living with Alzheimer's - Cheryl's Story Cheryl  noticed her memory problems back in 1999.  A seemingly simple task of looking for her daughter’s baby pictures became a problem.  Come join our conversion and learn more about what to look for if you or someone else is trouble remembering things.  Learn what it feels like to live with memory loss and how it can impact your family, your friends, your...

David Simpson, whose Mother is Lo Lo the star in the new documentary called "Lo Lo."  The film is about a woman and her family and their journey with the Alzheimer's disease.  Please listen in and feel free to call in and ask questions or make comments on Alzheimer's and caregiving.  I encourage you all to watch the documentary ahead of time if you have the chance.  The link is below.  Please chec...

This program will offer hope and insights from Norrms McNamara, who is living with Alzheimer's disease and making a powerful difference in the world.  Norrms lives in the Uk and is connecting people and changing the face of dementia around the globe.  He is a poet, a writer of truths.  I like to refer to Norrms as an Advocate on Steroids for Memory Loss! This is a show you won't want to miss!  We...

We are excited to Have Benjamin Pearce, CEO of Potomac Homes and Shirley Gutkowski,  Expert on preventing oral disease as our guests today!  Both will share great insights living with dementia.  Please join us for this powerful show filled with tips and techniuqes: About Benjamin Pearce:  Benjamin Pearce is an expert in the assisted living industry for dementia related care. He has almost three de...

The First UK Memory Cafe Model Opens in the US! AlzheimersSpeaks.com, a leading provider of education and support for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers, ACR Healthcare Group, The Alzheimer’s Research Center, The Minnesota Memory Project, and The Center for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care of Health Partners, today jointly announced the opening of the United States’ first “Memory Café.” The Ca...

Come learn about this amazing collaboration! What is a Memory Café? A Memory Café is a place where individuals with memory loss and their caregivers get together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. People can connect and interact with peers in similar life situations. There is no embarrassment and no explanations are needed. Where did the Memory Café Start? The concept came from the U...

“Music First” Hi Tech Personalized Therapy for Alzheimer's Guest - David Schofman, Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Coro Health I am so thrilled to be able to introduce you to David Schofman, CEO of Coro Health.  Not only will Dave share this life changing musical product with us, but he will also be giving out a FREE TRIAL LINK FOR OUR LISTENERS!  The inspiration for Coro Health was largely...

Mountaineer Alan Arnette shares his story with Alzheimer's...  Check out his website and facebook for so amazing details of his journey http://www.climb4ad.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Climb4AD In addition to Alan, we will be interviewing Producer Clay Johnson who is releasing his new documentary called Lo Lo about a woman and her family and their journey with the Alzheimer's disease.  Check out...

Kick Off Show with Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People Rick has Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease, known as EOAD.  Instead of fading away with this disease Rick has done something different by raising awareness about the disease and giving a face to it by making a video log of his life with the disease.  He has also created Memory People a closed group on Facebook for people who are memory impaired...

Alzheimer's Speaks Introductory Radio Show with Host Lori La Bey  Today's show is a short introduction to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  You will find out our mission, a bit about our host as well as the show format.  Our first live show is scheduled for Friday June 10th at 10am Central time.  Rick Phelps founder of Memory People will be our first guest. Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com...