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Continuing with a focus to assist caregivers of those with dementia in the next several episodes, Creating Dementia Solutions begins at the beginning: What are the several types of dementia? What is different about them? Miles for Memories volunteer Kelly Fisher Satterfield with The Oaks at Northpointe Woods in Battle Creek helps us understand. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles fo...

For senior-level executives, figuring out how best to leverage technological resources is often more difficult than anticipated. Even if they feel confident in the tech team they have assembled. Roger Ferworn, president of AE Tech Design, identifies 6 common tech mistakes made by the C-suite - and their most common solutions. Click to listen. Episode Resources AE Tech Design website Book an Appoin...

Less than a decade before signing off on construction of a new village municipal building, the Village of Vicksburg, Michigan was on the brink of state takeover. Mismanagement had left village finances in shambles. Now, under new management for several years, locals are celebrating the unveiling of the new village hall - paid for completely in cash. In this Vicksburg Visit, hear officials talk abo...

Miles for Memories founder and lead volunteer Sherii Sherban looks ahead to the 2024 season of Creating Dementia Solutions. With the Miles for Memories mission in mind, Sherii discusses the upcoming year of episodes which will include a special focus on those topics most useful to those caring for their loved ones with dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories techn...

Miles for Memories' founder Sherii Sherban returns to Creating Dementia Solutions, kicking off the 2024 season with a look back at MFM history. How did the organization get started? What was the motivation? We explore these questions and more before looking ahead. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories technology Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM tec...

Caregivers for those living with dementia are an especially dedicated group. Particularly if the one for whom they are caring is a relative, such as a spouse. Sometimes, though, that dedication can lead to exhaustion. In this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions , Miles for Memories founder Sherii Sherban talks about what respite really means - and how important caring for the caregiver is. Epis...

Miles for Memories volunteer Connie Skidmore returns in this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions to offer first-hand advice as folks prepare for holiday gatherings that will include a loved one with dementia. Connie discusses approaches which can help adapt festivities to better suit those with dementia who may be attending. As well, she talks about preparing loved ones who may not have seen th...

Back in episode 13 of Creating Dementia Solutions , Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin helped us learn that dementia may not be what might be going on with a loved one. In this episode, Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban elaborates, sharing an easy way to consider other potential ailments or conditions a loved one might be experiencing - before zeroing in on dement...

Some folks living with dementia experience a reduced effectiveness in their senses, such as vision and hearing loss. Others may even  experience a lack of full sensation of touch, as well. In this episode, Karen Courtney discusses a virtual reality experience called Dementia Live, which gives the average person a chance to understand what that feels like. Episode Resources Miles for Memories websi...

Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark returns to Creating Dementia Solutions to talk about how the MFM motto "movement" is also important for those with Parkinson's Disease - just as it is for those with dementia. Episode Resources Rock Steady Boxing Battle Creek What is LSVT Big and Loud Therapy? (Courtesy Bronson Hospital) Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories events , i...

Known as the "village with a vision", Vicksburg is about a 30-minute drive south from downtown Kalamazoo. With a historic but modern and vibrant downtown, Vicksburg is also home to a historic village and Depot Museum, as well as a former paper mill - known today as The Mill at Vicksburg - it is now on the National Registry of Historic Places. In this visit, Leah Richard with the Vicksbur...

This time, our Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us to the Village of Richland, about 9 miles north and east of downtown Kalamazoo. Thought to be named for the rich soil settlers discovered back in 1830 on the edge of what is known as Gull Prairie, this episode centers around the Richland town square. Just adjacent is the only traffic light in the village, near its early beginnings. Ken Baker,...

This episode of the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us to the Village of Schoolcraft, Michigan. About 13 miles south from downtown Kalamazoo, Schoolcraft features a mix of historical buildings and a vibrant downtown with shops and restaurants. Nancy Rafferty and Steve Waldron offer a lively and engaging discussion about some of the historical attractions in Schoolcraft. Both are active in sha...

Part of the greater Kalamazoo area, the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us next to Oshtemo Township. On Kalamazoo's western border, Oshtemo (pronounced OSH-teh-mo) and its stakeholders are connected to central city Kalamazoo. Still, the township boasts a vibrant and peaceful neighborhoods, as well as recreational and historic spaces like the Historic Drake House. Oshtemo Historical Socie...

The next stop on the Discover Kalamazoo County Tour takes us south and east of Kalamazoo, to the Village of Climax. As we learn from Climax podcaster Kevin Harvey (whose parents oversee the Prairie Historical Society in town), Climax has a proud history. That includes the first U.S. Post Office Rural Free Delivery service in Michigan. Climax has even built a monument to commemorate it. Click and h...

The 'BURG Days of Summer - a weekly, family friendly festival in downtown Vicksburg June-August - has been a success! In this Vicksburg Visit episode, Richard took the Livemic microphones downtown to chat with some Vicksburg business owners and Village Council President Tim Frisbie to learn more. Click and hear what they had to say. Episode Resources Village of Vicksburg website Oopsie Daisy...

Miles for Memories bracelets, nuggets and watches are tremendous technology designed to "Help Home" folks with dementia. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions, we now learn from Miles for Memories volunteer Anne Clark that technology can be helpful to those with Parkinson's Disease and others, as well. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories events ,...

Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin returns to Creating Dementia Solutions - this time to discuss progress being made on drugs meant to treat Alzheimer's Disease. As we learn in this discussion, research so far has provided some perspective - but more is needed. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories events , including Community Stroll Miles for Memo...

Three little letters; SEO. You know the effectiveness of your website depends on it. But, what do the experts really say about search engine optimization? In this episode, the experts at Semrush and Skyodin - a special Semrush partner - offer insights about how you can best use SEO for better search results. Episode Resources Skyodin Marketing website ABOUT SKYODIN MARKETING Skyodin Marketing, bas...

Movement is a big part of the Miles for Memories mission. And, we recently learned why from Michigan State University researchers: Even some movement can help reduce dementia risk. On this episode of Creating Dementia Solutions , Miles for Memories lead volunteer Sherii Sherban talks about the annual Community Stroll which helps anyone with an interest or association with dementia. It also offers...

Movement is a word often heard on Creating Dementia Solutions . You may have heard often on various episodes the idea that getting physical activity can help reduce one's risk of dementia. But is that really true? Do you have to pump iron and run 10 miles a day to make a difference? We asked Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin and medical student Emily Bossie what the resear...

Is your business ready for a new customer relationship management (CRM) solution? In this episode, the experts at Hubspot and Skyodin Marketing - a special Hubspot partner - talk about the intent behind Hubspot and how it can help organize several of your company's functions seamlessly. Episode Resources Skyodin Marketing website ABOUT SKYODIN MARKETING Skyodin Marketing, based in southwest M...

It may seem like a small barrier to overcome: A new pair of athletic shoes for elementary school children. However, as the nonprofit First Day Shoe Fund in Kalamazoo, Michigan knows, it's a barrier that can be significant for some kids. As you will learn from FDSF Executive Director Maggie Hesketh, there are also some other considerations when fitting young kids with new shoes. But, the fund...

In the next four special episodes with Michigan State University researcher Dr. Graham Atkin and medical student Emily Bossie, Creating Dementia Solutions focuses a variety of dementia and Alzheimer's related topics from a research perspective. In this discussion, Dr. Atkin talks about symptoms of other ailments which can prompt folks to think dementia - but it isn't. Episode Resources M...

Michigan State University medical student Emily Bossie - with support from researcher Dr. Graham Atkin - help folks understand the differences between three of the most common types of dementia. Episode Resources Miles for Memories website Miles for Memories events , including Community Stroll Miles for Memories technology Sherii Sherban talks to Community Matters about MFM technology Creating Dem...