Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

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 our listeners. Our guests will be: Sheri Fisher, one of my folowers on the Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Tom O'Neil, who is a member of the facebook group Memory People started by Rick PhelpsSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 work…your life!  Find tools to help you figure out what is an issue?  What probably isn’t?  You are invited to ask questions and make comments.  We would love to hear from you!     .Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 check out this fabulous film: http://www.wral.com/news/local/docum entaries/video/9728862/#/vid9728862Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 will be answering your calls and questions from the chat rooms don’t forget to turn in! Norrms website:     http://norrms.web.officelive.com/default.aspx   Learn More About Dementia Awareness Day  Sept 17th: http://www.causes.com/causes/564203?recruiter_id=9308652Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 decades of experience working with 120 communities in this field. Pearce has extensive experience as a published author of several books and as a public speaker for caregivers and supervisors. He has written many articles on senior living for publications. Pearce also serves as an expert witness for assisted living and skilled nursing litigation.  In addition, Pearce shares his expertise as an adjunct professor for Johns Hopkins University and New York University. Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, BSDH, FACE is a clinical dental hygienist, speaker, author and expert in preventing oral disease. Audiences from Australia to Europe

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 Café will give Alzheimer’s patients and their personal caregivers the opportunity to meet and provide mutual social support to one another.  J. Arthur's Memory Cafe is schedule to open July 13th in Roseville, Minnesota and you are invited to join us. This segment describes the Memory Cafés mission and goals.    For Further information go to www.JArthursMemoryCafe.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 United Kingdom. The UK government coordinates and sets up Memory Cafés, which are in high demand. After talking with David Light who wrote the guidelines for the Cafés, Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks here in the United States asked David if he would be willing to share program details with her. ACR Healthcare Group, The Alzheimer’s Research Center, The Minnesota Memory Project, The Center for Dementia and Alzheimer’s Care of Health Partners, joined Alzheimer's Speaks to launch the first “Memory Café” here in the US!   Norrms McNamara from the UK will also be joinging us.  He has Alzheimer's and he loves his M

“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 driven by his daughter with special needs, with whom music therapy has had a strong impact. The work she has undergone and progress she has made with the help of the Austin Center for Music Therapy, proves inspirational for his mission. For further information on Music First and Coro Health Website:  www.corohealth.com     Email:    david@corohealth.com Our Second guest today will be Dennis  Berkholtz, Founder and President of the National Senior League (NSL) who coordinates Wii Bowling Leagues and is interested in started one league for people with Early Onset Dementia. www.NSLGames.com 435.714.9491 Dennis@NSLGam

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 the the film: http://www.wral.com/news/local/documentaries/video/9728862/#/vid9728862 or Email Clay at   jcjohnson@wral.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, their caregivers both family and professional, and advocates of the disease. Rick is 58 years old he lives in Coshocton County, Ohio with his wife Phyllis June, and his family and grandchildren nearby. Rick believes that Alzheimer's is not only a patient’s disease but a caregiver’s diseaseSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.