Alzheimer's Speaks

Today on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio we will be raising awareness on staying mentally healthy when caring for someone with dementia for the first hour; and then the second hour we will learn about Pittsburgh's Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

Our first guest will be Jill LaFaive Gafner founder of Global Training Experts. I love her story, as it shows the power of her shift and how she has leveraged her new skills in caregiving with her base skill set of coaching and training. Jill has earned her Certified Dementia Practitioner and Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Training certificates through the International/National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Jill also authored the book, “Personal Positioning for the Caregiver”, a motivational guide for caregivers on staying mentally healthy while caring for their patients. Join the conversation and find out what tips Jill has to share with you.

Contact Jill at:      Website         Phone   (586) 419-6073

Our second was not able to make the show today.  We will be rescheduling.

Our second guest will be Marita Garrett from the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurology.

For more information on Dementia and Caregiving, check out our Website at www.Alzheimer's Speaks

Alzheimer's Speaks loves to raise awareness and help people connect to the resources, tools and products to help those living with dementia, live in comfort and with purpose. Please join the conversation.   Call in or use the chat box to tell us your thoughts about dementia and caregiving
Our First Guest will be Chris Wynn, Documentary Filmmaker. 
Chris made the film “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” which was about his personal family experience with his Fathers dementia. Chris is currently working on a feature documentary project about younger caregivers dealing with a parent with Early Onset Alzheimer’s called Much Too Young.
Contact Chris via    Email          Website
Our second hour we will learn how poetry can help people with dementia connect and have fun. 
Today we will talk with Molly Middleton Meyer who is the founder of Mind’s Eye Poetry. She works with dementia patients using a facilitation process that includes sensory props, poetry recitation, and memory triggering questions. Molly not only helps those with Alzheimer’s recapture memories, but she also provides a much-needed outlet for creative expression and empowerment.  Listen in and feel free to call in or use the chat box to ask Molly questions.
Contact Molly via   Website  or on  Facebook
For more information on dementia and caregiving go to Alzheimer's Speaks website

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Alzheimer's Speaks loves to raise awareness and help people connect to the resources, tools and products to help those living with dementia, live in comfort and with purpose. Please join the conversation.   Call in or use the chat box to tell us your thoughts about dementia and caregiving

Our First Guest will be Chris Wynn, Documentary Filmmaker. 

Chris made the film “Forgetful Not Forgotten,” which was about his personal family experience with his Fathers dementia. Chris is currently working on a feature documentary project about younger caregivers dealing with a parent with Early Onset Alzheimer’s called Much Too Young.

Contact Chris via    Email          Website

Our second hour we will learn how poetry can help people with dementia connect and have fun. 

Today we will talk with Molly Middleton Meyer who is the founder of Mind’s Eye Poetry. She works with dementia patients using a facilitation process that includes sensory props, poetry recitation, and memory triggering questions. Molly not only helps those with Alzheimer’s recapture memories, but she also provides a much-needed outlet for creative expression and empowerment.  Listen in and feel free to call in or use the chat box to ask Molly questions.

Contact Molly via   Website  or on  Facebook

For more information on dementia and caregiving go to Alzheimer's Speaks website

Alzheimer's Speaks gives voice to all dealing with a variety of types of dementia and caregiving.  Today we have two power guests with great insights and resources to make life with dementia easier.

Long Distance Caregivers Are Encouraged To Call In With Your Questions

Our first guest is long distance caregiver and author of Alzheimer's My Mom My Hero, Lisa Hirsch who has been living the role of long distance caregiver for her own Mother and helping thousands of caregivers around the world. Lisa's book and blog is God sent for many struggling in their role as care partners.

Purchase MY MOM MY HERO - A mother & daughters new found love
Lisa's Blog     Lisa on Facebook

The second half of the show we will be talking with Ron Gregory CEO of Alzheimer's Music Connect and singer songwriter Vanessa Campagna who is featured on the new holiday CD, "Memories - The Songs and Spirit of Christmas."  The CD is amazing and has technology behind it to help those diagnosed and dealing with dementia. Vanessa's website.

For additional information on Dementia and Caregiving CLICK HERE

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks gives voice to all dealing with a variety of types of dementia and caregiving.  Today we have two power guests with great insights and resources to make life with dementia easier.

Long Distance Caregivers Are Encouraged To Call In With Your Questions

Our first guest is long distance caregiver and author of Alzheimer's My Mom My Hero, Lisa Hirsch who has been living the role of long distance caregiver for her own Mother and helping thousands of caregivers around the world. Lisa's book and blog is God sent for many struggling in their role as care partners.

Purchase MY MOM MY HERO - A mother & daughters new found love

Lisa's Blog     Lisa on Facebook

The second half of the show we will be talking with Ron Gregory CEO of Alzheimer's Music Connect and singer songwriter Vanessa Campagna who is featured on the new holiday CD, "Memories - The Songs and Spirit of Christmas."  The CD is amazing and has technology behind it to help those diagnosed and dealing with dementia. Vanessa's website.

For additional information on Dementia and Caregiving CLICK HERE

Naomi Feil the Founder of  the Validation Program shares and celebrates her 30 year journey shifting our dementia care culture. 

Naomi Feil, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., is the developer of Validation. She was born in Munich in 1932, and grew up in the Montefiore Home for the Aged in Cleveland Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother, the head of the Social Service Department. After graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York, she began working with the elderly. Between 1963 and 1980 Mrs. Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented old-old people who were her clients. In 1982 she published her first book, Validation: The Feil Method, which was revised in 1992. Her second book, The Validation Breakthrough, was published in 1993, and updated and revised in 2002. Feil and her husband have made many films and videos about aging and Validation. Feil is the Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute and a popular speaker in North America and Europe. Since 1989 she has toured Europe 3 times a year offering workshops in Validation to participants in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, France, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain, and Austria. Her books have been translated into French, Dutch, German, Italian, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Spanish and Japanese.

Information available:   www.vfvalidation.org

www.voavalidation.org

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

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Naomi Feil the Founder of  the Validation Program shares and celebrates her 30 year journey shifting our dementia care culture. 

Naomi Feil, M.S.W., A.C.S.W., is the developer of Validation. She was born in Munich in 1932, and grew up in the Montefiore Home for the Aged in Cleveland Ohio, where her father was the administrator and her mother, the head of the Social Service Department. After graduating with a Masters degree in Social Work from Columbia University in New York, she began working with the elderly. Between 1963 and 1980 Mrs. Feil developed Validation as a response to her dissatisfaction with traditional methods of working with the severely disoriented old-old people who were her clients. In 1982 she published her first book, Validation: The Feil Method, which was revised in 1992. Her second book, The Validation Breakthrough, was published in 1993, and updated and revised in 2002. Feil and her husband have made many films and videos about aging and Validation. Feil is the Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute and a popular speaker in North America and Europe. Since 1989 she has toured Europe 3 times a year offering workshops in Validation to participants in Germany, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, France, Belgium, Italy, Great Britain, and Austria. Her books have been translated into French, Dutch, German, Italian, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Spanish and Japanese.

Information available:   www.vfvalidation.org

www.voavalidation.org

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Giving Voice To All Dealing With Dementia.


Join us today to learn how Gianna Homes is inspiring & engaging those living with dementia.  Anne Marie Hansen the President and Founder of these residential care homes for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other memory loss patients.  We will also find out about there annual fundraiser, "Come Dance with Me."


Contact Anne Marie      952.988.0953      Website


For Additional information on Dementia and Caregiving go to www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Giving Voice To All Dealing With Dementia.

Join us today to learn how Gianna Homes is inspiring & engaging those living with dementia.  Anne Marie Hansen the President and Founder of these residential care homes for people diagnosed with Alzheimer's and other memory loss patients.  We will also find out about there annual fundraiser, "Come Dance with Me."

Contact Anne Marie      952.988.0953      Website

For Additional information on Dementia and Caregiving go to www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

For World Alzheimer's Month Alzheime'rs Speaks Radio has done several additional programs, but todays show will be a full two hour show dedicated to "Keeping Safe in Todays World.  We will be highlighting Project Life Saver and how it can be utilized to live safely.

Our Guests today include:
Chief Executive Officer and Founder, Project Lifesaver International Gene SuandersAuthor Mara Botonis of “When Caring Takes Courage”Rick Phelps, diagnosed with dementia and founder of "Memory People" & Author of "While I still Can"Harry Urban, diagnosed with dementia and founder of "Forget Me Not" on FacebookMichael Ellenbogen, diagnosed with dementia and national advocate & Author of "From The Corner Office To Alzheimer's"
Everyone is welcome to join the conversation on this very important topic. You can use the chat box or call in live to communicate with us.

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For additional information on dementia and caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.