Alzheimer's Speaks

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is a place where all voices become equal and heard.  Join us for a great conversation.  This week the first hour will be an Open Mic platform.  Our discussion for Open Mic is free flowing and all topics related to dementia and caregiving are game.  What's on your mind?  We would love to hear from you.  Call in live to the show or use the chat box.

The second hour we have a great guest, Gary Glazner founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project.  Gary will be discussing his new book Dementia Arts: Celebrating Creativity in Elder Care.  Come and join the conversation.  Get some great insights and have some fun with Lori and Gary.

Contact Gary through his website Dementia Arts

Purchase his book at Health Professionals Press     Amazon

Check out The Alzheimer's Poetry Project

For more information on Dementia and Caregiving check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website

The first hour of the show we will have OPEN MIC.  We hope you will join the conversation as we beleive it is important to hear everyone's voice.  Call in or use the chat box to let us kow your thoughts, questions or comments.

Stephen Hoag, PhD, will join us the second half of our show.  He was raised in Wallingford, Connecticut, and has been a teacher and education administrator for almost 40 years. He is a husband, father, brother, friend, teacher, coach and son, but his journey turned when he become a care partner for his mother.  Today he will share his story and tell us about his book, "A Son's Handbook - Bringing Up Mom with Alzheimer's/Dementia."

A Son’s Handbook is the ten-year journey of a son as he cared for his mother with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Compelled by the love for his mother, author Stephen W. Hoag provides a tender, dramatic and often humorous account of the unforgettable years he shared with his mother as they faced the difficulties associated with her disease. His chronicled anecdotes and articulated moments will bring comfort to family members and care givers who must complete the daily tasks and overcome the obstacles accompanying the care of those afflicted with this illness.

Contact Dr Hoag        Purchase his book

For more resources check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website.

Come and join the conversation!

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first hour of the show we will have OPEN MIC.  We hope you will join the conversation as we beleive it is important to hear everyone's voice.  Call in or use the chat box to let us kow your thoughts, questions or comments.

Stephen Hoag, PhD, will join us the second half of our show.  He was raised in Wallingford, Connecticut, and has been a teacher and education administrator for almost 40 years. He is a husband, father, brother, friend, teacher, coach and son, but his journey turned when he become a care partner for his mother.  Today he will share his story and tell us about his book, "A Son's Handbook - Bringing Up Mom with Alzheimer's/Dementia."

A Son’s Handbook is the ten-year journey of a son as he cared for his mother with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Compelled by the love for his mother, author Stephen W. Hoag provides a tender, dramatic and often humorous account of the unforgettable years he shared with his mother as they faced the difficulties associated with her disease. His chronicled anecdotes and articulated moments will bring comfort to family members and care givers who must complete the daily tasks and overcome the obstacles accompanying the care of those afflicted with this illness.

Contact Dr Hoag        Purchase his book

For more resources check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website.

Come and join the conversation!

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio loves our audience to be part of the conversation.  Join us by calling in live to the show or utilizing the chat box to let us know your thoughts or questions.

Today’s show we will have Mara Botonis - Author of  When Caring Takes Courage.  I am very excited to discuss all of the resources Mara has pulled together to share with us.  She will share with us some of her many tools to assist care partners.

Biography Tool

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tracker

Reduce the Risk of Wandering Checklist

Wandering Incident Response

Health History Form

Sample Weekly Care Plan

Care Needs Calculator

Financial and Legal Checklist

Alzheimer’s Care Comparison Tool

“When Caring Takes Courage” is available on Amazon, on Barnes and Noble and on I-Tunes.  Don't forget to like Mara's Facebook Page.

The second half of our show will be Open Mic. Call (714) 364-4757 to talk with us or use the chat box to place your comments or questions.

Visit our Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more information on dementia and caregiving.  Like us on FaceBook.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio loves our audience to be part of the conversation.  Join us by calling in live to the show or utilizing the chat box to let us know your thoughts or questions.

Today’s show we will have Mara Botonis - Author of  When Caring Takes Courage.  I am very excited to discuss all of the resources Mara has pulled together to share with us.  She will share with us some of her many tools to assist care partners.

Biography Tool

Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer’s and Dementia Tracker

Reduce the Risk of Wandering Checklist

Wandering Incident Response

Health History Form

Sample Weekly Care Plan

Care Needs Calculator

Financial and Legal Checklist

Alzheimer’s Care Comparison Tool

“When Caring Takes Courage” is available on Amazon, on Barnes and Noble and on I-Tunes.  Don't forget to like Mara's Facebook Page.

The second half of our show will be Open Mic. Call (714) 364-4757 to talk with us or use the chat box to place your comments or questions.

Visit our Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more information on dementia and caregiving.  Like us on FaceBook.

Today we have Alex Guerrero, with American Elder Care Research Organization. They produce the website Payingforseniorcare.com.  Alex learned the hard way about the challenges associated with caring for the elderly and finding the financial resources to pay for care and today he is going to share his secrets and tools to help you!

Contact Alex     Website          Email

Our 2nd guest will be Dr Al Powers who is known around the world for his forward thinking dementia care.  His book "Dementia Beyond Drugs" took the world by storm. I can't wait to talk to him about his new book "Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being."  YOu can get the book at  Amazon or Health Propress  

Contact Al        Website        Email     

Alzheimer's Speaks Website

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Alex Guerrero, with American Elder Care Research Organization. They produce the website Payingforseniorcare.com.  Alex learned the hard way about the challenges associated with caring for the elderly and finding the financial resources to pay for care and today he is going to share his secrets and tools to help you!

Contact Alex     Website          Email

Our 2nd guest will be Dr Al Powers who is known around the world for his forward thinking dementia care.  His book "Dementia Beyond Drugs" took the world by storm. I can't wait to talk to him about his new book "Dementia Beyond Disease: Enhancing Well-Being."  YOu can get the book at  Amazon or Health Propress  

Contact Al        Website        Email     

Alzheimer's Speaks Website

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia.

Today we are honored to have Cameron Camp the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia where their major focus is on translation of research into practice.  He is also the author of "Hiding the Stranger in the Mirror: A Detective's Manual for Solving Problems Associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders."  For more links check out our blog post.

Here is their new website for caregivers

We will have open mic the 2nd half of the show for anyone who wants to talk about dementia and caregiving.



For more resources check our Alzheimer's Speaks website.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia.

Today we are honored to have Cameron Camp the Director of Research and Development at the Center for Applied Research in Dementia where their major focus is on translation of research into practice.  He is also the author of "Hiding the Stranger in the Mirror: A Detective's Manual for Solving Problems Associated with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders."  For more links check out our blog post.

Here is their new website for caregivers

We will have open mic the 2nd half of the show for anyone who wants to talk about dementia and caregiving.

For more resources check our Alzheimer's Speaks website.

Our guest today will be Colin McDonnell, Care Services Manager at Unitingcare Ageing’s at Starrett Lodge NSW Australia . Colin has had a long career in aged care with a particular interest in person centered care, especially with people living with dementia. His work is incredible and Colin has received multiple awards. People around the world are taking notice of his work.

Corinne Maunder is a producer at Fire Films and will join Colin in our conversation. Corinne has a production company she founded in 2003, which specializes in medical, health and wellbeing video production. Corrine has worked with Cathy Greenblat (and Starrett Lodge to develop exceptional footage to inspire and engage people to shift our dementia care culture.

For more resource on dementia and caregiving go to our website at Alzheimer's Speaks

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.