Alzheimer's Speaks

Music Prescriptions Effective for those Living with Dementia

Today Coro Health will be joining us to discuss the power of music and their modes and ability to engage people with dementia and to have them stay on task. We will also be reviewing their new APP Music First, which is ideal for easy access.

contact information:  www.corohealth.com [email protected]

Activities Service That ComeTo Your Home!

Our Second guest will be Janet Calltharp, with Senior Activity Service.  This is a great service which comes to your home to provide meaningful engagement with your loved one.

contact information: www.senioractivityservice.com

email   [email protected]

They are currently located in the North Dallas area and would love to expand thier services.

Avoid Scams - Be Wise, Informed and Empowered
Today we will have Gary Jonson from the Minnesota Better Business Association join us to discuss how to avoid scams and what to do if  you one into an unethical company.
This URL has some great information on charitable giving does and don'ts.

You can reach Gary here:
[email protected]
Phone: 651-695-2424
Our second guest today will be Author Nancy Smiler Levinson who wrote "Moments of Dawn: A Poetic Memoir of Love and Family, Affliction and Affirmation."  We will have a wonderful discussion on how Nancy, as spouse dealt with the disease and cared for her husband.  We would love to hear how you are dealing with this situation as well!

Contact Nancy by email:
[email protected]   
  
Click Here To Purchase the book "Moments of Dawn"

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Avoid Scams - Be Wise, Informed and Empowered

Today we will have Gary Jonson from the Minnesota Better Business Association join us to discuss how to avoid scams and what to do if  you one into an unethical company.

This URL has some great information on charitable giving does and don'ts.

You can reach Gary here:

[email protected]

Phone: 651-695-2424

Our second guest today will be Author Nancy Smiler Levinson who wrote "Moments of Dawn: A Poetic Memoir of Love and Family, Affliction and Affirmation."  We will have a wonderful discussion on how Nancy, as spouse dealt with the disease and cared for her husband.  We would love to hear how you are dealing with this situation as well!

Contact Nancy by email:

[email protected]   

  

Click Here To Purchase the book "Moments of Dawn"

Our interview today we will discuss what was shared about the Alzheimer's Disease International conferenceheld in Chinese Taipei.
We will be speaking to Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of ADI which is locatedin London.  Our focus will be on conference, what they hope to achieve, who was involved and why it matters to have this meeting of the minds.
Alzheimer's Disease International
or email ADI at: [email protected]
Our Second Guest is sociologist Cathy Greenblat who has traveled the world studying the treatments offered to people with dementia. She has been touched personally by this disease through her mother and two of grandparents.  Cathy  wanted to understand more about the condition and help provide a conduit for change.
Cathy is the aithor of the book "Love, Loss and Laughter," where she tells stories of positive aging and live with  dementia. The photography is powerful and beautiful and will most likely change the way you veiw againg and illenss.
Cathy can be reached via her website
The book can be purchased on Amazon
Here is a powerful video which will give you a glimpse into Cathy's work

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Our interview today we will discuss what was shared about the Alzheimer's Disease International conferenceheld in Chinese Taipei.

We will be speaking to Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of ADI which is locatedin London.  Our focus will be on conference, what they hope to achieve, who was involved and why it matters to have this meeting of the minds.

Alzheimer's Disease International

or email ADI at: [email protected]

Our Second Guest is sociologist Cathy Greenblat who has traveled the world studying the treatments offered to people with dementia. She has been touched personally by this disease through her mother and two of grandparents.  Cathy  wanted to understand more about the condition and help provide a conduit for change.

Cathy is the aithor of the book "Love, Loss and Laughter," where she tells stories of positive aging and live with  dementia. The photography is powerful and beautiful and will most likely change the way you veiw againg and illenss.

Cathy can be reached via her website

The book can be purchased on Amazon

Here is a powerful video which will give you a glimpse into Cathy's work

Planning For Gratitude,
Plus New Approaches to Dementia
Today our guest will be Linda McLean, an internationally respected business and life coach, and the author of the #1 International bestselling book, Next Level Living® – Today’s Guide for Tomorrow’s Abundant Life and My Gratitude Journal.
She will share with the how to live a life of gratitude, even through illness and how to develop a paln to do so and be successful.
Linda can be reached via her website at:
http://www.mcleaninternational.com
Our second guests are "Dementia Therapy Specialists" Dr. Daniel Nightingale and Kathleen Nightingale. 
Dr Dan is a leading UK Clinical Dementia Specialist now based in the US.  He is an author, speaker, and a world leader in the use of hypnosis for people living with dementia.  Dr. Dan is founder and CEO of Dementia Doctor (UK), co-founder and CEO of Dementia Therapy Specialists (US) and Editor in Chief of the journal titled Dementia Therapy Care.
Kathleen Balland, CCH is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and Dementia Therapy Specialist.  Her expertise includes Medical Imagery, Fears and Phobias, Stress, Weight and Pain Management.  Kathleen is clinically certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, and is board certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy.  She is also  an award-winning wellness author.
Dr. Dan and Kathy can be reached via their website
http://dementiatherapyspecialists.com/
Conference Link

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Planning For Gratitude,

Plus New Approaches to Dementia

Today our guest will be Linda McLean, an internationally respected business and life coach, and the author of the #1 International bestselling book, Next Level Living® – Today’s Guide for Tomorrow’s Abundant Life and My Gratitude Journal.

She will share with the how to live a life of gratitude, even through illness and how to develop a paln to do so and be successful.

Linda can be reached via her website at:

http://www.mcleaninternational.com

Our second guests are "Dementia Therapy Specialists" Dr. Daniel Nightingale and Kathleen Nightingale. 

Dr Dan is a leading UK Clinical Dementia Specialist now based in the US.  He is an author, speaker, and a world leader in the use of hypnosis for people living with dementia.  Dr. Dan is founder and CEO of Dementia Doctor (UK), co-founder and CEO of Dementia Therapy Specialists (US) and Editor in Chief of the journal titled Dementia Therapy Care.

Kathleen Balland, CCH is a certified clinical hypnotherapist and Dementia Therapy Specialist.  Her expertise includes Medical Imagery, Fears and Phobias, Stress, Weight and Pain Management.  Kathleen is clinically certified by the American Council of Hypnotist Examiners, and is board certified by the American Board of Hypnotherapy.  She is also  an award-winning wellness author.

Dr. Dan and Kathy can be reached via their website

http://dementiatherapyspecialists.com/

Conference Link

Today we will have Keith Brengle on our show.  Keith is a son dealing with his Father's dementia.  We will talk openly about their journey and how how his coping with the disease. 
Check out the music video Keith set to Kenny Chesney's song "While He Still Knows Who I Am."
Our second guest will be Lisa Hirsch, Author of My Mom, My Hero will join us.  Lisa is a passionate advocate and has some great insights into caring for someone with dementia.  Come and jointhe conversation!
Lisa can be reached via her blog
http://www.mommyhero.blogspot.com

Her book "My Mom My Hero" is  available on Amazon & Kindle worldwide

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Today we will have Keith Brengle on our show.  Keith is a son dealing with his Father's dementia.  We will talk openly about their journey and how how his coping with the disease. 

Check out the music video Keith set to Kenny Chesney's song "While He Still Knows Who I Am."

Our second guest will be Lisa Hirsch, Author of My Mom, My Hero will join us.  Lisa is a passionate advocate and has some great insights into caring for someone with dementia.  Come and jointhe conversation!

Lisa can be reached via her blog

http://www.mommyhero.blogspot.com

Her book "My Mom My Hero" is  available on Amazon & Kindle worldwide

Authors Tom & Karen Brenner will be our first guests today to discuss their new book "You Say Goodbye and We Say Hello - The Montessori Method for Positive Dementia Care."  We would love to for you to join the convversation.  What questions do you have?
Contact the Brenners via:
[email protected] 
www.brennerpathways.org
Our second guest today will be Ellen Gerst a grief and relationship coach. Using a combination of her personal experience as a young widow and her professional expertise, she assists clients and readers to look at challenging life circumstances from different perspectives. We will be discussing Why children get so angry at their parents in order to understand Grief and Caregiving. Please feel free to call in or use the chat box to let us know your thoughts.
Check Out Ellen's Website:
http://www.LNGerst.com/Library.html
Ellen's New Book - Understanding Dementia and Caregiving for Your Aging Parents From A to Z
 
Soft cover:
Kindle: 
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