Alzheimer's Speaks

USAgainstAlzheimer's: How We Can Stop it Within the Decade

Today's guest will be the Founder of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project, Gary Glazner.  We will have a lively discussion with Gary and others that have joined his mission to bring joy of poetry to those dealing with dementia.
Contact info: [email protected]
Our second guest will be Angil Tarach-Ritchey RN, GCM, Eldercare Expert, and Author of Behind the Old Face - Aging in America and the Coming Elder Boom.
The Aging Question; A Vision for the Coming ElderBoom www.dreamsculpt.com/angil/
#1 Kindle book-Quick Guide to Understanding Medicare, Medicaid and other payer sources http://tinyurl.com/7w83uzk

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The Alzheimer's Poetry Project & Aging Questions

Today our guest will be Dr. Richard Isaacson.  He is the Author of "The Alzheimer's Diet."  We will discuss the importance of nutrition, the impact it has on our bodies and a new medical food that has shown in studies to help those with Dementia.  The product, Axona, is available now under prescription. 
There is also a new medical trial being done which is looking for participants.
Information on the clinical trial
http://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01741194?term=AC-1204&rank=1
Website   www.TheADplan.com
BooksThe Alzheimer's Diet: A Step-by-step Nutritional Approach for Memory Loss Prevention & Treatment
Alzheimer's Treatment Alzheimer's Prevention: A Patient and Family Guide
Here is the website for Axona   http://www.about-axona.com
Axona on Twitter  https://twitter.com/AxonaForAD
Axona Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/AxonaForAD

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Food for Thought- Nutrition and Medical Foods

Alexander "Sandy" Halperin, will join us today to share his story of being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and now raising awareness as an "National Advisor on the Early Stage Advisory Group," for the Alzheimer's Association. Sandy, was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2010 at the age of 60.
As a member of the national 2012 Early-Stage Advisory Group, Sandy hopes to bring awareness to what he calls “invisible illnesses” or medical problems that may not be readily seen by others. His goal is to speak on behalf of patients dealing with a cognitive impairment such as Alzheimer’s or dementia to a variety of audiences.
We would love to hear your questions and concerns by joining us live.
Alzheimer's Association contact Informtion:
www.Alz.Org
24/7 Helpline:  1-800-272-3900

ALZConnected™: www.alzconnected.org
ALZConnected™, is the 1st social networking community designed for people livingand dealing with Alzheimer's.
Alzheimer's Navigator™: www.alzheimersnavigator.org
Alzheimer’s Association Alzheimer’s Navigator™ is a free, online tool to help caregivers and people with dementia evaluate their needs, identify action steps and connect with local programs and services.

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Living With And Advocating For Alzheimer's Disease

The first half will feature Shelia Van Houten, a spiritual healer, coach, counselor and extraordinary artist.  During this hour we will talk about her new found talent and how it is being used to help those with dementia engage and enjoy the world of art and conversation. Others that will join Sheila are Dan Dolliff, Emily Figueroa and Jodie Kneip.  Each will give insights from different perspectives on this topic.

Contact Sheila Van Houten, DD, PhD,   612-866-1269
www.DiscoveryArt.Info      http://www.SheilaKnows.com

Two Dementia Chat Experts Steve Ponath and Dena Dotson will share what it is like to live with dementia.. The response has been incredible to the Dementia Chats webinars.  Many support groups, facilities, hospitals, Professionals and families are using these sessions to raise awareness and educate. I know you won’t be disappointed in this conversation.

You can reach Steve Ponath and Dena Dotson via Lori La Bey at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com
or on Facebook at:  www.facebook.com/DementiaChats

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Using Discovery Art To Engage & Patients Speak Out

Today we are blessed to have Author Kate Swaffer with us who has written Love, Life, Loss, A Roller Coaster of Poetry.  Kate was diagnosed with dementia at the age of 49.  She will share with us her very intimate world as she lives it and sees it, through poetry and more.
Contact Kate though:
Website and Blog at http://kateswaffer.com
Twitter  - https://twitter.com/KateSwaffer

Our second guest Rawad Sheikh, is the founder of “Touching Care”.   She found through her personal experience with Alzheimer as a caregiver that Caregivers experience and suffer from high levels of depression which is derived from many factors mainly feeling lonely and isolated, and lack of emotional and social support which lead to poor quality of life and early admission to care facilities specially that the amount of time and care increases on caregivers as the disease progresses.
Inspired by her experience, Rawad established her application that uses the power of Reminiscence and provides comprehensive information, tools and resources and most importantly social and emotional support to help those caring for their loved ones.
Rawad can be reached via the following:
Facebook fan page:
        http://www.facebook.com/touching.care
Website:                 
         http://www.touchingcare.com

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