Alzheimer's Speaks

Little did Author and Coach, Jane Wolf Waterman know then that PARENTING OUR PARENTS; or “POP,” as she calls it, would last ten years with her own family.  This journey required her to pull all her educational and life resources together, provided her the biggest challenge of her life and then turned this lesson into her life mission.   Jane will discuss "Parenting Our Parents: the Special Challenges and Joys of POParenting for those with Alzheimer's."

Eliezer Sobel is the author of the book “Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults.” Eliezer's mother was diagnosed with Dementia and he will share stories and tell us why his book is different and can help others engage with people with memory loss.

http://www.eliezersobel.com/bluesky.html

Today's show will feature two women who will give us hope and tips for connecting to those with dementia.
Dr. Lord's husband, was diagnosed with vascular Alzheimer’s in 2003. She says he has been her greatest teacher in the field of Alzheimer’s.  She owns Remembering for You.
www.Remembering4You.com  [email protected]
Martha Stettinius is the author of “Inside the Dementia Epidemic: A Daughter’s Memoir."  She’s a sandwich generation mom with 2 teenagers at home and a mother with advanced dementia. Martha sees Alzheimer’s not as a “long good-bye” but as a “long hello.”
www.insidedementia.com    [email protected]

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Today's show will feature two women who will give us hope and tips for connecting to those with dementia.

Dr. Lord's husband, was diagnosed with vascular Alzheimer’s in 2003. She says he has been her greatest teacher in the field of Alzheimer’s.  She owns Remembering for You.

www.Remembering4You.com  [email protected]

Martha Stettinius is the author of “Inside the Dementia Epidemic: A Daughter’s Memoir."  She’s a sandwich generation mom with 2 teenagers at home and a mother with advanced dementia. Martha sees Alzheimer’s not as a “long good-bye” but as a “long hello.”

www.insidedementia.com    [email protected]

Monica Heltemes an Occupational Therapist and Founder of Mind Start.  MindStart has produced a line of dementia care products designed to stimulate the mind and use abilities of the person that still remain. Her passion is bringing cognitive stimulation, connections, and joy to people with dementia and their caregivers.
Contact Monica
Website: http://www.mind-start.com  Or check out Mind Start on Facebook
Dr. Gordon Atherley is host, founder, and owner of Family Caregivers Unite! The Internet radio talk show that empowers family caregivers, by amplifying their voice, spreading their vision, and publicizing their value.
Contact Information
Family Caregivers Unite!
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Monica Heltemes an Occupational Therapist and Founder of Mind Start.  MindStart has produced a line of dementia care products designed to stimulate the mind and use abilities of the person that still remain. Her passion is bringing cognitive stimulation, connections, and joy to people with dementia and their caregivers.

Contact Monica

Website: http://www.mind-start.com  Or check out Mind Start on Facebook

Dr. Gordon Atherley is host, founder, and owner of Family Caregivers Unite! The Internet radio talk show that empowers family caregivers, by amplifying their voice, spreading their vision, and publicizing their value.

Contact Information

Family Caregivers Unite!

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Dr Pam Hiti will be our guest today and will share her knowledge and insights about dementia. 
We encourage you to be prepared to ask questions either through the chat box or live on the air by calling in.
Dr Hiti can be reached at:
http://dementiacaregiver.org
[email protected]
 
Our Second guest will be Bernie Saunders is a brilliant Author, Speaker and Healer of Compassion.
We will talk with Bernie about his book "The Grace of Ordinary Days."  He will explain what he means by relationship Legacy and will share some examples with us. Bernie will talk about his co-creating experience with his mother  and how it changed thier relationship and more.
Bernie can be reached at:
[email protected]
www.berniesaunders.com

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

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Dr Pam Hiti will be our guest today and will share her knowledge and insights about dementia. 

We encourage you to be prepared to ask questions either through the chat box or live on the air by calling in.

Dr Hiti can be reached at:

http://dementiacaregiver.org

[email protected]

 

Our Second guest will be Bernie Saunders is a brilliant Author, Speaker and Healer of Compassion.

We will talk with Bernie about his book "The Grace of Ordinary Days."  He will explain what he means by relationship Legacy and will share some examples with us. Bernie will talk about his co-creating experience with his mother  and how it changed thier relationship and more.

Bernie can be reached at:

[email protected]

www.berniesaunders.com

Our 1st guest in Eileen Smith, from New Zealand.  She is a wife, Carer and Author of "The Black Hole,"  a book about Early Onset Alzheimer's disease.
Eileen's husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001, at age 54. After his diagnosis Eileen spent 8 years on the local Alzheimer's Board plus 3 on Alzheimer’s New Zealand board.
Eileen is a strong and sometimes outspoken advocate for young onset Alzheimer's and more especially spent a lot of time lobbying for subsidies on anticholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon).

In 2011 Eileen retired from work and has recently published a book telling of the last 12 years caring for Ray and the challenges that they faced, specifically related top young onset Alzheimers.
Why do we need to build awareness especially around Younger Onset?
What do carers need to know at the start of their journey?
What could we do better for people in this situation?
How do we as carers move forward when the partner goes into care?
You can contact Eileen at
www.YoungOnsetAlzheimers.com
Our 2nd Guest will be Jan Hughes will discuss he differences and similarities to giving care.Jan is Care Partner for her Husband Michael.  Jan believes when you've met one Caregiver, you've met just that, one Caregiver. 
This will be a very interesting disucssion and we would love you to join the conversation with both women!

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

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Our 1st guest in Eileen Smith, from New Zealand.  She is a wife, Carer and Author of "The Black Hole,"  a book about Early Onset Alzheimer's disease.

Eileen's husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001, at age 54. After his diagnosis Eileen spent 8 years on the local Alzheimer's Board plus 3 on Alzheimer’s New Zealand board.

Eileen is a strong and sometimes outspoken advocate for young onset Alzheimer's and more especially spent a lot of time lobbying for subsidies on anticholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon).

In 2011 Eileen retired from work and has recently published a book telling of the last 12 years caring for Ray and the challenges that they faced, specifically related top young onset Alzheimers.

Why do we need to build awareness especially around Younger Onset?

What do carers need to know at the start of their journey?

What could we do better for people in this situation?

How do we as carers move forward when the partner goes into care?

You can contact Eileen at

www.YoungOnsetAlzheimers.com

Our 2nd Guest will be Jan Hughes will discuss he differences and similarities to giving care.Jan is Care Partner for her Husband Michael.  Jan believes when you've met one Caregiver, you've met just that, one Caregiver. 

This will be a very interesting disucssion and we would love you to join the conversation with both women!

Our guest today will be Speaker, Radio Personality, and Author of  "The Unexpected Caregiver" - Kari Berit.
Kari Berit provides age-assertive™ strategies for dealing with the delicate “elephant in the living room” issues facing seniors and their adult children. In the safe, solutions oriented environments she creates, cross-generational conflicts are defused, and Baby Boomers and their parents learn how to address the tough questions involved in aging, both personally and as a family
Here are some topics we will cover:
Why is being called a caregiver important? 
How can a care for family you’ve never gotten along?
 Do I become my parents' parent? 
How to interact with my parents if we don't have a good relationship
How to encourage my teenagers to interact with Grandpa?
Tips for being a sane caregiver
Kari’s Contact Information 
www.kariberit.com
https://www.facebook.com/KariBeritPresents
https://twitter.com/dearkariadvice
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kari-berit/10/a76/333
[email protected]

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.