Alzheimer's Speaks

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

Dr. William H. Frey II is Co-Director of the Alzheimer's Research Center at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and consultant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.  Hehas a wonderful way of sharing very technical infomration in everyday language.  Dr. Frey's non-invasive intranasal method for bypassing the blood-brain barrier has captured the interest of both pharmaceutical companies and neuroscientists.  The intranasal insulin treatment he developed for Alzheimer’s disease has been shown in clinical trials to improve memory in both Alzheimer’s patients and normal adults.
Contact Information-
Alzheimer's Research Center 800-229-2872
Website: www.alzheimersinfo.org
Author, David Horsager of  "The Trust Edge" a new book launched Oct 9th, 2012. 
Trust  as defined by Horsager as a confident belief in someone or something to do what is right, deliver what is promised, and to be the same every time, in spite of circumstances – is more than a convenient luxury; it’s a clear competitive advantage in today’s brutal marketplace.
“We are in a trust crisis, and organizations are slow to realize the bottom line implications,” says Horsager. Today he will talk how trust impacts Caregiving and Dementia and he will give us some great tips to engage in a respectful manner.
Contact David Horsager  http://www.TheTrustEdge.com
651-340-6555
To purchase The Trust Edge
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1476711372/simonsayscom

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Dr. William H. Frey II is Co-Director of the Alzheimer's Research Center at Regions Hospital in St. Paul, MN, and consultant to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.  Hehas a wonderful way of sharing very technical infomration in everyday language.  Dr. Frey's non-invasive intranasal method for bypassing the blood-brain barrier has captured the interest of both pharmaceutical companies and neuroscientists.  The intranasal insulin treatment he developed for Alzheimer’s disease has been shown in clinical trials to improve memory in both Alzheimer’s patients and normal adults.

Contact Information-

Alzheimer's Research Center 800-229-2872

Website: www.alzheimersinfo.org

Author, David Horsager of  "The Trust Edge" a new book launched Oct 9th, 2012. 

Trust  as defined by Horsager as a confident belief in someone or something to do what is right, deliver what is promised, and to be the same every time, in spite of circumstances – is more than a convenient luxury; it’s a clear competitive advantage in today’s brutal marketplace.

“We are in a trust crisis, and organizations are slow to realize the bottom line implications,” says Horsager. Today he will talk how trust impacts Caregiving and Dementia and he will give us some great tips to engage in a respectful manner.

Contact David Horsager  http://www.TheTrustEdge.com

651-340-6555

To purchase The Trust Edge

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1476711372/simonsayscom

Chris Morrissette for St Croix Hospice and we will talk about hospice and palliative services.
What are the services?   Why would you use these services?  How do you know when it's time to call them in? How does one qualify for them?   Do these services make a difference during end of life care?   Who will be impacted by these services?
We would love you to join the conversation!  Call in or use the chat box to communicate with us.
St. Croix Hospice
7200 Hudson Blvd, Suite 230
Oakdale, MN 55128
WWW.stcroixhospice.com
651 368-0472
Ann Moorehouse with Minnesota Funeral Planning will be our second guest today. This conversation will be worth listening to as it is so much more then what we regularly think of regarding for funeral planning.
Why is having access to information and choices important when planning a funeral?  How to access great information for preplanning and immediate needs.  We hada lively discussion about potential new services that would be great as well
Phone: 763.639.8900
Email: Visit www.mnfuneralplanning.com/contact

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Morrissette for St Croix Hospice and we will talk about hospice and palliative services.

What are the services?   Why would you use these services?  How do you know when it's time to call them in? How does one qualify for them?   Do these services make a difference during end of life care?   Who will be impacted by these services?

We would love you to join the conversation!  Call in or use the chat box to communicate with us.

St. Croix Hospice

7200 Hudson Blvd, Suite 230

Oakdale, MN 55128

WWW.stcroixhospice.com

651 368-0472

Ann Moorehouse with Minnesota Funeral Planning will be our second guest today. This conversation will be worth listening to as it is so much more then what we regularly think of regarding for funeral planning.

Why is having access to information and choices important when planning a funeral?  How to access great information for preplanning and immediate needs.  We hada lively discussion about potential new services that would be great as well

Phone: 763.639.8900

Email: Visit www.mnfuneralplanning.com/contact

Author Susan Scarff will join us to talk about her journey with dementia and the book she wrote "Dementia - The Journey Ahead."  The second half of the show will feature Bob Demarco of The Alzheimer's Reading Room, one of the best resources available on demenita.
Susan  was a caregiver to her husband, Red until he passed on December 6, 2006.  Now retired, she spends her time between San Diego and Phoenix, AZ, with her family, renewing old friendships, home renovation, working on her art and managing a forum as a dementia caregiver advocate on facebook/caregiving 101. We will discuss:
What should a person do if their loved one has been diagnosed with dementia?  Are their special needs when it comes to medicating a dementia patient? What should caregivers be aware of…  What Tips do you have for caregivers in general?
Email address:          [email protected]
Facebook forum:      http://www.facebook.com/caregiving101
Author web site:       http://www.dementiathejourneyahead.com/
Bob started learning about Alzheimer's the hard way--by living Alzheimer's disease from the front row. He took care of his mother Dotty from November 17, 2003 until she went to Heaven on May 25, 2012. Together Bob and Dotty learned that while Alzheimer's is always burdensome at the outset for both the patient and the caregiver it can become a journey fill with Joy.
Bob DeMarco can be reached:
http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Susan Scarff will join us to talk about her journey with dementia and the book she wrote "Dementia - The Journey Ahead."  The second half of the show will feature Bob Demarco of The Alzheimer's Reading Room, one of the best resources available on demenita.

Susan  was a caregiver to her husband, Red until he passed on December 6, 2006.  Now retired, she spends her time between San Diego and Phoenix, AZ, with her family, renewing old friendships, home renovation, working on her art and managing a forum as a dementia caregiver advocate on facebook/caregiving 101. We will discuss:

What should a person do if their loved one has been diagnosed with dementia?  Are their special needs when it comes to medicating a dementia patient? What should caregivers be aware of…  What Tips do you have for caregivers in general?

Email address:          [email protected]

Facebook forum:      http://www.facebook.com/caregiving101

Author web site:       http://www.dementiathejourneyahead.com/

Bob started learning about Alzheimer's the hard way--by living Alzheimer's disease from the front row. He took care of his mother Dotty from November 17, 2003 until she went to Heaven on May 25, 2012. Together Bob and Dotty learned that while Alzheimer's is always burdensome at the outset for both the patient and the caregiver it can become a journey fill with Joy.

Bob DeMarco can be reached:

http://www.alzheimersreadingroom.com/

Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)  and singer songwriter Joseph Portelli will join us to tell us about some exciting initiatives including the new study on Stigmas.
The song A "How the Times Have Changed"will be released today on World Alzheimer's Day an anthem for dementia, to raise funds for Alzheimer's Assocaitions world wide.  Jospeh is an Australian singer and songwriter, and carer for his Father who has Alzheimer's disease.   The single can be purchased on ITunes.
http://www.josephportelli.com.au/
http://www.alz.co.uk/
We will also talk to Dawn Field, the producer of  the movie "Shattered Love" which has an incredible script which raises awareness of what life can be like with dementia.  The film will also donatre funds to ADI.
http://www.indiegogo.com/shatteredlovemovie3
http://shatteredlovemovie.com

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marc Wortmann the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI)  and singer songwriter Joseph Portelli will join us to tell us about some exciting initiatives including the new study on Stigmas.

The song A "How the Times Have Changed"will be released today on World Alzheimer's Day an anthem for dementia, to raise funds for Alzheimer's Assocaitions world wide.  Jospeh is an Australian singer and songwriter, and carer for his Father who has Alzheimer's disease.   The single can be purchased on ITunes.

http://www.josephportelli.com.au/

http://www.alz.co.uk/

We will also talk to Dawn Field, the producer of  the movie "Shattered Love" which has an incredible script which raises awareness of what life can be like with dementia.  The film will also donatre funds to ADI.

http://www.indiegogo.com/shatteredlovemovie3

http://shatteredlovemovie.com

Caitlin Johnston, CEO Memory Mats will be with us the first half of the show.  We will be discussing:
What is a Memory Mat? What are the benefits of Memory Mats? How does Memory Mats give back to the Alzheimer’s community? How can someone purchase a Memory Mat? Who are Memory Mats for?
Contact Caitlin at
www.memorymats.ca     [email protected]
Dr. Todd Stivland BlueStone Physicians with join us the second half of the show. We Will discuss:
An overview of Dr Todd's professional experience with Alzheimer's and Memory Care patients? Three positive changes in dementia care in the last ten years? Three challenges in dementia care? Advice for families when placing a a loved one in memory care? Advise for patients and family members when dealing with physicians regarding dementia?
Contact Information
www.bluestonemd.com
651-342-4277

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.