Alzheimer's Speaks

Today Author Merideth  Sindel, from Australia will join us to discuss her book called "Caring for Somebody with Dementia"

 

Nobody expects their parent to get dementia.  Nobody is prepared for it.  But for Merideth, her mother did get dementia and for the next three years she became her full time carer. Caring for Somebody with Dementia describes the experiences of life with dementia over those three years. Here is a bit you will  find about the book: For all that time Dementia sat himself between Merideth and her mother – or at least he tried to. Dementia was a spiteful fellow and had brought with it the more obvious symptoms - delusions, anxiety, depression, memory loss.

Order the book here:

www.connorcourt.com and search "SIndel" or go directly to this link

http://www.connorcourt.com/catalog1/index.php?main_page=advanced_search_result&search_in_description=1&keyword=sindel

Our guests today will be Author and Caregiver Coach, Nataly Rubinstein.
The conversation with Nataly will be a lively with the ups and downs, ins and outs of caregiving and dementia and we encourage you to join the conversation by calling in live or using the chat box.
Here are some of the topics we will be covering:
Why is it important for a Caregiver to know how and why they became a Caregiver? Support Groups .Are they all helpful?  Incontinence - How do you deal with it? Medications vs environmental changes to curb behaviors/reactions? Family dynamicand there impact on care? Tips to manage care of someone with dementia? Caregiving coaching -  What is it and how does it work?
Contact Nataly via her website:
www.AlzheimersCareConsultants.com

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Our guests today will be Author and Caregiver Coach, Nataly Rubinstein.

The conversation with Nataly will be a lively with the ups and downs, ins and outs of caregiving and dementia and we encourage you to join the conversation by calling in live or using the chat box.

Here are some of the topics we will be covering:

Why is it important for a Caregiver to know how and why they became a Caregiver? Support Groups .Are they all helpful?  Incontinence - How do you deal with it? Medications vs environmental changes to curb behaviors/reactions? Family dynamicand there impact on care? Tips to manage care of someone with dementia? Caregiving coaching -  What is it and how does it work?

Contact Nataly via her website:

www.AlzheimersCareConsultants.com

The 1st 1/2 of show will feature Bill Lightfoot an Elder Abuse Consultant.  We encourage you to call and share your stories, questions and concerns.
William H. Lightfoot, Former Sergeant served with the Richmond Police Department for thirty-six years.  He has served as an investigator and supervisor within multiple units. He is a graduate of the Virginia Criminal Justice Instructors School and the National Intelligence Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.
Bill has extensive experience in the design, development and management of training programs. He has also assisted other agencies, both government and private, in the development of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse protocols and policies. He works with private industry to develop Domestic Violence protocols.
804-986-4631   
[email protected]
The 2nd 1/2 of the show we will talk with Faded Flowers motion Picture Executive Producer, Anthony D’ Alessio of Hungry Coyote Entertainment about his new film on Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease.  I can't wait to talk to him about his film!     http://fadedflowersfilm.com/
Feel free to jion us with questions and comments!  Or email me ahead of time if you can't make the show.  Go to www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com and contact me from there.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 1st 1/2 of show will feature Bill Lightfoot an Elder Abuse Consultant.  We encourage you to call and share your stories, questions and concerns.

William H. Lightfoot, Former Sergeant served with the Richmond Police Department for thirty-six years.  He has served as an investigator and supervisor within multiple units. He is a graduate of the Virginia Criminal Justice Instructors School and the National Intelligence Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. He holds a B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice.

Bill has extensive experience in the design, development and management of training programs. He has also assisted other agencies, both government and private, in the development of Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse protocols and policies. He works with private industry to develop Domestic Violence protocols.

804-986-4631   

The 2nd 1/2 of the show we will talk with Faded Flowers motion Picture Executive Producer, Anthony D’ Alessio of Hungry Coyote Entertainment about his new film on Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease.  I can't wait to talk to him about his film!     http://fadedflowersfilm.com/

Feel free to jion us with questions and comments!  Or email me ahead of time if you can't make the show.  Go to www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com and contact me from there.

Our Guests today will be Lynda Everman and Kathy Siggins
Kathy Siggins and her husband Gene both worked at the Us Postal ServicesHeadquarters in Washington.  It seemed only seemed right to initiate a commemorative and/or fundraising stamp, when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Lynda Everman has lost two loved one to dementia.  Through her journey she is now dedicated to make a difference to make the path easier for the next family.
Come join us to learn of Kathy and Lynda's journeys and passion to raise awareness and funds to change our dementia care culture.
Contact Information
Help Stamp Out Alzheimer's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/HelpStampOutAlzheimers
The Capitol Switchboard number 202-224-3121
The link to help you identify your elected representatives: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/
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Our Guests today will be Lynda Everman and Kathy Siggins

Kathy Siggins and her husband Gene both worked at the Us Postal ServicesHeadquarters in Washington.  It seemed only seemed right to initiate a commemorative and/or fundraising stamp, when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.

Lynda Everman has lost two loved one to dementia.  Through her journey she is now dedicated to make a difference to make the path easier for the next family.

Come join us to learn of Kathy and Lynda's journeys and passion to raise awareness and funds to change our dementia care culture.

Contact Information

Help Stamp Out Alzheimer's FB page: https://www.facebook.com/HelpStampOutAlzheimers

The Capitol Switchboard number 202-224-3121

The link to help you identify your elected representatives: http://www.contactingthecongress.org/

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Today our guest will be Tory Zellick.
Tory Zellick is a young woman who transitioned into adulthood while caring for, and emotionally supporting, her mother through a six-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer. At the age of eighteen, Tory found herself traveling the unanticipated path of caregiver; overwhelmed and unsure of what was to come next.
After her mother’s passing in 2009, Tory, along with her father and brother, spent time traveling through South East Asia, reflecting on all that had occurred over the past several years. Out of that reflection time was born The Medical Day Planner. It is Tory’s hope that The Medical Day Planner will provide organizational help and guidance to others who find themselves in a similar caregiving situation.
We will discuss the importance of staying organized and give some tips as to how to do that.  We would love to hear from our listeners as to what you are stuggling to stay on top of as a caregiver.
Tory can be reached as follows:
[email protected]
Facebook www.facebook.com/AllThingsCaregiver
Twitter @AllThingsCrgvr
Amazon  http://amzn.to/MedicalDayPlanner
530.624.8684

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

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Today our guest will be Tory Zellick.

Tory Zellick is a young woman who transitioned into adulthood while caring for, and emotionally supporting, her mother through a six-and-a-half year battle with breast cancer. At the age of eighteen, Tory found herself traveling the unanticipated path of caregiver; overwhelmed and unsure of what was to come next.

After her mother’s passing in 2009, Tory, along with her father and brother, spent time traveling through South East Asia, reflecting on all that had occurred over the past several years. Out of that reflection time was born The Medical Day Planner. It is Tory’s hope that The Medical Day Planner will provide organizational help and guidance to others who find themselves in a similar caregiving situation.

We will discuss the importance of staying organized and give some tips as to how to do that.  We would love to hear from our listeners as to what you are stuggling to stay on top of as a caregiver.

Tory can be reached as follows:

Facebook www.facebook.com/AllThingsCaregiver

Twitter @AllThingsCrgvr

Amazon  http://amzn.to/MedicalDayPlanner

530.624.8684

Our first guest will be
Pam Wachholz who will join us to tell her journey with her husbands memory loss.  How she handled the changes.  How  her husband is doing along with how it has affected her family, her ability to work and her friendships.
Chris Morrissette with St Croix Hospice was unable to attend the show today so we have rescheduled for Oct 1st, 2012.
 
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