Alzheimer's Speaks

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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Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People will join us with some exciting news...
We will discuss his Interactive Videos Conferences for  Support Groups as well as Professionals wanting to learn more about dementia from a person who has it.
We will also talk about Rick's new book "While I Still Can."
We will get an update on "Sam" Rick's Dementia Service Dog that is being trained to assist him.
And last, we will wrap up discussing the new "Dementia Chats Webinar Series- While We Still Can" which Alzheimer's Speaks launched this month.
So many exciting things going on to assist those dealing with dementia.
We hope you join the conversation!
Contact Information
Skype Support Group Meetings:
http://www.facebook.com/SkypeSupportGroupMeetings
Rick's Book, "While I Still Can, One Man's Journey Through Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease" 
http://whileistillcan.net/
Memory People™ on Facebook an Alzheimer's and Memory ImpairmentSupport and Awareness group
http://www.facebook.com/groups/180666768616259/

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Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People will join us with some exciting news...

We will discuss his Interactive Videos Conferences for  Support Groups as well as Professionals wanting to learn more about dementia from a person who has it.

We will also talk about Rick's new book "While I Still Can."

We will get an update on "Sam" Rick's Dementia Service Dog that is being trained to assist him.

And last, we will wrap up discussing the new "Dementia Chats Webinar Series- While We Still Can" which Alzheimer's Speaks launched this month.

So many exciting things going on to assist those dealing with dementia.

We hope you join the conversation!

Contact Information

Skype Support Group Meetings:

http://www.facebook.com/SkypeSupportGroupMeetings

Rick's Book, "While I Still Can, One Man's Journey Through Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease" 

http://whileistillcan.net/

Memory People™ on Facebook an Alzheimer's and Memory ImpairmentSupport and Awareness group

http://www.facebook.com/groups/180666768616259/

Dementia: What You Need to Make Person Centered Care Real
I'm thrilled to have Debbie Richman with the Minnesota Alzheimer's Association with us. Debbie has a great background and a wonderful attitude on how to live well with dementia.  I heard her speak for the first time about two months ago and was so impressed with her insights and ability to communicate simple techniques which bring respect, dignity and a sense of calm when dealing with Dementia.
Here are just some of things we will be discussing:
1. What needs to happen for care to be truly "person centered"?
2. What are the barriers to person centered care?
3. What can family/friends do to facilitate a more person centered environment for their loved ones?
4. How does a person centered focus help to improve communication and lessen challenging behaviors?
5. How do I engage or assist others to engage the person with dementia?
We would love to hear your thoughts and questions so please feel free to join the conversation by using the chat box or calling in to the show live.
Debbie can be reached
http://www.alz.org/mnnd/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 952-857-0551
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Dementia: What You Need to Make Person Centered Care Real

I'm thrilled to have Debbie Richman with the Minnesota Alzheimer's Association with us. Debbie has a great background and a wonderful attitude on how to live well with dementia.  I heard her speak for the first time about two months ago and was so impressed with her insights and ability to communicate simple techniques which bring respect, dignity and a sense of calm when dealing with Dementia.

Here are just some of things we will be discussing:

1. What needs to happen for care to be truly "person centered"?

2. What are the barriers to person centered care?

3. What can family/friends do to facilitate a more person centered environment for their loved ones?

4. How does a person centered focus help to improve communication and lessen challenging behaviors?

5. How do I engage or assist others to engage the person with dementia?

We would love to hear your thoughts and questions so please feel free to join the conversation by using the chat box or calling in to the show live.

Debbie can be reached

http://www.alz.org/mnnd/

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 952-857-0551

Remember all shows are archived for your convenience!

Today’s show was actually suppose to be on hospice and palliative care but do to phone line issues our guest was unable to get through the lines.  This is the first time this has ever happened, so again I apologize for any inconvenience.  The show has been scheduled for July 18th.  Chris Morrissette will be our 2nd guest on that day.
Rick Phelps the Founder of Memory People on Facebook  and our Channel Expert Living with Alzheimer’s was able to join us for the whole show.  We discussed a new program we are rolling out called “Dementia Chats” which will be a webinar platform that will be free and recorded for easy access for the everyone.  Dementia Chats will be a interview style where I interview “Experts,”  those who actually have the dementia. 
In addition, we discussed “Dementia Service Dogs.”  Rick Phelps will be getting one himself this fall and we are all looking forward to more information regarding this program and “SAM” his personal service dog.

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

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Today’s show was actually suppose to be on hospice and palliative care but do to phone line issues our guest was unable to get through the lines.  This is the first time this has ever happened, so again I apologize for any inconvenience.  The show has been scheduled for July 18th.  Chris Morrissette will be our 2nd guest on that day.

Rick Phelps the Founder of Memory People on Facebook  and our Channel Expert Living with Alzheimer’s was able to join us for the whole show.  We discussed a new program we are rolling out called “Dementia Chats” which will be a webinar platform that will be free and recorded for easy access for the everyone.  Dementia Chats will be a interview style where I interview “Experts,”  those who actually have the dementia. 

In addition, we discussed “Dementia Service Dogs.”  Rick Phelps will be getting one himself this fall and we are all looking forward to more information regarding this program and “SAM” his personal service dog.

Our guest today will be Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT
of North Shore Dance Therapy
Today we will discuss:
      a) What is dance/movement therapy?
      b) What is the difference between dance therapy and physical therapy?
      c) Why is dance therapy important for individuals with Alzheimer's?
      d) What happens during a movement therapy session?
      e) How can dance therapy be used with a family and/or caregivers?
 
Contact information:
     Erica Hornthal
     North Shore Dance Therapy (Deerfield, IL)
     847-848-0697
     [email protected]
     www.northshoredancetherapy.com

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Our guest today will be Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT

of North Shore Dance Therapy

Today we will discuss:

      a) What is dance/movement therapy?

      b) What is the difference between dance therapy and physical therapy?

      c) Why is dance therapy important for individuals with Alzheimer's?

      d) What happens during a movement therapy session?

      e) How can dance therapy be used with a family and/or caregivers?

 

Contact information:

     Erica Hornthal

     North Shore Dance Therapy (Deerfield, IL)

     847-848-0697

     [email protected]

     www.northshoredancetherapy.com

Our guest today is Lisa Snyder is a Clinical Social Worker and the Director of the Quality of Life Programs for the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at the University of California, San Diego where she has worked with people with Alzheimer’s and their families since 1987. In the early 1990’s when caregiver needs were receiving the most public and professional attention, she was a pioneer in developing support groups for persons diagnosed with early-stage dementia.
The 2nd half of the show, we will discuss Memory Cafe's withCarole Larkinwho  is a geriatric care manager specializing in helping families with Alzheimer’s and related Dementias. She owns, ThirdAge Services LLC, serving Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex.  carole just opened a Memory Cafe in Texas! Pat Sneller will also join us on the show.
Email at Lisa Snyder 
LIVING YOUR BEST WITH EARLY-STAGE ALZHEIMER'S  http://www.amazon.com/Living-Your-Best-Early-Stage-Alzheimers/dp/1934716030
SPEAKING OUR MINDS- WHAT IT'S LIKE TO HAVE ALZHEIMER'S http://www.amazon.com/Speaking-Our-Minds-Alzheimers-Revised/dp/1932529500
       Reach Carole at 214-649-1392 or    [email protected]

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