Alzheimer's Speaks

Today’s Guests will be Kathryn G. Pears, MPPM with Dementia Care Strategies, Inc. and Mary Hogan whose brother had Down ’s syndrome and Alzheimer's disease and is an advocate for change.  Their insights are fascinating and their education is highly needed.

Website:    www.dementiacarestrategies.com 

Caregiver Blog:  www.alzheimerscaregiver.org

 

National Down Syndrome Congress

Www.ndsccenter.org

1-800-232-NDSC (6372)

 

National Task Group on Intellectual Disabilities and Dementia Practices

 

www.aadmd.org/ntg

www.rrtcadd.org

Todays show will feature Dr Morris and he will explain to us exactly what BioMarkers are, how they are used and how they can help research in the field of Dementia.
Dr. Morris, is the co-chair of Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Expert Working Group.
Dr Morris would love to take you questions so please call in or use the chat box when we are live!
Dr. Morris can be reached at the
Memory & Aging Research Project
http://alzheimer.wustl.edu/
314-286-2683

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Todays show will feature Dr Morris and he will explain to us exactly what BioMarkers are, how they are used and how they can help research in the field of Dementia.

Dr. Morris, is the co-chair of Alzheimer’s Disease Biomarker Expert Working Group.

Dr Morris would love to take you questions so please call in or use the chat box when we are live!

Dr. Morris can be reached at the

Memory & Aging Research Project

http://alzheimer.wustl.edu/

314-286-2683

Today we will talk with musicians and songwriters Brian Asselin and Eric Disero about their new single  'I Will Remind You"  We will hear about the personal story behind the song and their version to drive change utilizing their talents.
Brian Asselin's Website:
http://www.brianasselinmusic.com/songwriter.html
Eric Disero's Website:
http://www.ericdisero.com/
Itunes Website to Purchase the song:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-will-remind-you-single/id498343306
Half of the proceeds of this song go directly to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada to help fund research
Youtube channel for the song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4kXequ2Lls

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we will talk with musicians and songwriters Brian Asselin and Eric Disero about their new single  'I Will Remind You"  We will hear about the personal story behind the song and their version to drive change utilizing their talents.

Brian Asselin's Website:

http://www.brianasselinmusic.com/songwriter.html

Eric Disero's Website:

http://www.ericdisero.com/

Itunes Website to Purchase the song:

http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/i-will-remind-you-single/id498343306

Half of the proceeds of this song go directly to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada to help fund research

Youtube channel for the song

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4kXequ2Lls

Derek Streat was inspired to start a company called Medify after struggling to manage the care of his daughter and her medical condition. As CEO, he is responsible for the overall vision and direction of Medify. Derek is motivated to solve hard problems that make a difference in the lives of people who need real help.Here are just some of the questions we will clarfiy:
What is Medify's mission, and how is it providing consumers with an alternative to other online health / condition resources?
What is the e-patient / empowered patient movement and how does Medify fit into that space?
How can Medify help people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s play a more active role in their loved-one’s medical process?
Medify Website:
http://www.MEDIFY.com
[email protected]
Have a question or comment  Let us know.  We wnat to help you find the answers you need!

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

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Derek Streat was inspired to start a company called Medify after struggling to manage the care of his daughter and her medical condition. As CEO, he is responsible for the overall vision and direction of Medify. Derek is motivated to solve hard problems that make a difference in the lives of people who need real help.Here are just some of the questions we will clarfiy:

What is Medify's mission, and how is it providing consumers with an alternative to other online health / condition resources?

What is the e-patient / empowered patient movement and how does Medify fit into that space?

How can Medify help people caring for someone with Alzheimer’s play a more active role in their loved-one’s medical process?

Medify Website:

http://www.MEDIFY.com

Have a question or comment  Let us know.  We wnat to help you find the answers you need!

Kerry Luksic will join us and share some ofher insights as to her personal journey with Alzheimer's.  Here book is titled:

Life Lessons from a Baker's Dozen: 1 Mother, 13 Children, and their Journey to Peace with Alzheimer's
We encourage listeners to call in with questions or comments or use the chat box to interact with us!
www.kerryluksic.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Lessons-from-a-Bakers-Dozen/168368089914367

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Kerry Luksic will join us and share some ofher insights as to her personal journey with Alzheimer's.  Here book is titled:

Life Lessons from a Baker's Dozen: 1 Mother, 13 Children, and their Journey to Peace with Alzheimer's

We encourage listeners to call in with questions or comments or use the chat box to interact with us!

www.kerryluksic.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Life-Lessons-from-a-Bakers-Dozen/168368089914367

Todays guest is MattGurwell, Founder & CEO of Keeping Us Safe, LLC; a national organization proudly serving America's senior drivers and their families.

Developer of Continuing Education (CEU) programs for nurses, social workers, law enforcement, geriatric care managers and other health care/social service communities on the topic of how to help older drivers and their families (as well as professionals!) work through the very delicate issues of a retirement from driving.
Specialties
Developer of the "Enhanced Self-Assessment Program" specifically designed for senior drivers.

Author of "Beyond Driving with Dignity; The workbook for the families of older drivers".

Certified by the Office of the Ohio Attorney General as a Special Subject Instructor for the Ohio Peace Officer Basic Training Program.
Contact Information:
Matt Gurwell, Founder & CEO
Keeping Us Safe
877-9007-8841
[email protected]
www.keepingussafe.org

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