Alzheimer's Speaks

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

www.keepingussafe.org

Dr Richard Taylor & Laura Bramly will discuss the "I  Can I Will"  Program
Another way to stand up and speak out. A way to benefit from the collective life experiences of kindred spirits living wiith Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.“I CAN! I WILL!” raises awareness about dementia, addressing the myths and stigmas that accompany a diagnosis of dementia, and enabling people living with dementia to be more open with others about their disability.
With support both from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), the I CAN! I WILL! Stand Up and Speak About Dementia project and website has moved from dream to reality.  It is a unique information resource about dementia and the people who live with it.  A place where people from all walks of life and countries can share their experiences with dementia finding hope and inspiration.
The goal of the I CAN! I WILL! is to become an “idea library.”  By reading the ideas posted on the website— AND contributing their own thoughts — people with dementia, care partners, professional carers, medical professionals, Alzheimer’s society/association members and others can say “I CAN!” and “I WILL!” to ideas that can impact their own lives, families and communities, and potentially, the world.
http://www.alz.co.uk/icaniwill
[email protected]
www.mindsetmemory.com

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Dr Richard Taylor & Laura Bramly will discuss the "I  Can I Will"  Program

Another way to stand up and speak out. A way to benefit from the collective life experiences of kindred spirits living wiith Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.“I CAN! I WILL!” raises awareness about dementia, addressing the myths and stigmas that accompany a diagnosis of dementia, and enabling people living with dementia to be more open with others about their disability.

With support both from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), the I CAN! I WILL! Stand Up and Speak About Dementia project and website has moved from dream to reality.  It is a unique information resource about dementia and the people who live with it.  A place where people from all walks of life and countries can share their experiences with dementia finding hope and inspiration.

The goal of the I CAN! I WILL! is to become an “idea library.”  By reading the ideas posted on the website— AND contributing their own thoughts — people with dementia, care partners, professional carers, medical professionals, Alzheimer’s society/association members and others can say “I CAN!” and “I WILL!” to ideas that can impact their own lives, families and communities, and potentially, the world.

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

www.mindsetmemory.com

Barry Greenberg -Director of Strategy at Toronto Dementia Research Alliance,Director, Neuroscience Drug Discovery and Development at University Health Network, Toronto
Barry Greenberg has been involved in Alzheimer’s disease research and drug discoverysince 1985.
At UHN, he is currently co-directing the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance as Director of Strategy, a consortium involving academic research and the five memory clinics at hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto to create a citywide dementia research center.  He possesses a significant background in most aspects of the drug discovery process in neurological disease, with externally recognized expertise ranging from target identification and validation through preclinical and clinical development including issues of biomarker-based diagnosis and proof of concept. 
Dr Greenberg has a strong international network in the Alzheimer field including industry, academia, government and the voluntary sector, plus previous involvement in multi-sector consortia.
This promises to be a very interesting conversation. 
Christopher Wynn will share with us the film he made documenting his journey with his Dad’s and his dementia called "Forgetful, Not Forgotten"as well as discussing the importance of capturing and sharing stories and how family dynamics and secondary caregivers come into play.  We will also find out about his upcoming project.
Curran Lake Films  514-439-4748
www.forgetfulnotforgotten.com
Please join us!  We would love to answer your questions.

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Barry Greenberg -Director of Strategy at Toronto Dementia Research Alliance,Director, Neuroscience Drug Discovery and Development at University Health Network, Toronto

Barry Greenberg has been involved in Alzheimer’s disease research and drug discoverysince 1985.

At UHN, he is currently co-directing the Toronto Dementia Research Alliance as Director of Strategy, a consortium involving academic research and the five memory clinics at hospitals affiliated with the University of Toronto to create a citywide dementia research center.  He possesses a significant background in most aspects of the drug discovery process in neurological disease, with externally recognized expertise ranging from target identification and validation through preclinical and clinical development including issues of biomarker-based diagnosis and proof of concept. 

Dr Greenberg has a strong international network in the Alzheimer field including industry, academia, government and the voluntary sector, plus previous involvement in multi-sector consortia.

This promises to be a very interesting conversation. 

Christopher Wynn will share with us the film he made documenting his journey with his Dad’s and his dementia called "Forgetful, Not Forgotten"as well as discussing the importance of capturing and sharing stories and how family dynamics and secondary caregivers come into play.  We will also find out about his upcoming project.

Curran Lake Films  514-439-4748

www.forgetfulnotforgotten.com

Please join us!  We would love to answer your questions.

Marc Wortmann is the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International, known as ADI.
Today Marc will share ADI’s vision and mission with us.  We will learn about the similarities as well as the differences between his organization and other organizations, but most importantly we will hear how we can work together as a global force to shift our dementia care culture.
ADI’s Next Conference will be:
27th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International,
March 7th-10th, 2012, London, UK.
The theme is: Science, Fact, Fiction
Conference website: http://www.adi2012.org
Early registration deadline: 13 January 2012.
Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People will also share his updates with us as well towards the end of the show.

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Marc Wortmann is the Executive Director of Alzheimer's Disease International, known as ADI.

Today Marc will share ADI’s vision and mission with us.  We will learn about the similarities as well as the differences between his organization and other organizations, but most importantly we will hear how we can work together as a global force to shift our dementia care culture.

ADI’s Next Conference will be:

27th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International,

March 7th-10th, 2012, London, UK.

The theme is: Science, Fact, Fiction

Conference website: http://www.adi2012.org

Early registration deadline: 13 January 2012.

Rick Phelps Founder of Memory People will also share his updates with us as well towards the end of the show.

1st Guest Lisa Genova is a Harvard –trained Neuroscientist, who is a featured expert in the new documentary "To Not Fade Away."  Lisa is also the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, Still Alice, about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Lisa’s Publicist - Jean Anne Rose
Director of Publicity, Gallery Books
1230 Avenue of the Americas
New York, New York 10020
[email protected]
212-698-7579
Lisa’s Website
http://lisagenova.com/
2 Guest:Kathy Ritchie is the founder of the blog "My Demented Mom." As a writer, Kathy started the blog in 2007 as a means of coping with her mother's illness and expressing her own frustrations and struggles with her mom's diagnosis and the toll on both her and her family.... she also wanted to share her experiences with other young adult caregivers who are navigating life, career, relationships, while dealing with a terminally sick parent. She has been learning to cope with her mother's progressive disease for the past 7 years. Kathy was 27 when her mother began to exhibit signs of dementia. Her mother has been "diagnosed" frontotemporal dementia. She is now in a nursing home.
http://mydementedmom.com

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1st Guest Lisa Genova is a Harvard –trained Neuroscientist, who is a featured expert in the new documentary "To Not Fade Away."  Lisa is also the author of the New York Times bestselling novel, Still Alice, about a 50-year-old woman's sudden descent into early onset Alzheimer's disease.

Lisa’s Publicist - Jean Anne Rose

Director of Publicity, Gallery Books

1230 Avenue of the Americas

New York, New York 10020

212-698-7579

Lisa’s Website

http://lisagenova.com/

2 Guest:Kathy Ritchie is the founder of the blog "My Demented Mom." As a writer, Kathy started the blog in 2007 as a means of coping with her mother's illness and expressing her own frustrations and struggles with her mom's diagnosis and the toll on both her and her family.... she also wanted to share her experiences with other young adult caregivers who are navigating life, career, relationships, while dealing with a terminally sick parent. She has been learning to cope with her mother's progressive disease for the past 7 years. Kathy was 27 when her mother began to exhibit signs of dementia. Her mother has been "diagnosed" frontotemporal dementia. She is now in a nursing home.

http://mydementedmom.com

Chirag Patel MD Chief Medical Officer of Hansa Medical Groupe will join us today to discuss his Medical Concierge Service Model…”The Horse and Buggy Service of House Calls isn’t new, it’s just not utilized much these days.”  Here how this type of service can really help those in need
Hansa Medical Groupe is a novel concierge practice in which the physician comes to the patients/members' home for their appointments. Service and care is provided at the members' convenience. Your Physician at Hansa is available and ready to respond 24 hours a day. This is the first in-home concierge style medical practice in the region. Please browse our website for more information on why we believe this program provides the premier medical service in the greater Chicago area.
Contact Information:
Hansa Medical Groupe
Office/Emergency/Answering Service:847.920.0902
Email:[email protected]
Website:   www.hansamedicalgroupe.com
Christine Phelps with the American Academy of Neurology will talk about the 2012 Neuro Film Festival:  What it is and how you can get involved and why it's important!
(651) 695-1940
www.aan.com
www.aan.com/patients

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