Lori La Bey talks with Pete Brierton a first responder with over 40 years of experience in all aspects of emergency care delivery. He continues his career as an EMS educator and federal disaster responder.

Pete started in law enforcement in 1983 and has worked various jobs in municipal and county law agencies, patrol, water patrol, and corrections.

In 1984 Pete started as an EMT and volunteer firefighter, during that period he became more interested in the emergency medical side and pursued opportunities that offered additional medical education and licensing. This allowed him to become a career firefighter, along the way he worked in a large urban emergency department, cardiac catheterization laboratories, and helicopter critical care transport.

Since 2009, Pete is a federal first responder working for the National Disaster Medical System responding worldwide to disasters, COVID, and national special security events. His passion is education and he has been an EMS educator since 1987, prior vice president of the Wisconsin EMT association, magazine contributor, and lecturer, and continues teaching EMS at all licensure levels from first responder through critical care paramedic. Pete also teaches for Aurora Healthcare, Froedtert Healthcare, and Gateway Technical College.  

We are so lucky to have Pete with us today with his vast experience and insights.  I’m really looking forward to this conversation.

Learn:

1. Why EMS is so important to all of us?
2. Who is the first to respond and what do they do?
3. Find out about behavioral band-aids.
4. How can families help EMS?
5. Why is education critical?
6. What can communities do to improve emergency service?

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Here Are a Couple of News Feature Highlighting Pete Brierton’s Work

https://www.cbs58.com/news/mukwonago-paramedic-helps-during-coronavirus-quarantine

https://www.fox6now.com/news/hes-really-happy-to-be-alive-blood-saved-a-green-bay-mans-life-but-not-a-typical-amount

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Thanks for listening to the Senior Resource Podcast Network! This bonus episode is from Answers for Elders. If you like what you hear, visit the links to follow the podcast on your favorite listening platform.

Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner, the Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute and Attending Neurologist at Palm Beach Neurology in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner addresses various lifestyle changes to help avoid developing dementia. He says, “There are risk actors. You want to avoid this as best you can. You don't want this to happen, even if you're predisposed genetically to develop it. There are some things you can do to help yourself now. 

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People Needed for Your Estate Plan: Irrevocable Third-Party Trust: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/c3pxu

Tips to Facilitate a Senior Home Sale, Part 1: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sptfy.be/l8o8m

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This is a replay from May 19th, 2020

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites.

Today Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Marisa Plescia who will be sharing her personal story of having a father with Alzheimer’s disease.  Marisa wants to empower other young adults and teens who have a parent with a form of dementia.

Learn

1)  If there were surprising times during her journey both positive and challenging times for herself and her family?

2) How did Marisa come to terms with her father's diagnosis?

3) How did becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's in your 20s affect her, especially in the dying process? 

4) Marisa shares her experience after her father passed away.

Contact Information for Marisa Plescia

Email:  [email protected]

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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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Memory Banks: The Power of Preserving Memories

Lori La Bey talks with Kristin Nelson the Founder and CEO of Audivi, an app-based service that saves memories. Audivi was inspired by Kristin’s experience as a caregiver for her mother where she saw firsthand the value of keeping (long-term) memories accessible for an individual losing (short-term) memory.

Learn:

1. How does Audivi preserve memories?
2. Find out how an idea to save memories for family members turned into an actual tool for those living with dementia.
3. How audio combined with a picture ignites the brain in a different fashion from a video.
4. Learn about other ways Audivi can be used to engage and enhance legacy.

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Website  www.audivi.world

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Instagram  audivi_memory_banks

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Lori La Bey talks with Samuel A. Simon who was diagnosed in 2018 with Mild-Cognitive Impairment and in 2021 with Early-Stage Alzheimer's.  He is currently under medical treatment and a participant in a drug trial. Dementia Man, An Existential Journey is the second play created and produced by The Actual Dance, LLC.  It will make its world premiere at Capital Fringe in Washington D.C. in July 2023.

Learn About:

1. The Black Wall?
2. The process of getting a diagnosis.
3. “Curb Cuts” What are they for dementia?
4. Sam’s play, Dementia Man.

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/ZnC3x2x0AqU

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Review:  https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/Review-DEMENTIA-MAN-AN-EXISTENTIAL-JOURNEY-at-DCJCC-20230716 

“As he considers these possibilities, his story comes to life so vividly that one almost forgets there is one man on stage with a script. Sam’s story offers a raw, unfiltered view into the challenges one faces when beginning to lose cognition, including the fear of the unknown; the urgency of the decisions that have to be made; and the tribulations of navigating a broken healthcare system all while balancing the desire to live a full life, a comfortable life, and a life of service to others.”

Contact Samuel A. Simon

Website  http://www.dementiaman.com/

FaceBook @DementiaMan

Email  [email protected]

The Actual Dance ORDER THE BOOK TODAY

Website  www.theactualdance.com

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/TheActualDance

YouTube

View the trailer: https://vimeo.com/album/3139285/

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Learn How to Improve Your Memory with Rena Yudkowsky

Our host Lori La Bey talks with Rena Yudkowsky, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, who is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer's unit in an assisted living facility in Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics.

Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia.

She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively, as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence.

Learn:

1. Did you know your IQ goes down 15% temporarily when you multi-task? Find out why.
2. Great tips to remember names.
3. What TEAS stands for and how can it help you?
4. Can breathing exercises help our memory?
5. Does meditation help improve memory?
6. How do you know if it’s normal memory loss due to aging or something more serious?
7. How Rena can help you!

Visit Rena’s website and download her free PDF IS MY MEMORY LOSS NORMAL

Get a free 1/2 hour one on one coaching session with Rena, when you purchase a subscription with Rena; just remember to mention you heard this deal through Alzheimer’s Speaks.

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Contact Rena Yudkowsky

Website   https://renayudkowsky.com

Email   [email protected]

Facebook group: Memory Matters-tips and tricks for mid-lifers and seniors https://cutt.ly/memorymatters

You Tube channel   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6e-UxB-qTgsjUeHtS2ydrw

ReMembership page   www.renayudkowsky.com/remembership

Instagram    www.instagram.com/renayudkowsky

LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/renayudkowsky/

Tik Tok   www.tiktok.com/@memorymatters 

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Lori La Bey talks with Rev. Katie Norris who is a Montessori for Aging (AMI) and Dementia Practitioner and primary author of "Creative Connections in Dementia Care." She started in dementia care 14 years ago and has taught families, churches, nursing care facilities, and other AMI students Montessori-based care. 

Jeffrey Norris started as a care partner at just 6 years old when he and his family were live-in care partners for his grandma (Katie's mom) who had Lewy Body Dementia. He often volunteered as a young child, guiding Montessori dementia activities, and then joined Katie in coaching other families and organizations a few years ago.

Learn:

1. Neuro-divergent
2. Children can help care too
3. Montessori Methods
4. Living healthy alongside dementia
5. Shifting family dynamics
6. Giving purpose and responsibility
7. Why it’s not just dementia!
8. Reducing caregiver burnout
9. Building independence and trust
10. How to work with people living with dementia
11. What you look for is what you will see

Watch on YouTube  

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Contact Information

Instagram     www.instagram.com/creativeconnectionsdementia

TikTok     https://www.tiktok.com/@creativeconnectdementia

YouTube Creative Connections  Dementia https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS4VN9Fd2vzVX1yIObcX8mg

Website for Membership     https://recoursecoaching.com/

Etsy Shop for Ebooks and Dementia Activities 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RecourseCoaching?ref=l2-about-shopname

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Lori La Bey talks with Christine A. Smith about how cared for nearly 100 people in their private homes. She wished she knew about answers, options, and support for the families she served. Christine started Aging Better Network and invited solution creators into LIVE conversations because she wanted to share the resources and innovations she found with as many people as possible.

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/_6Vu8yfTa48 

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Contact Christine Smith

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  https://www.agingbetternetwork.com/

LIVEstream replays:  https://www.agingbetternetwork.com/live-stream-video

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine--smith/

YouTube:   https://www.youtube.com/@agingbetternetwork

Event:  https://www.convergence-experience.com/

Kindle Book "CareGRIEVER Kit":  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B8Y7KXML

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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Lori La Bey talks with Catherine Duncan who is an author and integrative spiritual consultant. Her first book, Everyday Awakening, will be released on July 11. Catherine has a private practice, Learning to Live, where she provides emotional and spiritual support to people. Catherine is also a public speaker and healer. 

Learn:

• How Catherine's life experiences can help you on your journey with dementia and throughout your life.
• What her book Everyday Awakening has to offer you as a care partner or person diagnosed.
• About Catherine's 5 Best Practices to live fully.
  • Coming back to the present moment
  • Connecting with something greater
  • Growing your trust
  • Embodying Love
  • Holding a place for openness
• About 42 exercises to help you feel calm and alive right now.
  • Slowing down or stopping your fast-chatting mind.
  • Breathing technics to change your body’s chemistry.

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Contact  Catherine Duncan

Website   www.learningtolive.org

Book Everyday Awakening on Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Awakening-More-Powerful-Than/dp/1735197300  

Email   [email protected]

Phone   612.922.9105

Facebook    @Learning To Live

Instagram   @CatherineDuncanmabcc

LinkedIn     @Catherine Duncan, MA, BCC

YouTube    @Learning To Live: Mind Body Spirit Teachings 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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When a Chronic Illness Takes Away Your Ability to Live Pain-Free & Comfortable, This Can Help!

What we have heard especially lately, is Cannabis has the potential to help many conditions. Today, our host Lori La Bey talks with Nikki Lawley who used cannabis for treating her symptoms of traumatic brain injury which she suffered while working as a pediatric nurse. Nikki is a thought leader in the cannabis space and is called upon to share her story often. Listen and learn from her personal insights.

Learn:

1. Why one nurse decided to try CBD when for years she was against it
2. Hear the results she had
3. Why she is now an advocate for CBD
4. Symptoms and illnesses CBD can support
5. Contraindications
6. Research on cannabis
7. Where you can go to learn more about CBD and cannabis
8. How do you talk to your doctor about cannabis

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Contact Nikki Lawley     

Website  https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/

Email  [email protected]

Youtube  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8gIjFp_5cCEiwbTHBQXfrw

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/nikkiandtheplant/

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/nikkiandtheplant/

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-lawley-aa281517/

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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