Alzheimer's Speaks

Today Jed A. Levine the Executive Vice President and Director of Programs and Services at CaringKind will join us. CaringKind was formerly known as the Alzheimer’s Association, New York City Chapter. CaringKind has been New York City's leading expert in Alzheimer's and dementia care for more than three decades.

Jed has been at the organization for 27 years. He holds a Masters degree in Applied Human Development with a specialization in Gerontology and Community Recreation Services from Columbia University's Teachers College, and he is trained as a Creative Arts Therapist.

Contact Information For
24-hour Helpline: (646) 744-2900
[email protected]
www.caringkindnyc.org

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we have Dr. Macie P. Smith, a Licensed Social Worker, Certified Social Work Case Manager, and a Social Worker in Gerontology. Dr Macie has over 17 years of experience working with aging and vulnerable populations in South Carolina. She serves as an Adjunct Faculty and a Subject Matter Expert on the collegiate level in the areas of social work, social sciences, and public health. She has also appeared in several editions of Faculty Matters Magazine. 

Contact Information For
[email protected]
http://www.dtconsultant.org/

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Rick Naymark is the Author of the book; “Alzheimer’s Gifts, How Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Brought Unexpected Blessings.” Rick lives in Edina, Minnesota where he was the principal family member responsible for his mother’s care during her 8 ½ years with Alzheimer’s. Join us and hear Rick’s story.

Contact Information For
Rick’s book, is on Amazon
The quickest way to find it is through www.tinyurl.com/alzheimersgifts

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we are lucky to have Paul Merenbloom is founder of Concordia Systems in Baltimore, Maryland. Paul is a former Wall Street Analyst, and he changed careers to take care of a 95-year old grandmother after she collapsed following a medication error.    Concordia is focused on health and wellness for the US aging-in-place community, and provides services and tools to connect seniors, their families, caregivers, and medical professionals.

Contact Information For:
Concordia Systems, Inc.?
1111 Light Street, 4th Floor
Baltimore, MD  21230?
410-484-3883
www.SentinelAware.com

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we are lucky to have Becky Watson, a Board Certified Music Therapist and is the Founder and Owner, Music for Wellness. She is former Navy Captain who served our country for over 25 years. Becky has always been passionate about supporting the health and wellness through music. After her Navy retirement, she completed multiple training programs including Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. Today we will have a fascinating conversation about the gift of music and how to create joy through rhythm.

Becky Watson, MBA, MT-BC
Owner, Music for Wellness, LLC
Veteran Owned, Family Operated
Enriching the Mind, Body and Spirit with MUSIC!
(757) 563-3488
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://music4wellness.net
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MusicForWellness
Twitter: @Music4SWell
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/MusicForYourWellness

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we are lucky to have Tami Neumann and Cathy Braxton of Silver Dawn Training Institute which equips professionals and loved ones with a new way to communicate with those diagnosed with dementia using empathy & improv. This new training method is called “Dementia RAW.”

Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 219-649-1732
Website:DementiaRAW.com
Twitter: @DementiaRAW
Instagram: @DementiaRAW
Facebook: facebook.com/DementiaRAW

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we are lucky to have Jeff Borghoff with us. Jeff was diagnosed in March of 2016 at the age of 51 with Early-Stage (or younger onset) Alzheimer’s Disease.   Since than he has been working with great fervor with the National Alzheimer’s Association as a member of the National Early-Stage Advisory Group and with the Alzheimer’s Association Greater NJ Chapter.  Today we will talk to Jeff and learn about his struggles triumphs and passions.

Contact Information For
http://www.borghoff.com
http://twitter.com/Jeff_Borghoff     
[email protected] 

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we are lucky to have Joel Theisen, RN, founder and CEO of Lifesprk, has been building a proven whole person model of senior care in healthcare for more than 12 years, which is changing the aging experience. Known

Contact Information For
952-345-0919
Lifesprk.com (no ‘a’ in spark)

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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Today we have Paula Hertel and Nancy Schier Anzelmo with us. Both of these women have extensive experience in the field of senior housing and are consultants in all aspects of operations and program design.
Paula and Nancy, enjoy working with those affected by dementia and so after many years of working as colleagues they decided to bring their personal passion for horses and caring for all those affected by dementia together. They started “The Connected Horse project,” offers human-animal connection and engagement programs, tools and products that encourage and support individuals living with a dementia diagnosis, care partners and professionals. The project focuses on offering unique guided workshops that support people affected by dementia.

Contact Information For
www.connectedhorse.org
916-708-4904

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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

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Rick Naymark is the Author of the book; “Alzheimer’s Gifts, How Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s Brought Unexpected Blessings.” Rick lives in Edina, Minnesota where he was the principal family member responsible for his mother’s care during her 8 ½ years with Alzheimer’s. Join us and hear Rick’s story.

Contact Information For
Rick’s book, is on Amazon
The quickest way to find it is through www.tinyurl.com/alzheimersgifts

Additional Resource Information:
Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners
Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar
Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources
Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendly

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.