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Debbie Compton is a three-time caregiver for parents with different forms of Dementia, Alzheimer’s , Parkinson’s and Vascular Dementia. She is a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Certified Caregiver Advocate, Educator for the Alzheimer’s Assoc. speaker, and author of 9 books. Debbie’s first book, Caregiving: How to hold on while letting go, offers actionable steps for caregivers as well as questions to ask doctors, in-home caregivers, facilities, and more. It is full of humor and inspiration. Debbie is the founder of The Purple Vine LLC, whose mission is to empower caregivers with the tools and strategies needed to reduce stress, block burnout, and learn to laugh again. Debbie believes it’s okay to get knocked down, but it’s not okay to stay down.

Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to support them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020. Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Years, Your Guide to Navigating the Six Caregiving Stages and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

Denise began helping individuals who care for a family member in 1990 and launched a business to support them in 1995. She created one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996 which she managed until its sale in 2020. Denise now develops and delivers training programs for the workplace and for individuals who want to coach family caregivers. More than 400 individuals from eight different countries have enrolled in her training programs offered through her company, The Caregiving Years Training Academy. Denise is the author of several books that provide insights, comfort and hope to those who care, including The Caregiving Years, Your Guide to Navigating the Six Caregiving Stages and After Caregiving Ends, A Guide to Beginning Again. Her free resource, A Workbook for Your Workplace Wellness, helps individuals who care, grieve and work.

After losing two loved ones to the disease, Cheryl Hogrefe received her own Alzheimer’s diagnosis within the very same year as her mother’s passing. Cheryl was diagnosed on December 4, 2016, which is when her husband (Ron) knew it was time to put all those years of watching Cheryl serve as a full-time, primary caregiver, to use. It was his turn to step up. For the next 6 years, Ron watched as Cheryl’s cognitive abilities slowly decreased from a normal score of 26 to score of 15 (moderate cognitive impairment) by spring of 2022. Relentless to change Cheryl’s fate, the couple vetted several clinical trial options in hopes for new treatment only to be rejected time and time again due to falling just outside qualification criteria. But just hours after their final rejection came their first sign of hope – a clinical trial opportunity that could offer Cheryl a fighting chance. On May 4, 2022, the papers were signed for Cheryl to participate in the TB006 Phase II clinical trial, beginning the infusions within a week’s time. By the time of her next cognitive assessment on August 5th, Cheryl and Ron would learn that her previously consistent decline had stopped dead in its tracks. By February 2, 2023, just 9 months after beginning infusions, her cognitive assessment score has begun to show signs of increasing. While it’s a clinical trial with long-term outcomes to yet be determined, it’s bringing much hope to Cheryl and Ron.

After losing two loved ones to the disease, Cheryl Hogrefe received her own Alzheimer’s diagnosis within the very same year as her mother’s passing. Cheryl was diagnosed on December 4, 2016, which is when her husband (Ron) knew it was time to put all those years of watching Cheryl serve as a full-time, primary caregiver, to use. It was his turn to step up. For the next 6 years, Ron watched as Cheryl’s cognitive abilities slowly decreased from a normal score of 26 to score of 15 (moderate cognitive impairment) by spring of 2022. Relentless to change Cheryl’s fate, the couple vetted several clinical trial options in hopes for new treatment only to be rejected time and time again due to falling just outside qualification criteria. But just hours after their final rejection came their first sign of hope – a clinical trial opportunity that could offer Cheryl a fighting chance. On May 4, 2022, the papers were signed for Cheryl to participate in the TB006 Phase II clinical trial, beginning the infusions within a week’s time. By the time of her next cognitive assessment on August 5th, Cheryl and Ron would learn that her previously consistent decline had stopped dead in its tracks. By February 2, 2023, just 9 months after beginning infusions, her cognitive assessment score has begun to show signs of increasing. While it’s a clinical trial with long-term outcomes to yet be determined, it’s bringing much hope to Cheryl and Ron.

Pastor turned Celebrity King Maker, called the Simon Cowell of Book Publishing. Founder 1040Impact.org to End Human Trafficking he’s most proud of his 4 sons and 2 grandsons his authors spoken on 6 continents and several of their books have been optioned for movies. If your friends and family have been telling you for years, “you need to write a book and you’ve struggled to put pen to paper, we’re going to help you write your book today in 30 minutes” Caregiver experience... Raising 4 sons, my #3 son diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 15 is now 14 years cancer free after 3 rounds of chemo and bone marrow transplant.

Pastor turned Celebrity King Maker, called the Simon Cowell of Book Publishing. Founder 1040Impact.org to End Human Trafficking he’s most proud of his 4 sons and 2 grandsons his authors spoken on 6 continents and several of their books have been optioned for movies. If your friends and family have been telling you for years, “you need to write a book and you’ve struggled to put pen to paper, we’re going to help you write your book today in 30 minutes” Caregiver experience... Raising 4 sons, my #3 son diagnosed with Leukemia when he was 15 is now 14 years cancer free after 3 rounds of chemo and bone marrow transplant.

SHERRELL MIMS, CEO AND FOUNDER OF GLOBAL CAREGIVERS NETWORK AND ORGANIZER OF THE INAGURAL NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER CONFERNCE BACK IN 2021! THIS SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE IS IN IT’S THIRD YEAR IN JUST 3 DAYS, ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 AT 6 AM PACIFIC, 7AM MOUNTAIN, 8AM CENTRAL AND 9 AM EASTERN. THIS VIRTUAL EVENT IS ON ZOOM, SO NOONE HAS TO GET ON A PLANE, BUS, CAR OR TRAIN TO GET THERE. WATCH IT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-national-family-caregiver-conference-2023-nfcc2023-tickets-686089601467?fbclid=IwAR0lgJnPUEkEsEti0JYcLZOSZDH3dPjS0Eg36BbQ-3cnE3sCezVEjfixpfI

SHERRELL MIMS, CEO AND FOUNDER OF GLOBAL CAREGIVERS NETWORK AND ORGANIZER OF THE INAGURAL NATIONAL FAMILY CAREGIVER CONFERNCE BACK IN 2021! THIS SUCCESSFUL CONFERENCE IS IN IT’S THIRD YEAR IN JUST 3 DAYS, ON FRIDAY NOVEMBER 10 AT 6 AM PACIFIC, 7AM MOUNTAIN, 8AM CENTRAL AND 9 AM EASTERN. THIS VIRTUAL EVENT IS ON ZOOM, SO NOONE HAS TO GET ON A PLANE, BUS, CAR OR TRAIN TO GET THERE. WATCH IT FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-national-family-caregiver-conference-2023-nfcc2023-tickets-686089601467?fbclid=IwAR0lgJnPUEkEsEti0JYcLZOSZDH3dPjS0Eg36BbQ-3cnE3sCezVEjfixpfI

Maydis Caldwell Skeete is a lifelong learner, a passionate administrator, and a champion of God-given health principals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology/Medical Technology and Master’s in Public Administration /Health Administration. Maydis is a member of the American Heart Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the Functional Aging Institute. She is the owner and president of ‘Get Up and Mooove, LLC: personal training that’s fun and effective’. Maydis is the author of a recent publication “Self-care for the Caregiver: a guilt-free way to love yourself while caring for others”. This book provides insight and practical information that will guide a reader to greater self-awareness and wellness concepts. Knowledge gathered from a 40-year career at University of Michigan Health System, an understanding of Biblical principles and the personal life experiences of those engaged in caregiving, made this publication a reality. She is also a co-author in the bestselling book “For the Love of Caregiving” with visionary author, Sherrill D. Mims. Maydis retired from Health Care Administration in 2019 and now serves as a wellness coach and personal trainer in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She will be one of the featured speakers at the Global Caregivers Conference on November 10.