Savor Life Educational & Resource Fair – May 8th – Brooklyn Center, Minnesota

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Living Successfully With Dementia – Do it Well. Make it Fun

Today we were honored to have with Ron Culberson, Humorist and President of the National Speakers Association with us.

Ron spent the first part of his career working in a large hospice organization as a clinical social worker, manager and senior leader.  Now as a speaker, humorist and author of “Do It Well, Make It Fun”, his mission is to help organizations be more successful by combining excellence and fun. Ron will give those with Dementia and their care partners permission to find the fun and laughter within their caring roles.

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www.RonCulberson.com

Ron@RonCulberson.com

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Care Partners Credo Set To Music

J. Arthur’s Memory Cafe sings its annual Care Partner Credo to all those giving care to others.  Hope you enjoy.

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If you know of a Memory Cafe please let us know.  Alzheimer’s Speaks is trying to keep track of them in our International Collaborative Resource Directory for Dementia.

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Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Talks Turkey on Best Practices

Talking Turkey on Best Practices

For Dementia

I truly enjoyed the conversation with our guests today.  I get so excited hearing all the wonderful few things people are exploring to improve our Dementia Care Culture.  Listen to Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio and see what you think about the conversations.

Abe’s Garden is getting closer to becoming a reality.  Join us to hear the updates and what we can expect from this first of it’s kind facility for those with dementia.  What will set Abe’s Garden apart from other memory loss and daycare communities?  Listen in and find out and what Chairman of the Board, Michael Shmerling and Andrew Sandler, Executive Director and CEO of Abe’s Garden have to say.

Michael Schmerling

Dr. Andrew Sandler

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Bethany Buchanan is the owner and the Director of Nursing of Grace Homes Residential Care Home for Seniors with Dementia and Alzheimer’s.  Bethany will explain more about how her care home is different and what she has found to work best for those with Dementia.  We will talk specifically on the chore program they use at Grace Homes             Contact Grace Homes

I get asked all the time about clinical trials and so I want to pass on this new one rolling out, by Tau RX Therapeutics, which is in it’s 3rd stage.  Here is a link which will bring you to a recorded webinar which will give you some great information so you can decide it this might be something of interest for you or your  loved one.

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URGENT! Your Help is Needed NOW to Protect Dementia Awareness

Hi Everyone,

Lori La Bey Host of
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

I don’t often write to ask for your help, but this is one of those times I must reach out to you.  One of the biggest advocates for dementia, Norrms McNamara has been BANNED FROM FACEBOOK.

 One man can make a difference. 

Norrms has proven that and you can too!

Norrms McNamara,  knows of which he speaks. 

He lives with the disease and has honored us all by allowing us an inside peak as to what life is like with dementia.  Norrms has helped so many people world wide with his beautiful poetry and prose, but even more so for his unwavering commitment to shift our dementia care culture world wide.

Norrms was the voice who shared with me the concept of the Memory Cafe which I brought over to the US and now they are popping up all over, as the need is so great for this new type of social support for people living with memory loss.

Norrms started Dementia Awareness Day last year and it has grow and gotten the support of individuals and communities world wide.  Here is the link for more information on Dementia Awareness Day.

This is a man who is working on dementia friendly communities and business models over in the UK.  His insights are many, his passion is endless and his purpose is powerful.

Please watch the video and then sign the petition for Norrms voice to be heard on facebook.  Facebook allows Norrms to make connections to people, organizations and communities in need; which would not be possible through other means.  Is that not one of the largest benefits to Facebook?  United people around the world…I sure  think so!  Norrms isn’t selling anything but hope and new ways to live with a disease that torments so many.  Please let his gift to the world continue.

One man can make a difference. 

Norrms has proven that and you can too!

Here is the Link to the Petition

Thank You for Your Help!

Lori La Bey

 

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“Return To Sender” Poem About Dementia by Norrms McNamara

Return to Sender

By Norrms McNarama

I know your name, I swear I do,
It’s on the tip of my tongue,
Sorry, what did you say?
I’ve known you for “HOW LONG?”
Your face is so familiar,
But no name comes to mind,
Please can you remind me?
If you`ll be so kind,
God! I hate dementia,
And all that it entails,
I sit here, head in hands
As my memory fails,
Will I ever remember?
How things used to be,
Who you actually are,
And what you mean to me?
I see sorrow on your face,
And tears are in your eyes,
To me you look so sad,
Then I hear your cries,
Please give me a smile,
So I can remember,
Then I will smile too,
And return it to the sender

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Anoka Family Caregiver Connection Appreciation Day Nov. 19th

Anoka Family Caregiver Connection Celebrates Caregivers

Day Nov. 19th

This is a fantastic event and I’m proud and humbled to be the Keynote Speaker for the event. I just love what the Caregiver Connection is doing, appreciating the roles of those that care!

 Anoka County in Minnesota is giving back to those who care.    Come relax and enjoy great information with your peers.  There will be  stress reduction sessions, a lovely luncheon, and plenty of relaxing.  I will be addressing our care culture in a fun and light manner which will make you feel empowered and refreshed.  When you leave you leave the event you will be revived and ready to jump back into your role as a care partner.

See the details below to register.  Please note the Caregiver Connection even has 15 spots for on site respite care while you escape for a few hours and enjoy some free time with no demands on you.

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