Host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio, Lori La Bey, talks with Erin Broughton, Project Manager at Medicine X a new digital and educational initiative, whose mission is to bridge the gap in patient education. They do this by creating digestible medical content, accessible to all patients in the privacy of their home. Come and join the conversation!
Caring for persons with dementia brings a unique set of challenges. Silver Dawn Training Institute equips professionals and loved ones with a new way to communicate with these individuals: introspective improv.
Their approach is unscripted, unconventional and unapologetic. They deal with real-life scenarios and consider your – and your patients’ – vantage points. Their training is based on the company founders’ experience in long-term care.
Cathy Braxton is the Chief Education Officer of Silver Dawn Training Institute. Tami Neumann is the Chief Operations Officer and they co-created the Dementia RAW Method, Collectively they have over 40 years of experience in the long-term care/aging industry.
Come learn and laugh with us as we discuss new ways to live graciously along side dementia.
Today Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio will talk with Dr. Chris Johnson, Clinical Professor of Sociology at Texas State University who developed the new 33 hour M.S. in Dementia and Aging Studies, which is available online. They will discuss why this program is unique and so badly needed in the United States. They will look at dementia as a disability with abilities, dementia citizenship and why Person-Centered Care is a myth in America.
Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio will interview Dr. William Walsh, who has retired from his practice specializing in allergies and our immune systems. He has written several books and today they will discuss his book “Retaining the Mind – How the Foods We Eat Affect Our Brains.” Find out how “Sugar, MSG and Citrus” can have a negative effect on our bodies. We will also talk with one of Dr. Walsh’s past patients, Pam Solstad, to hear her thoughts about Dr. Walsh’s theories about food and common conditions.
Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia.
Today’s video covers the stigma attached to all types of dementia, the need for education and how people diagnosed and caring for someone with dementia adapt to their new normal. I know you will find their insights powerful.
You will hear from the following Experts Living with Dementia:
Harry Urban
Paulan Gordon
Laurie Scherrer
Bob Savage
Michael Ellenbogen
Mary Radnofsky
Facilitated by:
Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks
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Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks interviews Catherine L. Owens, a nationally recognized Senior Living Industry Expert and Author of Be Your Own Hero: Senior Living Decisions Simplified, a book she wrote with the hope of addressing the myths and stigmas surrounding senior living, Catherine is also the Executive Director for the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Idaho Chapter and hopes to create more awareness of the impact of Alzheimer’s disease on our national. Call in and join the conversation!
Thursday, June 28th, 2018 – Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Tommaso Commarano, Programming Director & Events Manager and Jessica Boonstra, Resident Services Coordinator both part of the Abiitan team at the Terraces. Their discussion will focus on the Abiitan difference in the Terraces Memory Care along with how they attract and keep quality staff. In addition, Ruth Colby who is a wife of a former Memory Care resident.will join us.
Alzheimer's Speaks believes working together and sharing knowledge is the best way to win the battle against this disease. Please explore the site and share your thoughts.
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