Sky Factory Offers Relaxation & Comfort In A Variety Of Environments

Sky Factory Offers Relaxation & Comfort

In A Variety Of Environments

Join us today, Friday at: 2:00pm EST, 1:00pm CST, 12:00pm MST, 11:00am PST 

and 7:00pm London Time

Today we have Ray Ward from the Sky Factory, who will share this fabulous technology which creates a relaxing environment most anywhere.  Here from Deb Bland with Polar Ridge to her thoughts as a Marketing Director of an Assisted Living and Memory Care Community.

Reach Ray Ward Below:

rayw@skyfactory.com

641-919-5529(m)

641-472-1747 ext 211

Alzheimer’s Speaks Resource Website

Alzheimer’s Team (Clinical Trials)

The New  Dementia Film “His Neighbor Phil”

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Important Announcement – Dementia Chats Webinars Changes Time

Important Announcement 

Dementia Chats Webinars Changes Time

Click Above For General Information

The 2nd and 4th Tuesday of Each Month NOW AT:

11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST, 8am PST and 4pm London time.

Click Here To Directly Enter The Webinar

For More Resources and Information on Dementia and Caregiving

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Learn About The Purple Angel Project Below

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Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Join Us to Discuss Dementia/Care Farms Plus The Author Of “Don’t Leave Yet”

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio -Tuesday June 23rd, 2015

11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST,  8am PST and 4pm London Time

Join Us to Discuss Dementia/Care Farms Plus The Author Of “Don’t Leave Yet”

Welcome to Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio.  We are thrilled you are going to join us. Please know on all of our shows we love to hear from our listeners. So feel free to call in or use the chat box to talk to us.

Today we have Maarten Fischer a Dutch Native who moved to Montana and will explain the concept of Dementia/Care Farms. Maarten has been involved in “Multifunctional Agriculture,” including “Care Farms.” In the Netherlands they are the largest sources of day programs with over 1500 farms empowering  30.000 clients on an annually.   Contact Maarten via:  Website or call  406-752-3697

Also joining the conversation will be Eilon Caspi Ph.D., Gerontologist & Dementia Behavior Specialist. Check his Website or his blog

Our second guest will be Constance Hanstedt author of “Don’t Leave Yet, How My Mother’s Alzheimer’s Opened My Heart,” which was named a finalist in the National Indie Excellence Awards for memoir. Contact Constance

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For More Resources on Dementia and Caregiving go to Alzheimer’s Speaks.

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No insurance is needed to participate.

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Join Us For Dementia Chats Tuesday

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.

Tuesday June 9th, 2015 – 3pm EST, 2pm CST, 1pm MST, 12pm PST and 8am London Time

Click Here To Enter

To Learn More About Dementia Chats or to Watch Past Webinars

Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate.

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The SAGE – Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam

SAGE Memory Test You Can Do Yourself

The SAGE test

Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam

“What we found was that this SAGE, self-administered test correlated very well with the very detailed cognitive testing,” said Dr. Douglas Scharre of Wexner Medical Center at Ohio State University.  Click here for the full article on CBS New York. This is an interesting article and you can download for different versions of the test for FREE!.  Click here to get the downloads.

Mod Alzheimer’s patients may qualify for these research studies

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Carolyn Rosenblatt Author of “The Family Guide to Aging Parents” on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Tuesday

Carolyn Rosenblatt Author of

“The Family Guide to Aging Parents”

on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Tuesday

Click Above To Go to The Radio Show – Listen Live or Later

11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST,8am PST and 4pm London

Tuesday we will be lucky to have Carolyn Rosenblatt, author of “The Family Guide to Aging Parents: Answers to Your Legal, Financial and Healthcare Questions.”  She has over 45 years of experience in nursing and her legal practice.

Dr. Davis is a clinical psychologist with over 40 years of experience in mental health.  He has helped hundreds of individuals, families and couples deal with relationship issues. He has a particular interest in elders and the issues of aging as it affects families.  He evaluates elders for capacity for decision-making and is skilled in assessing and diagnosing financial capacity in those with cognitive impairment.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio loves raising everyone’s voice regarding Dementia and Caregiving, so feel free to join us live by calling in to talk with us or using the chat box to communicate with us. What questions do you have for our guest?

Websites:

www.AgingParents.com or           

www.AgingInvestor.com 

Phone: 415 459-0413

Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today.

No insurance is needed to participate.

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The Recording of Today’s Dementia Chats – May 12th, 2015

Recording of Today’s Dementia Chats

Click Above to Watch The Session From May 12th, 2015

Today we had a great discussion about new ideas and getting them implemented, allowing the voice of those with dementia to be fully heard and not censored, great videos on sign language for those with dementia by www.DementiaDaze.com, and tips for eating and greeting those with dementia. Lots of great information shared today.

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Alzheimer’s is a Battle for Family and Friends

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Dementia Friendly Products and Collaborations

Note Date and Time Change – Click Above to Go to The Show Page

This weeks show is scheduled for Monday May 4th at

1pm EST, 12pm CST, 11am MST, 10am PST and 6pm London time.

Join Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio today for a conversation about a new product coming to market called “Droplet.” Sohan Japa, Co-founder and leader of business development and operations will be with us, along with Joshua Newth, Co-founder and leading engineering and product development.  This is an exciting new product with a variety of uses for everybody.

You can learn more about Droplet by watching this 2 minute video

Droplet Website

We will also discuss the city of Roseville, MN an their kickoff event to become dementia aware and friendly.  If you are aware of other dementia friendly programs and services please call in and tell us about them.

Join an Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial today. No insurance is needed to participate.

Go to AlzheimersSpeaks.com for more information on dementia and caregiving.

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Help For Struggling Caregivers

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

Tuesday April 28th, 2015

11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST, 8am PST and 4pm London Time

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio was created to have honest discussions and real needs and resources for those dealing with dementia.  Please feel free to call into the show (714) 364-4757)  or use the chat box to communicate with us during the live show.  If you can’t  make the live show we would still love to hear your thoughts about the topic.

Today we have patient advocate, Michelle Chaffee from Minneapolis, MN with us.  It was through Michelle’s own family medical crisis along with her professional background that she created Alska.  Michelle understood the needs of caregivers across the spectrum of care and saw the gaps in the care system, which lead to the creation of a remarkable tool that supports and empowers individuals and optimizes delivery of care.  Come join us and learn how this tool might be able to assist you.

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A Gift Given By One Of Our Heroes Living & Dying With Dementia – Dena Dotson

A Gift Given By One Of Our Heroes Living & Dying With Dementia 

Tuesday at 11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST, 8am PST and 4pm London Time

Alzheimer’s Speaks was sadden with the loss of one of it’s experts living with dementia.  On April 1st, 2015, Dena Dotson planned to leave this world in hopes of a better life.  Although everyone may not agree with her decision, it is important for us to honor her work and advocacy to improve the lives of others living with dementia. We will not judge her decision but accept the fact that none of us can really know what decision we would make if to walk in her shoes.

Today Dena no longer suffers from the symptoms of dementia which made her life unbearable. Today we  celebrate the gifts she gave us while here and grieve her loss together as a community.

Please note this is a replay so you won’t be able to call in today.

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