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Send us a Text Message.Ever wondered how a youth pastor's skills translate to elder care leadership? In this episode, we sit down with Robert Spielman, the Vice President of Culture at Foundations Health and Solutions, to uncover this intriguing journey. Discover how Robert's background in guiding youth seamlessly transitioned into a pivotal role in elder care, where he has implemented transformative programs like the Music and Memory Program and the Dementia Care Specialist Certification. These initiatives not only enhance the lives of residents but also foster a positive work environment for staff. Robert's insights into creating a culture of respect, gratitude, and engagement offer invaluable lessons for anyone in the caregiving field.Join us as we explore the revitalization of a former hospital-run nursing facility under new management and the critical role that culture plays in this transformation. Robert shares the strategies that led to high occupancy rates and a zero-reliance on agency staff, emphasizing the importance of core values, leadership, and team respect. Through personal anecdotes, he illustrates the impact of cultural understanding and sensitivity on improving care quality. This episode concludes with a powerful call to action for caregivers to embrace these principles, fostering meaningful connections and elevating care standards for seniors. This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about elder care and leadership.Support the Show.

In this episode of 'Let's Talk Brain Health,' Robert 'Rob' Liebreich, President and CEO of Goodwin Living, discusses the Stronger Memory program, an initiative focused on enhancing brain health in senior living communities. Rob shares personal stories that fueled his passion for memory care, including his experience with his mother.   The Stronger Memory program consists of three key activities: reading aloud, handwriting, and tackling simple math problems, all designed to engage the prefrontal cortex and mitigate cognitive decline.   Initially inspired by methods used in Japan, the program has shown significant positive outcomes, including delayed onset and improvement in dementia-related symptoms. Rob highlights the program's accessibility, its implementation in various settings, and the importance of movement and social interaction for brain health.   The program is available for free and has been successfully rolled out across the United States, showing promising results in improving cognitive function and quality of life for seniors.   00:00 Introduction and Welcome   00:05 Rob's Background and Journey into Senior Living   01:39 Personal Connection to Brain Health and Memory Care   03:54 The Birth of the Stronger Memory Program   07:13 The Impact and Success of the Stronger Memory Program   09:15 Differentiating Stronger Memory from Traditional Memory Care   16:13 The Future of the Stronger Memory Program   16:19 Key Concepts of the Stronger Memory Program   19:24 Significant Milestones for the Stronger Memory Program   23:26 Innovations and Developments in Senior Living and Memory Care   28:00 Final Thoughts and Where to Find More Information   Learn more about the Stronger Memory Program at Goodwin Senior Living here. Download a digital copy of the Stronger Memory workbook here. Email: StrongerMemory@goodwinliving.org --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/virtualbrainhealthcenter/support

Watching a loved one's memory fade isn't just heartbreaking; it's a call to action. That's precisely what propelled Rob Liebreich to initiate the Stronger Memory program, an approach that offers hope and tangible results for those grappling with cognitive decline.  Rob is the compassionate CEO of Goodwin Living, who walked us through the program's inception — a personal mission kindled by his mother's memory loss. Through a blend of reading, handwriting, and math exercises, the Stronger Memory program has shown remarkable improvements in cognitive function, a testament to the simple yet powerful impact of these activities.Our conversation took an uplifting turn as we shared the story of this extraordinary woman's cognitive journey. Diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, she refused to let her diagnosis define her. Now, she teaches bridge, learns Mahjong, and advocates fervently for brain health. The centerpiece of her and over 10,000 others' success? A 177-page workbook, a gift to those facing memory challenges, supported by George Mason University's encouraging research and free of any pharmaceutical intervention. This story serves as a beacon of hope, highlighting the unheralded potential of cognitive maintenance tools and the importance of keeping our minds agile, irrespective of age.We wrapped up our episode by focusing on the broader community's role in dementia care. Goodwin House's pilot program, a beacon of innovation, has integrated a social component that's strengthening cognitive resilience in senior centers across Maryland. The enthusiastic feedback is a clear indicator that accountability paired with cognitive exercises can make a profound difference. With a mission to touch 100,000 lives and resources like the facilitator's guide from strongermemory.com, this program isn't just a beacon of hope—it's a catalyst for change. Join us in this movement to empower minds and combat cognitive decline—one workbook, one community at a time.Learn more here:Stronger Memory Program  https://goodwinliving.org/stronger-memory/Learn more from videos about the program:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavNYuTN_xph8ZrasOVQyWQ/featured Order Stephanie's new book Imagine More: Do What You Love, Discover Your Potential Learn more at StephanieNelson.comFollow us on Instagram @stephanie_nelson_cmFollow us on Facebook at CouponMom

Dr Steele Taylor, Neurologist and Co-Director of the Memory Program at UVM Medical Center, discusses the new approved treatments for Alzheimer's Disease.

Episode 2541 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet Gary Barker who was recently honored by the VVMF In Memory Program. The featured story comes from the Flatwater Free Press and it appeared on … Continue reading →

Segment 1 - 00:00 Segment 2 - 10:31 Segment 3 - 22:09 Segment 4 - 31:04 On Friday's edition of In Focus, Ascension Via Christi Occupational Health Clinic Manager Michelle Overstreet and Retainworks Program Coordinator Kendall Runnebaum joined us to highlight the new grant funded research program Retainworks, aimed at getting people back to work after a prolonged injury or illness. Ascension Via Christi Director of the Emergency Department and Forensics Department Crystal Pratt and Forensic Nursing Coordinator Sarah Haxton discussed a free yoga session being held Sunday for sexual assault survivors and supporters as well as services available in the hospital's forensics department. Meadowlark Special Programs Leader Michelle Haub highlights Meadowlark's Parkinson's Program and Memory Program and events coming up. Konza United Way CEO Tara Claussen joins us to preview Community Investment Day on April 28 and a new event called the United We Win raffle.

Julie Wilkins, Vice President of Clinical Resources at EmpowerMe Wellness, joins Suzanne to talk about their Mindful Living memory program, a formalized approach to addressing the needs of seniors who are experiencing memory loss or a decline in function related to dementia or other cognitive issues. It is based on Claudia Allen's work of the six levels of cognition, which is a test that evaluates the ability of someone to make decisions, maintain independence and safely perform basic skills. Mindful Living is used to identify seniors showing memory problems or decreased ability to function in their residence, determine their functional level, educate on coping strategies, and provide non-pharmacological interventions to enhance quality of life and improve their ability to function.  Julie explains, “We have developed an individualized approach. So not only do we start with determining what level they're at, but we also take into consideration who their relationships are with, and the depth of those relationships, in addition to what is the structure of their day. Some folks do just fine until the afternoon, and that's when it breaks down, and we have to figure out what triggers the breakdown.  “If we have a family member that's concerned, we'll bring them in for a screening. We do some assessments: what is their day like, how are they managing in their residence? What things can they do, what things are they having trouble doing? From there we can get an idea if we need to do more specialty testing to delve into really what the cause of the problems are. We need the level screening that I talked about, and then from there, we set goals with the resident and the caregivers and family in mind, so everybody contributes to those goals: What are the important things for them to do? How can we keep their level of independence as much and as long as possible?”  Follow the links to learn more about Julie Wilkins, the Allen Cognitive Level screen, EmpowerMe Wellness, and the Mindful Living program.

Rob Liebreich is the President & CEO of Goodwin Living, a comprehensive program that supports, honors and uplifts the lives of older adults. In this podcast, Rob shares the exciting story of his "Stronger Memory" program that has helped thousands of people improve their memory and slow down the progression of dementia. The results are encouraging for all of us. Best of all, the program is simple, free, accessible, and is something all of us can do to extend the quality of our lives as we age.Access this free program here: https://goodwinliving.org/stronger-memory/“Our mission to support, honor and uplift applies equally to those we serve and those who provide services. This drives us to be intentional both as a best senior living and healthcare provider and as a best place to work.”  Rob Liebreich started his service as President and CEO of Goodwin Living in July 2019. He brings energy, compassion and a creative drive, as well as proven leadership in senior living for nearly 20 years.   He has also held senior positions in marketing and operations for senior living organizations in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and the Pacific Northwest. Rob studied Business Administration and International Business and Marketing at Georgetown University. He earned a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Senior Care and Housing from Johns Hopkins University. Rob's additional passions include his family, travel, mentoring and brain health.Learn more here:Stronger Memory Program  https://goodwinliving.org/stronger-memory/Learn more from videos about the program:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCavNYuTN_xph8ZrasOVQyWQ/featured 

Episode 2326 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about the three more Vietnam Veterans whose names were added to the In Memory Program of Washington, D.C. The featured story appeared on Trib Live of Tarentum, Pennsylvania … Continue reading → The post Episode 2326 – Three more names added to the In Memory Program appeared first on .

Episode 2313 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Lake Charles Vietnam Veteran Nathan McGee who is being added to the In Memory program. The featured story appeared on KPLC, Channel 7 News of Lake Charles, … Continue reading → The post Episode 2313 – Lake Charles Vietnam Vet to enter the In Memory Program appeared first on .

Episode 2180 of the Vietnam Veteran News Podcast will feature a story about Vietnam Vet, Eddie Box's name being added to the VVMF In Memory Program. The featured story appeared in the Daily Times of Maryville, Tennessee and is titled: … Continue reading → The post Episode 2180 – Vietnam Vet Eddie Box’s name added to VVMF In Memory Program appeared first on .

In this week's episode of the LTC Heroes podcast, we sit down with Rob Liebreich, CEO and President of Goodwin House, to discuss the StrongerMemory program he established. Rob Liebreich was chosen as President and CEO of Goodwin House Incorporated in May 2019. His energy, compassion, and creative drive, as well as his steady leadership in senior living, made him stand out during a competitive six-month national search for the new Goodwin House CEO. StrongerMemory is a program designed to stimulate the brain's prefrontal cortex, which is responsible for our ability to retrieve memories. Users spend 20 to 30 minutes a day practicing reading, writing, and math activities. Rob began the program when he began witnessing his mother's struggles with mild cognitive impairment. At the beginning of the episode, we learn more about Rob's views, including what he would change in long-term care if he could and what the most significant change he's seen over the past years is. Rob later explains how the StrongerMemory curriculum is based on a Japanese method he learned about at a conference in 2012. Rob discusses the benefits of the program as well as his goals for it. Toward the end of the podcast episode, Rob shares how far along the program is and what he expects for the future of StrongerMemory. He finishes up by explaining the simplicity of StrongerMemory, again highlighting some of its benefits. Learn all about StrongerMemory, a program designed to help people with early signs of dementia or mild cognitive impairment, by tuning in to the latest episode of the LTC Heroes podcast, with Rob Liebreich, CEO and President of Goodwin House. Goodwin House StrongerMemory We appreciate you listening, and we are motivated by your feedback. Visit LTCHeroes.com to join our exclusive Facebook Group for Nurses, and our exclusive LinkedIn group for Long-Term Care Owners. We look forward to seeing you inside the community. -- Sponsored by Experience.Care This episode is brought to you by Experience.Care, the only long-term care EHR backed by guarantees. Your profitability is our priority and your compliance our cause. Since 1969. Get your profitability consultation today at Experience.Care/guarantee. Our website is .Care for a reason. We care about your care. Visit us at Experience.Care.

Our guest on this Living to 100 Club podcast discusses an innovative program developed in Japan, the Stronger Memory program. Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. are now testing this program. Rob Liebriech is the CEO of Goodwin House in Virginia. Goodwin House is a multi-level senior living complex, incorporating residential, age in place, low income senior housing, hospice, and home health programs. In 2011, Bob was introduced to an approach to stimulating the brain through reading, narrative writing, and basic numerical skills. Early findings showed this program to reduce or at least slow down decline in language and communication. Rob discusses how this program has helped residents at Goodwin House. These residents include those experiencing cognitive impairment. He also describes his collaboration with George Mason University and the Brain Exercise Initiative for more research on the effectiveness of this program. In addition, he presents stories of improved functioning with different people, including his mother. Further, he shares with us other program benefits that go beyond improvement in mental ability. Mini Bio Robert “Rob” Liebreich was appointed President and CEO of Goodwin House Incorporated in May 2019. His energy, compassion and creative drive, as well as his proven leadership in senior living, set him apart during a competitive six-month national search for the new Goodwin House CEO. Prior to joining Goodwin House, Rob was the executive director of the Asbury Methodist Village (AMV). This is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, MD. He has also held senior positions in marketing and operations for senior living organizations in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and the Pacific Northwest. Rob studied Business Administration and International Business and Marketing at Georgetown University. He holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Senior Care and Housing from Johns Hopkins University. Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Goodwin House's Instruction Materials for Stronger Memory Program: GoodwinHouse.org/stronger-memory Learning Centers in Japan: Saido Learning and Kumon Institute of Education

Our guest on this Living to 100 Club podcast discusses an innovative program developed in Japan, the Stronger Memory program. Independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. are now testing this program. Rob Liebriech is the CEO of Goodwin House in Virginia. Goodwin House is a multi-level senior living complex, incorporating residential, age in place, low income senior housing, hospice, and home health programs. In 2011, Bob was introduced to an approach to stimulating the brain through reading, narrative writing, and basic numerical skills. Early findings showed this program to reduce or at least slow down decline in language and communication. Rob discusses how this program has helped residents at Goodwin House. These residents include those experiencing cognitive impairment. He also describes his collaboration with George Mason University and the Brain Exercise Initiative for more research on the effectiveness of this program. In addition, he presents stories of improved functioning with different people, including his mother. Further, he shares with us other program benefits that go beyond improvement in mental ability. Mini Bio Robert “Rob” Liebreich was appointed President and CEO of Goodwin House Incorporated in May 2019. His energy, compassion and creative drive, as well as his proven leadership in senior living, set him apart during a competitive six-month national search for the new Goodwin House CEO. Prior to joining Goodwin House, Rob was the executive director of the Asbury Methodist Village (AMV). This is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Gaithersburg, MD. He has also held senior positions in marketing and operations for senior living organizations in the Washington-Baltimore metropolitan area and the Pacific Northwest. Rob studied Business Administration and International Business and Marketing at Georgetown University. He holds a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Senior Care and Housing from Johns Hopkins University. Items Mentioned for Our Listeners Goodwin House's Instruction Materials for Stronger Memory Program: GoodwinHouse.org/stronger-memory Learning Centers in Japan: Saido Learning and Kumon Institute of Education

Welcome back to the Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast for episode #149 with Dave Farrow[i], a two-time Canadian Guinness World Record Holder for Most Decks of Playing Cards Memorized in a single sighting in 1996 and again in 2007 when he correctly memorized and recalled the exact order of 59 decks of shuffled playing cards—which is 3068 cards in total, exceeding his previous record of 52 decks (2704 cards). Watch the Interview on YouTube here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rrxuvnCpI0c Learn more about Dave Farrow and his Memory Program https://farrowmemory.com/a/andrea See past episodes here https://www.achieveit360.com/episodes/ On this episode you will learn: ✔︎  How Dave Farrow overcame his diagnosis of ADHD and Dyslexia to develop talents that would set him miles apart from the rest in his future. ✔︎ The learning strategies that Dave Farrow used to overcome his areas of weakness and work 8x faster than the average person. ✔︎  The secret behind how he memorized 59 decks of shuffled playing cards that got him into the Guinness World Book of Records for memory. ✔︎ His strategy for memorizing 109 balloon colors (in 60 seconds) winning him the episode on FOX TV's SUPERHUMAN SHOW. ✔︎ How Dave Farrow now wants to give back and help others develop SUPERHUMAN MEMORY Powers, Increase Focus and Reduce Brain Fatigue, so they can rise to the top of their career and life. I'm Andrea Samadi, author, and educator from Toronto, Canada, now in Arizona, and like many of our listeners, have been fascinated with learning and understanding the science behind high performance strategies in our schools, sports, and the workplace with ideas that we can all use, understand and implement immediately. I can't tell you how excited I am to speak with fellow Canadian, Dave Farrow[ii] who wasn't born with the gift of memory, he was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia as a child. To help him to do better at school, Dave created a memory system called “The Farrow Method” which is now a certifiable scientifically proven system for memory backed by a double-blind neuroscience study at McGill University In 2008 Dave was hired by Sony Corporation to live in a window on 5th Avenue in Manhattan and speed read on a Sony E-Reader for literacy in America. In 30 days, he read over 100 books and through his efforts, Sony gave 4.4 million E-Books to schools in America. Over 100 million people watched him in the window read for charity. As a memory expert, David has trained over 10,000 business professionals, students, managers and seminar attendees in memory programs offered in both Canada and the United States, with that number growing each day. Today Dave uses his media savvy and keen understanding of the brain in the public relations sector. He is the founder and CEO of FarrowPR a full-service public relations and marketing firm in Buffalo NY. With his ability to speed read and memorize large amounts of information, Dave is an expert in Nanotechnology and microfluidics and is currently developing a prototype for a robotic moving mannequin with “Start Up New York.” Dave has been a featured guest expert on over 2000 interviews in the media including, The Today Show, Live with Regis and Kelly, Steve Harvey, Discovery Channel and many others. I was introduced to Dave Farrow after episode #145 with Howard Berg[iii] who holds the Guinness World record for speed reading, and immediately started to make connections with his work, and past interviews and episodes. I'm always looking at ways to improve memory, especially after my brain scan at Amen Clinics[iv] showed that I was weak in the area of recall memory or recalling a list of random words and Dr. Creado who did my brain scan evaluation reminded me that “we can change our brain and memory with practice, but we must first of all believe it's possible.” After seeing how easy it was to remember a list of 10 items with my interview with Howard Berg, I'm dying to learn more from Dave Farrow, and share these strategies with you. Welcome Dave, thank you very much for meeting with me today. I see that you are originally from Kitchener, Ontario? Growing up in Toronto, I spent a lot of time in Kitchener in high school when a high school friend moved off the Homer Watson Blvd exit (I still remember that!). Where have I reached you today? Q1: From reading your story, I can see how you got behind with your academics with the health challenges you experienced. Your story reminded me a lot of someone I interviewed years ago, named Nik Halik[v] from EPISODE #31 who overcame severe illness as a child, by studying Encyclopedias and went on to live a phenomenal life. What do you remember about your early years that motivated you to learn, study and begin developing the talents that would set you miles apart from others in your future? Q2: Dave, a lot about your story is fascinating, but for those who work with students with dyslexia, or reading challenges, they might find it difficult to imagine results like yours. I interviewed Lois Letchford on episode #136 where her son, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, went on to get his Ph.D. and graduate from Oxford University, with a bright future. His Mom spoke about the switch she felt with his learning when he began to find an interest in learning through maps. Also, Barbara Arrowsmith-Young from episode #132[vi] who changed her brain and left her learning disability behind. Was there something that you remember that changed for you that took you from struggling with your academics, to mastery? Q3: Can we talk about what got you into the Guinness World Book of Records for memory? "There is nothing more empowering or motivational than discovering the ability for SuperHuman Memory has been inside you all along." - Dave Farrow I watched you on the FOX TV SUPERHUMAN SHOW[vii] where you were being tested by memorizing 109 balloon colors, (in 60 seconds) (and then I thought “What strategy does he use to do this as you close your eyes?” How on the earth could you memorize 59 decks of shuffled cards when I struggle to remember 10 things on a random list? Is there a secret? Q4: Looking through your work this weekend, I couldn't miss seeing Harry Lorayne[viii] somewhere, and I don't remember where it was, maybe it was a reference on your website. When I worked with Bob Proctor in the seminar industry, he was always talking about Harry Lorayne being the person he knew with a great memory (maybe because he hadn't met you yet)? Was Harry one of your early influencers? Who else inspired the work you are doing? Q5: I can also see some of the leaders of motivation and sales on your website who I've come across over the years. I saw Greg Reid, the creator of Secret Knock, who's written so many books on the power of positive thinking and developing your mind, and also the late Frank Shankwitz, the Founder of Make-A-Wish Foundation, who we interviewed on episode #40 and sadly we lost earlier this year.[ix] How are you now using your talents to help others to be more successful? Q6: What is the Farrow Method™[x] that was proven at McGill University's neuroscience study and how does it guarantee to improve someone's memory? How can The Farrow Method  help sales teams, high powered executives, or anyone else looking to improve their productivity and results? Q7: Is there something important, that you think I have missed? Thank you for your time today, Dave, and for all you are doing to help lift up those who may think they don't have a chance for mind-blowing results that you have attained. For those who want to learn more about you and your programs, I will put the link in the show notes  https://farrowmemory.com/a/andrea as well, they can find you on Twitter https://twitter.com/FarrowComms Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefarrowmemory/ RESOURCES: The Gift of Dyslexia: Why Some of the Smartest People Can't Read by Ronald D. Davis Published Feb.4th 2010 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0030CVQGW/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 Educational Implications of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences First Published Nov. 1st, 1989 by Howard Gardner https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.3102/0013189X018008004 REFERENCES: [i] https://farrowmemory.com/a/andrea [ii] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Farrow [iii] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #145 with the World's Fastest Reader, Howard Berg on “Strategies to Improve Reading, Comprehension and Recall” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-worlds-fastest-reader-howard-stephen-berg-on-strategies-to-improve-reading-comprehension-and-recall-for-educators-and-the-workplace/ [iv] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #84 Brain Scan Results “How a SPECT Image Brain Scan Can Change Your Life” [v] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #31 https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/entrepreneur-civilian-astronaut-and-extreme-adventurer-nik-halik-on-overcoming-adversity-to-create-an-epic-life/ [vi] Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #132 with Barbara Arrowsmith Young on “How She Changed Her Brain and Left Her Learning Disability Behind” https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/the-story-of-barbara-arrowsmith-young-the-woman-who-changed-her-brain-and-left-her-learning-disability-behind/ [vii] Dave Must Memorize 109 Balloon Colors Published on YouTube June 10, 2017 by FOX NEWS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmacFBSH864&t=1s [viii] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Lorayne [ix]Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Podcast EPISODE #40 with Frank Shankowitz https://andreasamadi.podbean.com/e/co-founder-of-the-make-a-wish-foundation-frank-shankwitz-on-lessons-from-the-wish-man-movie/ [x] https://farrowmemory.com/

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Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history 50 years ago, July 20, 1969, during a decade that was as much about the space race as it was music and changing social norms. Former Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk shares his recollections about the Apollo 11 landing and predicts where men and women will go next, and when! AND About 50-million people worldwide are living with dementia and Alzheimer

Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin made history 50 years ago, July 20, 1969, during a decade that was as much about the space race as it was music and changing social norms. Former Canadian astronaut Bob Thirsk shares his recollections about the Apollo 11 landing and predicts where men and women will go next, and when! AND About 50-million people worldwide are living with dementia and Alzheimer's is the most common form, a big conference in L-A has just concluded. Experts and scientists shared the latest findings on research in the field. The medical director of the Toronto Memory Program Dr. Sharon Cohen, joined us to share these findings with you.

As you settle into 2019, with new resolutions, goals and mindset – keep in mind that a healthy lifestyle is critical for more than just your waistline and heart health. The focus of this week's podcast is on our brain heath and memory. Dementia as been recognized by the World Health Organization as a public health priority. It has significant social, medical and economic implications with total costs estimated to be over $604 billion US. There are critical factors that lead to dementia and we tackle them in this podcast with Dr. Frank Knoefel from the Bruyère Research Institute and Memory Program. Dr. Knoefel, a physician trained in the care of elderly patients also has extensive experience in geriatric rehabilitation. As a former Chief of Staff with the Institute, he shares some amazing stories, research and advancements in the work that is being done. There are things you can do for yourself and your loved ones that can help diminish the onset of dementia and also extend quality of life. This podcast also reaffirms my fascination of how individuals find themselves working in the fields they do and what they strive for in their everyday life. Sign up for updates! Follow me at:  Instagram Twitter Facebook

Dr. Dave Chokshi has been dedicating his time to improving primary care health. His work, providing care to middle-to-lower-class communities of New York City, has given Dr. Chokshi the chance to encounter face-to-face difficult realities such as racism and undiagnosed chronic illnesses, among others. Dr. Chokshi shares many of his team’s ongoing programs such as the Collaborative Care Program, The Lullaby Project, and The Music and Memory program for the elderly. Dr. Chokshi emphasizes the social responsibility that health care providers have, and how to exercise it, keeping humbleness and an open-minded perspective, and being always ready for innovation   Key Takeaways: [:38] Dr. Dave Chokshi career briefing. [1:52] Dr. Chokshi describes his work. [2:48] Core value: Improving health is improving opportunity. [3:06] Personal motivation. [5:27] Interest in humanism and science but keeping our ‘public health hearts.’ [6:20] Experiences that influenced Dr. Chokshi´s perspective. [9:29] NYC work. [10:56] Transforming primary care, creating new care models. [11:50] What is unique about Dr. Chokshi’s team. [13:55] The patients we do not see. [14:35] What is the role of health care providers to heal social wounds? [15:08] Racism and health. [18:10] Political component in health care. [19:34] Life expectancy difference between men and women. [20:44] Role of Public health in raising the voice about gun violence. [23:10] Greater availability of guns leads to more violence. [23:35] Obesity and opium epidemics. [25:08] Burn out from the perspective of Dr. Chokshi. [27:36] Consequences of loneliness on the health. [28:40] Collaborative care program. [29:15] Behavioral and physical health combined in a 15-minute visit. [30:27] Connection among colleagues in health: bringing the arts as a bond. [31:47] Music in healthcare: The Lullaby Project. [34:20] Music and Memory Program. [35:33] The future of medicine. [36:35] It doesn’t matter how good your treatment is if you are not reaching to sick patients. [37:58] Dr. Chokshi’s big idea: Open Notes.   Mentioned in this episode: Relational Rounds at Primary Care Progress Primary Care Progress on Twitter 5 Dynamics — Human Performance System For Team Productivity

In this practice, “Releasing to Pachamama,” Fhatima Paulino guides you through a simple earth reconnection practice. You’ll need a quiet place, either indoors or outdoors, where you can lay on the floor, and if you like to use a candle, incense, or palo santo, you can collect that too. Download the corresponding conversation (episode 15) titled “Decolonization & The Long View of History” to learn with us about the critical perspective of a long and global view of history to help us understand how long change takes and where our problems come from. We talk slowing down to care for our bodies and family members with illness, learning about collective work in indigenous traditions, Ayahuasca and people looking to the south for healing and spiritual direction, reciprocity and right relationship, and responding to appropriation at the collective level. ABOUT OUR GUEST: FHATIMA PAULINO OF THE AYNI INSTITUTEFHATIMA PAULINO is the daughter of immigrants from the Philippines and Mexico. She grew up in Oakland, CA and spends her time between the Bay Area and Boston. Since 2017 she has been Co-Coordinator of the Memory Program at the Ayni Institute. Her work is currently focused on The Mysteries of the Andes. The latest documentary of the series is Voices That Heal, which is about the cosmovision, healing practices and almost extinct languages of 4 indigenous villages in the Peruvian Amazon. The documentary will premiere in Boston on April 21st during Ayni’s Yachay (Wisdom) Seminar ( www.ayni.institute/seminar ). Before joining the Ayni team, Fhatima was a community organizer as part of the PICO national network and then as a full-time volunteer with the Cosecha Movement. She is a lovable organizing handy woman with a focus on training, coaching, conflict resolution, and healing. These past years have blessed her with a life of voluntary simplicity while traveling across the country to germinate and grow Movimiento Cosecha and the Ayni Institute’s Memory Program. Fhatima is currently finding her way back to her creativity through writing, food, meditation, movement, and loved ones.   JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Sign up for the email list to hear when new episodes drop at www.healingjustice.org    Follow us on Instagram @healingjustice, like Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, and tweet at us @hjpodcast on Twitter   We pay for all costs out-of-pocket and this podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help us cover our costs by becoming a sponsor at www.patreon.com/healingjustice   We also have a NEW FEATURE on the podcast: AFFIRMATIONS We are hosting a new segment each week in our conversation episode that is a time for us to feature community voices and words; to uplift people, organizations, and communities that are embodying the values of healing justice. For a sliding scale donation, you can submit your own personal shout-out to spread love on the airwaves! If you want to submit a community-love affirmation to be played in a future episode, CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR AFFIRMATION: https://healingjustice.typeform.com/to/YjvuU2 THANK YOU: Mixed and produced by Zach Meyer at the COALROOM Intro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’Brien All visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

This week we’re talking with Fhatima Paulino and Carlos Saavedra from the Ayni Institute. We’re learning about the critical perspective of a long and global view of history to help us understand how long change takes and where our problems come from. We’re slowing down to care for our bodies and family members with illness, learning about collective work in indigenous traditions, Ayahuasca and people looking to the south for healing and spiritual direction, reciprocity and right relationship, and responding to appropriation at the collective level. There are some really great resources accompanying this week’s episode, so make sure to scroll all the way down to see those! ---- NEW FEATURE on the podcast this week: AFFIRMATIONS We're hosting a new segment each week that is a time for us to feature community voices and words; to uplift people, organizations, and communities that are embodying the values of healing justice. For a sliding scale donation, you can submit your own personal shout-out to spread love on the airwaves! CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR AFFIRMATION: https://healingjustice.typeform.com/to/YjvuU2   This week’s AFFIRMATIONS come from Adam and Vero thanking Survivor Theater Project, and Lissy celebrating Black Visions Collective. Thank you for sharing community love! ---- ABOUT OUR GUESTS: CARLOS SAAVEDRA & FHATIMA PAULINO OF AYNI INSTITUTEAYNI INSTITUTE began as a coaching, training and incubating institute for organizations, movement builders and community organizing leaders. Ayni is currently producing The Mysteries of the Andes, a nine documentary series by Director Jose Huaman Turpo and Producer Alejandrina Calancha. Their vision is to preserve the ancestral traditions of indigenous groups in the Andes and Amazons of Peru from a holistic perspective, which means that those communities share their stories, their culture, and their wisdom through their own voices. More at www.ayni.institute CARLOS SAAVEDRA migrated to Boston, MA at the age of 12 with his parents as an undocumented student. At 16 years old, he became active in the immigrant rights movement fighting for equal access to higher education for undocumented youth, and became the national coordinator for the United We Dream Network, the first immigrant youth national organization. Carlos was chosen as the 2010 Progressive Activist of the Year by Nation Magazine. FHATIMA PAULINO is the daughter of immigrants from the Philippines and Mexico. Since 2017 she has been Co-Coordinator of the Memory Program at the Ayni Institute where she is currently focused on the documentary Voices That Heal, which is about the cosmovision, healing practices and almost extinct languages of 4 indigenous villages in the Peruvian Amazon. The documentary will premiere in Boston on April 21st during Ayni’s Yachay (Wisdom) Seminar ( www.ayni.institute/seminar ). Before joining the Ayni team, Fhatima was a community organizer as part of the PICO national network and then as a full-time volunteer with the Cosecha Movement.   PRACTICE: Download the corresponding practice called “Releasing to Pachamama” to hear Fhatima guide you through a simple earth reconnection practice. You’ll need a quiet place, either indoors or outdoors, where you can lay on the floor. Practices post on Thursdays. RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: You can see a video of the powerful ritual of Q'ESWACHAKA that Fhatima describes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_RZyK4C3LY&list=PLeJeAirMA52rPapulAtGPfIVFsJQDyYNF   Carlos’ Reading List The Structure of World History — Kojin Karatani El Saqueo Cultural de America Latina — Fernando Baez An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States — Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz Empire of Cotton: A Global History by Sven Beckert Harvest of Empire — Juan Gonzalez The Half Has Never Been Told: Slavery and the Making of American Capitalism by Edward E. Baptist Andean Cosmovision by Oakley Gordon Nacion Culebra — Spanish only http://www.phfawcettsweb.org/snakenation.pdf Learn more about the Yachay Seminar in Boston: www.ayni.institute/seminar JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Sign up for the email list to hear when new episodes drop at www.healingjustice.org    Follow us on Instagram @healingjustice, like Healing Justice Podcast on Facebook, and tweet at us @hjpodcast on Twitter   We pay for all costs out-of-pocket and this podcast is 100% volunteer-run. Help us cover our costs by becoming a sponsor at patreon.com/healingjustice   THANK YOU: Mixed and produced by Zach Meyer at the COALROOM Intro and Closing music gifted by Danny O’Brien All visuals contributed by Josiah Werning

Brian McCaffrey Makes Personal Playlists for Dementia and Alzheimer's Patients After thirty years of ministry as a Lutheran (ELCA) chaplain, recently retired Brian McCaffrey moved with his wife, Helen, and two cats to St. Paul, Minnesota. Eager to follow his interest in the relationship between aging and spiritual development, he now volunteers at Lyngblomsten Care Facility in St. Paul. Brian helps in the facility’s Music and Memory Program, which creates and provides personalized playlists using iPods and similar digital audio systems that enable those struggling with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other cognitive and physical challenges to reconnect with the world through music-triggered memories. Currently, Brian volunteers two to three hours weekly and sees 8–10 residents. He enjoys working with the dementia patients and loves the smile music puts on people’s faces—not onlyresidents, but also family and staff. Each person receives an iPod loaded with his or her favorite music. Because music is stored in a different section of the brain than language, it often remains after many other memories have been lost. Music can function as a trigger to those memories. An added benefit is that music can have a calming affect when a resident is agitated. Brian says, "I get the chance to make a difference in people’s life that day. I bring a smile and often memories that they enjoy sharing, which brings a sense of purpose and meaning into my day, as well. Volunteering allows me to keep doing some of my favorite types of work—without the time clock. Less expectations allows for a little more fun…and it gets me out of the house!" More details can be found on the Music and Memory website (https://musicandmemory.org). To find out more about coming podcasts, sign up for Ed’s Retire-To newsletter: retire-to.com/ed-s-newsletter. Be sure and visit retiretovolunteering.com.