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Jason Fraley sends well wishes to Washington Capitals arena announcer Wes Johnson, who is recovering after being found unresponsive in his hotel room in Atlanta where he planned to host a benefit for the National Alzheimer's Association. You'll hear an update on his GoFundMe campaign, as well as a replay of their 2022 interview about the Alzheimer's fundraiser "Voiceapalooza." (Theme Music: Scott Buckley's "Clarion")

This week on Here's What We Know, join us for an unforgettable conversation with country singer-songwriter, philanthropist, advocate, and all-around amazing human, Jay Allen. Known for his emotional storytelling, trademark humor, electric performances, and tireless work to make a difference, Jay opens up about his life, career, and the causes closest to his heart. Listen now!In This Episode:Jay dives into his fitness routine and how staying active helps him maintain mental clarity. Get a behind-the-scenes look at Jay's preparation for the last ACM Awards, where he rocked a timeless all-black wedding tux.Jay opens up about how he and his wife overcame the curveball of Hurricane Ian disrupting their wedding plans. Thanks to the generosity of friends, they turned a challenge into a beautiful celebration of love.Prepare to be moved as Jay shares his mission to fight Alzheimer's. With over $120 million raised for research, collaborations with artists like Walker Hayes, and impactful charity concerts, Jay's philanthropy shines a light on how music and storytelling can make a difference.Jay reflects on an emotional visit to The White House during a film screening, sharing how vulnerability and empathy fuel his powerful storytelling through music.Jay talks about his music, “Better Now,” dedicated to those facing anxiety and depression; this song is a reminder that healing is possible.This episode is sponsored by:Habana Cuba (Be sure to use code "Gary20" to get 20% off your order!) A Flood of Love Bio:Known for his philanthropic work spurred on by his mother's passing from Alzheimer's in 2019, Jay has gone on to raise over $160 million to help fight the disease.He's been featured on NBC's The Voice, ABC World News, PeopleTV, Pickler & Ben, and in People & Forbes Magazine, among many other media outlets. He was selected as The Highway Find on Sirius XM with his song “Sounds Good To Me”, won the 2022 Country Now Awards as Favorite Competition Contestant, and was recognized as one of Music Mayhem Magazine's 2023 Artists to Watch.Celebrated for his philanthropic work in 2023, Allen was presented The Caregiver Award by The National Alzheimer's Association, was personally invited to The White House by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, made history by performing the first-ever concert in the U.S. Capitol Building, and successfully concluded his first international tour in the United Kingdom, leading to airplay on BBC.Jay signed a record deal with ONErpm in 2023 and continues to tour with his band “The Stallions” in effort to help those suffering with dementia and their caregivers. His new 10-song album “Des Moines” is available now.Website: https://www.jayallenofficial.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jayallenmusicTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jayallenmusicConnect with Gary: Gary's Website Follow Gary on Instagram Gary's Tiktok Gary's Facebook Watch the episodes on YouTube Advertise on the Podcast Thank you for listening. Let us know what you think about this episode. Leave us a review!

On our second November episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” we are highlighting November's National Family Caregiver Month (#NFCMonth), National Hospice & Palliative Care Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. We have two fabulous guest expert interviews for this episode: (13:30) Kate DeBartolo – Sr. Director of The Conversation Project – tells us about how families face death and dying and the important conversations that need to be had beforehand. The Conversation Project offers checklists, videos, conversation guides and more resources to help facilitate these hard-to-have conversations. (47:35) Nelly Some – Founder/CEO, Author – Making a Difference with Nelly – From Africa to America, from family caregiver to professional board & care entrepreneur – Nelly's story is inspiring and engaging. Many family caregivers become volunteers to help other caregivers – Nelly has made it her life mission and business. She shares what family caregivers should consider in terms of home care, board & care and how to practice caregiver self-care. (4:30) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri shares She also talks about a new AARP study on happiness and older adults and shares how to find positivity and joy during the holidays which can add more stress to a caregiver's life. She also talks about her work and recent TV appearances in the area of caregiver joy with Comfort Keepers and Hilarity for Charity. (1:13:38) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about TALK ABOUT one of the biggest reasons older adults want to stay living in their homes – it's the food! A new survey shows this is a big reason seniors are saying “no” to senior living options. And, since we are talking about food, Sherri shares insights from her “Me Time Monday” book on how to use sonic seasoning and musical menus during the holidays for both caregivers and older loved ones to “savor” the season. (1:20:15) – In our Pop Culture segment, Sherri shares information about two new caregiving documentaries. The first is “Taking Care – The Legacies We'll Accept, And Those We Don't” about the story of actress/director Lauren Miller Rogen and her caregiving journey with her mom who had early onset Alzheimer's. The second is a documentary on the innovative Town Square dementia day care model created by Glenner Adult Day Care Services called “Town Square: A Documentary Film About Recreating the Past to Reclaim the Present.” Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Greg Skordas Alzheimer’s disease is the fastest growing disease in our country right now. Jeremy Cunningham, Public Policy Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, just got back from attending the National Alzheimer’s Forum in Washington D.C. He joins the show with the national statistics they discussed during the congressional meetings.

Hosts: Rusty Cannon and Greg Skordas Rusty unpacks the Utah Taxpayers Association’s 2024 Beehive Family Report The Utah Taxpayers Association released their new 2024 Beehive Family Report today. The report looks into the tax burdens of the typical Utah family. As he’s president of the organization, Rusty digs into the highlights of what’s inside the report. Will the Arizona Coyotes come to Utah? The Arizona Coyotes are inching closer to relocating to Salt Lake City, Utah. Why Utah? How will this transition work? What will be the new team name? Kyle Ireland, Digital Content Producer for KSL Sports, joins the show with all the latest. Chris Stewart explains why he’s endorsing Rep. John Curtis A few days ago, it was announced that former Congressman Chris Stewart is endorsing Rep. John Curtis for his bid in the U.S. Senate race. He joins the show to explain the reason for his support as well as discuss life after Congress. What if Utah bans international students from playing varsity sports? The Utah High School Activities Association is proposing a new rule that would ban international students from playing varsity sports. Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer of Podcasts for KSL, has been following this story since 2 years ago. She joins the show to explain the argument behind the rule change. Amy Donaldson gives the inside look on Season 2 of The Letter podcast If you’re a fan of The Letter podcast, you’re in for a treat because Season 2 is officially here! Amy Donaldson, Executive Producer of Podcasts for KSL and Host of The Letter podcast, joins the show to give an inside look on what’s in store for the unexpected second season of the podcast. Jeremy Cunningham shares data from the National Alzheimer’s Forum Alzheimer’s disease is the fastest growing disease in our country right now. Jeremy Cunningham, Public Policy Director of the Alzheimer’s Association, just got back from attending the National Alzheimer’s Forum in Washington D.C. He joins the show with the national statistics they discussed during the congressional meetings.

The number of Canadians living with dementia is expected to reach 1.7 million by 2050. We discuss the state of treatment and research with Dr. George Andrews, President and CEO of the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and NWT, during this, National Alzheimer's Awareness month! What changes are coming to the federal taxes we pay in 2024 - and how will Canadians be impacted? For some answers, we chatted with Daniel Rogozynski - Master of Accounting Co-Director in the School of Accounting and Finance at the University of Waterloo. And making your mental health a priority in 2024 could be the first step to a successful and prosperous new year. We checked in with Karen Gallagher-Burt, Mental Health Advocate & Social Worker, to help get us on the right track with our finances after the holidays!

Joan's guests today are: - Dannagal Young, professor of Communication, Political Science and International Relations at the University of Delaware, and author of "Wrong: How Media, Politics, and Identity Drive Our Appetite for Misinformation" - Dr. Anna Pelak, Total Dentistry - Joel Ostrow, professor in the Political Science Department at Benedictine University - Rebecca Chopp, spokesperson for the National Alzheimer's Association

Jessica Fepelstein, ASTHO Analyst for State and Community Engagement, explains the health equity core concepts work that is happening as part of the STRETCH Initiative; Dr. Esther Muna, Chief Executive Officer and Territorial Health Official for the Northern Mariana Islands, discusses the ASTHO policy statement calling for Medicaid funding parity for the U.S. territories; Daphne Delgado, Program Director with the Center for Brain Health Equity at UsAgainstAlzheimer's, says the organization has resources for doing work in black and Latino communities; and an ASTHO webinar will help you learn new strategies to improve access to emergency contraception during. ASTHO Blog Article: Centering the Community's Voice in State-Led Health Equity Initiatives ASTHO News Release: ASTHO Releases Five Health Policy Statements UsAgainstAlzheimer's Webpage: Our Data Insights UsAgainstAlzheimer's Webpage: Let's Talk Alz this National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month UsAgainstAlzheimer's Webpage: Culturally Tailored Communications Resources ASTHO Webinar: Provider Strategies to Improve Access to Emergency Contraception  

Our National Family Caregiver Month & National Alzheimer's Month episode is a BIG one! Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, interviews the following guests on this episode: 1. Lisa Tyburski of Glenner Centers and the Town Square for Dementia Day Care Villages – an innovative model for caring for those with Alzheimer's in an active, engaging environment (think Disneyland for Dementia) 2. Lori La Bey – a long-time colleague in dementia caregiving and a caregiver for her late mom with Alzheimer's. Lori is a dear friend who has a great book out that engages all ages on Alzheimer's called “Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care” we're going to talk to her about that and the insights she has from her podcast “Alzheimer's Speaks” 3. Marianne Sciucco, founder of AlzAuthors, who is going to tell us how her site is a great resource for those living with Alzheimer's and those caring for someone with dementia – a great interview to celebrate Nov 1 National Authors Day and November National Family Stories Month In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri shares information about the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) campaign for National Family Caregiver Month with the theme #CaregiversConnect. Sherri also talks about daylight savings and what to know about how light therapy helps caregivers and those with Alzheimer's by reducing depression by 20%. For Well Home Design News Sherri give some highlights from her “Dementia Friendly Design” webinar that she also shares on the Episode Guide page so listeners can view or watch the webinar on Caregiving Club's YouTube channel. All of this news and the Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on the 7 A's of Caregiving and the 7 Elements of Life Balance are from Sherri's new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Host:  Mindy McCulley, Extension Specialist for Instructional Support, University of Kentucky   Guest: Terri Weber, Elder Care Specialist with UK Human Resources Elder Care Season 6, Episode 15 November is National Caregivers Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  In recognition of these two annual observances, UK Elder Care and UK Sanders Brown Center on Aging are hosting Dementia Caregivers Week November 8-10, with a series of webinars designed to give support to caregivers.  For more information about Dementia Caregivers Week visit: Dementia Caregivers Week UK Human Resources|Elder Care To connect with FCS Extension: Kentucky Extension Offices UK FCS Website FCS Facebook FCS Instagram    

Modern research in the field of neuroscience shows what happens in our brains when we engage in yoga and mindfulness practices. In this episode of The ABMP Podcast, Darren and Angie speak with author Brittany Fair about her motivation to write The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation, whether these practices in daily life help with neurogenesis, and how these contemplative practices affect the brain. Brittany Fair is the author of The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation and a science communicator at the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center based at the University of Washington. With a background in philosophy, ecology, medical studies, and neuroscience, she has taught courses at universities and workshops nationwide. She teaches science writing at UC San Diego Extended Studies and is the former president of the San Diego Science Writers Association. Outside work, she is a competitive triathlete, yoga teacher, and twin mom.   Resources:   Get the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Neuroscience-Yoga-Meditation-Brittany-Fair-ebook/dp/B0BQKY2XT9     Hosts:   Darren Buford is senior director of communications and editor-in-chief for ABMP. He is editor of Massage & Bodywork magazine and has worked for ABMP for 22 years, and been involved in journalism at the association, trade, and consumer levels for 24 years. He has served as board member and president of the Western Publishing Association, as well as board member for Association Media & Publishing. Contact him at editor@abmp.com. Angie is a licensed massage therapist and is the advertising director for ABMP. She is Chopra Center Certified in meditation and ayurvedic lifestyle. Her training explores physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Angie is also the founder of the nonprofit, Project Inti, an organization that provides aid to low-income Peruvian families and communities. For more information, visit www.projectinti.org.   Sponsors:   Anatomy Trains: www.anatomytrains.com      Touch America: www.touchamerica.com     Zibby Media: www.zibbymedia.com         Anatomy Trains is a global leader in online anatomy education and also provides in-classroom certification programs for structural integration in the US, Canada, Australia, Europe, Japan, and China, as well as fresh-tissue cadaver dissection labs and weekend courses. The work of Anatomy Trains originated with founder Tom Myers, who mapped the human body into 13 myofascial meridians in his original book, currently in its fourth edition and translated into 12 languages. The principles of Anatomy Trains are used by osteopaths, physical therapists, bodyworkers, massage therapists, personal trainers, yoga, Pilates, Gyrotonics, and other body-minded manual therapists and movement professionals. Anatomy Trains inspires these practitioners to work with holistic anatomy in treating system-wide patterns to provide improved client outcomes in terms of structure and function.                      Website: anatomytrains.com                        Email: info@anatomytrains.com             Facebook: facebook.com/AnatomyTrains                       Instagram: www.instagram.com/anatomytrainsofficial   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2g6TOEFrX4b-CigknssKHA       Zibby Media is a women-led company dedicated to deepening the connections between readers, authors, and each other. We do so by offering many ways to connect—even for those who don't have time to read. Founded by Zibby Owens, author, podcaster, publisher, bookstore owner, CEO, and mother of four, Zibby Media includes a publishing house, a magazine, podcasts, retreats, classes, a book club, salon events, and an independent bookstore with frequent author events. If you have ever loved a book, you're in the right place.   Learn more at zibbymedia.com Follow us on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zibbybooks/?hl=en Listen to the podcast @momsdonthavetimetoreadbooks Read the magazine @zibbymag   TouchAmerica is a leading manufacturer of professional grade wellness furniture, bodywork tables, halotherapy suites, hydrotherapy equipment, sound bathing loungers, and other related products. At TouchAmerica, we believe in a future where good health and vitality are common in all aspects of living. Promoting the positive power of conscious touch is at the core of our vision. We hope our products help add a touch of functional elegance to your massage & spa work environment. ABMP members receive 20% off all standard products. Discounts do not apply to salt or special-order SKUs. Visit https://www.touchamerica.com/ or Call 800 67 TOUCH and use code touchABMP*. Reach out today and feel the TouchAmerica difference!  

Brittany Fair is the author of The Neuroscience of Yoga and Meditation and a science communicator at the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center based at the University of Washington. With a background in philosophy, ecology, medical studies, and neuroscience, she has taught courses at universities and workshops nationwide. She is the former president of the San Diego Science Writers Association and currently teaches science writing at UC San Diego Extended Studies. Outside of work, she is a competitive triathlete, yoga teacher, and twin mom.

After seeing his mother suffer from Alzheimer's, Allen wrote “Blank Stares”.  A video of him performing the song with his mother on stage in Iowa went viral causing Jay to become known around the world. His mother has since passed, but Jay continues to tour internationally as an advocate for the Alzheimer's Association, and the song has gone on to raise over $100 million dollars to help fight the disease.Jay has been featured on NBC's The Voice, ABC World News, PeopleTV, Pickler & Ben, and in People & Forbes Magazine, among others. He was selected as The Highway Find on Sirius XM with his song “Sounds Good To Me”, won the 2022 Country Now Awards as Favorite Competition Contestant, and was recognized as one of Music Mayhem Magazine's 2023 Artists to Watch.Celebrated for his philanthropic work, Allen was presented The Caregiver Award by The National Alzheimer's Association, was personally invited to The White House by First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, and made history by performing the first ever concert in the U.S. Capitol Building.Support the show

At the start of the day, Lisa Baron and her board of trustees gathered for the fifth strategic planning cycle in the 20-year history of Memory Care Home Solutions, the nonprofit Baron founded to serve families with Alzheimer's patients. How would they expand? How would they diversify their revenue sources? How would they create sustainable long-term earnings?But after dinner, at the end of the day, the planning facilitator put a question to Baron and her board, a question she wasn't expecting at all. “You can grow incrementally,” the facilitator said, “or you can change the world. What do you want to do?”The question sent a bolt of lightning through Baron and her board. It changed the focus of their strategic planning entirely. The game was no longer just about contract reimbursements, revenue streams and federal grants. It wasn't only about seeking inclusion in employer assistance programs or third-party healthcare contracts.It was about advocacy for families. It was about forming coalitions to influence policy around memory care issues. “It was huge,” Baron said. “It opened us up to the power of more people helping us achieve more than we could by ourselves.”Within weeks, work had begun to expand the agency's vision into the advocacy space, using the experience of hospice workers—who moved the palliative care practice from the fringes of healthcare into the mainstream—as an example.What steps in its history brought Baron and Memory Care Home Solutions to this moment? How are they building the groundwork to “change the world”? And what can business leaders learn from Baron's experience?UPDATE SINCE THIS EPISODELisa Baron announced her retirement from MCHS in December 2022 and officially stepped down May 31, 2023. According to Jill Cigliana, the organization's new executive director, “Lisa continues to inspire and guide MCHS in her new role as founder and director emeritus. She remains involved in advocacy and policy work on behalf of people living with dementia and family care partners.”Since the approval of the fifth strategic plan, Cigliana said the organization has focused on building out its dementia navigation service line based on the Care Ecosystem model of care developed at the University of California-San Francisco. “This work connects us with a national team of researchers and collaborators to advance best practices in dementia care and is aligned with our strategic goals. Additionally, we have been meeting with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services to inform a payment model for dementia care services.”On July 31, MCHS was invited to Washington, DC, to attend the advisory council meeting of the National Alzheimer's Project Act. At that meeting, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services announced a test program to roll out a dementia care model which will be covered through Medicare benefits. “This means that for the first time in this country, there will be a covered benefit for Medicare beneficiaries who are living with dementia, including education, training and paid respite for their family caregivers. MCHS will continue to be involved in the testing for this model of care.”Said Lisa Baron, “It's thrilling that we are being included in the national conversation. This is exactly what we were aiming for.”RELATED LINKSMemory Care Home Solutions websiteFrom Small Business Monthly: “Time With The Boss - Lisa Baron, Memory Care Home Solutions”Nick Argyres' page on the WashU Olin websiteLisa Baron testified in 2016 about Alzheimer's services to the Special Senate Committee on AgingCREDITSThis podcast is a production of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis. Contributors include:Katie Wools, Cathy Myrick, Judy Milanovits and Lesley Liesman, creative assistanceJill Young Miller, fact checking and creative assistanceHayden Molinarolo, original music and sound designMike Martin Media, editingSophia Passantino, social mediaLexie O'Brien and Erik Buschardt, website supportPaula Crews, creative vision and strategic supportSpecial thanks to Ray Irving and his team at WashU Olin's Center for Digital Education, including our audio engineer, Austin Alred.

Gina Green-Harris joins the podcast to discuss the importance of collaborating with communities in Alzheimer's research. Sharing her experience as a researcher with the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute (WAI) and the All of Us research program, she describes the key tenets of community engagement and explains ways researchers can build intentional, sustainable partnerships with communities throughout the research process This episode is part of a series featuring speakers from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center's (NACC) Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting, where the overarching theme was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in ADRC research and operations. Guest: Gina Green-Harris, MBA, director, Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute Regional Milwaukee Office, co-primary investigator, co-director, University of Wisconsin–Madison's All of Us research program Show Notes Learn more about Gina Green-Harris on the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Institute's website and on the UW Institute for Clinical and Translational Research's website. Learn more about the All of Us Research Program. Watch a recording of Gina Green-Harris's talk at NACC's Fall 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

Dr. Crystal Glover, health equity in aging researcher at Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of increasing brain donations and tissue samples from older adults of underrepresented backgrounds. Dr. Glover talks about the reasons why participants may be interested in brain donations, the barriers that they may face, and the benefits of combining both qualitative and quantitative data within her research. This episode is part of a series featuring speakers from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center's (NACC) Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting, where the overarching theme was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in ADRC research and operations.  Guest: Crystal Glover, PhD, leader, Outreach, Recruitment, and Engagement Core, Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Division of Behavioral Sciences, Rush Medical College Show Notes Follow Dr. Glover on Twitter.  Learn more about Dr. Glover on Rush University's website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, has three great interviews for this episode beginning with Rachel Francine and Andy Tubman, co-founders of SingFit, who talk about music, brain health and Alzheimer's for June's National Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month as well as June 21 World Music Day. Sherri's second interview is with Saudia Gajadhar, Chief Happiness Officer with Comfort Keepers, who will talk about National Day of Joy on June 28 and the results of Comfort Keeper's new survey on what makes older people happy. In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri shares the latest research from her book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It includes tips on green exercise and brain health. Sherri also talks about the actor Bruce Willis and his recent frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis and how to care for our dads for Father's Day. In Pop Culture, Sherri shares her playlists for World Beatles Day (June 25) and the Beach Boys (International Surf Music Month). In Well Home Design News, Sherri highlights June as National Employee Self-Care Month with tips on how to increase brain health and calm in both the workplace and a home office setting. The episode wraps up with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on how music is beneficial for brain health. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Dr. Lisa Barnes joins the podcast to discuss her research focusing on how social determinants of health, specifically racial differences, affect chronic diseases of aging.She explains the difference between equality, equity and justice, and the different drivers of disparities within the medical field. This episode is part of a series featuring speakers from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center's (NACC) Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting, where the overarching theme was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in ADRC research and operations.  Guest: Lisa Barnes, PhD, Alla V. and Solomon Jesmer Professor of Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, neuropsychologist, Rush Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Show Notes Learn more information about the NACC and watch the presentation recordings from the Spring 2023 ADRC Meeting on their website. Watch Dr. Barnes' presentation at the Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting, “Social Determinants of Health and Health Equity.” Read more about the study Dr. Barnes mentions at 16:36, “Gender, Racial, and Ethnic Inequities in Receipt of Multiple National Institutes of Health Research Project Grants,” for free through JAMA Network and through the article, “Scientists with multiple NIH grants are overwhelmingly male and white,” published by Science. Read more about the study Dr. Barnes mentions at 16:40, “Systemic racial disparities in funding rates at the National Science Foundation,” for free through the National Library of Medicine.  Learn more about Dr. Barnes on Rush University's website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

Dr. Sarah Biber, the program director for the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC), joins the podcast to discuss efforts to increase representation and equitable practices across the 37 Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). She discusses key disparities in Alzheimer's disease research, why diversity and inclusion are imperative in research, and what is being done to address these disparities with the data collected from research participants. This episode is the first of an upcoming series featuring speakers from the Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting, where the overarching theme was Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in ADRC research and operations.  Guest: Sarah Biber, PhD, program director, National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Show Notes Learn more information about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center and watch the presentation recordings from the Spring ADRC Meeting on their website. Watch Dr. Biber's presentation at the Fall ADRC Meeting, “Delivering on NACC's Mission Through Modernization,” on YouTube. Watch Dr. Biber's presentation at the Fall ADRC Meeting, “Amplifying the Scan Initiative,” on YouTube. Listen to Dr. Biber's previous episode, “The Future Of Sharing And Accessing Alzheimer's Disease Data,” on our website, or wherever you get your podcasts. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

We had the pleasure of interviewing Jay Allen Zoom video!Country singer Jay Allen has released his latest single, "No Prayer Like Mama's," through ONErpm. The new single is a touching tribute to the strength and devotion of a mother's love and is available now on streaming services worldwide.Inspired by Jay Allen's own journey, "No Prayer Like Mama's" is a tribute to the love and sacrifice of mothers. The song was born out of Allen's own experience of losing his mother to Alzheimer's disease and serves to honor the memory of all mothers who have dedicated their lives to their children, even in the face of adversity. The lyrics pay homage to the endless prayers that mothers offer for their children, from their earliest moments to when they've reached adulthood, capturing the beauty and power of that love that can transcend time and distance.Allen spoke about the song, saying “'No Prayer Like Mama's' was written after grieving the loss of my own mother. That process was a difficult journey, but now I find strength in believing that she's still with me. I hope this song brings honor to both mothers in heaven and those still with us.”Growing up near Cedar Falls, Iowa, Allen was influenced by the music he heard from both his father at rock concerts and his mother, who would sing country tunes on long car rides. Allen attributes his love for country music to his mother, and it's what ultimately led him to move to Nashville in 2013. He signed a publishing deal in 2014 and an artist deal with SONY/ATV in 2016. With the release of "Sounds Good to Me" in 2017, Allen was selected as Sirius XM's "The Highway Find."It was his 2018 hit "Blank Stares," a powerful tribute to his mother who suffered from early-onset Alzheimer's, that first caught the attention of national audiences. The song went viral, reaching over 500 million views on Facebook, and showcased Allen's raw talent and dedication to raising awareness for the Alzheimer's Association. As a result of his advocacy efforts, Allen has been involved with several international events, including the Rita Hayworth Gala, which have raised over $100 million for the Alzheimer' Association and has received numerous accolades, including The Caregiver Award from the National Alzheimer's Association.Allen has also been recognized for his music. He was named Favorite Competition Contestant at the 2022 Country Now Awards and featured in Music Mayhem Magazine's 2023 Artists to Watch.With the release of his debut EP Bulletproof, which includes the single "Mustang on Mud Tires" featuring UMG country artist, co-writer, and now-wife Kylie Morgan (along with Nate Kenyon and Blake Bollinger) Allen continues to captivate audiences with his emotional and heartfelt music.We want to hear from you! Please email Hello@BringinitBackwards.com. www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #JayAllen #NoPrayersLikeMamas #NewMusic #ZoomListen & Subscribe to BiBhttps://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

If you were like me, you got to know Jay Allen on NBC's The Voice and his song that went viral, “Blank Stares,” which was written for his mother who passed from Alzheimer's. The song went viral, reaching over 500 million views on Facebook, and showcased Jay's talent and dedication to raising awareness for Alzheimer's. As a result of his advocacy efforts, He has been involved with several international events, including the Rita Hayworth Gala, which has raised over $100 million for the Alzheimer's Association and has received numerous accolades, including The Caregiver Award from the National Alzheimer's Association. Contact Jay Allen Website     Tour Schedule    TicTok & Instagram  @jayallenmusic     Facebook    @jayallenmusic     YouTube      The Voice Blind Audition  Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time since 2011. Find FREE Resources & A Variety of ServicesSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the heels of National Family Caregivers Awareness Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness month, we're joined by two patient advocates that epitomize this critical intersection. Roger Cochran is a member of the Early-Stage Alzheimer's Advisory Commission for the Alzheimer's Association. He has an MA in Anthropology, MS in Health Systems (Ga Inst Tech), a Ph.D. in Sociology, and has worked for over 30 years in community health planning. Roger is also living with Alzheimer's disease. Dorothy Merrick is married to Roger and is also his primary caretaker. She is passionate about the topic of Alzheimer's disease and is a powerful advocate for her husband and others living with this condition. During our chat, we explore their journey together, as they navigate the challenges that follow the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.

Beth Kallmyer, Vice President of Care and Support at the Alzheimer's Association, discusses National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month; Dr. Morgan McDonald, Interim Commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health, examines plans to award $230 million in grants to help improve health resiliency in the state; ASTHO members in hurricane-prone areas of the country are sharing lessons learned with those looking to improve their storm response plans; and we conclude our month-long recognition of Public Health Thank You Day with one last thankful note. Alzheimer's Association Webpage Tennessee Department of Health News Release: Gov. Lee Announces $230 Million in Health Resiliency Grants to Transform Care & Services In Tennessee ASTHO Blog Article: Responding to Environmental Health Threats Following Hurricanes ASTHO Webpage: Be in the Know  

National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness MonthNovember 2022 – Host EpisodeNovember is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. More than 6 million people in America are living with this disease and it is expected that by the year 2060, 14 million Americans will be diagnosed with Alzheimer's. It is the most common form of dementia and affects many families across the country. Caregivers have tremendous stress in caring for their loved ones with this life-altering disease. Thank you for listening. Be sure to like and follow the podcast so you won't miss an episode.https://alzfdn.org/alzawarenessmonth/ https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/caregiver-health/caregiver-stress https://www.hhs.gov/programs/providers-and-facilities/resources-for-caregivers/index.html

November is National Family Caregivers Month, National Hospice and Palliative Care Month as well as National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Hear from the experts on how to care for yourselves as well as your loved ones.

There's really no way to avoid the obvious: Early-onset Alzheimer's disease is a scary condition. The causes are somewhat mysterious, results of treatments are mixed, and there is no cure. A diagnosis will impact everybody who it touches - logistically, financially, psychologically, and emotionally. Today, you're going to meet a man living alone with early onset, and a husband and wife team who are doing everything they can to make sure the husband is cared for. And you'll get some helpful things to keep in mind from a dementia-care education specialist. 1-800-272-3900 is The Alzheimer's Association's helpline. It is open 24/7. GUESTS:  Teepa Snow: A dementia-care education specialist with a background in occupational therapy and close to 40 years of clinical practice, using a "positive approach to care" Brian Van Buren: Started experiencing memory issues when he was 50, but wasn't formally diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's until age 64. He was a 2017 member of the National Alzheimer's Association early onset advisory group, and is a member of the Dementia Action Alliance Advisory Board to bring awareness to people of color and the LGBTQIA+ community Marva and Tyrone Patterson: Pastors at Rescue Temple in East Hartford. Tyrone began experiencing symptoms of early-onset Alzheimer's in January of 2021 Support the show: https://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Sherri Snelling continues to celebrate National Family Caregiver Month along with National Alzheimer's Month and Veteran's Day in November. Special guest for this episode is Dr. Eboni Green who is the founder and president of Caregiver Support Services and a noted grief expert. She talks to us about the stages of grief and how to find gratitude. In Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri also touches on the latest surveys in workplace wellness for employees who are also caregiving, the latest news caregiving and Alzheimer's, and also the great work of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its Hidden Heroes program providing support for the family caregivers of veterans for Veteran's Day November 11. In Well Home Design News Sherri once again celebrates Veteran's Day sharing news of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation that provides smart homes to disabled veterans and their families and mortgage free homes to the families of veterans and first responders whose loved ones were lost in the line of duty making the ultimate sacrifice for their country. As always, we end our episode with our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack that recognizes the power of the color purple to provide us with spirituality, creativity and healing.

alzheimer's disease is growing in epidemic proportions. The number affected in the U.S. alone is more than 20 million -people. (That's the population of Florida.) In his book, blog, and speaking engagements Carlen Maddux shares how art made his wife radiate with joy and confidence; how his family learns to lessen the strife in the midst of their crisis; and much more.NOVEMBER IS NATIONAL ALZHEIMER'S MONTH. This is not an old person's disease - hundreds of thousands of young families also are affected. Two out of three victims are women.What you learned in first grade can help you care for your parent or spouse with a long-term illnessThis book belongs on the nightstand of every family coping with a crisis."—Dr. Landy Anderton, Clinical PsychologistCARLEN MADDUXreported for the St. Petersburg Times before publishing his own regional magazine. His 50-year-old wife, Martha, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 1997 while their children were still in high school and college. Maddux is the author of A Path Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy Found Us Deep in a Maze Called Alzheimer's, which describes the 17-year odyssey of caring for his wife, all while continuing to run his magazine and trying to keep their family whole. Today, he's a sought-after author, speaker and blogger, sharing the hard-won experience arising from his family's crisis.MEDIA EXPERIENCEEditor/publisher/owner of the Maddux Report, Tampa Bay's business magazine. Writer for the nationally recognized St. Petersburg Times (now Tampa Bay Times) Interviewed by Tampa Bay Times, PBS-TV, Sirius radio and Mr. Media online National Alzheimer's Association guest blog writer and promotional video.CONTACTCarlen Maddux Based in Tampa Bay, FL carlen@carlenmaddux.com 727.504.8201 cell www.carlenmaddux.com

Dementia Matters Special Series: The National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Data and Research Part 6 Concluding our special series on the 2022 Spring ADRC Meeting, Dr. Cerise Elliott joins the podcast to discuss the NIA's work within the field of Alzheimer's disease research, how the NIA promotes open science to advance research across the ADRC program, and other key takeaways from the spring meeting. Guest: Cerise Elliott, PhD, program director for clinical interventions and diagnostics, division of neuroscience, National Institute on Aging Show Notes Watch Dr. Cerise Elliott's session from the Spring ADRC Meeting, “Q&A with Program,” on NACC's YouTube channel. Listen to our previous episode with Dr. Elliott, "National Priorities for Dementia and Health Disparities Research," on our website. Learn more about Dr. Elliott at her bio on the National Institute on Aging website. Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

Dementia Matters Special Series: The National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Data and Research Part 5 Whether it be due to new research findings, innovative approaches and ideas, or technological advancements, Alzheimer's disease research is constantly evolving. Now, dementia research is headed into the digital frontier. Dr. Rhoda Au joins the podcast to discuss digital biomarkers, gamifying cognitive testing, and how the field of Alzheimer's disease research is entering its digital age. Guest: Rhoda Au, PhD, digital technology leader, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center, co-principal investigator, director of neuropsychology, Framingham Heart Study, professor, Boston University School of Medicine Show Notes Watch Dr. Rhoda Au's presentation from NACC's Spring ADRC Meeting on NACC's YouTube channel. Learn more about Dr. Au at her bio on the Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine website. Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

November is both National Caregiver's Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. UK HR Elder Care will be hosting a Senior Caregiving Week offering two great caregiving events November 1-3. Dr. Greg gets a preview from UK Eldercare specialist Terri Weber and shares his own profound revelations from taking the virtual dementia tour several years ago.

The Department of Health and Human Services helps to guide billions of dollars in investment and direction in research, policy, and health care. The Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE), within the HHS, is the principal advisor to the Secretary of HHS on health policy, ranging from legislation to strategic planning to research. How does this relate to aging policy and research? How does coordination occur between the federal, state and local level in aging health policies? And, who within ASPE guides aging policy and connects policy to every day health challenges experienced by patients and clinicians?    On today today's podcast, we are joined by guest host and UCSF geriatrician Ashwin Kotwal as we welcome Dr. Tisamarie Sherry (Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Behavioral Health, Disability, and Aging Policy (BHDAP), appointed by the Biden administration). This office is tasked with providing aging policy research and recommendations within ASPE, including long term care and the National Alzheimer's Project Act.  Dr. Sherry shares her expertise in aging health policy and helps us make sense of the role of her Office and how she coordinates with the multitude of federal agencies aligned around the goal of advancing aging research, policy, and health. For the policy buffs and policy newbies out there, we hope this podcast is an essential primer to government in action.    We talk about:  The structure of federal agencies and how they coordinate  Priorities of the National Alzheimer's Project Act, and the unique role of ASPE and BHDAP in guiding the agenda and long-term goals The recent focus on nursing facilities and long term supportive services during the pandemic, along with key gaps How HHS and ASPE solicit input from clinicians, community leaders, and older adults and how much it impacts policy decisions (spoiler alert: this involvement is CRUCIAL)  How to make your voice heard and get involved    We also touch briefly on topics discussed in prior podcasts such as loneliness and federal responses to the pandemic in relation to long-term care. Tune to hear Alex's rendition of 'With a Little Help from My Friends'!   - Ashwin Kotwal, MD, MS  

As our population ages with its emphasis on hyper-cognitive power and productivity, we must begin to acknowledge the equal moral status of people with physical and cognitive disabilities as someone not less significant than that of someone who is more lucid of mind. And, we must better support those who support this growing population.Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is among a handful of individuals awarded the National Distinguished Service Award from the National Alzheimer's Association. Post is a leader in research on the benefits of giving and on compassionate care in relation to improved patient outcomes and clinician well-being. In 2001 he founded The Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, which researches and distributes knowledge on kindness, giving and spirituality. Post served as a co-chair of the United Nations Population Fund Conference on Spirituality and Global Transformation. He's a professor in the Department of Preventative Medicine at Stony Brook University and founder and director of the Stony Brook Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics. He is the author of: Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live Longer, Healthier, Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving (Broadway Books 2008), The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer Disease: Ethical Issues from Diagnosis to Dying (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2nd edition 2000), God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness (Mango 2019) and Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press 2022)Interview Date: 8/19/2022 Tags: Stephen G. Post, caregiving, dementia, Alzheimer's, assisted oral feeding, tube feeding, Willem de Kooning, Oliver Sacks, Health & Healing, Philosophy, Science, Death & Dying

Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is among a handful of individuals awarded the National Distinguished Service Award from the National Alzheimer's Association. Post is a leader in research on the benefits of giving and on compassionate care in relation to improved patient outcomes and clinician well-being. In 2001 he founded The Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, which researches and distributes knowledge on kindness, giving and spirituality. Post served as a co-chair of the United Nations Population Fund Conference on Spirituality and Global Transformation. He's a professor in the Department of Preventative Medicine at Stony Brook University and founder and director of the Stony Brook Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics. He is the author of: Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live Longer, Healthier, Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving (Broadway Books 2008), The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer Disease: Ethical Issues from Diagnosis to Dying (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2nd edition 2000), God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness (Mango 2019) and Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer's Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press 2022)Interview Date: 8/19/2022 Tags: Stephen G. Post, caregiving, dementia, Alzheimer's, deeply forgetful people, declining cognition, compassionate care, medical treatments as an assault, music and Alzheimer's, offering emotional dignity, good language when in cognitive decline, Health & Healing, Death & Dying, Philosophy

Dementia Matters Special Series: The National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Data and Research Part 4 Brain imaging is a key tool in Alzheimer's disease research and diagnoses, allowing scientists to see changes in the brain years, even decades, before an individual experiences symptoms of dementia. The data these images provide researchers with is incredibly useful, leading the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center to take up numerous efforts to standardize, unify and share this type of data across the Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. Dr. Beth Mormino joins the podcast to discuss the NIA's SCAN initiative, the new “legacy” data set, and the importance of standardizing MRI and PET scan procedures to predict brain trajectories better. Guest: Beth Mormino, PhD, assistant professor, Stanford University Show Notes Learn more about Dr. Mormino's presentation on the SCAN Legacy project by reading her presentation slides on NACC's website. Listen to Dr. Mormino's last episode on Dementia Matters, “The Science of Alzheimer's Disease Risk,” on our website. Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website.  Register for NACC's Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting on their website. Registration is free and open to the public. The fall meeting, which will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Alzheimer's research, will take place on Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21, virtually and in person in Chicago, IL. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

In part two of BrainStorm sleep and Alzheimer's series, host Meryl Comer speaks with Erik K. St. Louis, M.D, M.S., Co-Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine and Director of the Mayo Sleep Behavior and Neurophysiology Research Laboratory, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. St. Louis gets down to the basics of the sleep-brain connection and the science behind it.  In this episode, learn how to create the best environment for sleep. To watch The National Alzheimer's Virtual Summit go to AlzSummit.org  to see recorded sessions. Support the show

Dementia Matters Special Series: The National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Data and Research Part 3 With big data comes big responsibility. Dr. Sean Mooney joins the podcast to discuss his work with NACC, the precautions NACC takes to keep participant data secure, and how this data can be used to better predict Alzheimer's disease risk to allow for earlier interventions. Guest: Sean Mooney, PhD, associate director of technology, National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center, Chief Research Information Officer, UW Medicine, professor, University of Washington Show Notes Watch Dr. Mooney's talk from NACC's Spring 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Meeting on NACC's YouTube page. Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website.  Register for NACC's Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting on their website. Registration is free and open to the public. The fall meeting, which will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Alzheimer's research, will take place Thursday, October 20th to Friday, October 21st both virtually and in-person in Chicago, IL. Learn more about Dr. Mooney through his bio on the UW Medicine Biomedical Informatics and Medical Education website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

Dementia Matters Special Series: The National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Data and Research Part 2 Dr. Sarah Biber, the program director for NACC, joins the podcast to discuss building a one-stop shop for Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) data and what it means for the future of collaborative Alzheimer's disease research. Guest: Sarah Biber, PhD, program director, National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center Show Notes Learn more about Dr. Biber's talk at NACC's Spring 2022 Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Meeting by reading her presentation slides on NACC's website. Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website. Register for NACC's Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting on their website. Registration is free and open to the public. The fall meeting, which will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Alzheimer's research, will take place Thursday, October 20th to Friday, October 21st both virtually and in-person in Chicago, IL. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

People of all ages worry about not getting enough sleep, and yet many don't mention it as a concern to their doctor. When it comes to brain health, how important IS a good night's sleep? In this episode of BrainStorm, host Meryl Comer speaks with Erik K. St. Louis, M.D, M.S., Co-Director of the Center for Sleep Medicine and Director of the Mayo Sleep Behavior and Neurophysiology Research Laboratory, at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. St. Louis gets down to the basics of the sleep-brain connection and the science behind it.  In part one of our two-part series on sleep, learn why people experience more sleep problems as they and how to measure a good night's sleep.Dr. St. Louis' class on learning to prioritize sleep can be found at UsAgainstAlzheimer's Brain Health Academy. To register for his class and learn more about Brain Health Academy, go to https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org/brain-health-academy.To register for National Alzheimer's Virtual Summit go to AlzSummit.org and attend for free.  Support the show

Dementia Matters Special Series: The National Strategy for Alzheimer's Disease Data and Research Part 1: Kicking off our six-episode series on the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center and their Spring 2022 ADRC meeting, Dr. Walter Kukull joins the podcast. He explains what NACC is, what they do with the data they collect from the 42+ Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers, the center's biannual ADRC meetings and what he's most excited about for the next five years of Alzheimer's disease research. Guest: Walter Kukull, PhD, director, National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center, professor, University of Washington department of epidemiology Show Notes Learn more about the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center at their website.  View slides and video recordings of NACC's Spring 2022 ADRC Meeting on the NACC website. Register for NACC's Fall 2022 ADRC Meeting on their website. Registration is free and open to the public. The fall meeting, which will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in Alzheimer's research, will take place Thursday, October 20, and Friday, October 21, both virtually and in person in Chicago, IL. Learn more about Dr. Kukull in his bio on the University of Washington's Memory and Brain Wellness Center website. Connect with us Find transcripts and more at our website. Email Dementia Matters: dementiamatters@medicine.wisc.edu Follow us on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center's e-newsletter.

June is National Home Safety Month and National Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month. Sherri talks to Ken Deering, CEO of iGuard Home Solutions about how to prevent fires in the kitchen especially for our older loved ones who may have dementia. June 19 is Father's Day so our Caregiver Wellness segment focuses on the recent news of Bruce Willis and his aphasia diagnosis – helping family caregivers understand what it is and how to know the warning signs. And June 21 is the Longest Day of the Year where we bring you the latest headlines in Alzheimer's news. For Pop Culture, June 21 is also the day we commemorate World Music Day. And since June 25 is Global Beatles Day and June is International Surf Music Month Sherri created her playlists of favorite Beatles and Beach Boys tunes with family caregivers in mind. To end the podcast our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is on the therapeutic power of music – how it helps us sleep, enjoy our food, be more energetic and bring back memories especially for those with Alzheimer's. Learn more at: caregivingclub.com

It's National Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and you can help! Get your team registered for the walk today!

For many students, the college experience involves 24-hour cramming sessions, annoying group projects, and partying for days. But for Jillian Lee of National Alzheimer's Buddies (NAB), a nonprofit pairing students with Alzheimer's patients, college is a time to build bridges towards a society with equitable dementia care. Like so many, she knows that there's a special connection between seniors and young people as they are each reassessing priorities in life. This helps build a friendship and bring out the beauty of the individual patients while helping students discover who they are beyond the classroom. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. ***************************************** Rodger That is produced by Missing Link—a podcast media company that is dedicated to connecting people to intelligent, engaging and informative content.  Also in the Missing Link line-up of podcasts, is The Designated Drinker Show —a high-spirited show featuring craft cocktails and lively banter with the people who create (and quaff) them. Now, if you are looking for a whole new way to enjoy the theatre, check out Between Acts—an immersive audio theatre podcast experience. Each episode takes you on a spellbinding journey through the works of newfound playwrights—from dramas to comedies and everything in between.

2022 is already proving to be one of the most pivotal years in the history of the fight against Alzheimer's. Along with major accomplishments in areas like research and prevention, Alzheimer's patients have been caught in the crossfire of inter-agency politics between the FDA and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS), which recently announced it would deny Medicare coverage for FDA-approved Alzheimer's treatments unless patients participate in highly restrictive clinical trials.George Vradenburg, Co-Founder and Chairman of UsAgainstAlzheimer's and Russ Paulsen, Chief Operating Officer, join host, Meryl Comer, to review the Alzheimer's Advocacy scorecard. They discuss successes that include the creation of ARPA-H (Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health), increased funding for research, and the addition of a prevention goal in the National Alzheimer's Plan - major successes for patients that are clouded by the recent ruling issued by CMS. Listen to the conversation as they talk about this unprecedented decision and its impact on not only Alzheimer's patients but other patient groups, like cancer, that benefit from the FDA's Accelerated Approval Program.You can help reduce stigma and misconceptions about dementia and empower others to speak freely and live life to the fullest. Share your experiences by email at story@usagainstalzheimers.org. The Story Project by UsAgainstAlzheimer's: Giving Voice to What Matters Most, will feature the stories of people who are living with Alzheimer's and other dementias.Support the show (https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org)

This week, Maria is talking about caregiving, grief and dating with Brooke James and Katie Brandt.Brooke James is a highly respected podcaster in the field of grief and loss based in New York City. She is a sought-out grief educator who consults with companies and organizations seeking to create empathetic and supportive work environments, particularly during this time of unprecedented loss. She currently works at Aidaly, a startup focused on paying family caregivers, and previously worked in management consulting. Brooke holds a B.A. in Economics from The George Washington University. Brooke is passionate about arts and public programming in New York. She serves on the Steering Committee of the Lincoln Center Young Patrons as co-chair of the Development Committee. As one of the many people that have been affected by cancer, Brooke is highly involved in fundraising for the advancement of cancer research and treatment. Brooke participates in Memorial Sloan Kettering's fundraiser for rare cancer research and has raised over $25,000 since 2018.Follow Brook on Instagram:http://instagram.com/brookeljames http://instagram.com/the_griefcoachLearn more about Brook at http://thegriefcoach.coKatie Brandt is the Director of Caregiver Support Services and Public Relations in the Frontotemporal Disorders (FTD) Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. Katie provides leadership for research, education and community events aimed at supporting the caregiver experience for families impacted by Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Disorders, atypical and young-onset dementias. Katie was Co-Chair of the National Alzheimer's Project Act (NAPA) Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services (2019 – 2021) where she had the opportunity to connect with experts in the field of Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias and contribute to federal policy initiatives and research priorities promoting health equity and person-centered care at every stage of dementia. Katie is a passionate advocate in the rare disease and dementia community, inspired by her experience as a former FTD caregiver for her late husband, Mike. Today, Katie is an Alzheimer's caregiver for her father, Tom. Her experiences of love and loss embolden her to keep moving forward, determined that the cure of tomorrow is not so far from the care of today.Learn more about Katie at http://KatieBrandt.orgFollow Maria on Instagram to find out when the Matchmaker Hotline will be open to talk! http://instagram.com/matchmakermaria Follow Agape Match on Instagram at http://instagram.com/agapematchFollow the podcast on Instagram at http://instagram.com/askamatchmaker

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We made it to 10 episodes! November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness month, and in this episode we sit down to talk about brain health. Have you heard that Alzheimer's is sometimes referred to as Type 3 Diabetes? Is your diet soda damaging your brain function? What is the role of inflammation in brain health. Listen in as Dr. Dan returns unsuccessful from hunting Ligers, and Dr. Beth shares a program she is starting to help patients evaluate cognitive decline. Views expressed here are our own or those of our guests. This show should not be taken as medical advice. Please consult with your personal physicians regarding anything we say. Connect with our office online at https://downtowngilberthealthcare.com or on Facebook at https://facebook.com/downtowngilberthealthcare Follow Dr. Dan on TikTok: @doctordantheman Find Dr. Bradford on Gab: @abnd or Instagram: @dralanbradford Find Dr. Livengood on Instagram: @drelizabethlivengood --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/communityguidelines/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/communityguidelines/support

November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. It shines a spotlight on the most common form of dementia. There is no cure for this disease, and it currently affects nearly 5.4 million Americans. Raising awareness about the disease also highlights the increasing support for caregivers and other available resources. Rosie 2.0 has been called a senior's Alexa or Google Home. It's a SiMPL Technology solution for memory loss patients and their caregivers. Rosie is a talking alarm clock that allows family members and caregivers to record reminders in their familiar voices to remind memory loss patients to take their meds, eat meals, and keep important appointments. One three-month study conducted by Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre found Rosie helped 86 percent of patients with poor medication compliance increase it to 80 percent compliance. It also projected that savings from home care professionals utilizing Rosie could range between $3,000 and $6,000 each year. Gary Rotman and Bruce Barnet, founders of SiMPL Technology. According to Gary Rotman, whose father's dementia inspired him to create Rosie, "Hearing reminder messages from familiar voices has been shown to deliver the highest level of medication and task adherence. Rosie's high adoptability by cognitively-challenged patients is due to its ease of use. Rotman serves as COO for SiMPL Technologies. Bruce Barnet also serves on the board of the Care Giver Resource Network. This nonprofit organization connects personal caregivers and care organizations serving millions of individuals and families needing long-term care. Join Gary Rotman, Bruce Barnet, and me on Tuesday, November 9, 10 A.M. - 11 A.M. CT US. We will be having a conversation about their remarkable life's journey, Rosie 2.0, and other products that can alleviate the stress of caring for loved ones.

On Score Values, Sean Anderson was joined by Dr. Cheryl Watkins to discuss her new book "Releasing Her: Wrestling Peace from the Jaws of Alzheimer's" for National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's "The Extra", guests discussed Alzheimer's disease, which impacts an estimated 76,000 Coloradans currently.  National Alzheimer's Awareness Month kicking off  November 1, Jennifer Reeder with the Alzheimer's Foundation of America alzfdn.org and Jim Herlihy with the Alzheimer's Association, Colorado Chapter alz.org discussed misconceptions, the latest research, early detection, screening, treatment and prevention.  There was also information provided to let  individuals know the warning signs, understand the importance of early detection, and learn how to be proactive about reducing their risk. More information can be obtained through the organizations' helplines: 800-272-3900 and  866-232-8484.   

To kick off National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Sherri talks to TV host and author Joan Lunden about her caregiving journey with a mom with dementia and how she finds balance and self-care through humor and fun. Sherri also interviews brain health and Alzheimer's champion Brooks Kenny, of WomenAgainstAlzheimer's, about the new online & mobile resource for families called Brain Guide and George Netscher, founder of SafelyYou, who is an entrepreneur with a mission to stop falls in the home for those with dementia. We share the latest news in caregiver wellness, including workplace emotional health and coping through caregiving and COVID; and wellness home design such as the Sherwin Williams color of the year that sparks a rebirth and the recently published guidebook for dementia home design called The Apartment from Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Sherri also shares her movie reviews with an Alzheimer's and caregiving theme and spotlights Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga's “60 Minutes” interview. We also bring you the Me Time Monday Wellness Hack: 5 Senses Workout in 5 Minutes for a healthier, calmer, happier brain.

his week, Millennium Physician Group's Michelle McCormick talks about how November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and that more than 6 million people in America are living with Alzheimer's and other related dementias. Her guests are passionate about Alzheimer's education, research and promoting early detection and diagnosis.

Are we ready to end Alzheimer's? Hell no. That is the view of George Vradenburg, chairman and co-founder of UsAgainstAlzheimer's, as he talks about the progress made to end Alzheimer's during his opening remarks of our 2021 National Alzheimer's Summit.But he's not giving up and neither is UsAgainstAlzheimer's. Hope is finally here in the fight against Alzheimer's disease, but more work remains before we are ready to end this disease. In this episode of BrainStorm, listen to George Vradenburg's assessment of where we are and where we need to be in this fight. Hear stories from care partners and those living with the disease about the value of research and how their needs and insights guide UsAgainstAlzhiemer's advocacy with policymakers. BrainStorm by UsAgainstAlzheimer's airs on the first and third Tuesday of each month. Support the show (https://www.usagainstalzheimers.org)

In this episode: ChillTime TV's lead meditation instructor shares the endless benefits of Yoga Nidra (the sweetest part of Yoga) and the ease of incorporating it into your self care routine.We are kicking off the second season by honoring National Alzheimer's month.Evan shared about CaraKit, a female-owned company led by a cancer survivor and a caregiver. CaraKit crafts gift boxes for women undergoing chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation, where all products are recommended by women who have undergone those same treatments. Our guest, Myra Rubinstein (otherwise known as Keshanti) talked about her spiritual home at the Amrit Yoga Institute, a world-renowned ashram and welcoming community of friends in the waking state. Myra has over 300 hours of formal study of Yoga, Yoga Instruction and Guided Meditation (Yoga Nidra), and is certified in and an ambassador for Accessible Yoga. Myra truly believes that yoga is for every body.Savy also honored National Blood Cancer Month, in tribute to her family member diagnosed with PV Polycythemia Vera.Recommended Resources:Time In Yoga - downloadable meditations by Myra Rubinstein (certified in Yoga Nidra and accessible Yoga) offering energy restoration to find your peace during the pandemicCaregiver Health Club (formerly ChillTime TV) - #1 Wellness App Made for Caregivers, By Caregivers. 7 Days Free Trial. Health & fitness classes, family-friendly meal plans, live support sessions, plus certified nutrition coaching Gimme A Break - non profit for caregivers aiming to bring back joy to caregiving, weekly support sessions offering caregivers a chance to relax, renew, resource and revive - Register or register a caregiver for a breakHosts: Evan Kharrazi - founder of Caregiver Health Club, certified caregiver nutrition coach, and ambassador at the American Kidney FundSavy Makalena - founder of Gimme a Break and Givers GuidesConnect with the Caring Caregiver Show:Facebook Page: Caring Caregiver Show with Evan & SavyInstagram: caringcaregivershowWebsite: www.caringcaregivershow.comFacebook Group: Click Here to Join

Dr. Monica Parker, is a graduate of Fisk University and The University of Nebraska Medical Center. She joined the Emory School of Medicine faculty in 1995. She has transitioned roles as a geriatric, primary care provider to that of clinical research investigator.   She now leads the Minority Engagement Core (MEC), one of six cores of the Emory Goizueta Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. Dr. Parker serves as Co-investigator on several NIH-funded projects.  One of  Atlanta's top dementia care experts, she advocates and educates about Alzheimer's, caregiving resources and the importance of research participation for the elimination of health disparities in persons of color. She has co-authored several peer reviewed articles on the differences in neurocognitive disorders between African and European Americans, African American caregiving needs, and research participation for African Americans with colleagues at the Mayo Clinic, Oregon Health Sciences University, Ohio State University and Emory University.  She is active in several civic and professional organizations, most notably, she was appointed the inaugural Health and Human Services Facet Director of The Links Incorporated (2010-2014). She serves on several Boards to include AGRHODES Nursing and Rehab, Georgia Alzheimer's Association Board of Governors, The Health Outcomes Task force for the National Alzheimer's Association, Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementias State Task Force, Georgia Museum of Art (GMOA) and the Chief Justice's Commission on Professionalism for the State Bar of Georgia.A recipient of several honors, she was “A Key to A Cure” Awardee by the Wesley Woods Foundation and Atlanta Magazine's “Groundbreaker of the Year”. Castle- Connolly Associates named her one of Atlanta's Top Doctors, in Family/Geriatric Medicine 2009-2013, as published in the Atlanta Magazine.  This podcast is brought to you by Emory Lifestyle Medicine & Wellness. To learn more about our work, please visithttps://bit.ly/EmoryLM

SUMMARY In The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It, Jason Karlawish, physician and writer, combines deep research with personal practice as Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center. Part case studies, part history, part present assessment, and part future projection, Karlawish’s book presents a strong argument for recognizing Alzheimer’s disease as a crisis. However, listing numerous biomedical breakthroughs, political gains, technological innovations, and formalized help agencies, the author leaves the issue shimmering with hope. We can, in fact, assign dignity to dementia, support caregivers and loved ones, and help patients reclaim autonomy and self of self. KEY TERMS, EVENTS, AND PEOPLE Dementia – disabling cognitive impairments (memory, attention, concentration, multitasking) Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) – noticeable cognitive impairments causing inefficiencies in daily activities, but not disability Alzheimer’s Disease – one of the most common diseases of the brain causing dementia and MCI The Alzheimer’s Association – formed as a self-help group in late 20th century by seven families incensed by the poor quality of care of absence of support for patients and families affected by Alzheimer’s disease The National Alzheimer’s Project Act – enacted by Obama authorizing Congress to have all Federal agencies to come together to create a national Alzheimer’s plan The “founding fathers and mothers” of Alzheimer’s – early 20th century included mostly German-speaking psychiatrists and neuropathologists; late 20th century included women caring for family members who, encountering an indifferent healthcare system, formed self-help groups Robert Katzman - wrote “the essay heard round the world” reframing senile dementia as Alzheimer’s disease Jerry Stone – wealthy Chicagoan whose wife had Alzheimer’s helped bring together the seven family Hilda Pridgeon – formidable feminist force instrumental in organizing the Alzheimer’s Association Bobbi Glaze – partnered with Pridgeon to form the Alzheimer’s Association designed for the middle class—the neither rich or poor—who need help QUOTES FROM KARLAWISH “[The] “physical, psychological, financial, and moral suffering…adds up to a humanitarian problem [and] the solution isn’t simply better medical care.” “Short of a cure, short of a cure for each and every cause of dementia, we will have to learn to live with the disease.” “People are desperate to hold on to something that is very essential at least moral agency which is what allows us to think and decide.” “[Over the last several decades] the risk of developing dementia has been declining…The data suggests it’s about access and opportunity.” “A very mature, sensible way to live is to [recognize] that some degree of cognitive changes is going to be part of our lives.” BUY The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It RECOMMENDATION For extensive resources offered to Alzheimer’s disease patients and caregivers, check out the Alzheimers’ Association website. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

There are 35.6 million people living with dementia worldwide and those numbers are expected to double by 2030 and triple by 2050. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month so today we’re sitting down with Melissa Robinson, Major Gifts Officer for The MIND Center, to discuss the great work they’re doing to help find a cure for this devastating disease. For more information about The MIND Center visit https://www.umc.edu/mindcenter/MIND-CENTER-Home-page.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Podcast goes out to our Co-Host - Granny.  She's still goin strong!Listen to these statistics!  And also, early warning signs (I have them all)

Tom Service catches up with viola player Lawrence Power to talk about his filmed series of Lockdown Commissions from major composers, and his imaginatively re-worked West Wycombe Chamber Music Festival in Buckinghamshire. The newly installed Artistic Director of English National Opera, Annilese Miskimmon, revels in the return of live opera with ENO's new drive-in production of La boheme from the car park of Alexandra Palace in North London, and reveals her vision for the company's future. To mark National Alzheimer's Day on Monday, Tom talks to Dr Sylvain Moreno, one of the world’s leading researchers on how music can positively affect the brain, and to front line workers with people suffering from dementia - Camilla Vickers and soprano Francesca Lanza from Health:Pitch, and Rebecca Seymour from Celebrating Age Wiltshire. And Music Matters' Musicians in Our Time series, following leading musicians as they face the challenges of their lives and remake the musical world over the course of the next year, continues with flautist Jane Mitchell of the Aurora Orchestra, recent recipient of the Royal Philharmonic Society’s Salomon Prize. Photo Credit: Jessie Rodger

Betsy Wurzel Host of Betsy Wurzel guest on her show today Is Karen Francis. Karen Francis speaks about Hallucinations and Delusion and gives great description for each. This an excellent discussion that will help many caregivers that have love ones that have had Hallucinations or Delusions. Should you love one encounter one of these issues, we recommend that you contact your physician. Also, there is a discussion on mirrors and how mirror image affects the Dementia/Alzheimer patient. Karen Francis also speaks about a coming event in November, 2020 called Virtual Lights of Love on Facebook for National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Betsy Wurzel will update you when the Virtual Lights of Love page has been created on Facebook. For more information on this interview: https://bit.ly/2RrkbYK I hope you are all ok. We are all in this together. Sending Hugs to all of you. Jeanne White, Station Manager, Passionate World Talk Radio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betsy Wurzel Host of Betsy Wurzel guest on her show today Is Karen Francis. Karen Francis speaks about Hallucinations and Delusion and gives great description for each. This an excellent discussion that will help many caregivers that have love ones that have had Hallucinations or Delusions. Should you love one encounter one of these issues, we recommend that you contact your physician. Also, there is a discussion on mirrors and how mirror image affects the Dementia/Alzheimer patient.Karen Francis also speaks about a coming event in November, 2020 called Virtual Lights of Love on Facebook for National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Betsy Wurzel will update you when the Virtual Lights of Love page has been created on Facebook.For more information on this interview: https://bit.ly/2RrkbYKI hope you are all ok. We are all in this together. Sending Hugs to all of you. Jeanne White, Station Manager, Passionate World Talk Radio

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.08.31.255141v1?rss=1 Authors: Shinohara, M., Kanekiyo, T., Tachibana, M., Kurti, A., Shinohara, M., Fu, Y., Zhao, J., Han, X., Sullivan, P., Rebeck, W., Fryer, J. D., Heckman, M., Bu, G. Abstract: Objective: Although apolipoprotein E (APOE) allele associates with longevity, its mechanism is not understood. The protective effects of APOE2 and the deleterious effects of APOE4 on Alzheimer's disease (AD) risk may confound APOE effects on longevity. Methods: We analyzed a large number of subjects from the National Alzheimer's Coordinating Center (NACC), and animal models expressing human apoE isoforms in the absence of AD. Results: Clinically, the APOE2 allele was associated with longer lifespan, while APOE4 associated with shorter lifespan, compared to the common APOE3 allele. This effect was also seen irrespective of clinical AD status, and in subjects with little amyloid pathology or after adjustment for AD-related pathologies. In animal studies, apoE2-TR mice also exhibited longer lifespan, while apoE4 showed some trends of shorter lifespan. Notably, old apoE2-TR mice kept activity measured by open field assay, associated with longer lifespan. Evidence of preserved activity in APOE2 carrier was also obtained in clinical records. In animal studies, higher levels of apoE2 in brain and plasma were correlated with activity. Moreover, lower levels of total cholesterol in the brain and higher levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides in the plasma of apoE2-TR mice were associated with apoE levels and more activity. Interpretation: APOE2 can contribute to longevity independent of AD. Preserved activity would be an early-observable feature of apoE2-mediated longevity, where higher levels of apoE2 and its-associated lipid metabolism might be involved. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about severe brain injuries.    

On Wednesday's "The Extra", our guest was Dr. Dustin Harker with Optum Neurology, discussing National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month.  Dr. Harker discussed warning signs, treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's. More information can be found here:  https://www.cdc.gov/aging/aginginfo/alzheimers.htm#AlzheimersDisease?.  He also talked about what a brain injury is, and what can happen to a patient with one. 

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about brain injuries.    

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about preventing Alzheimers's.

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about what is known about Alzheimer's and more.

June is National Alzheimer's and Brain Injury Awareness Month and Dr. Dustin Harker talks about Alzheimer's and more.

Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. is among a handful of individuals awarded the distinguished service award by the National Alzheimer's Association. In 2001 he founded The Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, which researches and distributes knowledge on kindness, giving and spirituality. Post served as a co-chair of the United Nations Population Fund Conference on Spirituality and Global Transformation. He's a professor in the Department of Preventative Medicine at Stony Brook University and founder and director of the Stony Brook Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care and Bioethics. He's a leader in medicine research and religion and the author of several books, including Why Good Things Happen to Good People: How to Live Longer, Healthier, Happier Life by the Simple Act of Giving (Broadway Books 2008), he Moral Challenge of Alzheimer Disease: Ethical Issues from Diagnosis to Dying (Johns Hopkins University Press, 2nd edition 2000) and God and Love on Route 80: The Hidden Mystery of Human Connectedness. Interview Date: 10/31/2019         Tags: Stephen G Post, synchronicity, Joseph Michael Foley, M.D., Case Western Reserve University, Alzheimer's Disease, dementia, forgetfulness, deeply forgetful people, terminal lucidity, Rudy Tanzi, M.S., Heather Hill Nursing Facility, Personal Transformation, Spirituality, Health & Healing

Dr. Cohen shares some of the unusual medical conditions he's encountered in his career, then we discuss how (in 1983) President Ronald Reagan proclaimed November to be National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. President Reagan wanted to raise awareness not only for the disease — but for the caregivers who shoulder the heavy burden for patients. *GROSS ANATOMY IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS, OR TREATMENT. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF YOUR PHYSICIAN OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH PROVIDER WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE REGARDING A MEDICAL CONDITION.

Transcript: DementiaSherpa.com/Episode104. Jamie Tyrone was first on the show in episode 100: Enjoy Us in the Moment, where she used her own experiences to offer some creative, real-life examples of how to hit it out of the park as a care partner. Several years ago, Jamie was exhibiting symptoms of MS and given the diagnosis. But something still seemed amiss. She was determined to unravel the mystery, and that's where we pick up Jamie's remarkable and inspiring story in this episode.  A trained nurse and former marketing executive, Jamie's now a full time advocate for Alzheimer's research. She has two copies of the ApoE-4 gene, which puts her at a 91% lifetime risk of getting Alzheimer's disease, along with 2% of the US population.  Jamie is the co-author a new book with Dr Marwan Sabbagh, Fighting for My Life: How to Thrive in the Shadow of Alzheimer's.  She is also the CEO and founder of Beating Alzheimer's by Embracing Science (B.A.B.E.S.), a nonprofit organization that raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's research.  In addition, Jamie is a founding member of Women Against Alzheimer's and has contributed recommendations to the National Alzheimer's Project Act Advisory Council.  

Zach's Grandmas journey with Alzheimer's was the catalyst for his career choice.   Choosing to embark on an Alzheimer's journey is not one most of us take.  Generally, Alzheimer's chooses us and generally later in life. That is not the case for today's guest, Zach Smith. Zach volunteered at our local Alzheimer's Associations chapter as a way to fulfill a graduation requirement.  At the time his grandmother was already living with Alzheimer's. Therefore, it was a natural place for him to want to volunteer. During his volunteer time, Zach met his future  supervisor. She was in charge of Public Policy for Northern California/Northern Nevada.  Volunteering was not glamorous but it was eye opening. Alzheimer's is  the sixth leading cause of death for seniors in American but got the least amount of research funding. Feeling angry at this financial imbalance  Zach decided to become more involved. A career In Alzheimer's Policy Advocacy Congress had passed the National Alzheimer's Project Act which introduced a Secretary position into the office of National Institute of Health. (The National Alzheimer's Act was introduced in February 2010 & became law in January 2011.)  While volunteering, Zach attend the State Advocacy Day, National Advocacy Forum, and worked with the legislative ambassador volunteers. Consequently, he decided to make a career of policy advocacy for Alzheimer's. Changing the course of the disease for everyone effected in the future was Zach's vision. Studying health care public policy  in college combined with advocacy work made his career vision a reality. While completing his studies Zach was lobbying, and participating in the legislative process. Seven months after graduation he started working in the Alzheimer's Associations program department. A year later he was promoted to the public policy department where he's been for  2.5 years.  Zach says it's his pleasure to come to work everyday, work with advocate volunteers and teach them what he did as a volunteer. Zach teaches that sharing our stories with our elected officials, both state and federal is an important step. This step helps them understand the need for legislation and increased funding. With increases in funding we will be *that* much closer to a cure. During the course of this podcast I've talked to many people whose lives were changed by Alzheimer's. Zach is in a unique category as the youngest person I've spoken to. He has a passion for changing the future of Alzheimer's care. Zach's grandmother would be immensely proud of what he's doing and what he'll achieve. Changing the Face of Alzheimer's Work A fascinating side note is the increase in Millennial's who are caregivers. Over 10 million Millennials care for someone with Alzheimer's. Sadly, no Google search tells me how many millennials go into policy advocacy but I'm sure it's not high. Meeting Zach's grandmother would have been something I would have enjoyed. Hearing about her reminds me of my grandmother who also had memory loss at the end of her life. Regular listeners know, we're not sure if it was due an aneurysm or dementia.  Assuming Alzheimer's is my thought because her mother also had dementia at the end of her life. If you're interested in becoming a state advocate (you don't have to do politics) you can contact Zach at zsmith@alz.org  Working with Zach will be a joy, I promise! A $10 Million Dollar Ask for Alzheimer's More info on The National Alzheimer's Project Act Where Else To Find Fading Memories Be sure to share this podcast with other caregivers! Thanks. You can find us on social media at the following links.  Facebook    Instagram    Twitter Also, check out our new YouTube channel where you can see us in action!

Karen Conrad and Richard Harris are joined by author and speaker Bill Federer of the American Minute as they discuss: What is being taught to our children in schools that undermines God’s plan. National Alzheimer’s and a revival of patriotism in the US. The Quakers, Betsy Ross and their stand against slavery. Deconstruction tactics in schools. Colin Kaepernick and how misinformed he is. Britain’s historical divide and conquer strategies and this strategy being used today in America. And much more! Learn more truth and find great resources at truthandliberty.net

Joshua Chodosh, MD, MSHS, holds the inaugural endowed Michael L. Freedman Professor of Geriatric Research in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. He is Professor of Medicine and Population Health at NYU and Director of the Freedman Program on Aging and Cognition. He is also a core investigator in the VA HSR&D program at the Manhattan VA. Dr. Chodosh is a former Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar and was on faculty as a Professor of Medicine at UCLA until he was recruited to NY in 2015. He has held a number of leadership roles both regionally and nationally focused on healthcare policy impacting the quality of care for patients with chronic disease, particularly those with dementia. Dr. Chodosh served as Chair of the State of California Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Advisory Committee and co-chaired a statewide effort leading to the California State Plan for Alzheimer’s disease. The California Plan has provided a model for other state plans and the National Alzheimer’s Project Act. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joshua Chodosh, MD, MSHS, holds the inaugural endowed Michael L. Freedman Professor of Geriatric Research in the Division of Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care in the Department of Medicine at NYU School of Medicine. He is Professor of Medicine and Population Health at NYU and Director of the Freedman Program on Aging and Cognition. He is also a core investigator in the VA HSR&D program at the Manhattan VA.  Dr. Chodosh is a former Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar and was on faculty as a Professor of Medicine at UCLA until he was recruited to NY in 2015. He has held a number of leadership roles both regionally and nationally focused on healthcare policy impacting the quality of care for patients with chronic disease, particularly those with dementia. Dr. Chodosh served as Chair of the State of California Alzheimer’s and related Dementias Advisory Committee and co-chaired a statewide effort leading to the California State Plan for Alzheimer’s disease. The California Plan has provided a model for other state plans and the National Alzheimer’s Project Act.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sharon and Tia Powell, MD will discuss bringing joy into dementia caregiving. There is a lot of life between diagnosis and end stages and we need to live with joy. Sharon Hall cares for her mother and her husband. Her husband has FTD and lives at home. Sharon is an active advocate for FTD and those families living with the diagnosis. Dr. Tia Powell directs the Center for Bioethics and Masters' in Bioethics at Montefiore Health Systems and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She holds the Shoshanah Trachtenberg Frackman chair in biomedical ethics and is Professor of Epidemiology and Psychiatry. Her bioethics scholarship focuses on dementia, public health policy, end of life care, and bioethics education. She served four years as Executive Director of the New York State Task Force on Life and the Law, the state bioethics commission. She has worked with the National Academies of Medicine on many projects, and served as an advisor to the CDC, and to Health and Human Services and its National Alzheimer's Project Act. She is frequently invited to speak at professional meetings (APA, ASBH, AAIC) at medical schools (Albert Einstein, Columbia, Cornell, Harvard, NYU, Yale), and colleges (Vassar, Princeton). She is a board-certified psychiatrist and Fellow of the New York Academy of Medicine, the American Psychiatric Association and The Hastings Center. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/caring-conversations/message

Chances are, you know someone who has been affected by Alzheimer's disease as the degenerative neurological disease continues to have significant growth across Canada. January is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Health officials and advocates hope to raise awareness and work to remove the stigma around the disease. CKNW Contributor Claire Allen takes a closer look at the Alzheimer's in this report. Tune in tomorrow to hear the second part of Claire's report on the new areas of research being done to find a cure for Alzheimer's.

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Caregiving is an issue touching more lives today than you may realize. Today, an estimated 65 million Americans are in a caregiving role, and by 2030, there will be more people over the age of 65 than children under the age of five, creating an even greater need now to  prepare for the future. Author and CEO Sherri Snelling joins host Bill Coppel – Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing – to share her insights and discuss the opportunities financial advisors have to help clients prepare to be caregivers, and to plan for their own health and wellness. After personally watching her mother step into a caregiving role and later stepping into a caregiving role herself, Sherri Snelling's career in healthcare led her to run wellness programs that support caregivers in the workplace. The combination of these personal and professional experiences has made Sherri an expert on the topic of caregiving. Sherri explains the emotional and physical tolls caretaking has on the caregiver. She has found that preparation is extremely important – through conversations well in advance of someone's need for care and through intentional plans for the caregiver's personal health. Financial advisors can join this critical team dynamic by making it a part of their conversations and guiding their clients to emotionally and mentally prepare to be caregivers. In this episode, we'll explore: How the changing demographics in the U.S. are shifting towards an eldercare-focused society The need for employers to support caregiving employees The conversations that are necessary to prepare for caregiving The role financial advisors can play in preparing and supporting their clients as caregivers Self-care practices for caregivers  Sherri Snelling is the founder/CEO of Caregiving Club, a strategic consulting, impactful communications, partnership connections and creative content company focused on supporting the nation's 65 million family caregivers. She is the author of A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care and is a contributing columnist on caregiving for PBS Next Avenue, Forbes.com, Huffington Post and USA Today. Sherri was the chairman of the National Alliance for Caregiving in Washington, D.C. and is currently a board member of the National Alzheimer's Association in her local area. She also serves as ambassador for the Caregiver Monday campaign with her ‘Me Time Monday' initiative.   Ways to contact Sherri: Website: www.caregivingclub.com Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn Book: A Cast of Caregivers: Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care Disclosure: This content is provided for general informational purposes only. The views expressed by non-affiliated guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of First Clearing or its affiliates. First Clearing and its affiliates do not endorse any guest speakers or their companies, and therefore give no assurances as to the quality of their products and services. This channel is not monitored by First Clearing. For more information on our podcasts, visit firstclearing.com. First Clearing is a trade name used by Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC, member SIPC, a registered broker-dealer and non-bank affiliate of Wells Fargo & Company. Copyright 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing Services, LLC. All rights reserved. First Clearing provides correspondent services to broker-dealers and does not provide services to the general public. 0818-04022

November is National Alzheimers Awareness Month, and today's guest, Ronny Cox's new single "Bus to Baltimore" tells a fascinating personal story... http://www.alz.org/co/in_my_community_alzheimers_awareness_month.asp Ronny Cox is a superbly talented singer-songwriter, musician, and actor who has been consistently active in the music world and Hollywood for over 40 years. Ronny is one of Hollywood's most versatile actors. His first time in front of a camera featured him playing the guitar in the Dueling Banjos scene in Deliverance, creating one of the most iconic moments in the history of moviemaking. He has also appeared in films like Beverly Hills Cop, Total Recall, Taps, Bound For Glory, The Onion Field, all told over 125 movies and television appearances. Despite his great success in movies and TV, what he says he loves most is singing and playing the guitar. Here is where you can find more of Ronny Cox's music: http://www.ronnycox.com November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. To learn more about alzheimer's and how you can help, please go to: www.alz.org

November is National Alzheimer's awareness month and the guys welcome from the Alzheimer's Association California southland chapter Daniella Sarmina. The cognitive disease is the sixth leading cause of death. During this show they discuss all things related to the disease and how it affects the diagnosed as well as the caregivers. Brought to you by The Dee Dee Jackson Foundation. Don't forget to subscribe! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepowerofloveshow/support

In this episode of UCYP we discuss how mentorship and mentor relationships are evolving in the modern era. We dive into the benefits, the challenges and the opportunities. Show Notes: The word “mentor” can sometimes be intimidating It’s important to be open, authentic and coachable Best mentor relationships happen organically Don’t let fear keep you from asking for initial connection Crossover between mentorship and leadership development Benefit of having multiple mentors – different mentors serve in different ways based on expertise, experience and life achievements Importance of setting relationship ground rules It’s ok to disagree with your mentor and make a contrary choice: know yourself, your values, trust your gut and do what’s best for you and your career If you’re not hearing “no”, you’re not doing enough – it’s ok to fail How to open the door for a mentor to become a coach as you grow Value of peer-to-peer mentor relationships Think of your mentors as an “career board of directors” and evaluate diversity in terms of age, sex, experience, race, etc. Remember that there is incredible diversity within generations Intentional communication to close the gap between + within generations Reverse mentorship / “mentoring up” Coaching vs. consulting and being willing to say you don’t know the answer Coaching is all about asking powerful questions Advice Jamie and Lindsey would offer to generations coming up: “Life shrinks or expands in preportion to your courage” “Take time to figure out who you are and magical things happen” Connect with Jamie & Lindsey: Lindsey LinkedIn Lindsey Twitter Lindsey Facebook  Jamie LinkedIn Guest Bios: Lindsey McMillion Stemann – Principal of McMillion Consulting, is a business consultant, speaker, writer, and trainer. She has worked with thousands of professionals and organizations on how to use LinkedIn as a business tool to drive revenue. After living in the Washington DC-Metro Area, she moved to Greenville in 2011 and is proud to be closer to her Clemson Tiger Alma Mater. She is co-leading a Navy SEAL initiative in Greenville through The Honor Foundation, a San Diego-based nonprofit. She is also a Leadership Greenville Class 42 graduate and is Curriculum Co-Chair of Leadership Greenville Class 43 and the incoming Class 44. Jamie Patterson – As the Director of Career Services and Student Experience for the Clemson MBA Program, Jamie Patterson focuses on the entire student experience including career services and professional development opportunities.  She runs the internship program for the MBA and teaches courses on Career Development and Business Communication. As a passionate career coach, Jamie takes great joy in watching the Clemson MBA students succeed, while also by helping her corporate connections find exceptional talent for their organizations. Jamie is the 2011 recipient of the Clemson University Board of Trustees Award for Staff Excellence. Jamie is an active member of the MBA Career Services and Employer Alliance, Greenville Society of Human Resource Management, South Carolina Association of Colleges and Employers, and the National Alzheimer’s Association Advocate Network.  She is a mentor for the Greenville Chamber’s...

Today we are lucky to have Jeff Borghoff with us. Jeff was diagnosed in March of 2016 at the age of 51 with Early-Stage (or younger onset) Alzheimer's Disease.   Since than he has been working with great fervor with the National Alzheimer's Association as a member of the National Early-Stage Advisory Group and with the Alzheimer's Association Greater NJ Chapter.  Today we will talk to Jeff and learn about his struggles triumphs and passions. Contact Information For http://www.borghoff.com http://twitter.com/Jeff_Borghoff      jeff.borghoff@borghoff.com  Additional Resource Information: Alzheimer's Speaks Resource Website: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Keynote Speaker: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/event-planners Dementia Chats™: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-chats-webinar Conscious Caring Resources: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/conscious-caring-resources Become Dementia Friendly Business or Community: https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/become-dementia-friendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Zoë A Lewis, MD, is a Internist and Hospice and Palliative Medicine specialist. She is an internationally recognized author and speaker on Alzheimer’s disease and care giving for those with a serious illness. Her books, “I hope they know….The Essential Handbook on Alzheimer’s Disease and Care,” and the spanish translation are recognized by the National Alzheimer’s Association and National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization .  She was the producer and host of blogtalkradio’s Hope Through Knowledge with Zoë A. Lewis, M.D., Talk Radio For Caregivers, with her first show airing in 2008. She is going into her 5th year of programs dedicated to caregivers. Dr. Lewis is an elected fellow to the American College of Physicians, and a Diplomat of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. She is a former Harvard Medical School Clinical Instructor of Medicine. Her dedicated website: zoealewis.com promotes education for end-of-life issues using the principle hope through knowledge, and encourages the dissemination of information to practitioners and families of those with a dementing illnesses. Currently she is an independent acute care hospitalist on assignment in Lawrence, Massachusetts. She has medical license to practice in Massachusetts, Florida and Pennsylvania.

Partners for Better Care is proud to introduce its Executive Director, Mary Richards. Mary joins the team with nearly twenty years of patient advocacy, policy, lobbying, and Congressional experience. For five years, Mary led the Alzheimer's Association's federal policy agenda on Capitol Hill and with the Administration, which included efforts on medical innovation, aging, care delivery, and long-term care. Kicking off a period of intense activity and successes for the Alzheimer's community, Mary worked to draft and enact the National Alzheimer's Project Act – the first Alzheimer's-specific bill to be enacted in 18 years. Research funding remained a top-priority for the Association and Mary secured more than $500 million in additional Alzheimer's-specific funds at NIH and created a new program at the Department of Defense for Alzheimer's research. During this time, Mary was the founding Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Impact Movement (AIM), an independent political organization working in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. Under Mary's leadership, AIM was the first patient advocacy 501c4 organization to launch an affiliated Political Action Committee (PAC), which grew to be a mid-sized PAC within its first political cycle. Prior to joining the Alzheimer's Association, Mary served as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson's Action Network (PAN). At PAN, she directed the government relations' activities of the Parkinson's community, primarily focused on public policy efforts to hasten research and development of breakthrough therapies. In addition to enactment of legislation and regulatory decisions specifically helpful to the Parkinson's community, Mary led several efforts with widespread patient-centered research implications, including a policy development effort that began in 2009 and made specific recommendations for a new translational science center at NIH. Additionally, she was one of four Legislative Team Leaders for the Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research (CAMR). Mary began her career in Washington by working on Capitol Hill for more than 6 years for two Members of the House of Representatives. As a senior legislative aide, she focused on health policy and worked on the Patient's Bill of Rights and creation of Medicare Part D, among other issues, with the Congressional Democratic Health Care Task-force. Mary graduated from James Madison University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences. She has served as a board member of the Alliance for a Stronger FDA and the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, as well as holding leadership positions with the National Health Council. 00:00 What Partners for Better Care (PBC) is.02:00 Looking at healthcare from a patient-advocacy perspective.03:20 PBC amidst to be on the front lines of making sure patients' needs are being met.04:00 Patient-Centered Care, and what this truly means for people living with chronic conditions.05:50 What being a patient means to PBC.08:30 “Cost...is a both fundamentally large and tricky issue.”10:20 “And that's not the goal of anyone - to avoid cost of care.”12:15 The lack of voter education, and how this translates into the reality of cost of care.13:30 Healthcare language, and its lack of translation to the general population.17:20 Ensuring patient understanding.21:30 The complexities in attempting transparency.25:00 PBC and technology.29:00 You can find out more at partnersforbettercare.org, or by emailing mrichards@partnersforbettercare.org.

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month.The statistics are truly staggering – 1 in 9 Americans over 65 has Alzheimer's Disease. That's more than 5 million people. Scarier still, some estimates say by the year 2030, that number will be 13 million. The strain of caregiving often rips families apart–but my guest today says it doesn't have to be that way. Stephanie Erickson says it's high time to talk about aging, whether it involves medical care for a parent, if Mom should stop driving, or even where the important papers are kept. Today she'll discuss the four steps to get the discussion going, and how being proactive will help everyone age by design, not default. A licensed social worker, Stephanie has worked with seniors and theirfamilies for over 20 years by providing training and consultation to them, the Alzheimer's Society as well as financial and legal institutions. Her website is www.ericksonresource.com.

Dr. Chuck Harding, 07/26/15, Sunday PM

Listen NowAlzheimer's Disease accounts for approximately 70% of all dementia diagnoses.  The disease affects over five million Americans or upwards of 35 million worldwide.  Disease burden is currently estimated to grow to 16 million patients in the US by 2050 with projected costs estimated at over $1 trillion.  Patients diagnosed with Alzheimer's survive three to nine years. The disease kills 500,000 deaths annually, making it the 6th leading cause of death.  The risk of the disease is believed to be largely genetic.  There are currently no treatments or medications to stop, reverse or modify its progression - the only major disease with this distinction.  During this 23 minute discussion Mr. Egge discusses the work of the Alzheimer's Association, the current state of curative research and the development of a blood test to diagnose Alzheimer's before symptoms appear, the adequacy of federal funding to fight the disease, the federally-legislated "National Alzheimer's Plan" and what's being done to improve care for patients currently suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.   Robert Egge is the Chief Public Policy Officer and Executive Vice President of Government Affairs for the Alzheimer's Association.  Mr. Egge also serves as the Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association's sister organization, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement.  Prior to joining the Alzheimer's Association Mr. Egge served as Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Study Group.  Prior still he served as a Project Director for the Center for Health Transformation and as Vice President for Government Affairs for the JC Watts Companies.  Mr. Egge's writings have appeared in The New York Times, the Financial Times, in Health Affairs and he has provided testimony to both US House and Senate health care committees.For more on the work of the Alzheimer's Association go to: www.alz.org. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we take a journey outside the USA to discover other similar Thanksgiving traditions and cultures in the United Arab Emirates, Moldova, Germany, and Mexico. PLUS, we ask our guests Luis (Mexico), Felicia (Moldova), Annekathrin (Germany), Gaurav (United Arab Emirates) and John (USA)  to share how aging or getting older is perceived in their respective countries as National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month comes to an end. An uplifting conversation, no doubt! SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube Channel.L!KE us on Facebook.FOLLOW us on Instagram.