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Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Join the conversation!

Rita Anand, is the Founder and President of Beyond Golden Era, LLC, a company dedicated to educating caregivers and healthcare professionals on how to effectively serve the elderly in aspects of their lives.

Rita's newest venture is Dementia Angels, a premier information and services resource that personally aids and prepares clients for the varying physical, mental and emotional challenges inherent in the beginning, middle and end stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Contact Rita    Email      Beyond Golden Era Website    Email     Dementia Angels Website

888-297-6197 ( landline) 

Our 2nd guest today will be filmaker Alban Maino.  Alban,  has produced a film collection along with a scientific committee of geriatric doctors called "Remembrance", dedicated to patients and caregivers affected by Dementia.  The first collection of films is now available for online streaming.

Contact Alban    Website

Visit Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory and more.

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Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on dementia. Join the conversation!

Rita Anand, is the Founder and President of Beyond Golden Era, LLC, a company dedicated to educating caregivers and healthcare professionals on how to effectively serve the elderly in aspects of their lives.

Rita's newest venture is Dementia Angels, a premier information and services resource that personally aids and prepares clients for the varying physical, mental and emotional challenges inherent in the beginning, middle and end stages of Alzheimer’s and dementia.

Contact Rita    Email      Beyond Golden Era Website    Email     Dementia Angels Website

888-297-6197 ( landline) 

Our 2nd guest today will be filmaker Alban Maino.  Alban,  has produced a film collection along with a scientific committee of geriatric doctors called "Remembrance", dedicated to patients and caregivers affected by Dementia.  The first collection of films is now available for online streaming.

Contact Alban    Website

Visit Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory and more.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on  dementia. 

Today we are pleased to have Stephanie Erickson who will address the real tough conversation of decision making abilities with dementia.

Website   Email   (514) 795-7377

Our 2nd guest will be Vicki Tapia author of "Somebody Stole My Iron" who discuss her journey with dementia.

Email Vicki  or go to herwebsite 

You can also contact her publisher via Email, Website  or phone at 806.673.3901. Books can be purchased as paperback or eBooks via our website and on Amazon. 

Check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory and more.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Alzheimer's Speaks Radio where we listen to all voices on  dementia. 

Today we are pleased to have Stephanie Erickson who will address the real tough conversation of decision making abilities with dementia.

Website   Email   (514) 795-7377

Our 2nd guest will be Vicki Tapia author of "Somebody Stole My Iron" who discuss her journey with dementia.

Email Vicki  or go to herwebsite 

You can also contact her publisher via Email, Website  or phone at 806.673.3901. Books can be purchased as paperback or eBooks via our website and on Amazon. 

Check out Alzheimer's Speaks Website for more resources and information - Blog, Free Webinars, Tools, Resource Directory and more.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 1st guest in Eileen Smith, from New Zealand.  She is a wife, Carer and Author of "The Black Hole,"  a book about Early Onset Alzheimer's disease.
Eileen's husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001, at age 54. After his diagnosis Eileen spent 8 years on the local Alzheimer's Board plus 3 on Alzheimer’s New Zealand board.
Eileen is a strong and sometimes outspoken advocate for young onset Alzheimer's and more especially spent a lot of time lobbying for subsidies on anticholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon).

In 2011 Eileen retired from work and has recently published a book telling of the last 12 years caring for Ray and the challenges that they faced, specifically related top young onset Alzheimers.
Why do we need to build awareness especially around Younger Onset?
What do carers need to know at the start of their journey?
What could we do better for people in this situation?
How do we as carers move forward when the partner goes into care?
You can contact Eileen at
www.YoungOnsetAlzheimers.com
Our 2nd Guest will be Jan Hughes will discuss he differences and similarities to giving care.Jan is Care Partner for her Husband Michael.  Jan believes when you've met one Caregiver, you've met just that, one Caregiver. 
This will be a very interesting disucssion and we would love you to join the conversation with both women!

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our 1st guest in Eileen Smith, from New Zealand.  She is a wife, Carer and Author of "The Black Hole,"  a book about Early Onset Alzheimer's disease.
Eileen's husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2001, at age 54. After his diagnosis Eileen spent 8 years on the local Alzheimer's Board plus 3 on Alzheimer’s New Zealand board.
Eileen is a strong and sometimes outspoken advocate for young onset Alzheimer's and more especially spent a lot of time lobbying for subsidies on anticholinesterase inhibitors (Aricept, Exelon).

In 2011 Eileen retired from work and has recently published a book telling of the last 12 years caring for Ray and the challenges that they faced, specifically related top young onset Alzheimers.
Why do we need to build awareness especially around Younger Onset?
What do carers need to know at the start of their journey?
What could we do better for people in this situation?
How do we as carers move forward when the partner goes into care?
You can contact Eileen at
www.YoungOnsetAlzheimers.com
Our 2nd Guest will be Jan Hughes will discuss he differences and similarities to giving care.Jan is Care Partner for her Husband Michael.  Jan believes when you've met one Caregiver, you've met just that, one Caregiver. 
This will be a very interesting disucssion and we would love you to join the conversation with both women!

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the second set of interviews on the album

Transcript -- Professor David Messer of The Open University sets the scene for the second set of interviews on the album

Allan Williamson talks about the shift from institutional to community based care and resulting issues of choice and integration.

Allan Williamson talks about the shift from institutional to community based care and resulting issues of choice and integration.

Transcript -- Allan Williamson talks about the shift from institutional to community based care and resulting issues of choice and integration.

Transcript -- Allan Williamson talks about the shift from institutional to community based care and resulting issues of choice and integration.

The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.

The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.

Transcript -- The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.

Transcript -- The long process of assessing, awarding and allocating funds for necessary specialised accomodation.

Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.

Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.

Transcript -- Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.

Transcript -- Ann, her husband and daughter live with her father Angus, who has Parkinson's Disease. Caring for him is taking up an increasing amount of her time and emotional energy.