Dementia is a broad term for a variety of diseases. How do symptoms vary between types of dementia? Is it important to understand the specific symptoms of each type? In this podcast, we are honored to have Teepa Snow share her expertise on these and other questions. Advisory Board member Laurie Scherrer will be your host as we explore the many facets of dementia. The post Episode 25: Teepa Snow appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Do you know the best steps to improve or maintain your brain health? In this insightful interview, Advisory Board member, Chuck McClatchey joins Katurah Hartley to examine the Six Pillars of Brain Health and the importance of each. Katurah is the Project Manager at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Her interest in dementia began when “Kat” was six years old and spent time with her grandparents who had dementia. If you like this interview, please share it with others and subscribe to our YouTube channel to get notified of new releases. The post Episode 24: Katurah Hartley ..read more

Please join our host DAA Advisory board member Paulan Gordon as she welcomes Brenda Roberts. Brenda is the Director of Quality Assurance and Education for the Michigan Assisted Living Association. Brenda talks about her involvement in helping to establish the state of Michigan’s Dementia State plan. Please remember to like our videos and subscribe to our channel. You can also donate to DAA at www.daanow.org/donate. TY The post Episode 23: Brenda Roberts appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Please join our host, DAA Advisory Board Member Chuck McClatchey, to view his discussion on Clinical Trials with Dr. Aaron Ritter. Dr. Ritter is the Director of Clinical Trials at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. He currently directs 50 different clinical trials. The post Episode 22: Clinical Trials with Dr. Aaron Ritter appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Physical and/or verbal abuse is a problem for many people walking the dementia journey. Dementia can cause people living with dementia to become agitated and angry and may lose their filters of right and wrong – these and other psychological changes may lead to verbal and/or physical abuse. Care partners often feel stressed, lonely and perhaps depressed; some care partners feel they need to control their care recipient’s life. These factors can also lead to verbal and/or physical abuse. This week we are privileged to have James Moorhead join us to discuss physical & verbal abuse. J.R. Pa ..read more

Are you ready for your doctor visit? Although I’m sure most of us are taking along our meds and other things the doctor needs, are we REALLY bringing what is best to help the doctor provide the best prognosis for our care? Are there things we could be doing to help the doctor to help us? Our host Laurie Scherrer will be talking with Dr. Ed Shaw as he shares his knowledge and experience as a doctor, care partner and care provider on “How to best prepare for your doctor visit.” Dr. Edward G. Shaw, MD, MA Rebecca E Shaw Professor of Geriatrics Director, Memory Counseling Program Section on Ge ..read more

DAA Board member Mike Belleville has a terrific discussion with Tammy Pozerycki about the Dementia friendly movement. Tammy is the owner and trainer of Alternatives in Alzheimer’s care. www.alternativesinalzheimerscare.com Her inspiration is her Grandmother Ruth who lived with Alzheimer’s disease. The quality of life of the person living with dementia depends upon the caregiver. The mission of Alternatives in Alzheimer’s Care is to improve the quality of life for people living with dementia by educating, teaching, and inspiring compassionate and competent personal and professional caregivers ..read more

This week we are excited to have John Wood join us to talk about the The Benefit of Art Through Dementia. John’s beautiful art has been an inspiration to many people exploring ways to calm the frustration of living with dementia. The post Episode 18: John Wood appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

This week we are excited to have Gary Joseph LeBlanc join us to talk about the Dementia Mentors Program. This program is essential for people newly diagnosed to be able to chat one-on-one with someone who is also living with dementia. The Dementia Mentors Program has inspired many people living with dementia to reach out to others socially and get involved with other forms of advocacy. After we view the podcast with Gary and Paulan, we will open the session for questions and discussions. The post Episode 17: Gary LeBlanc appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Enjoy this very insightful discussion on spirituality with our host DAA Advisory board member Laurie Scherrer and Rev. Kathy Fogg Berry. Rev. Berry has offered the “When Words Fail” seminar for clergy and lay leaders throughout Virginia and she speaks regionally and nationally about spirituality and dementia. The post Episode 16: Rev. Kathy Berry appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more