Please join This Dementia Life host Chuck McClatchey and his inspiring conversation with Dr. Susan Wehry, Chief of Geriatrics for the New England College of Medicine, talking about her passion and drive to help people with dementia. The post Episode 19: Dr. Susan Wehry appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Please join our host Chuck McClatchey and his guest Susan Kerber, Business Development, Partnership Outreach and Marketing for Caring Bridge, an innovative and cost-free way of staying in touch with family and friends during challenging and stressful times. The post Episode 18: Susan Kerber appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Please join This Dementia Life host Chuck McClatchey and his guest, the dynamic dementia advocate Teepa Snow. Teepa is an incredible dementia trainer as well as a passionate advocate for proper care of people living with dementia. Please enjoy this in-depth conversation and learn how and why Teepa is so passionate about what she does. Also please do not forget to like our videos and to subscribe to our channel. Please consider a donation to DAA. The post Episode 17: Teepa Snow appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Please join our host Chuck McCLatchey and his guest David Kane. David is a life coach and shares his enthusiasm for living in the moment and enjoy all and everything around you, very helpful information for people living with the dementia and our care partners. The post Episode 16: David Kane appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..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

Join our host Chuck McClatchey with his guest Dr. Tabassum Majid who is the executive director of the InterGrace Institute whose mission is to educate and empower our families, residents and colleagues to tell their story and turn it into data that can transform lives. In official terms, they do this by advancing transformational neurocognitive care practices through person-centered research and education. The post Episode 15: Tabassum Majid appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

This dementia Life host Chuck McClatchey delves into the world of 3D technology with his guest Mandy Salomon, Ph.D. co-founder and CEO of Mentia, Inc. Mandy talks about their ground-breaking care companion tool, Deva WorldTM, which is a 3D digital world filled with activities that support commonly expressed needs like a sense of belonging, a sense of independence, and the ability to express a life well-lived – all of which get depleted by Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. The post Episode 14: Mandy Salomon appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Please enjoy this wonderful discussion with our DAA Advisory Board member Chuck McClatchey as he talks with Kristine Theurer. Kristine developed the The Java Music Club in Canada which is now becoming very popular in the United States! The name of the group may surprise you with what they are actually all about and the impact that it has had on so many people. The post Episode13: Kristine Theurer appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Our host DAA Advisory Board member Chuck McClatchey has a wonderful, cheerful conversation with DAA Advisory Board member Laurie Scherrer. They talk about a number of things but especially how Laurie has continued to “THRIVE” with a diagnosis of dementia. Laurie jumping out of an airplane?? That and more, so come on and watch! The post Episode 12: Laurie Scherrer appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more

Our host DAA Advisory Board member Chuck McClatchey enjoys a vibrant discussion with artist John L. Wood. John also happens to have dementia, but he is an artist who has dementia, not the other way around. Please enjoy this wonderful interaction and enjoy some of John’s AMAZING art. The post Episode 11: John L. Wood appeared first on Dementia Action Alliance ..read more