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Geriatric and Dementia Care in India
Geriatric and Dementia Care in India
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anita Kumar a Geriatrician from India with experience in geriatric oncology and public health. She has written multiple articles in national and international journals as well as national newspapers. Anita has spoken to a board audience.
Learn:
How is a Geriatrician different from a General Practitioner
About dementia care in India
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
If India has Adult Day Programs
What their doctor appointments are like
About India’s in-home appointments and the benefits of them.
How family structure and expectations affect dementia care.
Watch the Video Interview Below
https://youtu.be/lTebscZQ1IY
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/30f4Sb7CSbXTNV5tqowjPY
Other Podcasts
https://pod.link/986940432
Contact Dr. Anita Kumar - Consultant Geriatrician at Holy Family Hospital - Mumbai
Email doctor.geriatrics@gmail.com
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/anita.kumar.549
Youtube @Defeating Ageing
Linkedin @Anita Kumar
Instagram @diva2000in
Join Anitaa’s WhatsAPP Group +919022200700. Send her a request and she will add you to her group where she disseminates information on geriatric care.
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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Are you caring for a friend, family member, or loved one?
Are you caring for a friend, family member, or loved one?
Lori La Bey talks with Crystal Gallo, Co-Founder and CEO of Innerhive, who has over 15 years of experience leading product strategy and operations for high-growth technology companies. Having felt the impact of being a caregiver, she will discuss why there is no better time to address the burnout cycle and provide caregivers with the tools, resources, and community they need to thrive.
Learn:
About daily strugglers of Caregivers
How you can ask for help both for physical needs and your emotional needs as well.
How to change the dialogue around caregiving.
How to build empathy
Best practices
About community support groups
Building a sense of community and collaborations
Find tips and resources to support your journey
Watch the Video Interview Below
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
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Other Podcasts
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Contact Innerhive
Website https://www.innerhive.com/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/helloinnerhive/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/helloinnerhive
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/innerhive/
Email Hello@InnerHive.com
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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Fall Prevention with Cognitive Impairment: It Takes a Village
Fall Prevention with Cognitive Impairment: It Takes a Village
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Shawn A. Weiss who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.
Dr. Shawn Weiss is a licensed Physical Therapist, Functional Wellness Coach, and Healthcare Executive. She is Founder/Owner of Select Home Care, a licensed Medicare Skilled Home Health Agency established 20 years ago in 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. Her agency provides Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services to older adults.
Dr. Weiss is also the President of Senior Health and Wellness Group, where she does keynote speaking, consulting, and education/training services for caregivers, family members, and other medical professionals in the areas of Senior Health.
Most recently she started Balance Functional Wellness, an Online Health Coaching platform helping individuals of all ages maximize their Optimal Health by addressing six vital Health pillars; Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Nutrition, Emotional Health, and Gut Health.
Dr. Weiss obtained a B.S. in Education with a minor in English from Otterbein College in 1992. Deciding to pursue her passion, she earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 1998. She also completed her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2010. Shawn is a Certified Falls Prevention Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disease Care Trainer.
She is published in the area of Fall Prevention in Assisting Living Communities with an emphasis on Cognitive Impairment. Most recently she completed her Functional Medicine Coursework as well as a Food as Medicine certificate. Shawn’s proactive holistic approach to healthcare focuses on wellness and prevention strategies, with an emphasis on improving both the Physical and Emotional health of her clients. By incorporating Root Cause health into her assessment and treatment protocols, Dr. Weiss creates individual programs for her clients that maximize their quality of life and overall Joy!
Learn:
Percentage of falls reported and the
Examples of extrinsic prevention – environmental changes.
Examples of Intrinsic prevention – Medications, food, hydration, sleep…
Watch the Video Interview Below
https://youtu.be/35pIP-b5ILY
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432
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https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3
Other Podcasts
https://pod.link/986940432
Contact Dr. Shawn Weiss
Website www.seniorhealthandwellness.org
Coaching Website www.shawn-michele.com
Email Shawn.weiss@seniorhealthandwellnes.org
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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A Passion for Distraction
A Passion for Distraction
#FindingBeautyInIllness #SupportingFamilyCaregivers #HonestDiscussion
Lori La Bey talks with Allene Symons who is the author of Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Caregiving. She has worked as a journalist, editor, and college instructor and is the author of three previous books. She has lived in San Francisco and New York and currently makes her home in Long Beach, California.
Learn:
Tips for caring for a spouse or partner with dementia.
Ideas to distract or redirect a person living with dementia.
Is it ok to distract yourself as a care partner on the dementia journey?
What happens when the caregiver gets sick themselves?
Can you plan ahead of time for workarounds to avoid getting sick yourself as a care partner?
A Nat or a FireFly – What Do You See
To focus on something to do and something to look forward to.
Loving Lies – How They Work and Why They Are Important
When and how to hire help to care for your loved one.
How to protect a loved one’s independence and dignity.
The Monarch Gardens- a national movement.
Watch the Video Interview Below
https://youtu.be/H6PvKgbn8DA
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify
Other Podcasts
https://pod.link/986940432
Contact Allene Symons
Email allenesymons2@gmail.com
Website allenesymons.com
Facebook @allenesymons
X-Twitter @allenesymons
LinkedIn @allenesymons
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/
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Transforming Dementia Care In Malaysia
Transforming Dementia Care In Malaysia
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Cecilia Chan who has been involved in the eldercare industry for the past 20 years. She is a Gerontologist, a Trainer, a Researcher, and a very passionate Dementia Advocate, and Activist. Dr. Chan has been involved in various projects concerning providing services and facilities to the Malaysian elderly. She initiated a local support group called Living Beyond Dementia for people living with dementia and their loved ones and care partners.
Learn:
How a good friend's dementia diagnosis developed a deep passion for Dr. Chan to improve dementia care.
How the Bio-Medical approach to dementia can harm people looking for help.
The impact of changing societal beliefs and stomping out stigmas.
The power of religious beliefs and how they impact healing.
How and where to connect people to services, products, and tools.
Why it is important to change our words to be more respectful to those living with dementia.
The need for counselors and navigators as well as respite care.
What is a Pop Up Café?
How do we improve staff ratios and training?
Watch the Video Interview Below
https://youtu.be/JO-uqcmyY7U
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast or Spotify
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Contact Dr. Cecilia Chan
Email cejosh@yahoo.com
Phone 0134384388
Blog http//ceciliacwm.wordpress.com
Instagram @cejosh
FaceBook @Cecilia Chan
YouTube @ceciliachan554
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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How To Develop A Plan To “Age Successfully” For Yourself Or With Your Parents
How To Develop A Plan To “Age Successfully” For Yourself Or With Your Parents
This is a replay from Jan 2024
Lori La Bey talks with Star Bradbury who is a former Florida licensed administrator and Executive Director for both an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility, Star has a broad understanding of the variety of options and choices families face. Her 18 years working with a nationally recognized Life Care Community (Oak Hammock at the University of Florida) allows her to share her expertise in this otherwise confusing and complex senior living option as well.
Star’s insider experience is invaluable to anyone wanting to make sure they know how to choose the right community for a loved one, help their parents age in place successfully, or find more help when their parents need more care. Her realistic approach is refreshing and her principles to aging well and making crucial decisions can be applied immediately. Most importantly, she will share with you the right questions to ask that are critical during times of need.
As the founder of Senior Living Strategies and the author of Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years, she regularly collaborates and consults with individuals and families from all walks of life as well as professionals in the legal, medical, financial, and long-term care insurance world.
Her passion is to help families develop a comprehensive, proactive plan that will allow them to make the best most informed decisions--for their parents’ well-being and their own. Having lost both sets of parents, in-laws, a sister, and many friends, she has the compassion and understanding as well as the professional experience to guide you.
Learn:
When should we start having conversations about life as we age?
What is the difference between the go-go years, the slow-go years, and the no-go years?
Red Flags to watch for.
What type of support systems do they have?
Do they have social networks?
Are they isolated?
Two Principals
How can you maximize and prolong your parents or your own independence for the longest period of time?
About just in time planning.
About the Conversation Project https://theconversationproject.org/
How to prepare an exit plan.
What does a good death look like for you or your loved one
Watch the Video Interview Below
https://youtu.be/jL6qo3NWB5k
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
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Other Podcasts
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Contact Star Bradbury
Website - www.starbradbury.com (FREE info under resources; questions to ask, useful websites, and more)
YouTube: @starbradbury4934
TikTok @seniorlivingstar (post every 2-3 days with useful tips for families on successful aging)
BenBella Publishing is offering a 20% discount off both the paperback and the Kindle version of Stars book to our listeners. Use the discount code SPEAKS at BenBella’s website. https://benbellabooks.com/shop/navigating/
Book Link on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Successfully-Navigating-Parents-Senior-Years/dp/1637742479/ref=sr_1_1?crid=G21EFWY49DSW&keywords=star+bradbury&qid=1661896025&sprefix=star+bradbury%2Caps%2C211&sr=8-1
Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.