This week I had the privilege of being a guest on Lori La Bey‘s Alzheimers Speaks Blog Talk Radio Show.
Lori is one of the world’s experts on Alzheimer’s Care. She is the Founder and CEO of Alzheimer’s Speaks, a US based advocacy group that provides education and support for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia worldwide. She was named the #1 Influencer online for Alzheimer’s by Sharecare with Dr. Oz in November of 2012.
Lori’s mission is to deliver programs, platforms and collaborations which shift caregiving from crisis to comfort worldwide. In fact, she was just appointed as an International Ambassador for the Purple Angel Project, the new global symbol for dementia.
This week her blog featured information important for learning more about dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
FREE Education on Dementia – Learn of Two Great Events Coming Up!
February 3, 2014 by Alzheimer’s Speaks
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Learn of Two Great Events Coming Up!
We go live Tuesday Feb 4th at 11am EST, 10am CST, 9am MST, 8am PST and 4pm London time.
All shows are recorded for your convenience and you can use the same link above to listen later.
Our first guest will be Dr. Ina Gilmore who is putting on the “Triumphing over the Isolation of Alzheimer’s Telesummit: Simple Solutions for Family and Professional Caregivers.” Come and learn why she has decided to put this effort on, who all is going to be part of it and when you an take part in it!
Our second guest is Dr MacSweeney is a Consultant Neuroradiologist, and previously Director of Neuroradiology at Atkinson Morley’s Hospital, St George’s Healthcare Trust; who will be talking about TauRx studies being conducted. Dr MacSweeney has extensive experience in both the NHS and independent sector, and currently undertakes clinical sessions as consultant neuroradiologist at St George’s Hospital and holds an honorary neuroradiology appointment at The Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust. Dr MacSweeney trained in neuroradiology at the national Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square; she previously specialized in interventional vascular neuroradiology, and has developed a special interest in neuroradiology of cognitive impairment disorders, with considerable experience in imaging of neurovascular diseases and traumatic brain injury.
To participate in the TauRx studies. Then depending upon which country you click, you will get either a listing of clinical research centres conducting the studies in that country or else (as for the U.S.) you will be redirected to a website where you can take a questionnaire to indicate your interest in participating in the study and see a listing of study sites actively enrolling patients. Contact info for Dr. MacSweeney is clinician@re-cognitionhealth.com @ReCogHealth Phone 020 33 55 35 36
Our third guests will be Jayne Clairmont with English Rose Suites who will be doing a Speaking Tour in North Dakota this February, thanks to one family who wants to make a difference in their state.
Deb Kaul will represent the Duane Liffrig family and give their perspective. This is a wonderful story you will want to hear.
To contact Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Host and Founder, Lori La Bey to review additional resources and information on Dementia.
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FREE Education on Dementia – Learn of Two Great Events Coming Up!
The “Triumphing Over the Isolation of Alzheimer’s: Simple Solutions for Family and Professional Caregivers” Telesummit is a place for experts in Alzheimer’s and other dementias to share their resources and information about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. It truly is a worldwide problem, affecting more people every day.
And predicted to just increase over the next few decades.
his is your opportunity to connect with these Alzheimer’s experts and with other caregivers who understand the isolation and pain of giving care to someone with dementia.
You need this information, and it won’t cost you a dime.
Join now to discover the secrets of moving from stressed to blessed… from isolated to nurtured… from just surviving to thriving!
Click here now to see the Speaker’s Schedule and Join This AMAZING Telesummit!
From my heart to yours… Laugh Well, Love Well and Live Well!
Ina Gilmore, M.D.
Founder, www.CaregivingWithPurpose.com and www.TheKnittingYarn.com
Ambassador of Caregiving, www.HowToLiveOnPurpose.com
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Where Can You Learn About Dementia and Alzheimers Care?