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Nadine Brechner, author of “Memory Triggers”, joins me to share the story of how "Memory Triggers" and her company came to be. It's a classic "necessity is the mother of invention" story and is found in the beginning of each book. Nadine had struggled to find books that appealed to her mother (with Alzheimer's). She will share how her new, specially designed books facilitate meaningful conversation and interaction with our aging parents. ********************************* Her books, the 3 Decades pack with the free Giant Photo Puzzles book, can be purchased at memory-triggers.com

Debra Joy Debra Joy, CEO of Bcelebrated.com, joins me to discuss her unique new service that enables members to document an aging parent's life while they are living. Help them write their story, upload pictures, music and videos that capture their life in a way that is meaningful to them. At the time of their passing, this site will become their online memorial site, and will notify all contacts of their passing, taking the burden off the family. What a wonderful way to share in your parent's life memories and honor them.

Amy Abrams (certified Geriatric Care Manager founding partner of Elder Care Guides, a care management company) joins me to discuss how a geriatric care manager can help you and your aging parent. Why you'd want to consider a care manager, what services are offered, what training/certification to look for, and the steps to finding, selecting, hiring and retaining one. ****Website resources: **Elder Care Guides website: www.eldercareguides.com **Elder Care Guides blog: http://eldercareguides.blogspot.com **National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers: www.caremanager.org

Join me as I interview, Dr. William Rodman Shankle, a medical director of the Shankle Clinic, a specialty clinic for Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. He is author of "Preventing Alzheimer's" (Ways to Help Prevent, Delay, Detect, and Halt Alzheimer's Disease and Other Forms of Memory Loss). Dr. Shankle will describe his "Prevention through Delay", the importance of knowing and reducing your risk factors, an annual memory screening and obtaining an accurate, early diagnosis and treatment. (Dr. Shankle specializes in prevention, early detection, and management of Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. At the Shankle Clinic, Dr. Shankle and his staff provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment of memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease and related disorders.) Websites: www.PreventAD.com, braintoday.blogspot.com, www.ShankleClinic.com

My guest will be Dale Susan Edmonds, founder of Talk-Early-Talk-Often.com. She will be sharing her knowledge and strategies for helping families communicate with their aging parents. You will want to hear Dale if you’re wondering how to start talking about life changes with your parent OR if you have a specific issue. **************** Rev. Dale Susan Edmonds, is the creator of Talk-Early-Talk-Often.com, an information and educational network for people with aging parents. Talk Early, Talk Often is an online guide on who to talk to, what to talk about, and how to keep the conversation going as your parents age. When is the right time to start talking? Now. Why? To save money, trauma and prevent untold heartaches. Dale has been an Ordained Minister for 25 years and is a Family Communication Coach, speaker, and workshop leader. Certified as an Advance Care Planning Facilitator and Instructor, she works with families, congregations, and professional associations to meet the challenges of aging, with confidence. *********************** Other products & services: ***Regular teleclasses will be published in the “Talk with Aging Parents” audio ezine. ***Group Coaching in Family Communication, also listed in the “Talk with Aging Parents” ezine. ***Crisis Contacts, the first release in the “Talk About …” interactive ebook series.

Join me and Denise Brown, founder of Caregiving.com, as we explore the power of support groups in the caregiving of your parents. How to find the right support group for you. The different types of groups, the process, benefits, challenges...and much more. ** Denise M. Brown, founder of Caregiving.com, is an eldercare coach, working with family caregivers to find the meanings in their journeys. ** She is the author of two books, 'Take Comfort, Reflections of Hope for Caregivers' and 'The Caregiving Years, Six Stages to a Meaningful Journey'. ** Her website is caregiving.com.