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All Aboard the Healing Train!

October 25, 2014 by bradculp

Matt Zlotnick’s father was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer in 2006. Matt soon realized that his father’s fight to endure the treatment was only half the battle. It took a tremendous amount of energy to get to and from the numerous rounds of rigorous treatments needed. It was taking a toll on his father, family and friends. Taking time off work and having to call various people to ask for help– the cancer had not only invaded his father’s body but attacked the lives of family and friends. During this time Matt made a decision to help others that were also fighting this beast and reached out to his college friend, Josh Needles. CEO of Needles Solutions, Josh is a leader in the engineering wireless network industry. Josh saw the compassion and drive in Matt to help the critically ill and he knew that ‘change was going to happen and felt he could make it happen faster’. With Josh’s help, two years ago Matt started The Healing Train, a non-profit, 501c3, organization.

After the organizational process, both Matt and Josh knew that they could not physically run a transportation company, so The Healing Train partnered with Greene World Wide Transportation to provide free, professional and reliable transportation to and from appointments for those fighting cancer or other ailments. This transportation is 100% funded by charitable donations provided by local businesses. So, donations are critical in reaching and helping those in our community that need it most!

Matt and Josh have found a niche in the integrated healthcare delivery system that helps lessen the burden on many who need help getting to and from potentially life saving medical treatments. For those that might need The Healing Train’s service, they can be reached at www.thehealingtrain.wordpress.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

A Better Way for Seniors to Get from Point A to Point B: Medex Patient Transport!

August 6, 2014 by bradculp

When the founders of Medex Patient Transport set out to create a new non-emergency transport company, the wanted to create a company that did things a bit differently. With a logistics background, the founders developed a unique model that brought a new level of professionalism to a sometimes chaotic and disorganized industry. Their work has paid off in the rapid growth of Medex Patient Transport since its 2010 inception.

Rajeev Desai is a native of England, but moved to the US when he was 6. He has a business degree from Georgia Tech. Jerry Beharry earned a degree in BioPsych from the University of South Florida. He happens to be married to Rajeev’s cousin – which is what brought them together to open the Atlanta office of Medex Patient Transport.

Rajeev and Jerry searched for more than 2 years to find Medex. They were looking for a business with long term viability, a unique value proposition, and one that would allow them to serve their community in a meaningful way. Listen in as Jerry and Rajeev describe why Medex Patient Transport is a very different non-emergency transport company.

For more information about Medex Patient Transport, check out their website at www.medextrans.com, or call them at (404) 596-9450.

Aberdeen Place Hospice – A Caring Place where “everybody knows your name”!

July 31, 2014 by bradculp

Aberdeen Place is the neighborhood where Jim, Mark, and Jo Sturm grew up. A safe place where children grew and learned from their experiences and families thrived. It was a place where neighbors took care of each other, always ready to support and help those in need. Aberdeen Place Hospice is founded on that same principle: To be a good neighbor, supporting and helping those that are in their end-of-life journey.

Listen to Jim Sturm, CEO, and Denise Lukow, RN Administrator speak about what sets Aberdeen Place Hospice apart and how the Sturm’s childhood experiences have shaped the foundational principles on which their company is built.

The Sturm’s grew up in a quintessential Midwestern neighborhood where life was good and neighbors were neighborly. Jim Sturm attended St Louis University and obtained his master degree from Georgia State. Form there he spent a number of years in medical equipment sales. Denise was also reared in the Midwest and attended the University of Nebraska, and received her nursing degree from State College of Florida in Bradenton. Denise has over 30 years experience in the neo-natal and elder care arenas.

After experiencing hospice care for one of their family members, the Sturms’ decided to open a hospice that modeled the caring neighborhood where they grew up. Aberdeen Place Hospice opened in January 2014. Denise believes that exceptional hospice organizations are filled with “chameleon”…. people that properly evaluate the case, act independently and reflect the characteristics that make each case unique. Listen as Jim and Denise describe what they believe hospice is … a place of compassion and hope.

For information on Aberdeen Place Hospice, visit them on the web at www.aphospice.com, or call 678-878-3441.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

Alzheimer’s Relief ~ Giving Caretakers a Break! Gary Kitchen, Founder – Laona M. Kitchen Foundation

July 25, 2014 by bradculp

Gary Kitchen wants to give family caregivers a break! Seriously! Born in Pennsylvania, and growing up in Louisville, Kentucky, Gary attended the University of Louisville on a Navy scholarship. After college, he was the Communications Officer on a Destroyer, and then the Executive Officer on a Minesweeper. After all that excitement, Gary decided to settle down a bit and took a job with Kroger. Though only with Kroger for about ten years, Gary spent the rest of his career in and around the grocery business.

Gary moved to Atlanta in 1972, About eight years ago, his mother moved from Pennsylvania down to Atlanta. Having Alzheimer’s, she came down to live with Gary. After about three years, he found he could no longer adequately care for her, so he moved her to an assisted living community. Wanting to help out, Gary started holding a charity golf tournament to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Association. After his mother passed, he decided to take the momentum he had gained with the golf tournament, and create a non-profit foundation, honoring his mother, and providing assistance to family caregivers coping with a loved one with Alzheimer’s. About a year ago, Gary retired from his “paying job” to run this organization, “The Laona M. Kitchen Foundation.” This organization is staffed entirely with volunteers, and exists exclusively to fund respite for families that need a break from caring for their loved one. To find out more about the Laona M. Kitchen Foundation, or to apply for a break, check out their website at www.lmkfoundation.org, or call Gary at 404-428-1267.

I Wish You a Long and Happy Life – How Are You Going To Pay For It? Wally Kelleman on Eugeria! Radio

July 25, 2014 by bradculp

N. Wallace Kelleman, “Wally” to her friends, is nearly an institution in the Atlanta Elder Law community. A lifelong student, Wally attended law school in the late 1980s, and graduated with two law degrees – one from Western New England College of Law, and one from Emory School of Law. After 38 years as an RN, Wally recognized a gaping hole in the services available to Atlanta’s senior population, and formed The Kelleman Law Firm. As one might expect, Wally spends time with clients helping with a broad range of issues, including estate planning and asset protection. But more importantly, in Wally’s own words, she is “the conscience of the client or family.” She is asking the difficult questions like, “who will support you when you are no longer able to support yourself?” Wally can be reached via e-mail at attynwk@aol.com, or by phone at (770) 736-0369. Visit her website at www.kellemanlaw.com.

We want to thank Griswold Home Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Home Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Atlanta for more than 20 years.

Separating Gold from Ore: Fiona Middleton on Sifting Mountains of Media for a Company’s Real Message

July 10, 2014 by bradculp

With more than 20 years’ experience working with business owners and senior management teams, Fiona Middleton is an authority on delivering customized coaching and training programs that help companies obtain results. As President of Fairfield Business Solutions, she is committed to helping organizations that provide services to older adults achieve breakthroughs in their sales and marketing and build more productive relationships internally and with clients by effectively using the internet and social media. Fiona is a frequent guest speaker at conferences, industry organizations and business groups, offering high-content, motivational presentations on sales, marketing, business relationships and growth strategies. An expert in adult learning, she has developed cost-effective on-line training courses which can be adapted to individual organizations. Fiona has a master’s degree in management, with concentrations in training and leadership and is part of the adjunct faculty at Rosemont College.

Clearing the Air on Hypnotherapy – How Alton Reynolds is improving the lives of Atlanta’s Seniors!

July 2, 2014 by bradculp

Return guest Alton Reynolds wears a multitude of hats! He has been serving in the “helping professions” both on the clinical and business side of healthcare for nearly 40 years. A native of New York’s Finger Lakes district, Alton started his career providing psychiatric assessments of Navy and Marine personnel returning from Viet Nam. He went on to ear his Masters Degree in the Psychology of Learning from Temple University. Nearly thirty years ago, Alton’s wife, Essy, founded the Hypnosis Center of Dunwoody. While Alton has assisted in providing services in and through Essy’s business for many years, Alton has recently taken his passion for helping people through counseling and hypnotherapy on a more full time basis.

Originally rooted in historical Trasactional Analysis research, Alton counsels his patients to evaluate and address three natural human states: The parent – focusing on self-nurturance rather than self-criticism, The adult – working on cognitive skills and decision-making, and the child – focusing on joy, happiness, creativity and spontaneity. Alton acknowledges that hypnotherapy can only be effective is a person wants to change and improve. It is not mind control or manipulation, but rather a gentle encouragement through the use of relaxation techniques that facilitate identification and change of troublesome behaviors. Alton notes, “whatever you think about most is generally what you will experience in life”, making it essential to think productive and positive thoughts.

For more information on the Hypnosis Center of Dunwoody, visit them on the web at www.hypnosisdunwoody.com, or call them at (770) 390-0444. To reach Alton directly, call him on his mobile phone at (404) 932-2755.

It’s Never Too Late to Communicate – June is National Aphasia Awareness Month

June 25, 2014 by bradculp

Aphasia seems to be one of those conditions that is not widely recognized unless it is something that a loved one is facing. June is National Aphasia Awareness Month, and Eugeria! Radio wanted to highlight this condition, and introduce you to some experts that can provide both education and assistance for a loved one suffering from Aphasia.

Joining us on the show today is repeat guest, Prasant Desai, Founder and President of Ability Rehab. Prasant earned a business degree at Southern Miss, then went on to earn his Masters in Public Health. When he moved to Atlanta about 4 years ago, he conceived of the idea for Ability Rehab, and now offers a full range of outpatient services, including Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies. They also provide on-site treatment fo both Assisted Living Communities and Adult Day Care Centers.

Joining Prasant on the show today is his Manager of Speech Pathology, Heidi Lipman. Heidi started her education at the University of Georgia, earning an undergraduate degree in Communications. At her father’s urging, Heidi went on to Georgia State University, earning her Masters in Speeh Pathology. In addition to her work with Ability Rehab, Heidi is also the Founder and President of Brain Masters. Brain Masters brings a preventative component to cognitive decline. According to Heide, one is never too old for new learning or brain fitness. Check out her website at www.brain-masters.com.

For more information about Ability Rehab, visit their website at www.ability-rehab.com, email Prasant at prasant.desai@ability-rehab.com, or call them at (678) 298-9484. For more resources and information on Aphasia, visit www.aphasia.org.