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Don’t Miss This! Arts4Alzheimers and Aging with Hope

October 13, 2011 by angishields

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Don't Miss This! Arts4Alzheimers and Aging with Hope

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Originally from Boston, Tania Becker spent a good bit of her childhood in Paris. She moved to Manhattan at the age of ten. Until 1987 she was a real estate agent in Manhattan. In 1987 Tania married Kip Becker, and moved to Atlanta. About seven years ago, her husband, in his early 50s at the time, died suddenly of a blood clot during knee surgery. Faced with a gaping hole in her life, Tania needed something different to do. While reading the New York Times one day (once a New Yorker, always a New Yorker…)she came across an article describing a program of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) for Alzheimer’s patients and their caregivers. Intrigued, Tania did more research, and decided to match her love for art and her formal art training with a mission to serve those dealing with the harsh realities of Alzheimer’s. Tania is the Founder and Director of Arts4Alzheimers, a non-profit initiative to help bring meaning and happiness to early stage Alzheimer’s patients that stay in their own homes. One of the primary outlets for her mission is a weekly class at the Spruill Center for the Arts in Dunwoody. To find out more, visit www.arts4alzheimers.com, email Tania directly at Tania@arts4alzheimers.com, or call her at 404-492-6181.

Barry Teller is a Mississippi native and moved to Texas in the 1970s. Barry says that growing up on the Mississippi River never leaves you and he makes frequent trips back to his home state. After spending many years in business, Barry went back to school to pursue an advanced degree in counseling through Texas A&M University – Commerce. Barry’s background in counseling and therapy was the catalyst to his new career in coaching.

Focusing on the senior communities, Barry now helps seniors through individual life coaching and group work shops. Aging With Hope provides many programs that can help support seniors and their communities. To contact Barry and Aging With Hope, you can call 972-914-9107 or email barryteller@gmail.com. You can also find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/agingwithhope.

We also want to thank Griswold Special Care for sponsoring today’s show. Griswold Special Care has been a preferred provider of high quality, affordable in-home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta for nearly 20 years.

Sara Biehl and Susan Howard for the Alzheimer’s Association, Buckner Village

September 30, 2011 by angishields

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Sara Biehl and Susan Howard for the Alzheimer's Association, Buckner Village

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It’s that time of year again! A respite from the heat, pumpkins, and… the Walk to End Alzheimer’s! Joining us on the show today are two repeat guests – five time guest, and world record holder for Eugeria! appearances, Sarah Biehl, of Hope Memory Care, and Susan Howard from Highwoods Properties. Listen in as Susan and Sarah fill us in on this year’s walk. The Walk for North Fulton/Gwinnett County is this Saturday at the Duluth Town Green. Registration is at 8:30AM, and the Walk will begin around 9:45. It’s not tool late to join the walk – just show up with your walking shoes! And it’s never to late to support the terrific work in caregiver and family support and research being done by the Alzheimer’s Association., For more information, check out www.alz.org. To reach Susan directly, call (404) 443-1869. To reach Sarah, call (770) 963-4673. Sarah was also excited to announce that Hope Memory Care will be having its grand opening on October 25th. Call her directly for details!

Alicia Russell has been the Executive Director at Buckner Retirement Village for 12 years. After graduating from the University of Arkansas with a degree as a dietician, Alicia began working for Buckner as the campus dietician and a year later became the Executive Director. Cheryl Seabaugh was raised in Kentucky and Oklahoma before moving to Texas for college. After graduating with a degree in psychology, she entered the marketing field and has been with Buckner Retirement Village since the spring of 2011. Diane Williams has been a nurse for 48 years. Diane’s passion has always had a passion for geriatrics. As a licensed RN in 5 states, Diane has spent a lot of time serving our seniors across the country.

Buckner Retirement Village is a continuing care community that offers independent living, assisted living and skilled care. For more information about the events mentioned in the interview, or to schedule a tour, please contact Cheryl at 214-381-2171 or visit www.bucknerretirement.org.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, providers of high quality, affordable in home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta, for hosting today’s show!

Eugeria! talks with Greg Zarbo of the Alzheimer’s Association

September 21, 2011 by angishields

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Eugeria! talks with Greg Zarbo of the Alzheimer's Association

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Greg Zarbo is originally from the Buffalo, New York area. In 1981, Greg and his wife moved to Texas to find jobs and have lived here ever since. While in New York, Greg completed a bachelor’s degree in Human Services which launched his career working for non-profits, now going on 30 years. After 8 years with Mental Health and Mental Retardation (now Northstar Managed Services), followed by 18 years at Mental Health America, Greg took a position with the Greater Dallas Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. For the past year, Greg has been the Manager of Early Detection Programs.

For more information about the Dallas Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s on November 12, 2011, please call 800-272-3900 or visit www.alzdallas.org. You can reach Greg directly by email at greg.zarbo@alz.org or by phone at 214-540-2425.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, providers of high quality, affordable in home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta, for hosting today’s show!

A Conversation with Laura Carr, Skillman Church of Christ

September 8, 2011 by angishields

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A Conversation with Laura Carr, Skillman Church of Christ

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Laura Carr is a native of Oklahoma City, OK and a proud graduate of the University of Oklahoma. She is well traveled having lived in Oklahoma City, Houston, San Diego, San Francisco (twice) and Dallas (twice). Like many of us, Laura entered the senior services industry after she was affected on a personal level when her father was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. In 1995, Laura moved from San Francisco to Oklahoma to help her parents navigate the confusing waters of Medicare, Veteran’s Benefits and other resources. Through this personal experience (“nightmare” as she calls it) Laura recognized that there is a great need for people to help seniors find options for care.

Today, Laura provides durable medical equipment and helps seniors take advantage of the state’s Senior Telecommunications Assistance Program, which provides free phones for those that have a sight or hearing impairment. Laura is also the Senior Services Liaison for her church, Skillman Church of Christ.

Skillman Church of Christ is hosting Senior Adult Healthfair on September 29 from 10am to 1pm, and is extending an invitation to the Eugeria! Radio listening community. Skillman Church of Christ is located at 3120 Skillman Street in Dallas. Visit them on the web at www.skillmanchurch.org. To contact Laura, you can reach her by phone at 214-388-0088 or by emailing her at lauracarr@prodigy.net.

Special thanks to Griswold Special Care, providers of high quality, affordable in home senior care in Dallas and Atlanta, for hosting today’s show!