Coping With Caregiving
Email Host Jacqueline Marcell
The Author of Elder Rage

Segment 1
Show Date: 01/10/04

Derek Randel is the President of Randel Consulting, and author of "The Parent Manual" (just in case your child did not come with one), and "Bittersweet Moments", questions and answers about parenting. He’s been a high school and middle school educator and nominated for a Disney American Teacher Award. He also works as a step family coach through the Step Family Foundation in NYC. www.bittersweetmoments.com & www.parentsmartfromtheheart.com

Segment 2
Show Date: 01/10/04

Cameron Camp is a psychologist, Senior Research Scientist, and Director of Myers Research Institute/Menorah Park Center for Senior Living, which focuses on applied gerontological research. The Institute’s mission is to help frail elderly and persons with disabilities to realize their highest level of achievement in an atmosphere of respect, dignity and care. Dr. Camp is a leader in his field, and has developed programs that break through misconceptions that are associated with Alzheimer's disease. www.myersresearch.org

SEGMENT 3
Show Date: 01/10/04

L. Maxine McQueen is President of Alzheimer's Readers, Ltd, whose interest in Alzheimer's stems from losing many family members to it. She started her company with Shanon Edwards, a registered nurse, and their philosophy is that those experiencing Alzheimer's or related disorders retain rights to dignity and respect. They’ve developed resources to stimulate interaction between caregivers and people experiencing dementia and they speak nationally to both professional and family caregivers. www.alzheimersreaders.com

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Segment 4
Show Date: 01/10/04

Michael Splaine is the Director of State Policy and Advocacy Programs in the Public Policy Division of the Alzheimer’s Association. He’s responsible for creating grassroots advocacy activities to support accomplishing state and federal legislative priorities. He’s also a member of the Rural Initiative team, which works to increase services to rural communities. Mike discusses the PBS special, "The Forgetting: A Portrait of Alzheimer’s." www.alz.org

SEGMENT 5
Show Date: 01/10/04

Gema Hernandez is the former secretary of the Florida Department of Elder Affairs and was a caregiver for her parents for 18 years. She is presently a Management Consultant to Corporations on issues impacting working caregivers, and also a professor of gerontology for the University of Maryland University College. http://communitiesforlife.com.

Segment 6
Show Date: 01/10/04

Rachel Owens is partner in Succession Strategies, a consulting firm specializing in the creation, development and implementation of succession plans for closely held and family owned businesses, helping the family and business survive succession. She is one of only 200 financial services professionals to earn the Certified Family Business Specialist Designation, and she has received the Small Business Administration "Women In Business Advocate of the Year" award.
www.succession-strategies.com
and www.Tricirclefinancial.com

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