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Coping
With Caregiving
Email Host:
Jacqueline Marcell
The Author
of Elder Rage
SEGMENT 1
Show Date: 7/12/03
Sally Fallon is the author of Nourishing Traditions, and a nutrition-activist who discusses low-fat propaganda. Sally draws on scientific and anthropological findings to refute the notion that Americans should cut back on animal fats and cholesterol-rich foods, vital factors in the diet, necessary for proper function of the brain and nervous system. She is the founding President of the Weston A. Price Foundation, dedicated to accurate information about nutrition. www.westonaprice.org
SEGMENT 2
Show Date: 7/12/03
Jane Yousey is a geriatric occupational therapist, a life coach on aging, and president of Life Design Coaching and Training. Jane helps seniors and their families deal with everything from bad joints to bad attitudes, from depression to dementia, from guilt to gout! Her book, "A Field Guide For Families: How to Assist Your Older Loved Ones When You Don't Live Next Door" offers solutions to those separated by miles. www.familyfuss.com
SEGMENT 3
Show Date: 7/12/03
Dr. Barry Jacobs is a clinical psychologist and family therapist, and the Director of Behavioral Sciences for the Crozer-Keystone Family Medicine Residency Program in PA. Dr. Jacobs works with chronic and traumatic illnesses--including cancer, dementia, and diabetic complications. He has presented for the National Family Caregivers Association, the Well Spouse Foundation, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Human Development, and the United Hospital Fund of New York City.
www.crozer.org
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SEGMENT 4
Shawn Griffin is the Chief Executive Officer of Community Entry Services--a not for profit rehabilitation program providing supports and services to adults and children in Wyoming with developmental disabilities or acquired brain injuries. Shawn serves as the President of the Regional Service Providers of Wyoming and is a member of Wyoming’s Governor’s Council on Developmental Disabilities. www.ces-usa.com |
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SEGMENT 5
Dr. Cameron Camp is a research psychologist specializing in gerontology. He is Director and Senior Research Scientist at the Myers Research Institute in Cleveland, OH. Dr. Camp gives workshops on designing cognitive and behavioral interventions for persons with dementia to reduce problem behaviors and improve functioning. His manuals are: "A Therapy Technique for Improving Memory: Spaced- Retrieval" and "Montessori-Based Activities for Persons with Dementia." www.myersresearch.org |
SEGMENT 6
Show Date: 7/12/03
Colin Milner is the CEO of the International Council on Active Aging, the world's largest senior fitness association. He is a sought after presenter and author, and has been interviewed by leading publications such as the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and Newsweek. Mr. Milner is one of the foremost authorities on the health and well being of older adults. www.icaa.cc