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Host: Jacqueline
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The Author
of Elder Rage
Show Date: 10/18/03
Joanne Koenig-Coste, President of Alzheimer Consulting Associates, teaches habilitation--a new approach to Alzheimer care. A board member of the MA Governor's Commission on Dementia, she’s awarded the Readers Digest National Health Heroes Award, and the Humanitarian of the Year Award. NBC Nightly News named her a "Woman to Watch in the 21st Century". Her book is, "Learning to Speak Alzheimer's: A Groundbreaking Approach for Everyone Dealing with the Disease." www.learningtospeakalzheimers.com
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Lisa Brown is director of Adult Day Services for Home Nursing Agency in PA. She oversees four Adult Day Service centers, two considered Medical Models. She graduated from PA State University with a Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Administration-- and started her health career by assisting in the development of a local hospice program. She is a speaker for the Alzheimer Association and is one of three daughters taking care of a 62-year-old mother who was diagnosed with Parkinson 30 years ago. www.HomeNursingAgency.com .
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Show Date: 10/18/03 Daphne Simpkins has published over two hundred essays and short stories, and has been a regular contributor to WomanNews of The Chicago Tribune since 1984. Her biography for children, “Nat King Cole, An Unforgettable Life of Music,” has been used in a dozen schools throughout Alabama. Her new memoir is, “The Long Good Night: My Father’s Journey Into Alzheimer’s.” Daphne is at work on her next book and teaches writing at Auburn University at Montgomery. www.eerdmans.com/ |
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5 Neal Rawls is a corporate director of security and a former street cop with a master’s degree in criminal justice. He’s received 14 police commendations, was in charge of a tactical squad that worked in-progress crimes, arrested armed robbers, murderers, and made large drug arrests. In his book, “Be Alert, Be Aware, Have a Plan,” he teaches self-protection and focusing on out-thinking the bad guys. Neal has appeared on CNN and The John Walsh Show, and his book is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection. www.BeAlertBeAware.com |
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Dr. John Flax is President and founder of PrecisionMed, Inc., a genetic sample repository. He has worked in the pharmaceutical industry in the US & UK, with 15 years in clinical drug development as director of cardiovascular development at Pfizer, Warner Lambert and Beecham. He has designed and managed research programs, and has extensive FDA experience with new drug applications. Dr. Flax has consulted for numerous pharmaceutical companies and has conducted several successful FDA Advisory committee meetings. www.precisionmed.com