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Lori La Bey talks with the Executive Director of Maudes Awards and a couple of the 2024 Maude’s Awards winners! Joining me is
Marilyn Raichle is the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards, which was created to reward innovations that enrich the quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as their care partners. The 2024 Annual Award recipients have just been announced.
Arlieta Hall was a caregiver for her father who lived with Alzheimer’s disease. She used improv and stand-up comedy to communicate with him and took...
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Lori La Bey talks with Guy Slowik, a retired Orthopedic Surgeon who for decades, has been interested in patient education. Guy developed one of the first encyclopedic-type health resources when the internet was founded which served as the foundation for Yahoo Health – the largest health information site online for some 12 years.
Also joining us is Renee Despres, PhD, MPH, a freelance journalist, English literature scholar, and health systems consultant.
Guy and Renee co-authored along with Candace Greenwood and Bernard Isaacs the new book Alzheimer’s The Uncertain Journey – Navigating The Challenges...
When it comes to holiday shopping, if you're on time, you might already be too late.Many retail stores have started preparing for upcoming holidays earlier than ever. Halloween items hit shelves as early as August, and Christmas and...
Fighting stigma about schizophrenia – with Michelle Hammer
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This episode discusses suicidality, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions, and mentions drug use and homelessness. Michelle...
Birdie Thorn is an Author and Mental Health Advocate. She is a speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation. Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety...
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These uplifting words of wisdom encourage positive self-reflection, especially during bipolar challenges.
When times are challenging, it can be deeply comforting to know that others have faced similar struggles — and have found ways to overcome...
Post Views: 100,084
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These uplifting words of wisdom encourage positive self-reflection, especially during bipolar challenges.
When times are challenging, it can be deeply comforting...
Schizophrenia is among the leading causes of years lived with disability worldwide and is associated with decreased life expectancy (Hjorthoj C. et al,...
Birdie Thorn is an Author and Mental Health Advocate. She is a speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation. Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety...
Post Views: 100,084
Views
These uplifting words of wisdom encourage positive self-reflection, especially during bipolar challenges.
When times are challenging, it can be deeply comforting to know that others have faced similar struggles — and have found ways to overcome...
Schizophrenia is among the leading causes of years lived with disability worldwide and is associated with decreased life expectancy (Hjorthoj C. et al, 2017). It encompasses positive symptoms, negative symptoms and cognitive impairment (Shafer A. et al, 2019)....
Birdie Thorn is an Author and Mental Health Advocate. She is a speaker with the National Alliance on Mental Illness. She has written articles for the International Bipolar Foundation. Birdie has lived experience with Bipolar 2, Generalized Anxiety...
Post Views: 100,084
Views
These uplifting words of wisdom encourage positive self-reflection, especially during bipolar challenges.
When times are challenging, it can be deeply comforting to know that others have faced similar struggles — and have found ways to overcome...
Schizophrenia is among the leading causes of years lived with disability worldwide and is associated with decreased life expectancy (Hjorthoj C. et al, 2017). It encompasses positive symptoms, negative symptoms and cognitive impairment (Shafer A. et al, 2019)....
Laughter — whether it’s genuine or forced — can lift your spirits and help you on your journey to bipolar stability.
For as long as I can remember, laughter has been an important part of my life. I’ve...
Globally, over 100 million individuals have been forcibly displaced due to war, persecution, and natural disasters, navigating harrowing and often traumatic journeys. Studies have consistently shown that refugees are at a heightened risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder...
Fighting stigma about schizophrenia – with Michelle Hammer
Content warning:
This episode discusses suicidality, paranoia, hallucinations and delusions, and mentions drug use and homelessness. Michelle Hammer is a schizophrenia activist who spends her time passionately fighting stigma. She is a...