Sandwich Caregiver Radio Show Interviews Author and Aging Expert Jolene Brackley.

June 6, 2011 - PRLog -- According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s disease and that number may increase to 16 million by 2050.  With 70% of Alzheimer’s sufferers receiving care at home for an average of 4 to 8 years, nearly 15 million families and friends are living with this disease.  Alzheimer’s takes its tolls on the patients and their families and friends, but the June 20th show will discuss the importance of finding special moments even during this difficult journey. Author of the critically acclaimed book, “Creating Moments of Joy: A Journal for Caregivers”,  Jolene Brackey joins Wriggling in the Middle, North Ohio’s WHBC 1480 Talk Radio Show on Monday, June 20 at 9:10 am (Eastern Time).

Jolene Brackley will discuss the full journey of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s. She shares what a caregiver should expect and do in preparation. She will review how caregivers will need to change their behavior how those changes will help the patient when they lose the ability to communicate. Jolene will provide suggestions on how to improve visits with those suffering from Alzheimer’s and Dementia, especially for children and finally discuss the when it’s time to move a loved one into a community that specializes in memory care.

Jolene Brackey began her career as an interior designer after graduating from Iowa State University. Realizing that she derived greater joy from helping people improve the interiors of their lives, rather than their homes, she left her interior design job taking the first job available as an activity director at an Alzheimer's special care unit. She didn't know what Alzheimer's was but she knew she liked older people and soon she found ways to create positive outcomes and moments of joy for the individuals with the disease, their loved ones, and professional caregivers. Eager to share her practical solutions and insights, Jolene began speaking at educational seminars, conferences and has appeared on several news programs including ABC News. Owner of Enhance Moments and Author of, “Creating Moments of Joy: A Journal for Caregivers”, Jolene passes on her message of hope and encouragement-along with generous helpings of humor to help guide people through the Alzheimer's journey.



Dr. Merle Griff is an expert on caring for both children and aging parents.  She has been a delegate to the last two White Conferences on Aging and invited to present at international conferences such as the World Congress of Family and Child and the Annual Conference of the National Council on Aging. She has written extensively on intergenerational dynamics, including LinkAges, a book on intergenerational programs, as well as numerous articles including “Intergenerational Play Therapy: The Influence of Grandparents in Family Systems.”  She is the founder and CEO of Sarah Adult Day Services (http://sarahcare.com), which provides health related care for the elderly in centers so they can remain with their families and socially connected.

DeLores Pressley, motivational speaker and personal power expert, is one of the most respected and sought-after experts on success, motivation, confidence and personal power. She is an international keynote speaker, author, coach and the Founder of the Born Successful Institute and DeLores Pressley Worldwide.  She helps individuals use personal power to live their ideal life, increase confidence and lead a life of significance. Her story has been touted in Glamour, Washington Post, Black Enterprise, Success, Essence, New York Daily News, Ebony and Marie Claire. She is a frequent media guest and has been interviewed on every major network: (ABC, NBC, CBS and FOX) including America’s top rated shows; OPRAH and Entertainment Tonight.

About the show:
Hosted by Dr. Merle Griff and Delores Pressley, this informative and interactive radio show, Wriggling in the Middle, talks about the dilemmas and sometimes the delights of being part of the ‘sandwich generation’ and responsible for the care of multiple generations.  Whether it’s caring for both your children and elderly parents, or an aging spouse and your grandchildren, the show will discuss not only the challenges seen every day in keeping a family together, but also the lighter side of trying to manage it all.

Wriggling in the Middle can be heard live on WHBC 1480 AM or online at http://www.whbc.com/ each Monday at 9:10 AM (Eastern).  A recording of the show is also available at http://www.wrigglinginthemiddle.com/ For more information, contact: Theresa Mazak, tmazak@sarahcare.com (330) 454-3200.

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This informative and interactive radio show talks about the dilemmas of being part of the ‘sandwich generation’ and responsible for the care of multiple generations. We discuss the challenges you face everyday in keeping your family together