Alzheimer’s

Improving the health and well-being of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease

 
 
Ram Mukunda and Claudia Grimaldi from IGC Pharma, a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on improving the health and well-being of patients affected by Alzheimer’s disease and bringing these therapies to market joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer’s Information and Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guests Ram Mukunda and Claudia Grimaldi discuss the following:
Many people are aware of the symptoms of Alzheimer's including dementia, but many are unaware of that agitation is one of the most common and challenging aspects of care among patients with dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Can you explain why?
How does this condition affect those caring for a patient affected by Alzheimer's?
How does your investigational drug IGC-AD1 work to help these patients?
What are the next steps in bringing this drug to market?
What other therapies is IGC Pharma working on in Alzheimer’s?
Ram Mukunda is both the founder and Chief Executive Officer of IGC Pharma. Prior to forming IGC Pharma, he was the President, Chief Executive Officer & Director at India Globalization Capital, Inc., Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer for Techni Bharathi Pvt Ltd. (a subsidiary of India Globalization Capital, Inc.).
Ram Mukunda previously occupied the position of Council Member at Jamaica Dairy Development Board, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of Startec Global Communications Corp., Council Member at Harvard Kennedy School of Government and Council Member at Belfer Center for Science & International Affairs.
Ram Mukunda received an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree from the University of Maryland.
Claudia Grimaldi has been with IGC for almost 12 years with increasing responsibilities including managing SEC and NYSE filings, regulatory compliance, and disclosures. She is currently Vice President, Principal Finance Officer, and Chief Compliance Officer. She is also the Managing Director of Hamsa Biochem SAS, our subsidiary in Colombia, as well as a director of our subsidiary in India.
Ms. Grimaldi graduated with a BA in Psychology with high honors from Javeriana University, a top three university in Colombia, and an MBA with high honors from Meredith College in North Carolina. She has completed Executive Education courses on SEC compliance, finance from UVA, and corporate governance from the Columbia Business School.
Website: https://www.igcpharma.com 
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Save Your Brain Now with Peter Wilhelmsson

 
Peter Wilhelmsson a Naturopathic Doctor certified in nutrition, functional and anti-aging medicine who was educated in both the U.S. and Sweden joins eHealth Radio and the Brain Health & Health News Channels. He is the co-founder of the Clinical Nutritionist Association as well as the Swedish Nutritional Medicine Journal.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Peter Wilhelmsson discuss the following:
When we talk about brain health, Alzheimer's immediately comes to mind. But I think of Alzheimer’s as a genetic disease. Can we really do something about it?
Why are there not any real effective treatments that can cure or greatly improve Alzheimer’s?
Can we really improve dementia with just diet and exercise? I know several people who ate well and exercised but still got dementia.
What is the connection between diabetes and brain health? What about the connection between stress and brain health?
What are the best superfoods to help brain function?
Peter Wilhelmsson, ND, NMT, IFMCP, FAARM
Peter Wilhelmsson is a Naturopathic Doctor certified in nutrition, functional and anti-aging medicine who was educated in both the U.S. and Sweden. He is the co-founder of the Clinical Nutritionist Association as well as the Swedish Nutritional Medicine Journal.
Wilhelmsson has taught in multiple colleges and universities, authored 14 books including the Encyclopedia of Nutritional Medicine and has lectured internationally on lifestyle, nutritional, functional and natural medicine for 40 years.
Wilhelmsson is the author of "Save Your Brain Now: A Functional Medicine Perspective." It's a number one international bestseller in six countries across multiple medical, health and wellness categories.
Peter is a Functional medicine Naturopathic Doctor living in Sweden with more than 40 years of medical practice. He has written 14 books in Swedish. His latest book Save Your Brain Now is his first book in English.
 
Website: https://saveyourbrainnow.com 

How Light Therapy Boosts Brain Health

 
 
Terry Moore, Founder & CEO of HomeoLux, a health and technology company that designs wellness products based on cutting-edge science joins eHealth Radio and the Health News and Technology Channels. Their mission is to enable providers to offer care at any time from any location in the world.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Terry Moore discuss the following:
Tell us about the impact of Alzheimer’s disease and why you established HomeoLux?
What is 40hz light therapy and how does it boost brain function?
Who benefits most from 40hz light therapy?
What does the future for cognitive health look like?
What are your personal wellness routines for maintaining cognitive health?
TIP: People try all kinds of crazy routines and habits to lead the healthiest lives possible, mentally and physically. Triathlons, taking psychedelic drugs, etc. These all lead to intense brain experiences, but they won’t bring the heightened brain activity and clarity that 40hz light therapy will give you as it cleans your brain. It can also be simply adopted into any daily routine without disrupting your current day to day activities.
 
 
Terry Moore is the CEO and Founder of HomeoLux. Known as a Business Philosopher, Terry has been a lifelong leader in science, and research. He came out of retirement to launch HomeoLux, a health and technology company that designs wellness products based on cutting-edge science. The company is Terry’s answer to his wife’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and is dedicated to families battling cognitive decline.
Terry is also the founder of the Radius Foundation, a forum for exploring and gaining insight from different worldviews. He serves as a board member at The Columbia Center for Radiology Research and has popular TED Talks that examine how to master even the most simplistic life skills.
 
Website: https://homeolux.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: facebook.com/homeolux  Instagram: instagram.com/homeolux  Linkedin: linkedin.com/company/homeolux

Medicine X: Explaining medical conditions through storytelling

 
 
Madison Lazas, Partnerships and Public Relations Manager at Medicine X, an educational initiative that explains complicated medical conditions to patients through storytelling joins eHealth Radio and the Health News Channel.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Madison Lazas discuss the following:
1. Why was Medicine X created? 2. How is Medicine X different to other companies offering patient education?3. Why do you feel the storytelling approach works so well?4. How and by whom are the stories written? 5. What medical conditions do you 'xplain'?6. Does Medicine X offer any other services other than the digital story?
Medicine X is a team of doctors and artists dedicated to creating accessible and easily-digestible medical information for all patients, through interactive illustrations. We believe everyone should be educated and empowered in order to take part in their own medical decisions, regardless of age, gender, culture or condition. Medicine X continues dedicating its resources to help its global audience fully understand medical conditions. All stories are reviewed and edited by leading health care specialist and opinion leaders in order to ensure all medical content is accurate and up to date. For more information on Medicine X and their latest project, please visit: www.medicinex.com.
 
 
Website: www.medicinex.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/medicinex Twitter: https://twitter.com/MedicineXGlobal
Story Websites: www.alzheimersxplained.com www.migrainexplained.com www.dgxplained.com

The only way to cure Alzheimer’s is through clinical trials.

 
 
John Dwyer, President and Founding Board Member of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation that is dedicated to speeding the delivery of innovative medicines to those in need by reducing the time and cost of Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer's Information & Health News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest John Dwyer discuss the following:
What is the state of Alzheimer’s disease in this country:
What do treatments look like for those affected?
How many people are predicted to develop Alzheimer’s in the next 5 years, 10 years, 20 years
If Alzheimer’s will become an epidemic, why haven’t we found a cure yet?
What is the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP Foundation)?
Explain, in a general sense, how a clinical trial works and how the GAP Foundation plans to help speed this process?
Minorities are being underrepresented in clinical trials. Why do we need to get more African Americans and Hispanics involved in clinical trials?
What can people do now to help in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease?
 
John R. Dwyer, Jr. is the President of the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation. The GAP Foundation is dedicated to making the clinical trial process for Alzheimer’s therapies substantially more efficient thereby speeding cures to patients afflicted with this insidious disease.John is a serial healthcare entrepreneur who most recently participated in the acquisition of MeYou Health, upon whose Board he now serves.  Prior to GAP, John served as the co-founder and Chairman of Telcare, Inc., a high technology manufacturer of the first wirelessly enabled blood glucose meter designed to empower patients with diabetes to better manage their disease.Mr. Dwyer first became a CEO at the age of 30. In the following years, he has held “C” level positions in six emerging growth companies in the healthcare industry. His past assignments have included serving as CEO of e-Medex, Inc., which later merged with Active Health Management to become the leading provider of population health management services where he served as the Chief Operating Officer. Active Health was purchased by Aetna in 2005. He was also a co-founder and Chairman of CodeRyte, Inc., a venture-backed seller of medical billing software using natural language processing to generate billing codes.  CodeRyte was purchased by 3M in 2012.Mr. Dwyer co-founded Us Against Alzheimer’s, a patient advocacy group focused on changing the way the country addresses the threat posed by Alzheimer’s.  He also co-founded the first political action committee focused on a specific disease, the Alzheimer’s Action PAC.   He began his career as an attorney with the Washington DC based law firm of Arent, Fox LLP where he focused on transactions in regulated industries.Mr. Dwyer is a frequent speaker on financing and regulatory issues of critical importance to emerging health technology companies. He also regularly speaks on health information issues and the business risks associated with the regulatory and payer process.Mr. Dwyer currently serves on the Boards of Directors of a number of private and not-for-profit organizations. Mr. Dwyer is a graduate of Marquette University and the Cornell Law School.
 
Websites: www.globalalzplatform.org | www.memorystrings.org

What is the risk in doing nothing about hearing loss?

 
 
Andrew Lekashman, business expansion manager at ASI Audiology (ASI) that provides hearing healthcare to those with hearing loss in Iowa and now some locations in Kansas & Missouri joins eHealth Radio and the Hearing Health, Health Care and News Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Andrew Lekashman discuss the following:
How do I get hearing loss?
What treatment options are available for hearing loss?
What is tinnitus and how is it treated?
How are dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease connected to hearing loss?
What is the risk in doing nothing about hearing loss?
 
Andrew Lekashman is a Hearing Instrument Specialist based out of Red Oak, Iowa. He works with ClearValue Hearing, ASI Audiology, and Libel Hearing Aid Centers to educate people about hearing loss around the United States.
 
 
Website: www.asiaudiology.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASIAudiology Twitter: https://twitter.com/cvhearing

The Caregiver's Journey Through Alzheimer's and Dementia

 
Health writer and nutrition educator Barbra Cohn again joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimers Information and Nutrition Channels. Barbra is also the author of Calmer Waters: The Caregiver's Journey Through Alzheimer's & Dementia.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Barbra Cohn discuss the following:
You cared for your husband who had early-onset Alzheimer's disease for 10 years. What is the number #1 health concern that caregivers face?
There are so many books about Alzheimer's, how is yours different and where is it available?
You're a nutrition educator, as well as a health writer. Can you talk about some nutrition tips that help relieve stress?
Your book includes 20 chapters on healing modalities and activities that care partners can do together to help them to relax and feel more connected. What did you and your husband do?
What is the most important thing about providing care for someone with Alzheimer's disease?
What tips can you give for instant stress relief?
 
Barbra Cohn is a health writer and certified nutrition educator who offers support to caregivers, guiding them to make healthy food and lifestyle choices. She cared for her husband for a decade before he died from younger-onset Alzheimer's disease. Afterward, she was compelled to write "Calmer Waters: The Caregiver's Journey Through Alzheimer's and Dementia to help caregivers feel happier, healthier, less stressed, more confident, sleep better and to experience inner peace.Barbra has written hundreds of articles for national and regional publications and health newsletters including First for Women, Better Nutrition, Energy Times, Delicious! and YM magazine. She currently writes a blog called thehealthycaregiverblog (http://barbracohn.com) and is on the editorial board of Care Connections, a newsletter for caregivers.As president and owner of Cohn Writing Solutions, Barbra writes sales copy, newsletters and articles, and analyzes scientific studies for cosmetics and nutritional supplement companies. In addition to holding a Master’s degree in professional writing, she has a Certificate in Nutrition from the Bauman College of Nutrition. When she is not writing, Barbra can be found hiking in the Colorado Rocky Mountains, dancing salsa and tango or playing with her adorable grandchildren. Email her at healthwriter1@gmail.com.
 
 
Websites: www.barbracohn.com | www.cohnwritingsolutions.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmerWatersforCaregivers Twitter: @healthwriter1
The views and opinions expressed on any program are those of the persons appearing on the program and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the eHealth Radio Network.

Products designed for people with Alzheimer's and Dementia and their Caregivers

Bruce Barnet, managing member of a family business "The Alzheimer’s Store" that has been in business for 15 years joins eHealth Radio and the Alzheimer’s & Stress Management Channels. The Alzheimer’s Store is an internet only store that provides caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s, Dementia and memory loss products that can relieve stress and keep their patients safe.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Bruce Barnet discuss the following: What are the category of products that caregivers are most interested in?What wandering product do you carry that sets you apart from other stores?What 'wandering products' do you sell that would effect someones health?Why are clocks Important and what makes yours so special?What is music therapy and why is is important?What was the inspiration in creating The Alzheimer's Store?
Duration: 10:01
Bruce Barnet is a healthcare consultant who lectures on the relationship between the symptoms of Alzheimer’s, dementia and memory loss and products that help alleviate the frustration, stress, and anxiety of being a caregiver.
Over 5.5 million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, and that means over 25 million caregivers and family members are responsible for their care. While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s yet, there are products and tools our loved ones can use to live in a safer environment.
To combat wandering, a wearable item programed with GPS, like a watch, can keep track of your loved one on a smartphone,computer, or iPad. Used in conjunction with door alarms and motion detectors, a home or facility becomes significantly safer. For a medical emergency, a scannable ID bracelet makes contact information and medical records easily accessible anytime, anywhere.
Voice-activated reminder technology can make life easier for loved ones and their caretakers. Clocks, both digital and analog, and the ever-popular “Reminder Rosie” recordable device help keep track of and read out reminders for everything from medication schedules to the date and time.
Dial-less phones and phones loaded with pictures as contacts makes it easier for patients to get in touch without the stress and frustration of remembering phone numbers.
Music therapy can help to both soothe and jog memories. CDs, DVDs, and even old-fashioned music players loaded with relaxing music, songs of yesteryear and modern music can be incredibly helpful and relaxing.
Contact Bruce Barnet: BARNET@DAHEALTHCONSULTING.COM for information on how products relate to symptoms to keep yourloved on safe.

Website: www.alzstore.com

Apptomics, helping patients better manage chronic neurological diseases

Dr. Georgia Mitsi, Founder and CEO of Apptomics, a digital health company that is developing tools to help patients better manage chronic neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s Epilepsy, Huntington’s, and Alzheimer’s joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care & Technology Channels.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Georgia Mitsi discuss the following:Sometimes companies are started due to a personal crisis or fundamental underlying capability. What promoted the formation of Apptomics?What kinds of patients can benefit from Apptomics technology?How do the tools that Apptomics is developing help patients with chronic diseases better manage their care?Are these tools just for patients?What is your vision for the company and how it can help patients?
Duration: 12:30
Apptomics LLC, is a digital health firm developing mobile applications and wearable sensors for neurological conditions. These conditions are characterized by complexity, poorly served by difficult access to care, long spans between visits, and ultimately limited data on which to base treatment decisions. Apptomics’s products offer a support system for patients and caregivers in between consultations allowing for active management of their condition and supporting the clinical decision-making with data. Our products allow personalized drug adjustments as needed and focus on other aspects such as exercise, diet, depression etc. They could lead to improved health outcomes and decreased costs. Our apps will be clinically validated and FDA approved where applicable. Collaborations with distinguished academic institutions will add credibility and strategic partnerships will support future growth and drive customer adoption.
Apptomics was founded in 2012 as a company specializing in transforming the current patient-physician interaction with the power of scientifically-designed and validated mobile applications. We are passionate about developing easy tools to empower patients and transform the traditional way of caring for chronic neurological conditions.
The company is led by Dr. Georgia Mitsi who has degrees in pharmacoepidemiology (PhD) and business (MBA). She is responsible for the vision and the strategy of Apptomics by leading the executive team to further disrupt traditional healthcare approaches. Dedicated wholeheartedly to patients, Apptomics is committed to improving their quality of life and health outcomes through scientifically valid mobile applications. The company has a strong scientific advisory board of leaders in neurological disorders.

Web Site: www.apptomics.comFacebook: facebook.com/ApptomicsTwitter: @apptomics

Caregiving can be damaging to their own personal heath with Diane Walker of Griswold Home Care

Diane Walker, Vice President for Quality, Compliance and Outcomes at Griswold Home Care, a national non-medical home care referral company joins eHealth Radio and the Health Care Channel. She discusses how caregiving can be damaging to the caregiver’s own personal heath.

Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Diane Walker discuss the following:Caring for someone with dementia is perhaps one of the most challenging roles a spouse or family member can assume.  What makes this role so challenging?Caregiving can be damaging to the caregiver’s own personal heath. What causes caregivers to develop poor health or chronic illness?What are 5-6 important things caregivers can do to maintain their health?What role do support groups have in helping caregivers to live healthier lives?If a caregiver will allow it, how can respite care for their loved one be supportive? Duration: 14:04
Diane has been with Griswold Home Care since 2000. She is responsible for developing and monitoring franchisee compliance with the company’s quality standards.  She prepares Directors for licensure in regulated states including developing policies and procedures to comply with state regulations. Diane is a faculty member for Home Care Academy where new franchisees learn how to operate using the Griswold model.  She is the editor for CARINGTIMES©, a blog and website for family caregivers and healthcare professionals. Diane received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Duke University and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey.  She is a John Dystel Nurse Fellow with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and a Certified Senior Advisor®.  Prior to joining Griswold Home Care, Diane held progressive management positions in hospital, home care and hospice administration. She has extensive experience in building customer service programs gained as a management consultant with the Einstein Consulting Group. She held a faculty appointment at Ohio State University and adjunct faculty appointments at Trenton State, The College of New Jersey and Penn State University.An avid gourmet cook and purple martin landlord, Diane lives at the New Jersey shore where surf fishing and boating fill her free time. She is a member of Sigma Theta Tau, the national nursing honor society and received the MS Leadership Award in 2002. Diane co-authored a book on personal renewal and has published several articles in nursing journals. She serves as a Griswold Cares Foundation board member, was a past President and officer of Springfield Rotary, and is a Paul Harris Fellow.Links: www.griswoldhomecare.com