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Conversation Balloons78. Elders and Littles, Sharing Space w/ Shannon JarrottIt's Global Intergenerational Week! So we connect with national expert on shared-site programs bringing seniors and kids together, Dr. Shannon Jarrott, as she describes how the generations can thrive together when retirement centers and daycare, or elder activity sites and schools, can mingle. Physical and emotional benefits accrue to both age cohorts. You'll learn what cyber seniors and memory cafe's are, so tune in! And listen to our future episode about Zinnia TV with Allyson Schrier!Additional resources:Generations United -- gu.orgShared site programs -- sharingspace.orgONEgeneration Senior...2025-04-3046 min
UK Health Radio PodcastConfessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with JJ Elliott Hill, Natalie Elliott Handy & Emilie Elliott - Episode 96
Episode 96 - Allyson Schrier shares her journey as a caregiver for a husband with FTD - from early signs to misdiagnosis, emotional toll, and finding support.
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Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverCaring Through Chaos: A Journey with Frontotemporal Dementia“I was in therapy, that was a lifeline.” - Allyson SchrierThis is a powerful one! Natalie and JJ sit down with Allyson Schrier as she opens up about her deeply personal and emotional journey caring for her husband, who was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD).Allison candidly shares the early signs of FTD, the heartbreaking misdiagnosis, and the uphill battle of navigating a complex healthcare system. From the shifting family dynamics to the emotional weight of caregiving, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what it really means to care for a loved one with...2025-04-221h 00
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastCES 2025 Highlights with Thinkie, eLife and ZinniaThis episode continued our CES 2025 Highlights with part 2. Kota Ageiwa of Thinkie Inc. discussed the development and testing of their Android / iOS app, which, with a brain activity sensor, uses neurofeedback to improve cognitive function. Bryce Folsom of eLife Health introduced a system that integrates health information into driver's licenses for faster emergency response, emphasizing the importance of paramedic accessibility. Allyson Schreier and Bill Uniowski of Zinnia TV shared their app designed for dementia patients, which reduces anxiety and agitation, and has been tested to reduce antipsychotic medication use. Zinnia TV videos aim...2025-02-0154 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastAlzheimer’s, Dementia and Brain HealthThis episode honored Alzheimer's and Brain Health Awareness Month!Bill Uniowski from Zinnia TV discussed their platform, which offers over 200 immersive videos designed for people with dementia, helping with engagement, anxiety reduction, and daily living activities. Benjamin Surmi from Koelsch Communities gave us a 10 minute summary of a recent one hour presentation he made on global dementia initiatives. There are innovations in living choices, parks and products. Benjamin went country by country including Japan and Sweden.Jen Flexman from Moneta Health introduced their AI-powered program for early cognitive impairment, showing 93% of participants maintained o...2024-09-1550 min
Episodes Archives - Fading Memories PodcastFTD Awareness & Caregiving Tips
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a dementia distinct from Alzheimer's in the brain regions affected and symptoms that arise. While memory loss is a key feature of Alzheimer's, FTD often presents with personality changes, behavioral issues,and difficulty with language.
This difference significantly impacts caregiving. An FTD patient might require more assistance with managing emotions or navigating social situations compared to someone with Alzheimer's. Recognizing these unique aspects of FTD is crucial for providing the best care and support to both patients and their families.
Our Guest: Allyson Schrier
Allyson is the co-founder of Zinni...2024-08-1353 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastNutrition and Hydration for Older Adults, Leading Assisted Living Chef SecretsLearn about nutrition for older adults. Why haven’t we devoted more space for this category at retail? Mature dogs get more space for their dog food. Star Director of Culinary Services for Koelsch Communities shares secrets to making easily consumed food more tasty. Hydration is very important for older adults, especially for those with dementia. Zinnia TV provides excellent short videos to encourage drinking water. Hydro Gummy makes consuming water attractive. Recorded on 3-24-22, this episode is part of our Fitness and Wellness series.Speakers are listed in their order of appearance.2024-08-0751 min
a2a - the art 2 agingWhen You Put Your Mind To It...Here’s a shocking fact: 98% of dementia sufferers are being cared for at home. That’s shocking because it means that the caregiver is likely a family member, often a spouse or adult child.Dementia victims suffer greatly and so do their caregivers, especially family members.That’s why what Allyson Schrier is doing is so amazing. Allyson’s husband was diagnosed with a form of dementia when he was only 47. He never worked after that and Allyson became his caregiver.She knew nothing about dementia, how it manifests, how it impacts the sufferer...2024-06-2031 min
Autumn Is Here"Zinnia TV" - Netflix for DementiaToday we have Allyson Schrier. She is the President of Zinnia TV. Zinnia TV is an innovative way to help care for people with Dementia. It not only helps the person with dementia it helps the caregiver also. Zinnia Tv gives Therapeutic support for people with dementia. Watch this episode of Autumn is Here and learn more about this streaming service.
#caregiver #aarp #familysupport #agingparents #podcast2024-03-1021 min
Zen Business - Mindfulness, Hustle and Fulfillment76) Allyson Schrier; Helping the Elderly While Profitably Growing a Bootstrap Tech StartupAltruistic business ideas? Can they scale and become profitable? For this episode of ZBP, we sat down with Allyson Schrier, co-founder and president of Zinnia Technologies, Inc.
She has an enormous amount of passion for the company, its customers, and their service. ZinniaTV is an app for mobile devices and connected TVs that supports people living with dementia and those who care for them.
ZinniaTV helps foster connection and engagement for caregivers and their loved ones suffering with dementia using artfully-crafted videos optimized for people with dementia.
Schrier came up with this solution...2024-02-2050 min
Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved OneFrom Caregiver to Innovator: Allyson Schrier, Founder of Zinnia Live at Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care Conference At the 2023 Positive Approach to Care conference, I had the opportunity to interview Allyson Schrier, co-founder of Zinnia Technologies. This company was established in 2019, inspired by Allyson's experiences as a dementia family caregiver. Addressing the lack of engaging and digestible TV programming for people living with dementia, Allyson collaborated with a former Apple designer, known for the 'Memories' product. Together, they developed an app for connected TVs and a mobile app, providing a library of over 200 videos. These serve as non-pharmacological tools to foster connections, alleviate anxiety, and assist with daily living activities. Allyson and...2024-01-1515 minConversation Balloons47. Married to Madness? w/ Allyson SchrierAllyson Schrier's husband was descending into dementia. Here's how she grew into caregiving, eventually founding Zinnia TV, programming for those living with dementia and other challenges. Allyson is an award-winning leader in the field of technological and human support for those with cognitive deficits and speaks to us with expertise, yet candidly from the heart as she tells her story. Be aware that some parts of this interview may disturb youngsters.
Additional resources:
thrivingwithdementia.com
zinniatv.com
info@zinniatv.com2024-01-0934 minNavigating the World with Your Aging Loved OneEmpathy and Innovation in Dementia Care: Carrie Aalberts Live at Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care Conference Recording this bonus episode with the amazing Carrie Aalberts (aka the Dementia Darling) was so much fun! We recorded it live from the 2023 Positive Approach to Care conference, which was led by Teepa Snow. Her Positive Approach to Care is tackling dementia collectively. Carrie is not only a dear friend of mine but also a valued colleague. She brings immense help, encouragement, and knowledge to the world of caregiving and senior care. With a decade of experience and a master's in gerontology, she truly is the Dementia Darling. She also serves as a care advisor for Eugeria...2024-01-0823 min
Alzheimer's SpeaksWine, Women, and Dementia: The DocumentaryWine, Women, and Dementia: The Documentary
Lori La Bey talks with the cast and crew of the documentary: Wine, Women, and Dementia which highlights caring journeys throughout the country.
You Will Learn:
Why people felt it was important to share their stories and how it helped them as well.
To use humor as a coping mechanism.
Why some people are compelled to step into the dementia arena after their personal journeys.
The power of online relationships.
How to find support and healing through sharing.
Why collaborations are so important to improve care.
When and...2023-11-011h 07Alzheimer's SpeaksWine, Women, and Dementia: The DocumentaryWine, Women, and Dementia: The Documentary Lori La Bey talks with the cast and crew of the documentary: Wine, Women, and Dementia which highlights caring journeys throughout the country. You Will Learn: Why people felt it was important to share their stories and how it helped them as well. To use humor as a coping mechanism. Why some people are compelled to step into the dementia arena after their personal journeys. The power of online relationships. How to find support and healing through sharing. Why collaborations are so important to improve care. When and...2023-11-011h 07
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkDementia: The Environmental Four FsAllyson Schrier, founder and CEO of Zinnia TV, joins Suzanne to talk about Teepa Snow's four ideals for making the environment a safer place for those with Alzheimer's and dementia. Teepa says an environment should be Friendly, Familiar, Functional, and Forgiving. Environmental wellness is one of the 8 foundational principles of wellness, a focus of the Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana. Allyson explains, "I want to look at the space through their eyes. And I want to ask myself, is this a space that's friendly to them? Is it going to seem familiar to them, if...2023-09-0909 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkHow Colors Affect Those With Alzheimer'sAllyson Schrier, founder and CEO of Zinnia TV, joins Suzanne to talk about how those with dementia and Alzheimer's are affected by different colors in their environment. Environmental wellness is one of the 8 foundational principles of wellness, a focus of the Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana. Allyson says, "We'll talk about specific colors. We'll also talk about colors in general. People who are living with dementia have challenges seeing contrast. An example, the bathroom at my house has a white floor, white walls, and white toilet. My husband [who had dementia] would go into the...2023-09-0906 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkDementia: Environmental Red FlagsAllyson Schrier, founder and CEO of Zinnia TV, joins Suzanne to talk about things in an environment that we should be mindful of if we have someone with dementia in our lives. Environmental wellness is one of the 8 foundational principles of wellness, a focus of the Vitality Revolution podcast series sponsored by Humana. Allyson says, "I guess I'll start with clutter. It becomes increasingly difficult for people to find things when they are living with dementia, and also decision-making becomes very, very challenging. So when I'm talking about clutter, I am talking about things like tripping hazards...2023-09-0909 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkCommunicating Better With Dementia PatientsAllyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about how a brain with dementia works differently, and how to change our approach for communicating with someone with dementia. Allyson realized that slower-paced visuals, with music instead of words, or with the words captioned, would be easier for those with Alzheimer's to engage with. This led to her cofounding Zinnia TV, an app for mobile devices and connected TVs for people with Alzheimer's and dementia that creates engagement, reduces challenging behaviors, and encourages adherence to activities of daily living. Creating an environment that supports us is part of environmental wellness...2023-09-0910 min
Abundant AgingArt of Aging: Immersive Healing with Allyson Schrier of ZinniaHighlights from this week’s conversation include:What is immersive healing? (0:50)How Allyson became involved with her work (1:26)Setting the stage for healing through finding the right fit (3:50)Founding Zinnia and what the organization does (6:03)Connecting with those with dementia through video content (10:12)The mindfulness of immersive healing (12:47)Gifting ourselves with immersive healing (15:59)General tips for someone caring for someone with dementia (18:39)Music’s place in immersive healing (23:53)Abundant aging questions for Allyson (26:41)Connecting with Allyson and Zinnia (34:39)Abundant Aging is a podcast series presented by United Church Homes. These shows offer ideas, information, and inspiration on how...2023-08-1737 minNavigating the World with Your Aging Loved OneFlourishing Together: Community and Innovation in Dementia Care with Allyson Schrier, CEO and Co-Founder of ZinniaAllyson Schrier's life took an unexpected turn when her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. At the time, he was 47 years old, and their kids were 12 and 15. Like many families, they faced the challenges of caring for their loved one and have a deep desire to help families thrive beyond the diagnosis. My guest today is Allyson Schrier, CEO and co-founder of Zinnia. Allyson is also the recipient of the Maude Awards for innovation in Alzheimer's care and was named a visionary caregiver by caregiving.com. Zinnia was formed in 2019 in response to Allyson's experience a...2023-05-1759 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkGetting Zinnia TV for Seniors With DementiaZinnia TV is an app, a therapeutic caregiving tool especially made for those dealing with memory challenges, such as those with Alzheimer's, dementia, and Parkinson's. Allyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about Zinnia TV and how it helps those with the illness as well as their caregivers. The app can be downloaded to a phone, tablet, or smart TV. It opens to a library of channels, and each channel has a menu of videos. There are a large number of channels, including the all-day channel, interests channel, places channel, nostalgia channel, and the nature channel. Allyson says, "...2023-03-1912 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkEngaging Dementia Seniors With Therapeutic VideosAllyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about the Zinnia TV app, helping people thrive beyond their diagnosis, with the aim of both the caregiver and the person receiving care to thrive. The meaning of the flower zinnia is "Memories of a Forgotten Friend." The Zinnia TV app has more than 180 research-driven videos that are digestible and appealing for people in mid- to late stages of dementia. Watching the videos serves to create opportunities to talk and share. There are a variety of channels, opportunities for people to be successful and help support activities of daily living. There...2023-03-1906 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkBecome a More Effective Dementia Caregiver11 million caregivers are caring for a senior loved one who has dementia in America. Allyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about a typical day for a caregiver. While everyone is different, those living at home with a loved one in mid- or late stages of dementia face some consistent themes. As a caregiver, you have a lot on your mind, and are often exhausted, on edge, not getting much sleep. There's an unpredictability of what your loved one might want to do or might say. In Allyson's case, it was a daily challenge to help her husband...2023-03-1909 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkZinnia TV: Therapeutic Dementia-Friendly VideosAllyson Schrier joins Suzanne to talk about Zinnia TV, a therapeutic caregiving tool. It's an app created especially for people in the progressive stage of Alzheimer's or dementia. So many caregivers are trying to do their best for their senior loved ones when their mind is working in a very different way. It's an overwhelming situation. Allyson talks about the experience of caring for her husband who, after several years trying to find out what was going on, was diagnosed in 2012 with frontotemporal dementia at age 47, which has been in the news a lot lately, as Bruce...2023-03-1910 min
Eat Real To Heal PodcastEp 108 Diving into Dementia Care: Allyson Schrier's Compassionate JourneyAllyson Schrier is a Program Manager at the University of Washington’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center, having previously worked as a family care partner. She is also a writer, teacher, dementia consultant, and Co-founder of Zinnia TV. Allyson has received the 2020 Maude’s Awards for Innovation in Alzheimer’s Care and was named the Visionary Caregiver of 2020 by www.caregiving.com. In today’s podcast, Nicolette interviews Allyson Schrier, an expert on dementia who, after her husband's diagnosis, left her job in technology to become a caregiver and educator on dementia care. She teaches professio...2023-03-031h 52
Alzheimer's SpeaksDementia & Zinnia TV - What’s the Connection?Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Allyson Schrier a Co-founder of Zinnia TV, Carolyn Parsey a researcher and neuropsychologist, Keri Pollock the Director of Marketing & Communications of Aging Wisdom, and Carolyn Lukert who cares for her mother with dementia and also works with the Teepa Snow group. Join us and learn the wonderful effects Zinnia TV provides. Join us and learn about dementia and how Zinnia TV delivers a calmness while helping those in mid to late stages engage. Actually, you'll find everyone can benefit for the effects of Zinnia TV. Contact Allyson Schri...2021-07-291h 00Alzheimer's SpeaksDementia & Zinnia TV - What’s the Connection?Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Allyson Schrier a Co-founder of Zinnia TV, Carolyn Parsey a researcher and neuropsychologist, Keri Pollock the Director of Marketing & Communications of Aging Wisdom, and Carolyn Lukert who cares for her mother with dementia and also works with the Teepa Snow group. Join us and learn the wonderful effects Zinnia TV provides.
Join us and learn about dementia and how Zinnia TV delivers a calmness while helping those in mid to late stages engage. Actually, you'll find everyone can benefit for the effects of Zinnia TV.
Contact Allyson Schri...2021-07-291h 00
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkWhat's Next for Zinnia TV, with Allyson SchrierAllyson Schrier, co-founder of Zinnia TV, talks about what's next for the streaming service optimized for people who are living with dementia and Alzheimer's: free versions, a subscription service, and other plans for the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-1213 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkWhy Zinnia TV? with Allyson SchrierAllyson Schrier, co-founder of Zinnia TV, talks about the reasons why she developed a streaming service optimized for people who are living with dementia and Alzheimer's. She explained how she would visit her husband, who had dementia and resided in a senior living community, but while there she noticed that some of the residents were watching TV, some were asleep in front of it, and some were becoming agitated by what they saw on the screen. We don't want our senior loved ones falling asleep in front of the television – that means they'll have trouble falling asleep at night. Pe...2021-06-1213 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkCognitive Decline, with Allyson SchrierAllyson Schrier, co-founder of Zinnia TV, talks about what happens exactly to the cognitive decline that comes with dementia and Alzheimer's. These diseases and others like them have four things in common. They all impact two parts of the brain, causing a loss of brain tissue. They are all chronic, progressive and fatal. When they impact two parts of the brain, the skills associated with those two parts are lost. Alzheimer's affects the left temporal lobe, where language is stored, and the hippocampus, which is responsible for memory and wayfinding. That's why those with Alzheimer's eventually have trouble speaking...2021-06-1212 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkOverview of Zinnia TV, with Allyson SchrierZinnia TV is an incredible new streaming service with programming optimized for people living with dementia. Allyson Schrier, co-founder of Zinnia TV, talks about the service, her story, and how she learned to communicate better with those suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's. Allyson has been a Family Care Partner for loved ones living with dementia and firmly believes that there is life to be lived and loved with or without a dementia diagnosis. She also works at Project ECHO Dementia, a program of the Memory and Brain Wellness Center Clinic at the University of Washington. See omnystudio.c...2021-06-1213 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkMaude's Awards 2020 Awardee Allyson SchrierAllyson Schrier of Thriving with Dementia talks about the background becoming a 2020 Maude’s Awards Awardee. She works at Project ECHO Dementia, a program of the Memory and Brain Wellness Center Clinic at the University of Washington. Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) Dementia is a learning model in which front-line care providers from around the state of Washington meet in a web-based virtual conference room with an interdisciplinary panel of experts in memory loss and dementia. A brief 15-minute didactic is followed by an hour of case-based learning where everyone at the table is both a teacher an...2021-03-1313 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkMaude's Awards Part 2, with Allyson SchrierExecutive Director Marilyn Raichle joins us for part 2 of a conversation with 2020 Maude's Awards Awardee Allyson Schrier of Thriving with Dementia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-03-0613 min
Answers For Elders Radio NetworkMaude's Awards Part 1, with Allyson SchrierExecutive Director Marilyn Raichle joins us with 2020 Maude's Awards Awardee Allyson Schrier of Thriving with Dementia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-03-0612 min