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Grey Matters, with Steve DottoPivoting Through Adversity, with Dayna Steele - GM83Thriving in the Digital Age: Baby Boomers & Gen Xers in 2025
In this episode of Gray Matters, host Steve Doto delves into the complexities of navigating the digital age as a baby boomer or Gen Xer. He shares insights on staying informed and responsibly sharing news, particularly during divisive political times like the unique federal election happening in Canada and the global 'trade circus' led by US President Donald Trump. Steve urges listeners to fact-check content before sharing on social media to avoid spreading misinformation.
The discussion then shifts to Vivica's interview with Dana Steele, a f...2025-04-1743 min
GoalChatEmpowerment with Karen Wang Diggs, Joanna Dutra & Dayna SteeleOn this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about empowerment in honor of Women's History Month. Her guests: Karen Wang Diggs, author of "The Book of Awesome Asian Women," among others: Joanna Dutra, Motivator-in-Chief, The Creative Confidant; and Dayna Steele, author, entrepreneur, activist, and so many other things. A huge part of empowerment is knowing who you are and what you want, and being able to articulate it! The panel shared their definitions of empowerment, along with ways to empower yourself and others. They also talked about the words that they believe define...2025-03-201h 16
GoalChatProject-Mode with Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele & Cynthia Kortman WestphalOn this episode of GoalChat, host Debra Eckerling talks about being in project-mode with some of her favorite multi-hyphenates: Angela Miller Barton, Dayna Steele, and Cynthia Kortman Westphal. Angela is a personal trainer, yoga instructor, and program Coordinator for Wellcoaches; Dayna is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, author, entrepreneur, playwright, and advocate; and is a music director, chair for the Department of Musical Theatre at University of Michigan, and co-founder of Broadway Vocal Coach.Angela, Dayna, and Cynthia all share tips in Debra's new book, "52 Secrets for Goal-Setting and Goal-Getting" (Mango, January 28). During...2025-01-161h 14
Muslim ViewPointDayna Steele (Democratic Party) 2024 U.S. House of Representatives Candidate (Texas) | MVPMuslim Viewpoint (MVP) Exclusive Interview: Dayna Steele, Democratic candidate vying for the 2024 House of Representatives seat in Texas's 36th Congressional District, takes the stage. In an exclusive interview conducted by Rifat Malik, Editor-in-Chief of American Muslim Today, the discourse will center on pivotal topics. Tune in as Dayna Steele shares her insights and perspectives on religious freedom, immigration, gun reform, and the on-going Pro Palestinian student encampments across the U.S. #RifatAndDayna #MVPStars #PowerWomen #RockYourWorld #SuccessTips #Trailblazers #LeadingLadies #WomenWhoInspire #VisionaryWomen #MediaMavens #EntrepreneurLife #inspirationstation2025-01-0312 min
Your Business In SpaceEncore: From Rock Radio to NASA E-Commerce with Dayna SteeleDayna Steele is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer who made an unexpected transition to the world of… Space retail!In this episode, Dayna shares her journey from being a radio DJ to creating TheSpaceStore.com, the first NASA e-commerce operation. Her story highlights the power of listening and embracing serendipitous moments. Listen in as Dayna recounts her unexpected journey into NASA through her marriage to a NASA pilot and, how it led to building a business around space merchandise. Along the way, she became an aerospace executive and a passionate ad...2024-10-2912 min
How to Survive and Thrive#Nugget 119 - Wisdom from a Hall of Fame DJ - Dayna SteeleThe incredible Dayna Steele sharing the wisdom.2024-07-2300 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleLavonne Pelsy and Her Beloved HusbandJoining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is Lavonne Pelsy. She and her husband met later in life and were looking forward to their future. A future that they did not realize would include memory care for him so soon. 2024-07-0824 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeledUg PinnickJoining me on the new episode of Dayna’s Diner is dUg Pinnick of King’s X. A longtime friend from Houston, we caught up on mutual musician friends, what the band is up to now, and chicken and sausage gumbo.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleDr. Dona Kim MurpheyJoining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is neurologist, caregiver, and daughter Dona Kim Murphey. We discuss where she is at the beginning of her journey with her Dad and whether she approaches it differently as a trained doctor. We find we all go through the same things.
#caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play
Her fund to support other Asian caregivers: http://spot.fund/6f8g6sc2024-06-2423 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteelePaul KorzilusJoining me on the new episode of Dayna’s Diner is longtime Bon Jovi tour manager Paul Korzilus. Paul serves on the board of the JBJ Soul Foundation for food insecurity and the unhoused. They do so much for so many. Learn what they do, why they do it, how they do it, and what you can do to help.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleSusie Singer CarterJoining me on this episode of #survivingalzheimers is Susie Singer Carter, a multi-award-winning filmmaker, podcaster, and caregiver advocate. She is currently producing a documentary, No Country For Old People, which centers on nursing home neglect.2024-06-0324 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleJaime SiegelJoining me on this episode of Dayna’s Diner is Rock and Roll Hall of Fame trustee Jaime Siegel - he sheds light on the process behind the scenes of how artists get nominated.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleDr. Sandeep JauharJoining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is Dr. Sandeep Jauhar, author of “My Father’s Brain: Life in the Shadow of Alzheimer’s.” Find the book here: https://amzn.to/3X0EO0O2024-05-2723 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleDr. Macie P. SmithJoining me on the new episode of #survivingalzheimers is Dr. Macie P. Smith, one of the country’s leading dementia and aging experts. We talk about how it feels to have dementia or Alzheimer’s. And, we discuss the stigma that still exists in some communities. 2024-05-2027 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleHannah DasherJoining me on Dayna’s Diner is the wild and wonderful Hannah Dasher. She’s rocking stages across the world with her brand of country. And, she’s a fab cook!
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleVeronica Watts: Assisted Living and HospiceJoining me on this episode #survivingalzheimers is Veronica Watts, telling us what to look for in assisted living and hospice for a loved one. The good facilities and caregivers and the ones to avoid. 2024-05-1318 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleKyle W. JonesJoining me on Dayna’s Diner is Kyle W. Jones from Pioneer Transport. He’s been behind the scenes for years, creating buses, semis, and other transport that the biggest rock stars in the world take on the road.
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The Nicole Sandler Show20240508 Sex & Politics & Rock & Roll with Dayna Steele on the Nicole Sandler Show
Sorry, no sex (unless you count the encounter between Stormy Daniels & TFG "sex"... it isn't/wasn't... it's just yuck), but lots of rock and roll and yes, politics, on today's show.
It's a Wednesday worthy of another edition of THE MAL-LADIES a couple of women talking about all that ails us (and we may venture there for a minute or two) but we have more important things to discuss.
Dayna Steele returns to the show today to shoot the shit and yes, she has lots to talk about.
She is the Democrat running for Congress from TX36 (her second...2024-05-0959 min
Backstage Pass RadioS6: E8: Dayna Steele (Radio DJ - 101 KLOL) Amplifying Life with the Voice of RockLet Us Know What You Think of the Show!Date: April 24, 2024 Name of podcast: Backstage Pass Radio Episode title and number: S6 : E8: Dayna Steele (Radio DJ - 101 KLOL) Amplifying Life with the Voice of RockBIO:Dayna Steele electrifies our latest episode, sharing the raw and untamed journey of her life in rock radio and beyond. The airwaves buzz with her stories of scaling the heights from an ambitious teen to a revered rock radio icon at KLOL, and how her unmistakable, raspy voice became her tr...2024-05-0854 min
Your Business In SpaceFrom Rock Radio to NASA E-Commerce with Dayna SteeleDayna Steele is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer who made an unexpected transition to the world of space retail!In this episode Dayna shares her journey from being a radio DJ to creating TheSpaceStore.com, the first NASA e-commerce operation. Her story highlights the power of listening and embracing serendipitous moments. Listen in as Dayna recounts her unexpected journey into NASA through her marriage to a NASA pilot and, how it led to building a business around space merchandise. Along the way, she became an aerospace executive and a passionate...2024-05-0712 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleDanny MirandaJoining me on Dayna’s Diner is bass sideman Danny Miranda. He’s played with Blue Oyster Cult for almost 30 years and we discuss how he ended up in Queen for a while.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleSherea Cary and Her MomJoining me on this episode of #survivingalzheimers is Sherea Cary, a daughter, and caregiver to her mom in the beginning stages of dementia. She shares what she has learned so far.
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#caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play 2024-04-2822 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleWally VersenJoining me on Dayna’s Diner is Wally Versen, a well-known and widely respected tour manager/artist manager who has worked with many of the world’s greatest rock stars. This is the story of how it all began with Queen.
#rockradio #halloffamer #podcast #rockandroll #music
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleDuty to Warn's John GartnerJoining me on #survivingalzheimers - John Gartner - psychologist, psychotherapist, author, and founder of Duty to Warn, an organization of mental health professionals and laypersons who consider it their duty to warn patients, clients, and the community at large when aware of potential danger when a leader or potential leader shows signs of brain deterioration.
Duty To Warn on Twitter
#caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play 2024-04-2129 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleDan NavarroJoining me on Dayna’s Diner is Dan Navarro, whose extensive resume includes “songwriter,” “recording artist,” “singer,” “voice actor,” “producer,” “road warrior,” and “arts advocate,” including the Grammy-nominated “We Belong” for Pat Benatar.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleLong Distance Caregiving with Marcus GurskeJoining me on #survivingalzheimers - Marcus Gurske - a dear friend who had to experience Alzheimer’s with a parent from a long-distance perspective.
More resources: https://surviving-alzheimers.com/2024-04-1426 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleKip WingerJoining me on Dayna’s Diner - Kip Winger. Kip and Dayna discuss his rock career, his new classical career, and the work it takes to create any art form. BTW he was a ballet dancer before he was a rock star!
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The Nurses and Hypochondriacs PodcastHow Do You Make Alzheimers Funny?How do you make Alzheimer’s funny? On this episode of N&H our special guest Dayna Steele joins us to talk about her theatrical performance of "The Woman in the Mirror," a dark comedy about Dayna's journey navigating through her mother's Alzheimers diagnosis.
Dayna Steele was one of the top rock DJs in the country and made waves on Rock 101 KLOL. Rolling Stones, Van Halen, Joan Jett, and many other rock legends knew her on a first-name basis. Then, she became a best-selling author, a motivational speaker, an entrepreneur, a candidate for Congress, and, now, a pl...2024-04-0929 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleJoe Pogge's Lifetime LoveJoining me on #survivingalzheimers is Joe Pogge, a longtime Houston radio marketing legend, host of Smokin’ Joe’s Driving Range, and husband of a beloved wife he is losing to dementia.
#caregiver#survivingalzheimers #caregivers #alzheimers #dementia #podcast #book #play #theatre #theater #actor
Hear Joe on the Houston Radio Platinum app. 2024-04-0729 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleQueen's Spike EdneyJoining me on Dayna’s Diner, Spike Edney is the longtime keyboardist and musical director for Queen. We talk about this last worldwide tour, how he got the gig with Queen, who is a rock star to him, and the upcoming 30th anniversary of his band, Spike’s All Stars.
#rockradio #halloffamer #podcast
Listen to Dayna’s Diner every Thursday at noon on the Houston Radio Platinum app.
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The Desert SceneThe Desert Scene | Guest: Dayna Steele, Author & SpeakerOn this episode of The Desert Scene, Bonnie G. welcomes award-winning radio dj, author and speaker Dayna Steele, whose play The Woman in the Mirror is now playing at Revolution Stage Company. It follows Dayna's journey of caring for her mother, who had Alzheimer's disease. SHOW INFO: Revolutionary Stage Company2024-03-1116 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleMike McGuff's KLOL DocumentaryMike McGuff is a media blogger, former TV reporter, and the mastermind behind the KLOL documentary “Runaway Radio.” He talks with Dayna about where the idea came from, why it took 14 years to get it made, and what comes next. The documentary is a great metaphor for the rise and fall of great rock radio stations all over the country.
Website: https://rock101movie.com/
Blog: www.mikemcguff.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rock101movie
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleSteve Wessler Talks His Alzheimer's DiagnosisSteve Wessler is a world-renowned human rights activist, writer, lecturer, facilitator, and speaker. He is also diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Steve and I talk about how he wishes people would treat him and talk to him. We talk about his future plans and his sons. And, I realize I am asking Steve questions I wish I could have asked my mother.
Website: http://www.stevewessler.com
Boston Globe article: https://www.coa.edu/live/news/2007-i-have-alzheimers-disease-this-is-what-i-need-from
The Family Questions: https://surviving-alzheimers.com/resources2024-02-2524 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleCosmo Wilson, Lighting Director to the Rock StarsCosmo Wilson is a multi-award-winning lighting director for rock concerts worldwide, something he’s been doing since 1986. He’s toured and worked with AC/DC, Aerosmith, The Scorpion’s famous Soviet Union tour, and so many more. We discuss past, present, and future shows, including the new AC/DC tour. And, how does one get into this crazy business?
AC/DC Tour https://www.acdc.com
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleDecluttering a House with Elizabeth JustizElizabeth Justiz is an organizing and decluttering expert (as well as the best daughter-in-law ever.) She joins me on the #survivingalzheimers podcast to talk about what a burden your stuff is to others and how to start getting rid of it!
The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning
10 Steps for Downsizing and Decluttering2024-02-1724 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleNight Ranger's Brad GillisBrad Gillis is a founding member of the band Night Ranger. He joins Dayna Steele to talk about what the band is up to now, how he ended up playing with Ozzy Osbourne (great funny story!), reminiscing about KLOL Rock and Roll Auctions, and what he does in his downtime.
Website: https://nightranger.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightranger?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nightranger?mibextid=LQQJ4d
40 Years and One Night: https://amzn.to/3HU0u6g
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Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleDrummer Carmine AppiceDrummer Carmine Appice has been on the rock scene for years as one of the most respected and sought-after drummers ever - from Vanilla Fudge to Rod Stewart to Ozzy Osbourne and more. He join's Dayna Steele on Dayna's Diner to talk about his book, the new album coming, a Rod Stewart tribute tour, and to tell a few old stories!
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CarmineAppiceOfficial
"Stick It!" https://amzn.to/3HLBYEp
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/carmineappice/
Website https://www.carmineappice.net/
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleCorabel Arps - Care for the CaregiverCorabell Arps helps family caregivers thrive, experience joy, and succeed at managing personal, family, business, and care challenges.
Website: https://www.scissortailhealthcoaching.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/corabell-arps-md-nbc-hwc-27a75b230/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/corabell.arps2024-02-0327 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleZebra's Felix HanemannLongtime Zebra bassist Felix Hannemann joins Dayna Steele to talk about the band’s longevity and staying power, new projects, old memories, and their [upcoming plans to celebrate 50 years of Zebra!
Zebra is Randy, Guy, and Felix.
Randy Jackson is the lead vocalist, songwriter, and lead guitarist extraordinaire. His guitar playing and vocal stylings are reminiscent of Zeppelin's Page / Plant, with a dash of Moody Blues, Rush, and Yes thrown in for good measure. Combine all that with Jackson's own unique vision, flair, and musicianship, and you've got quite a talent. Randy's earliest musical influences we...2024-02-0115 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleRob Egelstaff's DadRobert Egelstaff was one of four adventurers who followed in the footsteps of polar explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Egelstaff and his crew used an open boat to trace his journey from Elephant Island to South Georgia in the Antarctic summer of 1993-1994. I met Rob on an expedition to Antarctica in December 2023. Just like everyone else I meet, Rob has a story about Alzheimer’s and a loved one.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-egelstaff-17388241/?originalSubdomain=uk2024-01-2423 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteelePaul RodgersLegendary rock vocalist Paul Rodgers (Bad Company, Free, The Firm, The Law, Queen) joins radio Hall of Famer Dayna Steele to talk about his new album Midnight Rose, his comeback performance after a debilitating stroke, and his new favorite book.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleWhat's New in Alzheimer'sLeading neurologist and clinical researcher Dr. William Justiz from Aqualane Clinical Research joins us to kick off the new season with the latest findings in Alzheimer's research, new testing information, and words of wisdom.
https://www.instagram.com/aqualaneclinicalresearch/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100076314073332
Surviving Alzheimer’s book: https://amzn.to/2X6byTR
Donate to the play: https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/the-woman-in-the-mirror-play2024-01-1630 min
Dayna's Diner: Rock Star Conversations with Dayna SteeleHolly KnightHall of Fame songwriter Holly Knight joins Dayna to talk about her book, "I Am the Warrior: My Crazy Life Writing the Hits and Rocking the MTV Eighties." Holly wrote for Aerosmith, Pat Benatar, KISS, John Waite, Tina Turner, and so many more. And she has some good advice for aspiring songwriters.
You can hear "Dayna's Diner" every Thursday at noon Central on Houston Radio Platinum.
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The Nicole Sandler Show20240104 Nicole Sandler Show - 101 Ways to Rock Life with Dayna SteeleDayna Steele is one of my heroes. She moved on from a very successful career in rock radio to basically take on the world. If nothing else, hearing from Dayna today should give you some new inspiration that you can do anything you set your mind to. From rocking the Houston TX airwaves to authoring over a dozen books, running for Congress (now for a second time), to writing and mounting a dark comedy play about navigating her mother's battle with Alzheimer's (running in Palm Springs this March) to spending a year on the road with her husband #oneplanetoneyear.
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#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleWhat's your name? Why do they forget?Welcome to the last episode of #survivingalzheimers for this year. The team is taking a break for the next couple of weeks, and then we will be back with new episodes the second week of January.
Over the last year or so, I’ve interviewed my brother-in-law several times about different subjects. Known to many as Tio Willie, he is actually leading neurologist and Alzheimer's researcher Dr. William Justiz. We start with a big question for me - why did Mom forget my name, her caregiver, her best friend, the one closest to her? And what do you do and sa...2023-12-1926 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleJoanne's Mom RosannaNot long after I had gone through Alzheimer’s with my mom, my sister-in-law Joanne went through it with hers. We recently compared our experiences - before, during, and after - something we’ve really never sat down and done until now. This one was like a therapy session for both of us - a lot of brutal honesty in this one.
I have recently second-guessed all I did for Mom - something I haven’t done in a few years. I’m not sure why; it could be I’m learning new things as more and more peopl...2023-12-1228 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleLong-Term Care InsuranceI had a speaking event almost 15 years ago, and the speaker before me was Honey Leveen, a Long Term Care Insurance Specialist. I am so glad I arrived early that day and heard her presentation. At the time, I had no idea long-term care was not covered by my existing insurance plan and future Medicare. Not long after that meeting, Wonder Husband and I purchased a long-term care insurance policy from Honey. I was 47 years old, and it's one of the best things I've ever done. Money was tight, but we cut back on other things with our future...2023-12-0530 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleChris Alan's MomChris Alan is a longtime radio personality in the Houston/Galveston, Texas area. He also runs a very successful restaurant chain in the area - Christian's Tailgate with the best onion rings, burgers, and tacos. And he and his brother are currently losing their beloved mother to Alzheimer’s. It's not always easy for anyone to tell me their story but seems to be especially harder on men. Because Chris and I are so close, he agreed to sit down and talk to me about his current journey with his mom and his own fears. You'll also hear some sc...2023-11-2838 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleWhat is a Geriatric Case Manager?Cathy Arroyo, a friend of mine, was dealing with a mom, a stepdad, and a dad who were all in different stages of dementia in different cities across the country from where she and her brother were. Someone suggested they hire a Geriatric Case Manager (GCM), something I wish I had known about for Mom. Cathy tells us what this case manager does, how you find one, and the interview questions you should ask. You can find these questions and links below.
Cathy told me later that they paid anywhere from $700 to $1000 monthly for their case manager’s...2023-11-2139 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleKLOL's Mark StevensDuring COVID, I started a podcast on no particular subject just to entertain myself. One of the people I talked to during that time was Melissa Stevens, the widow of Mark Stevens. Mark was one half of one of the most famous radio teams ever, Stevens and Pruett, on KLOL in Houston, Texas, the station I was at for so long. Many fans know Mark is no longer with us, but they don’t know why. Melissa joins me to talk about Mark's journey with Alzheimer's, why many fans didn't know, and her journey as a loved one and ca...2023-11-1424 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleMUST Have DocumentsBetsy Grubbs practices law in Texas and has helped me countless times with information. She has also helped me put together and update as needed The Family Questions - questions every family should have the questions to at any time. Here are Betsy’s five most important documents to have:
- Will
- Statutory Durable Power of Attorney (POA)
- Medical Power of Attorney (POA)
- Advanced Directive (also known as a Living Will)
- HIPPA Release
*Traveling? Carry printed copies of these with you in case you...2023-11-0737 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleMike McGuff's MomMike McGuff lost his mother to early-onset Alzheimer's in his 20s. We talk about what that was like for a young man just starting a promising career and how it changed him and his life on the other side of this journey.
McGuff is a Houston/Southeast Texas Alzheimer's Association board member and the 7th Congressional District of Texas Alzheimer's Ambassador. Professionally he is a digital marketer, blogger, and documentary filmmaker whose first film, "Runaway Radio," a documentary about 101 KLOL (the rock radio station I was on), is currently playing film festivals.
You can donate t...2023-10-3131 min
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleEarly Signs of Alzheimer'sAre you starting to notice things that have you concerned about a loved one and memory loss? Is it normal forgetfulness as they age, or is it something else? Neurologist Dr. William Justiz of Aqualane Clinical Research talks to us about the difference and a plan of action if needed. Find the MOCA Test sample on our website. And leave us a recorded voice message for a future podcast here. 2023-10-2413 min
Alzheimer's SpeaksA Raw Journey Alongside DementiaLori La Bey talks with Dayna Steele’s with us and we are going to discuss The Woman in the Mirror podcast and play are adaptations of Dayna's best-selling book, “Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine.” Dayna candidly chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on social media with unfiltered observations and dark humor. Her refreshing honesty is laced with biting humor, which stands testament to a caregiver’s personal strength and resiliency in the face of extraordinary and unexpected circumstances.
The play has had a successful premiere run in Houston and...2023-10-231h 07Alzheimer's SpeaksA Raw Journey Alongside DementiaLori La Bey talks with Dayna Steele’s with us and we are going to discuss The Woman in the Mirror podcast and play are adaptations of Dayna's best-selling book, “Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine.” Dayna candidly chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on social media with unfiltered observations and dark humor. Her refreshing honesty is laced with biting humor, which stands testament to a caregiver’s personal strength and resiliency in the face of extraordinary and unexpected circumstances. The play has had a successful premiere run in Houston and...2023-10-231h 07
#survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleAbout #survivingalzheimers with Dayna SteeleWelcome to the introduction to #survivingalzheimers with Dayna Steele, a weekly conversation by and for caregivers.
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Tell Dayna your story or leave a comment to be used on the podcast - you can record it on your phone here
Be featured in an episode as a guest - contact Dayna here
Buy the book - Surviving Alzheimer's with Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine
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2023-10-1709 min
Caring Caregiver ShowRevisited: Insure that YOU Are SurvivingWe are off until October but are publishing re-runs of Season 9 episodes. We will be back with Season 10 in October 2023!---Join me, Savy with my guests Lily Chen & Robert Wu with Financial Services Life Insurance and Dayna Steele Author “Surviving Alzheimer’s” . The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here for your support, to bring you resources that you need, because we know you’re tired and frustrated a...2023-09-0450 minCaring Caregiver ShowS9 E4 - Insure that YOU Are SurvivingJoin me, Savy with my guests Lily Chen & Robert Wu with Financial Services Life Insurance and Dayna Steele Author “Surviving Alzheimer’s” . The Caring Caregiver Show, brought to you by Gimme A Break and sponsored by Givers Guides online magazine, your guide to Caregiving! We’re here to bring back the joy of Caregiving, we’re here for your support, to bring you resources that you need, because we know you’re tired and frustrated and you DESERVE some "CARING"From this Episode:Dayna Steele - Helping you navigate what is best for the one you...2023-07-0350 min
Eye on the CaregiverGive Yourself Permission to Laugh with Dayna Steele Author of 'Surviving Alzheimer's With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine' Part 2Former U.S. Congressional Candidate, Rock Radio Hall of Famer, keynote speaker and author, Dayna Steele has a deep understanding of the challenges and emotional rollercoasters that caregivers endure. She is the author of multiple books, including Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine and the playwright and actor of The Woman In The Mirror Play, where she details her experiences as a caregiver through unfiltered observations, raw emotion, a bit of dark humor, and, of course, wine. Dayna is a graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Drama, Dramatics and...2023-04-2526 minEye on the CaregiverGive Yourself Permission to Laugh with Dayna Steele Author of 'Surviving Alzheimer's With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine' Part 1 Dayna Steele is a Rock Radio Hall of Famer, a keynote speaker, and the author of Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine: A caregiver’s guide to love, humor, patience, confusion, anger, and wine. She is also an actor and the playwright of the one-woman play, The Woman In The Mirror Play. In her book and play, Dayna shares her experiences as a caregiver through unfiltered observations, raw emotion, and a touch of dark humor as she chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on Facebook. Dayna joins us t...2023-04-1825 min
Kathy Sullivan ExploresI'm a Centurion?In the past 100 episodes of the Kathy Sullivan Explores podcast, I’ve explored rich and diverse life lessons from people of varying ages, ethnic backgrounds, and fields of endeavor. It has truly been a joy to explore people's lives—from their childhoods and journeys to where they are now—through genuine conversations. After over 100 chats with you through solo episodes or with our brilliant guests, I thought it would be a great time to reflect on this enterprise by returning to how it all started.In this episode, I explore the conception of the idea t...2023-03-0208 min
Moving Conversations with Toby GoodmanBeing a Superstar DJ, Congressional Candidate & Alzheimer’s Advocate with Dayna SteeleDayna Steele is a Superstar DJ, Alzheimer’s advocate, author, and actor/playwright. She has written multiple books, including Rock to the Top, the 101 Ways to Rock series, and Surviving Alzheimer’s, which chronicles her mother’s journey with the disease. Most recently, Surviving Alzheimer’s has been adapted into the critically-acclaimed play, The Woman in the Mirror. Dayna is a member of the Texas Rock Radio Hall of Fame, a former U.S. Congressional candidate, and the host and producer of Dayna Steele’s Rock Stars Principles Podcast, where she featured special guests to share powerful stories of life’s big...2022-09-2241 min
The ResearchWorks PodcastEpisode 45 (Dr Simon Garbellini)The Neurological Hand Deformity Classification: Construct validity, test-retest, and inter-rater reliabilitySimon Garbellini, Melinda Randall, Michael Steele, Catherine Elliott, Christine ImmsAbstractBackground: The Neurological Hand Deformity Classification (NHDC) is an impairment-based tool that classifies hand deformity into one of two ordinal scales: flexion or extension deformities. Classification is made from live observation or from recorded video footage. Differentiation between the levels is determined by wrist position and wrist and finger movement.Purpose: To examine aspects of validity and reliability...2022-05-0850 min