Ian Kremer's guest appearances

Ian Kremer

Rodger That

Well I Know Now with Pippa Kelly

OwlTail

LEAD

Ian Kremer has worked for over 25 years on his country’s dementia policies. A member of both the Virginia State Bar and the American Bar Association, he was a director of the Alzheimer’s Association focussing on state and local policy in Virginia, Maryland and the district of Columbia for 16 years before moving to head up the Washington DC-based Lead Coalition in 2012 – LEAD, L-E-A-D, stands for Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease. LEAD is a national coalition of over 200 member and allied organisations – from charities, pharmaceutical companies, neurological societies, academic and research institutes, healthcare and homecare providers – all of whom work to raise awareness of dementia and accelerate progress in three fields – the first, care and support; the second, detection and diagnosis and the third, research into prevention, treatment and cure. Ian, who has been LEAD’s executive director for the past ten years, sees his biggest achievement in that time as (mostly) – his qualification – unifying the community of dementia advocates which was very fractured when he joined the coalition.  Now, he says, though they don’t agree on everything, the community agrees and collaborates on most and, importantly, it has productive and open lines of communication even when there are disagreements. This strength in unity has brought some great results, such as a whopping 700pc increase in dementia research funding at America’s medical research agency and what Ian describes as a substantial expansion of the public health approach to dementia.I also explore with Ian the similarities and possible differences that exist between our two countries in the way we view and treat those with dementia and their families and carers. We discuss the extent to which stigma still lingers over the condition in America, as it does here, and whether the level of awareness and knowledge of dementia has increased in the US.For as long as he can remember Ian says he’s lived his life by two maxims: Tikkun Olam, which roughly translated from the Hebrew means to “repair the world” and Martin Luther King Junior’s words, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice”. Which is something we all need to hear right now. His CV reveals that he is true to his beliefs. As well as his national role at the LEAD Coalition he holds over a dozen volunteer posts in health, dementia and care. He participates in several national steering committees, including a research summit on care and support for those with dementia and their carers, and he’s a member of the executive committee for dementia friendly America.“For me”, Ian told me, “working with and for people who have dementia is just one way I can contribute towards repairing the world and helping to accelerate the bending of the moral arc towards justice”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ian Kremer has worked for over 25 years on his country’s dementia policies. A member of both the Virginia State Bar and the American Bar Association, he was a director of the Alzheimer’s Association focussing on state and local policy in Virginia, Maryland and the district of Columbia for 16 years before moving to head up the Washington DC-based Lead Coalition in 2012 – LEAD, L-E-A-D, stands for Leaders Engaged on Alzheimer’s Disease. LEAD is a national coalition of over 200 member and allied organisations – from charities, pharmaceutical companies, neurological societies, academic and research institutes, healthcare and homecare providers – all of whom work to raise awareness of dementia and accelerate progress in three fields – the first, care and support; the second, detection and diagnosis and the third, research into prevention, treatment and cure. Ian, who has been LEAD’s executive director for the past ten years, sees his biggest achievement in that time as (mostly) – his qualification – unifying the community of dementia advocates which was very fractured when he joined the coalition.  Now, he says, though they don’t agree on everything, the community agrees and collaborates on most and, importantly, it has productive and open lines of communication even when there are disagreements. This strength in unity has brought some great results, such as a whopping 700pc increase in dementia research funding at America’s medical research agency and what Ian describes as a substantial expansion of the public health approach to dementia.I also explore with Ian the similarities and possible differences that exist between our two countries in the way we view and treat those with dementia and their families and carers. We discuss the extent to which stigma still lingers over the condition in America, as it does here, and whether the level of awareness and knowledge of dementia has increased in the US.For as long as he can remember Ian says he’s lived his life by two maxims: Tikkun Olam, which roughly translated from the Hebrew means to “repair the world” and Martin Luther King Junior’s words, “the arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice”. Which is something we all need to hear right now. His CV reveals that he is true to his beliefs. As well as his national role at the LEAD Coalition he holds over a dozen volunteer posts in health, dementia and care. He participates in several national steering committees, including a research summit on care and support for those with dementia and their carers, and he’s a member of the executive committee for dementia friendly America.“For me”, Ian told me, “working with and for people who have dementia is just one way I can contribute towards repairing the world and helping to accelerate the bending of the moral arc towards justice”. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Ian Kremer, Executive Director of LEAD Coalition

In this episode Bobbi  &amp; Mike talk with Ian Kremer, JD, of the LEAD Coalition, whose dedication to dementia policy has helped pass legislation at the federal, state and local levels for over 25 years. In this conversation we focus on the importance of dementia friendly communities as well as de-escalation training for police officers when working with people suffering from dementia. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. ******* Rodger That is produced by Missing Link—a podcast media company that is dedicated to connecting people to intelligent, engaging and informative content. Also in the Missing Link line-up of podcasts, is The Designated Drinker Show —a high-spirited show featuring craft cocktails and lively banter with the people who create (and quaff) them. Now, if you are looking for a whole new way to enjoy the theatre, check out  Between Acts—an immersive audio theatre podcast experience. Each episode takes you on a spellbinding journey through the works of newfound playwrights—from dramas to comedies and everything in between.

In this episode Bobbi  &amp; Mike talk with Ian Kremer, JD, of the LEAD Coalition, whose dedication to dementia policy has helped pass legislation at the federal, state and local levels for over 25 years. In this conversation we focus on the importance of dementia friendly communities as well as de-escalation training for police officers when working with people suffering from dementia. Don't forget to subscribe, download, and review to share your thoughts about the show! To find out more about Bobbi and Mike or the inspiration behind this podcast, Rodger That, head over to rodgerthat.show. ******* Rodger That is produced by <a href="https://www.missinglink.company/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Missing Link</a>—a podcast media company that is dedicated to connecting people to intelligent, engaging and informative content. Also in the Missing Link line-up of podcasts, is <a href="https://www.designateddrinker.show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Designated Drinker Show</a> —a high-spirited show featuring craft cocktails and lively banter with the people who create (and quaff) them. Now, if you are looking for a whole new way to enjoy the theatre, check out <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/between-acts/id1533365134?i=1000497396961" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Between Acts</a>—an immersive audio theatre podcast experience. Each episode takes you on a spellbinding journey through the works of newfound playwrights—from dramas to comedies and everything in between.