Voices In The Family

April 2008

04/07/08
Alzheimer's Disease
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As America ages, we are hearing alarming statistics about Alzheimer's. A new study claims that roughly 18 percent of baby boomers will develop this disease, or other forms of dementia. Dan Gottlieb and his guests will discuss research, treatment and caregiving. We'll be joined by Claire Day and Dr. Jason Karlawish. Day is the Director for Programs and Education with the Alzheimer's Association of the Delaware Valley. Karlawish is Associate Prof. of Medicine and Medical Ethics at the University of Pennsylvania; and Director of the Education Core of the Alzheimer's Disease Center. We will also explore how the healthcare industry can address this problem with Dr. Henry Simmons, he is the president of the National Coalition on Healthcare in Washington DC. Maiken Scott visits Virtua Berlin Health and Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey, to find out how they are using video game technology like the Nintendo WII in their work with Alzheimer's patients.

04/14/08
Entitlement
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Advertising suggests that we are the center of the universe. You are worth it. You deserve it. You need this product now, and everything should go your way right away. Is our sense of entitlement out of control - and does it make us miserable? Dan Gottlieb will discuss entitlement, our sense of self, and how it affects our lives. We'll be joined by Dr. Jean Twenge and Dr. Peter Whybrow. Twenge is the author of "Generation Me," and associate professor of Psychology at San Diego State University. Whybrow is Director of Semel Institute Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA; and the author of "American Mania."

04/21/08
The Second Nine Months
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Motherhood means bliss - right? Many women go through pregnancy focusing on childbirth, but what comes after the baby is born? How does a baby really affect your life and your relationship? Dan Gottlieb's guest is local author Vicki Glembocki. In her new book The Second Nine Months she describes her struggles and trials as a new mother. We'll also hear from Meg Wolitzer, author of The Ten Year Nap, a book about women who decide not to go back to work after their children were born.

04/28/08
Learning from the Heart
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What does it mean to be human? Dan Gottlieb and Voices in the Family producer Maiken Scott will discuss Dan's new book Learning from the Heart: Lessons on Living, Loving and Listening.