Alzheimer's Speaks
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.
Episodes
OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks - Dementia Friendly Churches, Resources, Training, & Insight 7/23/24
Today our host Lori La Bey talks with Pastor Jeanette Bass Jordan founder of Dementia Dignified Academy and Lance A. Slatton known as the Senior Care Influencer. I think you will find our conversation interesting as we explore services, products, care culture, needs, and positive outcomes.
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SPECIAL PROGRAM ALERT - DEMENTIA AND THE ARTS on Alzheimer's Speaks
Artist, Mark Timmons joins Dementia and the Arts host Lori La Bey and Mary Crescenzo. On today's show, Mark shares a sampling of his photography as well as some of his prose. In fact, in some pieces, he combines them! Mark shares his techniques, what sparks his interests and why, along with the feelings each projects. As usual, Mary and Lori chime in with their t...
The Emerging Role of Blood Tests in Improving Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosis
Lori La Bey explores the new path of utilizing blood tests to diagnose Alzheimer’s disease. She speaks with two professionals in the industry and one person living with dementia but also received several questions from our audience that she will be asking our panel as well.
Dr. Teodora Stoica is a Medical Science Liaison for ALZpath, an Alzheimer's Diseas...
Stigma Living with Dementia on Dementia Chats
Today's conversation is all about stigma and living with dementia. Our experts living with dementia are Harry Urban, Karen Creekmoore, Cate Lau, Pam, Larue, Dr. Dale Anderson, Bob Savage, and Dr. Lonni Schicker. As usual, I think you will find great insights from those living with a form of dementia.
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CAN ADVENTURE PREVENT DEMENTIA?
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention.
Dr. Popovic graduated from t...
Hear Some Great Communication Tips From Those Living with Dementia and Why They Can Change and Are So Important.
Today we have another amazing panel of experts living with dementia. sharing communication tips that work for them in different situations and as their disease progresses or changes. I know you will find Ginger Smith, Karen Creekmoore, Cate Lau, Laurie Scherrer, Truthful Loving Kindness, and Craig Hanke.
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OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks Allows People to Share Their
Stories, Services, Products, Tools, Advice, and Concerns
Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time. We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites! So, monthly we invite individuals and organizations to join us and tell us how they are improving dem...
Dementia is no match for a daughter’s determination
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD who is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention.
Dr. P...
We’ve all been trained to think people living with a dementia diagnosis and Dementia and the Arts is all about breaking that myth. Dale Marie Latimer never did art prior to her dementia diagnosis.
By looking at her work I think most of you will be shocked by that. We invite you to sit down and enjoy this conversation and be amazed by Dale’s talent. Get tips on resources to get inspired and walk away feeling uplifted.
Dementia and t...
Geriatric and Dementia Care in India
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anita Kumar a Geriatrician from India with experience in geriatric oncology and public health. She has written multiple articles in national and international journals as well as national newspapers. Anita has spoken to a board audience.
Learn:
- How is a Geriatrician different from a General Practitioner
- About dementia care in India
- What is the difference between...
Are you caring for a friend, family member, or loved one?
Lori La Bey talks with Crystal Gallo, Co-Founder and CEO of Innerhive, who has over 15 years of experience leading product strategy and operations for high-growth technology companies. Having felt the impact of being a caregiver, she will discuss why there is no better time to address the burnout cycle and provide caregivers with the tools, resources, and community they need...
Fall Prevention with Cognitive Impairment: It Takes a Village
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Shawn A. Weiss who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.
Dr. Shawn Weiss is a licensed Physical Therapist, Functional Wellness Coach, and Healthcare Executive. She is Founder/Owner of Select Home Care, a licensed Medicare Skilled Home Health Agency...
A Passion for Distraction
#FindingBeautyInIllness #SupportingFamilyCaregivers #HonestDiscussion
Lori La Bey talks with Allene Symons who is the author of Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Caregiving. She has worked as a journalist, editor, and college instructor and is the author of three previous books. She has lived in San Francisco and New York and currently makes her home in Long Beach, California.
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...Transforming Dementia Care In Malaysia
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Cecilia Chan who has been involved in the eldercare industry for the past 20 years. She is a Gerontologist, a Trainer, a Researcher, and a very passionate Dementia Advocate, and Activist. Dr. Chan has been involved in various projects concerning providing services and facilities to the Malaysian elderly. She initiated a local support group called Living Beyond Demen...
How To Develop A Plan To “Age Successfully” For Yourself Or With Your Parents
This is a replay from Jan 2024
Lori La Bey talks with Star Bradbury who is a former Florida licensed administrator and Executive Director for both an Assisted Living and Memory Care facility, Star has a broad understanding of the variety of options and choices families face. Her 18 years working with a nationally recognized Life Care Community (Oak Hammoc...
Heartfelt Engagement: Addressing Loneliness and Dementia
Lori La Bey talks with the co-founders of Memory Keepers. Cheryl Kinney is a licensed clinical social worker, certified life coach, teacher, and therapist with over 35 years of experience working with older adults and caregivers, including 24 years at the Alzheimer’s Association.
Britt Lueken’s passion for working with older adults started when she began caring for her grand...
Tips on Connections and Living in Moment From Those Living with Dementia
Today, Craig Hanke, Ginger Smith, Cate Lau Booth, Truthful Loving Kindness, and Wally Cox talk with Dementia Chats host Lori La Bey giving tips on how to live in the moment and build solid connections with people. I think you will find their insights very interesting and hopeful.
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#Incontinence #Sound #Sleep
Lori La Bey talks with Deanna Vigliotta the National Sales Manager for Seni, Dr. Laird the CMO of My Memory Clinic, and Jeff McSpadden the co-founder and CEO at Composure.
Deanna Vigliotta has an extensive 30-year healthcare sales and sales management background. She is the National Sales Manager of Seni, a premium brand of adult incontinence products. She and her Seni teammates are on a quest to shift...
EngagedSenior by MemoryCo: A Personalized-Content Engagement Platform
Lori La Bey talks with Carolyn and Ali Aslan, PhD, both had family members who struggled with Alzheimer's Disease and witnessed the emotional and financial strain it brought to their families.
Their mission with MemoryCo is to improve seniors’ lives through meaningful and engaging entertainment with an added focus on cognitive well-being and memory support.
Ali h...
Dementia, Mutts, and Music
What It's Really Like When Your Husband Has Alzheimer's Disease
Lori La Bey talks with Sue Fagalde Lick the author of No Way Out of This: Loving a Partner with Alzheimer's. This is not the kind of Alzheimer’s memoir where you read about a noble, self-sacrificing wife who gives up everything to take care of her husband. Nobody’s that good. Certainly, Sue says she isn’t.
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Why it's tough to get an act...
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