Alzheimer's Speaks
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.
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Dementia Chats Bring You Adapting to Brain Change on Alzheimer's Speaks
Today, Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks, highlights three amazing women who are living with dementia and are panelists on Dementia Chats educational videos. Today, Karen Creekmore, Ginger Smith, and Truthful Loving Kindness discuss the brain changes they experience and how they each adapt to them.
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The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s
Lori La Bey talks with Eliezer Sobel, who managed the last six years of at-home care for his mother, with the help of his wife Shari, whose Alzheimer’s journey lasted 20 years. His new memoir, The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery, focuses on the joy and healing that his mother’s process brought to the family while not sugarcoating the man...
YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Lori La Bey talks with Alfredo Botello, a son caring for his mom and the author of ...
Supporting Families and Organizations Dealing with Dementia
Today our host Lori La Bey talks to three women doing amazing things in the arena of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Joining Lori is Linda Burhans, the gal who cares for the caregivers, Claire Richardson, representing Dementia Together, and Julie Moore, Author of I Am Their Voice.
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It’s Time for More Emotional Intelligence in Dementia Care
Lori La Bey talks with David Sheard who has been a U.K. disruptor for 44 years in dementia care. His core beliefs are centered on the fact that Feelings Matter Most. David is now the first UK professor of Emotional Intelligence in Care.
Learn:
- What is emotional intelligence?
- Explore why Emotional Intelligence is so important in healthcare.
- Explore...
Dementia and the Arts on Alzheimer's Speaks with Artist Wally Cox
Today on Alzheimer's Speaks our cohosts Lori La Bey and Mary Crescenzo chat with artist Wally Cox. Wally shares his diagnosis, and how art brings him comfort and joy while adding value to his life and others.
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Today we talk in detail about caring for a loved one with Author Alfredo Botello, who wrote the book Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver. Alfredo took care of his mother living with dementia. You will hear about a variety of experiences, and how he coped and adapted as he cared for his mom. You will get a lot of great tips to make your journey a bit easier.
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Honest comments on real situations
Shame ...
Healing the divide, our first dementia retreat in Malaysia
Lori La Bey talks with Cecilia Chan, a Malaysian dementia advocate and activist, and we will learn about a wonderful event she coordinated.
Learn:
- The effects of stigma
- Self-isolation and withdrawal from social engagement
- Embarrassment and family dynamics
- Lack of awareness and education
- Aggression and behaviors
- Creating dementia-friendly communities and support service...
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Stefano Sinicropi a highly accomplished board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who has performed over 9000 spinal surgeries since 2006. He is the President and CEO of Midwest Spine.
Dr. Sinicropi has been a founding partner of several other successful medical ventures as well as others outside the medical field.
Recently, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi developed Hypercharge™️ Performance and Recovery Clini...
Co-Creating Caregiver Success
Lori La Bey talks with Mary Farquhar who has named herself the CEO of her husband Roger’s care since October 2018. She is a member of Lori La Bey’s Caregiver Connect Support group, where she openly shares critical insights and resources with our members. She is a valued member and leads by example, teaching others they know more than they think. Mary kindly and compassionately support...
All is not lost! Inspiration for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
Lori La Bey talks with Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica who was Inspired by her journey through Alzheimer’s with her mother. She founded the non-profit organization, Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s, in 2007. Since then, she has been offering innovative dementia care education throughout the country, producing creative programming for caregivers, and ...
Today on OPEN MIC our guest is Vince Zangaro, the founder of the Alzheimers Music Fest. Vince has a new concert raising funds to support those living with dementia. Listen, learn, and see how you can help spread the word about this fun and fantastic event, or better yet; how you can attend!
Contact Information for Alzheimer's Music Fest and Vince Zangaro
The Alzheimer's Music Fest is excited to have so much musical talent und...
People living with dementia are targets of social media abuse in nursing homes
Lori La Bey talks with Eilon Caspi a Gerontologist and dementia behavior specialist. He has worked in the aging field for 30 years starting as a nurse aide in a nursing home where his grandfather lived. Since then, he worked as a social worker, educator, consultant, author, applied researcher, and care advocate in long-term care homes. Over the pas...
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Joy Poskozim DDS the Founder of Joyful Dental Care. She even does house calls! Joy is also an amazing advocate and presenter.
As a Geriatric House Call Dentist for over 15 years, Dr. Joy Poskozim speaks to Long-term Care Facility Administrators, Nursing Staff, Caregivers, and loved ones on the importance of oral health care as we age. Her goal is to share as much dental information as possible...
Working With Grief By Staying Connected:
Letters From The Ungrateful Dead
Lori La Bey talks with Deborah Shouse, a writer, editor, laughter yoga facilitator, and dementia advocate. She is the author of a new non-fiction book, Letters from the Ungrateful Dead: A Grieving Mom’s Surprising Correspondence with her Deceased Adult Daughter. Please help me welcome our friend Deborah Shouse back with us!
Also joining us is Deborah&r...
Today on Alzheimer's Speaks Open Mic, Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Nancy Berley who works for Tembo Health. She is an experienced General Practitioner who specializes in dementia and works with our families in the GUIDE program, a new CMS program that just rolled out in July 2024, to support families caring for a loved one diagnosed with dementia.
Learn what the GUIDE program has to offer and if you will qualify for their support.
CO...
Hope Beyond Dementia - Empowering Families Through Storytelling
Lori La Bey talks with Author Jennifer Randazzo. After witnessing her father’s battle with Lewy Body Dementia, Jennifer created a beautiful book called, “Grandpa & Lewy,” which is a heartwarming resource to empower children while fostering empathy and awareness about the disease. She is an award-winning author and her books inspire young readers to embrace divers...
Lori La Bey talks with Kristyn Rupp is the Music for Life Manager at MacPhail Center for Music. Connecting Voices is a choir designed for those living with dementia and their care partners. This choir is part of the MacPhail Music for Life program specifically designed for adults 55+.
Learn:
1. What MacPhail Center for Music offers
2. About Macphail’s dementia chorus
3. How community partners are making a difference
4. ...
Lori La Bey talks with the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards and a couple of the 2024 Maude’s Awards winners! Joining me is
Marilyn Raichle is the Executive Director of Maude’s Awards, which was created to reward innovations that enrich the quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias as well as their care partners. The 2024 Annual Award recipients have just been announced.
Arlieta Hall wa...
A Roadmap for An Uncertain Journey Lori La Bey talks with Guy Slowik, a retired Orthopedic Surgeon who for decades, has been interested in patient education.
Guy developed one of the first encyclopedic-type health resources when the internet was founded which served as the foundation for Yahoo Health – the largest health information site online for some 12 years.
Also joining us is Renee Despres, PhD, MPH, a freelance journalist, E...
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