Alzheimer's Speaks

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

July 11, 2025 47 mins

Assisting Black Families Navigate Uncertainties And Fears Associated With Dementia

Lori La Bey talks with Donna Salaam, who works at The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, located in Cleveland, Ohio, which is a prominent research organization that conducts state-of-the-art research to develop & deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to advance supports of older adults on the aging journey. 

Donna has a strong passion f...

Authors Discuss The Answers To The Most Common Caregiver Questions

 Lori La Bey talks with Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a Philadelphia area-based clinical psychologist, healthcare consultant, and author or co-author of three self-help books for family caregivers, as well as a columnist on caregiving on the AARP website.

Joining them is  Barry’s wife, Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D., is a Philadelphia area-based clinical consulta...

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July 3, 2025 59 mins

The Heart Remembers 

Lori La Bey talks with Mary Underwood, who has worked as a social worker for over 35 years. She founded  Empowermentia and just launched her first book, The Heart Remembers: Touching Lessons from the Dementia Journey.

Learn:

  1. What was the inspiration behind Mary’s book?
  2. Why did Mary decide on storytelling for your book format?
  3. How is Mary’s book different from other books out there, an...
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From Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health Plans 

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anna Chodos, the Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, an organization dedicated to supporting primary care to improve dementia detection and care, and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF. Her ...

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How To Find A Memory Cafe Or Start One!   

Lori La Bey talks with Beth Soltzberg, a clinical social worker at JF&CS in Boston who directs the JF&CS Memory Cafe Percolator and is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance. 

Beth Soltzberg is a clinical social worker at JF&CS in Boston. She directs the JF&CS Memory Cafe Percolator, and along with Anne Basting, Susan McFadden, and Sam G...

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EverFriends, AI Companions Are Changing the Dementia Journey 

Lori La Bey talks with Dan Hungerford, the founder and CEO of EverFriends.ai, an innovative digital companionship platform that helps aging adults live with dignity, connection, and cognitive support.  They are seen as a leader in emotionally aware AI development. Dan is pioneering the use of hyper-realistic digital avatars to provide daily interaction, memory...

Learn How Hero Generation Bridges Generations By Supporting Families Through Alzheimer’s    

Lori La Bey talks with Nicole àBeckett, the founder and CEO of HeroGeneration, which is a platform that empowers caregivers navigating life’s toughest transitions. Drawing from her personal caregiving journey, Nicole's mission is to support the sandwich generation with practical tools, guidance, and c...

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Living Proof: Ginger Smith’s Journey Through and Beyond Dementia     

Lori La Bey talks with Ginger Smith, a retired speech-language pathologist who worked alongside neurology teams at Stanford and UCSF. After surviving a terminal dementia diagnosis, she now advocates for open-minded medicine, dementia research, and the truth that joy, purpose, and a meaningful life are still possible — even af...

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An Honest Look at a Couple's Journey with Dementia

Today, Lori La Bey talks with May Todd, Caregiver and Author of You Make a Big Good - a Journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares a fully authentic journey, living with grace as she experiences a wide range of emotions.

 

Learn:

  1. Mary and Jim’s journey with dementia.
  2. What were the most important messages that Mary wants caregivers to receive?
  3. Some of Mary’s bi...
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What is the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease?

 Lori La Bey talks with Dr Michael Hornberger, a Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the University of East Anglia in England. He is the author of the new book Tangled Up -  The History and Science of Alzheimer’s disease.

Learn:

  1. How and who discovered Alzheimer’s disease?
  2. Is there a difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
  3. What ...
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Lori La Bey talks with two men working hard to improve dementia care in India. They are Pankaj Mehrotra  and Dr. Dipankar Debnath.

Pankaj Mehrotra is the Founder of Elderly Care India, which is a free online resource and knowledge sharing website committed to bridging the gap in the Senior Care sector in India and a resource platform for best practices on Eldercare across the Globe.

Pankaj has over 3 decades of experience in P...

Learn About The FREE Online 3-Day Conference For Caregivers

Today, our host, Lori La Bey, talks to Linda Burhans, The Gal Who Cares for the Caregivers, and her upcoming free online conference, May 6, 7, and 8, called Connecting Caregivers.

         

Contact Linda Burhans

Conference  https://connectingcaregiversconference.com

Website   https://lindaburhans.com

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Renowned Author Dr. Peter Rabins Shares Critical Answers to People's Questions About Alzheimer’s And Dementia       

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Peter Rabins, who is also a professor emeritus in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the author of Is It Alzheimer's? 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions about Memory Loss and...

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ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: MUSIC  THERAPY AND TECHNOLOGY   

Lori La Bey talks with Alexis Baker, founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy, and Tyler Zanini, founder of Memory Board, and they each showcase how they are improving care for those living with dementia.

Learn:

  1. How Music Therapy can support your loved one with dementia, both in person and online.
    1. Educating
    2. Advocacy
    3. Entertainment
      1. Singing
      2. Exercise
      3. ...
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The Importance Of Finding Your Voice To Benefit Your Loved Ones

Lori La Bey talks with Julie Moore, who is a 30-year-retired U.S. Army veteran residing in Southwest Florida.  She recently completed her first book, in which she shares her experiences as a full-time caregiver to two family members. Her book is titled I Am Their Voice – A Guide for Caregivers and Advocates.

 

Learn:

  1. Caring for two loved ones ...
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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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April 3, 2025 83 mins

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...

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March 30, 2025 60 mins

YOU ARE NOT ALONE                                                                                              

Lori La Bey talks with Alfredo Botello, a son caring for his mom and the author of ...

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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:

  1. What is emotional intelligence?
  2. Explore why Emotional Intelligence is so important in healthcare.
  3. Explore...
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