Alzheimer's Speaks

Lori La Bey talks with Marilyn Raichle with Maude’s Awards and Ann Wheat with Duet’s, a 2021 winner of Maude’s Award. Learn how the award impacted their organization and how you can get recognized for the wonderful work you have already done and possibly become one of the monetary winners as well!   Contact Information for Maude’s Awards and Duets MAUDE’S AWARDS:     Website     Email     Facebook...

This is the 3rd part of a 4 part series regarding Seni’s new program which brings dignity back to those living with incontinence. Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Deanna Vigliotta and Laurie Gredlein with Seni, whose parent company is TZMO which produces and sells premium adult incontinence products. Joining us will be Jill Lennox is the Outreach Director for Platinum Home Care. Contact...

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Lisa Peterson is a Nationally Board Certified and Oregon Licensed Music Therapist with 30 years experience working with people with dementia. She has a passion for reminding and empowering all people, especially caregivers, to access the power of music for their well-being.  We are live today so call in and join the conversation. Ask your questions or mak...

Lewis Hornby is a 27-year-old inventor and designer, driven by a passion for social good while he was studying Innovation Design Engineering.  All that changed when he was personally touch by his grandmother's needs and Jelly Drops was born.  Lewis continues to spread awareness of the risks of dehydration in the elderly and those with dementia.  He has been the recipient of a wide range of awards,...

Part 2 of a 4 part series on Seni’s new program bringing dignity back to those living with incontinence.   Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Deanna Vigliotta and Laurie Gredlein with Seni, whose parent company is TZMO. who produces and sells premium adult incontinence products. Joining us will be Nikki Magyar and Beth Sholom; both with different franchises of Right at Home in Home Care an...

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Carolyn Klavera friend, colleague, and nurse.  She has been a nurse for38 years and the last 17 years has served as a Dementia Specialty Coach for caregivers and has coordinated cognitive and social stimulation for people with a form of dementia. Carolyn works at Lyngblomsten and is a Co-developer of the Memory Collective which we are going to discuss tod...

Lori La Bey talks with Deanna Vigliotta and Laurie Gredlein with Seni who sell premium adult incontinence products; and Mark Turnbull who has been the Co-owner of ComforCare Home Care in West Linn, Oregon since 2012.  Deanna is the National Sales Manager for Seni and joined Seni in 2019 to expand the brand presence in the US by educating consumers, senior living communities, and home care agencies...

Lori La Bey talks with Michael Ellenbogen who was diagnosed with Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 49. He has been a mover and shaker in the industry and is interested in motivating those living with dementia to raise their voices and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease. Michael also wrote about his journey with the disease in his book entitled “From the Corner Office to Alzheime...

Securing Peace of Mind When Money Matters Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Murs Tariq.  He is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and partner at Peace of Mind Wealth Management.  Murs focuses on working with people close to or already retired; helping them navigate not just the investment side, but also all the major decisions that come with retirement.  They are a holistic financial planning...

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Dr. Philip Blair and Ali Stoddard about Cannabis. Dr. Blair is aFamily physician, Cannabinoid specialist and the Chief Medical Office of the International College of Cannabis Medicine.  He is  the author of the book Medicinal Cannabis and CBD in Mental Healthcare and the owner of  Blair Medical Group.  Ali Stoddard  owns Green Alley &...

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Kevin Driscoll who is a full-time musical ventriloquist and children's entertainer for ages 2 to 102 - the young and young at heart. Kevin’s company Driscoll Productions does free Facebook LIVE shows every Wednesday at 10 AM & 2 PM ET for family friendly fun.  Kevin enjoys each performance opportunity to combine his three passions - music, ventriloquism,...

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Roberto Velasquez, the President & CEO and Martha Rañón, Executive Vice President of the Southern Caregiver Resource Center. Both have unique skills developing programs that target family caregivers of individuals with chronic and disabling conditions; along with serving the underserved and culturally diverse populations. We are live today so call in and ask your q...

Lori La Bey talks with Marilyn Raichle with Maude’s Awards and Ann Wheat with Duet’s, a 2021 winner of Maude’s Award. Learn how the award impacted their organization and how you can get recognized for the wonderful work you have already done and possibly become one of the monetary winners as well!   Contact Information for Maude’s Awards and Duets MAUDE’S AWARDS:     Website     Email     Facebook...

Today Liam Pingree and Marvin Berman the Co-founders of Neuronic join us. Liam has a diverse business experience that ranges across 3 different continents from off grid solar in Rwanda, Fund Administration in Luxembourg and working on the trading floor in Manhattan New York. Marvin brings a wealth of experience in the Neuroscience, Neurofeedback, clinical application and photobiomodulation realms....

Lori La Bey talks with Lisa Ronke from Watertown, South Dakota. She worked in Sales, Marketing, Event Planning and most recently retired as a Project Manager/Paralegal from a local law firm. Needless to say she was a good organizer, but when Husband Ed was diagnosed with Early onset ALZ at age 51 she found dementia was not something you could organize once and put into a file, a drawer.  Dementia...

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Sean Geehan, the CEO and Founder of Geehan Group, thought leader and innovator.  Sean is committed to helping crack the code for Seniors from those who are Independent to those living with late-stage dementia; by applying his unique combination of experiences to improve overall quality of life for all impacted.  His 30 years of extensive cross-industry ex...

We talk with Christiana Egi the owner of Alexis Lodge Retirement Facilities & Author of A Rose For Grandma.  Alexis Lodge puts individuals living with dementia first, giving them a place to call home where they are treated with love, respect, and dignity. Christina is determined to help eradicate the stigma around Dementia and Mental Illness. Contact    Website   Email   Amazon    LinkedIn   YouTu...

Today Lori La Bey speaks with Maria L. Maccecchini, the Founder, President, CEO and Executive Board Member of Annovis Bio. She has devoted her life and 30-year career to the study of neurodegenerative diseases and their possible treatments. In 2008, she founded Annovis, her second biotechnology company.  Join us will be, Cheng Fang, is Sr. VP of Research & Development at Annovis Bio. He is an acco...

Get Heard - Join Us On Open Mic Today!   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 sounds news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to call in and tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties hold to having a respectful conversation....

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with three people from the group Reimagining Dementia. Robin Gertin is an artist who works creatively with people living with dementia at the Bitove Method, a virtual arts-based learning centre and as the co-creator of The Good Conversations, a dementia friendly video series.  She has almost 20 years experience working as an expressive arts therapist with peop...

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Lisa Ronke from Watertown, South Dakota. She worked in Sales, Marketing, Event Planning and most recently retired as a Project Manager/Paralegal from a local law firm. Needless to say she was a good organizer, but when Husband Ed was diagnosed with Early onset ALZ at age 51 she found dementia was not something you could organize once and put into a file, a drawer. ...

Edgar Cortes, pen name, Milo Lorien is a Latino neurodiverse, husband, father & disabled Marine. He was diagnosed with early onset Neuro Cognitive Decline and now the doctors are calling it Major Neuro Cognitive Disorder due to Traumatic Brain Injury.  In addition, he is dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and a couple other medical issues. At the age 51, he has hopes to change how the wor...

Lori La Bey talks with two sisters.  Dr. Lonni Schicker, a retired Registered Nurse and professor of health administration who is living with Lewy Body dementia. She is the founder and host of the Facebook group and website “Dementia Living” and author of the forthcoming book on dementia.  Lonni’s sister, Mary Allen is a retired businesswoman who is caring for her husband Jack who has dementia, tr...

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Chaim Ismai,l a German Medical Doctor & Scientist.  He has written the book "Leiden Und Lachen" which in english means "Suffer and Laugh.” Today we will discuss his thoughts on burdens of dementia care, treatments, and a potential cure. Contact Chaim Ismail LinkedIn            Email              Purchase His Book on Amazon   Contact Lori La Beywith questi...

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Dr Ann Meyerson who is a Senior Real Estate Specialist, a Transition Counselor, and an expert on Hoarding. She specializes in assisting seniors and their families to develop and implement a successful plan to help with both the psychological and physical components involved in the entire move process.  We are live today so call in and ask your questions o...