Alzheimer's Speaks

Lori La Bey talks with advocate and volunteer Paula Biever.  She will share why she got involved volunteering with the Lewy Body Dementia Association, what she has learned and how to connect people to more information and support on Lewy Body Dementia.  Join us for the conversation.  Call in with questions or comments.     (323) 870-4602 Contact Information Lewy Body Dementia Association          ...

Lori La Bey talks with Karen Severson a Geriatric Psychiatrist with over 20 years experience working in hospitals and nursing homes. Karen will share what she has learned from working in those settings and how to improve the end of life care for those dealing with all forms of neuro-cognitive illnesses. Karen will also talk to us about her book, “Look I Shrunk Grandma – A Psychiatrist guide to Nur...

Author, Carlen Maddux talks with Lori La Bey about his book: A Path Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy Found Us Deep in a Maze Called Alzheimer’s. Carlen shares the best advice he ever received for caring for another, the hardest things he learned on his 17 year journey with his wife’s dementia and why it’s important to be attentive to the little things and more.  Join us for an insightful conversa...

Lori La Bey talks to former Photo Journalist, Sports and Feature Reporter; John Gross.  They discuss how Johns life has been effected by dementia symptoms and how he continues to be an independent storyteller and feautre reporter.  John has down stories on Lori's work. Nothing less than AMAZING!  You will find John's story fascinating and empowering as he adjusts and moves forward with his life wi...

Lori La Bey is joined by Keith and Janet Eldred.  Janet is living with dementia and Keith is her care partner.  Together they have joined forces to make a difference raising awareness for dementia as well as their library system.  Hear their story, why it's important to all of us and how you can help make their dream come true.  Call in with any questions or comments you have at (323) 870-4602 Con...

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is thrilled to have Dr. Linda Bane Frizzell, with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health talk with us this Tuesday.  Dr. Frizzell has extensive experience with Indian health systems. She holds a doctorate degree in physiology, education administration, and gerontology, and a post-doctorate in epidemiology.  She is dedicated to improvement...

Lori La Bey talks with researchers heading up a Megathon to push Alzheimer's Research ahead one year by getting 100,000 people to play the game "Stall Catchers" for one hour.  The Megathon will occur April13th, 2019 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET. Listen in and learn about the fascinating work of Chris Schaffer and Nozomi Nishimura who are Associate Professors at the Meinig School of Bio-medical Engineerin...

We are thrilled to have Geert Bettinger, a Dementia Behavioralist back with us.  Geert is from the Netherlands, but travels the world spreading his message which helps us all have better relationships by having a better understanding of what a behavior is and why it exists.  His sensible and compassionate approach will change the way you think about an unwanted reaction and how you deal with it, n...

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talk openly with Jana Panarites, Author and Podcaster on lessons learned and shared by herself and others.  She talks openly about her own story and her mother's dementia in her book the "Scattered: My Year as an Accidental Caregiver" as well as on her own podcast  Agewyz.  Call in and talk with us at (323) 870-4602. Contact Jana Panarites: Email:  jana...

Lori La Bey will chat with Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. Jennifer is also a gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University.  She has been with us on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio before and always shares real life insights that we can apply right a way.  Jennifer is one of less than 800 Certified Speaking Profes...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has an open conversation with David Weatherford who is living with FTD. You will find this honest conservation insightful, heartwarming and funny.  David takes us through the process of diagnosis, how he, his family and friends all handled the news.  David shares how life has change and how and why he has adjusted.  He shares how the disease affected h...

Ryan Champion is the Sales Director at The Shores, a United Methodist Community and Mary Beth Lewis is the program coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter South Jersey join Lori LaBey to talk about the importance of educating the public in a safe and fun environment and how collaboration in such events adds value to all. Contact Information: Mary Beth Lewis, Alzheimer’s...

We are excited to have the renown Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Neil Nedley join us on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  The two will share their vast knowledge on the relationship between food, anxiety, depression and dementia.  We believe you will find this program fascinating with insights to empower you, if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, family care partner or prof...

Join Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  Everyon is welcome to voice their insights, needs and ideas regarding our dementia care culture.  If you are a person living with a diagnosis, a family member or friend caring for a loved one, a professional providing service to those living for dementia, an author, a singer or song writer, a movie director, researcher or advocate; we want to he...

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has a panel discussion with a team from the Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Memory Care Clinic plus a family who used their services.  Join us to learn how this clinic differs from others and how they are supporting families through the dementia journey.  Our guest are:  Gretchen Reeves Speech-Language Pathologist, Melissa Anderson Occupational Therapist, Gregg Wayland...

Founder and host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio, Lori La Bey will talk with Judy Cornish an Elder Law Attorney in Idaho, Author and the Founder of the DAWN Network.  Judy has been a guest with us before when we discussed her book "T?he Dementia Handbook – How to Provide Dementia Care at Home."   Today we will be talking about her brand new book "Dementia With Dignity – Living Well With Alzheimer’s." ...

Lori La Bey chats with Bexi Owen, a singer, who has been touring the UK to raise awareness of the benefits of music for dementia. Bexi is committed to campaigning for all those living with dementia to have regular access to music.  Join us in this fun and uplifting conversation. Contact Information for Bexi Owen Blog: bexiowen.wordpress.com FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/bexowen Twitter:  @be...

Lori La Bey is honored to have Dr. Miia Kivipelto, the Primary Investigator of the landmark FINGER Trial, in Sweden on the show.  They discuss the FINGERs study which was the first large scale trial on multi-domain lifestyle based interventions  which can reduce the risk of cognition impairment.  Specifically they talk about the impact of a healthy diet, exercise, obesity, psycho-social engagement...

Join Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer's Speaks and their many platforms on Tuesday February 19th.  Alzheimer's Speaks was built on raising all voices concerning dementia and caregiving.  Are you working on a project, book or research project?  We want to hear your thoughts on everything dementia.  Call in and join a wide range of people expressing their thoughts on how we care and find out what...

Bruce Felt, President of Memories by Design and the PocketBook Memory system will talk with Alzheimer's Speaks Radio host, Lori La Bey.  They will discuss ways to preserve life stories and memories easily to be used for daily intereactions, life events as well as end of life celebrations. Memories By Design has made your life easier with this tool.  Join the conversation and find out how to captur...

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio explores Legacy Stories, with founder Dennis Stack.  Learn how easy Dennis and his company have made it to preserve rich family history and life stories.  Learn to take reminiscence therapy to another level with Legacy Stories.  You will learn how families and professionals alike can utilize their program and even learn about their coaching.  There is n...

Alzheimer's Speak host, Lori La Bey speaks with Dr. Eboni I. Green who is a Registered Nurse and family caregiver. She and her husband Terrence Green are the co-founder sof Caregiver Support Services a non-profit organization that trains and supports family and frontline caregivers. Eboni has also written three books focusing on family caregiving:  Contact Dr. Eboni  Green at Caregiver Support Ser...

Host Lori La Bey talks with Meryl Comer, Co-founder of Women Against Alzheimer’s, A-List team member and co-principal investigator for the PCORI Alzheimer's Patient/Caregiver Powered Research Network (AD-PCPRN)  and Joan M. Griffin, Associate Professor of Health Sciences Research at the Mayo Clinic. Call in and join the convervsation on research and support. Joan M Griffin Email  A-LIST on UsAgain...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has an exciting conversation with Rachel Thompson, CEO of Malena Books.  Rachel discusses the modification they make to their books which allows those living with dementia to continue to read independently longer.  Their books are written for adults using storylines of interest using short concepts, visualization and prompts to guide a person to be as...

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio host, Lori La Bey, will be having a fun and informative conversation with Krisie Barron who is a licensed social worker and care partner for her husband.  Today, these ladies will talk turkey and get you solutions for some common issues people face when caring for another person.  Learn how to better support yourself and your loved one or client in the future.  Find out ab...