Alzheimer's Speaks

Lori La Bey talks with Corinne Maunder, Founder Fire Films and Cathy Greenblat PhD, who was a Professor of Sociology  for 33 years. These two women just finished their latest joint venture a film called "We Are Family," which highlights the Butterfly Model of care for those living with dementia. See their joint website  SIDE BY SIDE: LOVE AND JOY IN DEMENTIA CAREwhere you can see all 5 film projec...

Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer's Speaks and radio host talks with Simon McDermott, the son of Teddy, who goes by the nickname "The Songaminute Man."  Teddy was diagnosed with Alzheimer's in 2013. This father and son teams carpool karaoke videos went viral across the globe raising over £150,000 for the Alzheimer's Society. Learn how music reunited a son and father and affect people around the gl...

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio will talk with Janie Jasin a best selling author and keynote speaker and daughter of two parents that lived with demenita.  Janie will share how she managed carrying for her parents that were 400 miles away and how caring for them efffected her.  She will also share with us her new funderaiser to benefit organizations. Contact Janie Jasin Website   Down...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio invites you to join the conversation today.  Open Mic welcomes all voices to express their needs, thoughts, insights and services to push our dementia care culture forward.  What's on your mind?  What would uou like see change?  What have you implemented to help others?  How have you been effected by dementia? We would love to hear from you. Call in an...

Today our host, Lori La Bey talks with Corinne Maunder, Founder & Executive Producer at Fire Films, a Melbourne (AU)based production company and Cathy Greenblat PhD, who was a Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University for 33 years and since her retirement has built two long-term photo projects.  These two phenomenal women just finished their latest joint venture a film called "We Are Family," w...

Today Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has a fascinating conversation with Rachel Thompson, CEO of Malena Books.  Rachel discusses the modification they have made to their books which make it much easier for those living with dementia symptoms, to be able to read independently.  Contact Rachel Thompson at: Malena Books Purchase Books FaceBook Twitter:  @Marlenabooks For Additional Res...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio interviews Cathy Ciolek is president of Living Well With Dementia, LLC.,  which provides education and consultation to promote well-being and positive expectations for people with dementia.  Today they will talk on how to recognize pain in people with dementia, fall prevention and challenges of those who have balance issues, along with how sleep patter...

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks radio talks to Candace Williams; care partner to care partner and daughter to daughter. The two will share insights learned while caring for their mothers.   Feel free to call in and ask your questions or add your insights to the conversation. Candace Williams can be reached at: Blog:  www.ourftdjourney.com  Email:  ourjourney@ourftdjourney.com  Check out Alz...

Lori La Bey, host and founder of Alzheimer's Speaks talks with Jennifer Franza the founder of Caregiver Concierge which empowers families caring for a loved one with dementia. Some topics discussed are self-care, transfers, activities and more. Contact Jennifer Franza at: Email:       Jennifer@caregiver-concierge.com Website:   www.caregiver-concierge.com Additional Resources and Support from Alzh...

Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio will talk with Jael Weinberg, an Art Therapist who incorporates the creative process in many forms into her therapeutic work with residents at Aegis Living’s all memory care community, Callahan House. Today we will learn what art therapy is, how it is different from the typical arts and crafts and what the benefits are from art therapy. I think you...

Lori La Bey talks with Kaylee Tilton, a Music Therapist and Joe Kaufman who is completing his BA in music therapy and is currently interning with Aegis Living where they both work. Today they discuss the power of music and the profound impact it has on not only those with dementia but everyone. They tell us how music therapy can be leveraged and personalized to an individual, helping improve a per...

Lori La Bey, will talk with Dr. Jessica Zwerling, the Director, Montefiore Hudson Valley Center of Excellence for Alzheimer’s Disease (CEAD) and who is also the director of the Memory Disorders Center Center at Blondell and the Clinical Director and the Einstein Aging Study They will discuss their new picture based screening tool for dementia along with how their research is being implemented into...

http://www.dementiaadventure.com/Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is thrilled to talk with Susan and John McFadden.  Both are amazing individuals doing incredible work in the area of dementia.  Their latest venture is "The Memory Camp," which is a great experience for those with dementia and their families. Joining us will be Joe, Lisa and Lauren from the Farnum clan to share their fa...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with Linda Burhan’s, is known as the Caregivers Caregiver.  She is an author, speaker on caregiver .advocacy Her book, Good Night and God Bless, is a heartfelt story about the joy and challenges about caring for a parent.  Linda has facilitated over 1500 support groups and workshops for caregivers where she shares lessons learned and coping tools...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has a great conversation with Lenny White from Ireland who is the world's first dementia friendly barber for men that can no longer get to the barber shop. He provides a pop-up service which creates a barber feel for my clients which includes: aroma therapy, a silent disco, a therapy dog and an amazing gathering with other men. Lenny also arranged to g...

Host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio, Lori La Bey, discusses the Healing Moments Study with it's founder and researchers. Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica is the founder and director of Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s. She cared for her own mother who died from Alzheimer’s disease in 2011.  She designs and leads workshops, services, and trainings for Healing Moments. Jade wrote the book Where Two Worlds Touch:...

World Kindness Day - November 13th, 2018 On World Kindness Day it just seemed appropriate to talk with Dr Lori Myren-Manbeck who is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in geriatrics.  She is also the founder and CEO of INCLUSIVI-TEE, a t-shirt company devoted to justice and kindness. Dr. Myren- Manbeck believes the most important things we can do are listen, pay attention, and try every...

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with Cory Czepa, Founder & President of Live 2 B Healthy.  Joining them will be Bryan Schreifels, the Vice President andKelly Nygard, the Director of Marketing. Learn how Live 2 B Healthy is helping create better senior housing experiences.  Find out how their program encourages seniors of all abilities to improve thier strength and balance in a...

Today host Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Jeff Leismer who has been developing non-invasive medical equipment to reduce atrophy of the body during times of disuse since 2000. He is Founder & CEO of Vibe Tech, Inc. a company which restores physical function and reduces pain in people recovering from injury and surgery and those with weakness and mobility impairments through Vibration Therapy. In additi...

Dr. Stephen G. Post talks with host, Lori La Bey on the moral challenges people are faced with once dementia is diagnosed and throughout the disease process.  Dr. Post is a renowned speaker and author.  This promises to be a fascinating conversation and one that needs to be heard by all involved with dementia.  If you are the person diagnosed, family, friend or professional; this is a conversation...

Thursday, October 25th, Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio will interview Nancy Connor, founder of Smart Adaptive Clothing and Christie Mandia who is in charge of media relations for the company.  Nancy and Christine will explain and the needs behind the concept of Smart Adaptive Clothing and the benefits to all.  Learn how these clothes can restore a persons dignity and allows the ease...

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with Christine Marie Meehan, Publisher and Editor in Chief of Dementia Care 101 Magazine for Cape May and Atlantic County in New Jersey.  Christine is a former elementary school teacher and business owner of Sitters at the Shore, LLC and a caregiver for Joe a man with Frontal Temporal Degeneration for 4 years. Contact Information For Christine Mar...

Peter Berry, a man living a positive life with dementia joins Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio.  Peter is a huge advocate who loves riding his bike and raising awareness of Alzheimer's and other dementias. Today, Lori and Peter have an enlightening and fun conversation on how Peter and his family have dealt with his diagnosis at the age of 50, and how it threw them for a loop and how...

Our host Lori La Bey talks with Julie Bigham to discuss how to help families engage those they love with dementia. Join Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio and learn some new techniques and find out about a great tool.  Julie is working on a book as she has had some many requests for more information. Contact Julie Bigham at Joy Filled Visits, LLC Email:  julsbigham@yahoo.com Website:www.joyfilledvisits.com...

Today we doing something a bit different and highlighting an interview done on Dementia Chats which is a sister platform of Alzheimer's Speaks.  Dementia Chats features those diagnosed with various forms of dementia who speak out on a topic,  Todays topic, is the need for responsible media on Alzheimer's disease and other froms of dementias.  We think you will find this to be a very interesting co...