Alzheimer's Speaks

Bringing Hope and Relief to Family Caregivers  Lori La Bey talks with Rebekah Dowhy the President of the Caregiving Support Network, a ministry dedicated to giving hope and practical relief to unpaid family caregivers. Also joining us is Sarah Robb the President of the Board of Directors for the Caregiving Support Network. She knows the loneliness and pain of being a caregiver but also knows the j...

Our host Lori La Bey talks with Eilon Caspi who is a Gerontologist and Dementia Behavior Specialist; Assistant Research Professor at the University of Connecticut; Founding member and board member of Elder Voice Advocates, and Author. Also joining us is Kate Goebel who is a music therapist, entrepreneur, and owner of Kate's Musical Memories and KG Freelance. Her background in a variety of healthca...

Taking Dementia To The Streets  Lori La Bey talks with Mary Fridley   is on the faculty at the East Side Institute in NYC, co-creator and leader of The Joy of Dementia (You Gotta Be Kidding!), and leads Reimagining Dementia: A Creative Coalition for Justice. She is the author or co-author of several articles and chapters, has been interviewed by numerous media outlets, and presented at national an...

Dementia Darling – Supporting Families on Their Journeys Lori La Bey talks with Carrie Aalberts created Dementia Darling which is a social media page dedicated to supporting dementia caregivers by sharing education, resources, and community.    Learn: How Dementia Darling helps care partners. Common issues facing family caregivers. Carrie’s favorite resources for dementia caregivers. Carrie’s core...

Creating Living Memories to Engage and Build Community Lori La Bey talks with Brian Norris who has spent his career as an international media lawyer and for the last 12 years has been a Social Entrepreneur creating and delivering reminiscence resources and services. Brian is the founder of Living Memories C.I.C., a nonprofit organization. Learn: How past memories create new moments of connection....

Raising Alzheimer's Awareness To Children Via a New Picture Book Lori La Bey talks with Alder Allensworth , MM, CHIC, RN, is a nurse and coach, and has professionally worked with people who have Alzheimer’s for over 40 years. She is a published author, presenter, and advocate for people with disabilities on local, national, and international stages. Brenda Freed , MA Mus, is a music educator/music...

Today Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks talks with Norma Loeb, Founder & Executive Director of the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center.  The founder and leaders of LBDRC are former care partners of loved ones with Lewy body dementia, so they understand the experience and are here with loving support to help you through it. Although a cure would be wonderful, their vision is to foster earl...

Finding care and support resources for you and your loved ones   Our host, Lori La Bey talks with Bianca Chan, the executive director of NeuroLOGIC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing entirely free care services to Alzheimer's disease communities in NC and beyond. As a high school student running these programs, I have provided intellectual stimulation, music, and support s...

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Alan Zimmerman, ranked among the top 5% of all speakers worldwide.  He has degrees in Communication and Psychology and is the recipient of the CSP Certified Speaking Professional designation and the CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. Learn: Three clarifying questions to choose your fights carefully. Six filtering questions. Three things that make someone’s behavior unacceptable....

Lori La Bey talks with Pete Brierton a first responder with over 40 years of experience in all aspects of emergency care delivery. He continues his career as an EMS educator and federal disaster responder. Pete started in law enforcement in 1983 and has worked various jobs in municipal and county law agencies, patrol, water patrol, and corrections. In 1984 Pete started as an EMT and volunteer fire...

Thanks for listening to the Senior Resource Podcast Network! This bonus episode is from Answers for Elders. If you like what you hear, visit the links to follow the podcast on your favorite listening platform. Suzanne is joined by Dr. Paul Winner , the Senior Director of the Premiere Research Institute and Attending Neurologist at Palm Beach Neurology in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Winner addres...

This is a replay from May 19th, 2020 Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites. Today Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Marisa Plescia who will be sharing her personal story of having a father with Alzheimer’s disease.  Marisa wants to em...

Memory Banks: The Power of Preserving Memories Lori La Bey talks with Kristin Nelson the Founder and CEO of  Audivi , an app-based service that saves memories. Audivi was inspired by Kristin’s experience as a caregiver for her mother where she saw firsthand the value of keeping (long-term) memories accessible for an individual losing (short-term) memory. Learn: How does Audivi preserve memories? F...

Lori La Bey talks with Samuel A. Simon who was diagnosed in 2018 with Mild-Cognitive Impairment and in 2021 with Early-Stage Alzheimer's.  He is currently under medical treatment and a participant in a drug trial.  Dementia Man, An Existential Journey   is the second play created and produced by The Actual Dance, LLC.  It will make its world premiere at Capital Fringe in Washington D.C. in July 20...

Learn How to Improve Your Memory with Rena Yudkowsky Our host Lori La Bey talks with Rena Yudkowsky, a professional memory coach and geriatric social worker, who is the founder of Memory Matters. She teaches online memory improvement courses to mid-lifers and seniors. Over the past twenty years in the field, she has served as the director of an Alzheimer's unit in an assisted living facility in Ma...

Lori La Bey talks with Rev. Katie Norris who is a Montessori for Aging (AMI) and Dementia Practitioner and primary author of "Creative Connections in Dementia Care." She started in dementia care 14 years ago and has taught families, churches, nursing care facilities, and other AMI students Montessori-based care.  Jeffrey Norris started as a care partner at just 6 years old when he and his family w...

Lori La Bey talks with Christine A. Smith about how cared for nearly 100 people in their private homes. She wished she knew about answers, options, and support for the families she served. Christine started Aging Better Network and invited solution creators into LIVE conversations because she wanted to share the resources and innovations she found with as many people as possible.   Watch the Video...

Lori La Bey talks with Catherine Duncan who is an author and integrative spiritual consultant. Her first book, Everyday Awakening , will be released on July 11. Catherine has a private practice, Learning to Live , where she provides emotional and spiritual support to people. Catherine is also a public speaker and healer.    Learn: How Catherine's life experiences can help you on your journey with...

When a Chronic Illness Takes Away Your Ability to Live Pain-Free & Comfortable, This Can Help!   What we have heard especially lately, is Cannabis has the potential to help many conditions. Today, our host Lori La Bey talks with Nikki Lawley who used cannabis for treating her symptoms of traumatic brain injury which she suffered while working as a pediatric nurse. Nikki is a thought leader in...

Did You Know There Are Aging & Illness Coaches ? On this show, our host Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Ashwini Bapat an Aging & Illness coach with EpioneMD and a Board Certified Palliative Care doctor who completed her Internal Medicine Residency & Fellowship in Palliative & Hospice Care at Yale University. She helps people who are aging, living with illness, and their caregivers make...

Personal Journeys with Dementia Can Be Life-Changing on Many Levels Lori La Bey talks with Jennifer Desserich who is the Founder and Executive Director of Dignify Dementia, a nonprofit organization. Jennifer created after years of being a care partner to her dad, Jim, who was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia with Parkinsonism in 2018.  Jennifer is a trained public health research scientist and ed...

Tausi – Holding Heads Up So Heart Can Feel Full Today I’m excited to introduce you all to Janice Shokrian.  She is the Inventor, Founder, and CEO of Tausi Brands. Tausi's mission is to "Elevate Comfort, One Pillowcase at a Time.” We will learn how her love for her father led to the invention of Tausi which Holds Heads Up, So Heart Can Feel Full.   Copy & Paste the URL Below into Your Browser t...

Today, Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio speaks with a panel of passionate professionals who truly understand the power of Memory Café’s and the impact they are having on families around the globe. What you will Learn What is a Memory Café? Who Attends and Memory Café? Can anyone start a Memory Café? Are Memory Café’s in-person or virtual meetings? What do people do at a Memory Café...

Opening Conversations in How We Care with Betty the Bald Chicken Today on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio, roles are reversed as Lori Petersen a passionate dementia advocate interviews our radio host, Lori La Bey about her children’s book Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care .  Join us as we learn the history of the story, who was involved in the development of the children’s book, and how it...

Dublin Lecturer Discusses the Importance of Policies that Consider All Humans as Valuable, Not Vulnerable Today Lori La Bey talks with Jeremy Golden, who goes by Jem. He is a Dublin-based lecturer, consultant, and analyst/writer focused on promoting accessibility, inclusion, resilience, and fun for older adults. I think you will find this a very interesting conversation. Learn About: 1, Irelands P...