Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

This show was prerecorded on December 19th and had a wonderful group of people show up and share their insights and resources regarding dementia. We had the following people contribute to the show. Marilyn Raichle - with Maude's Awards but who also shared some insights on dementia care.  https://maudesawards.org/ Craig Hanke - Lives with dementia and shared insights Tracy Perkins - Author of Dementia Home Care which is available on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1941887120 Truthful Loving Kindness - Lives with dementia and shared some insights. Laurette Klier - Founder of Nana's Book Series - https://nanasbookseries.com/ Deborah Snyder - Cares for her husband with dementia and shared 3 tips when caring. Michael Ellenbogen - Lives with dementia shared a research study on the meaning of voluntary assisted dying to Australians living with dementia.  The study is being conducted by Adrienne Matthys from the School of Social Work and Arts at Charles Sturt University. Here is a link to that survey for those livin

Finding The Right Eldercare Is Hard. CareBrains Makes It Easy! Lori La Bey talks with CareBrains founders Ting Shih and Jodi Lyons. Jodi Lyons holds the title of Chief of Care at CareBrains.  She is also, an eldercare expert who helps older adults and those with special needs find the care they need throughout the country. An ardent patient advocate, Jodi helps people navigate the complicated, often convoluted system, identify what they need, and learn how to create an action plan. With more than twenty years of experience in the nonprofit healthcare arena, Jodi has been a leader in national and international organizations representing healthcare and long-term care service providers.  She specializes in the practical aspects of dealing with cognitive issues and caregiving and lectures frequently to caregivers, attorneys, and financial advisors.  Ting Shih is the Chief of Brain at CareBrains. She is also the CEO and founder of ClickMedix, an award-winning AI-powered healthcare technology social enterprise born

Let’s Talk Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Pete Hill who is the host of The ‘D’ Word on UK Health Radio the UK’s only weekly internet radio show that has Dementia as its focus. He started the show in 2019 and recently broadcast its 200th edition. Learn: Why Pete started his radio show The ‘D’ Word in the UK. How Pete mixes Music and Dementia Awareness on his show The ‘D’ Word. Find out the type of guest he has on his show and maybe you could be one yourself. The insights Pete has learned over the years of doing his radio show. His health scare gave him a new perspective on how we care and what’s important to a patient and their family. How social care models, laughter, and inclusion support dementia care. The three wishes Pete has for the future of dementia care.   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/0wCScLbyKV4 Watch the Video Interview Below   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe

today on Alzheimer's Speaks Lori La Bey talks with: Lori Yauch, M.A., CCC-SLP, a Speech-Language Pathologist in Southwest Florida. In a 32-year career, she has spent 22 years in dementia care as a clinician and author. Her website, meaningfulmemorymaker.com, showcases personalized books and videos that allow families and caregivers to connect with their loved ones by sharing old memories, making new ones, and having fun along the way. Alyson Shoenfeld, MS, CCC-SLP, a Speech-Language Speech-Language Pathologist in Southwest Florida. She has spent her 13-year career exclusively with the adult aging population because the gains adults make are geared toward independence. She believes we occupy a personal space between our clients and their families and owe them comfort and care. Dorothy Ardern is a caregiving survivor of an aging mother. Her Mother's journey, which began at home and progressed through assisted living and long-term care, was made easier through reminiscing with the ABOUT  book. Learn: What remin

Common Mistakes Families Make In Caring For A Loved One With Dementia Tracy Cram Perkins talks with our host Lori La Bey.  Tracy is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor and the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and the host of the Dementia Home Care Show on USA Global TV. Learn How To Create Dementia Friendly Environments By Expanding  Your Awareness and Making Modifications: Lighting Glare Space and Contrast Color Hazardous Items – Rugs, Cords, Appliances Room Specific – Bathrooms, Kitchens Control Triggers for Sundowning, Wandering, and Anxiousness   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/WAoeMJrooHE   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1F2aA1SFvv7KurVJLqy3Pq   Contact Tracy Cram Perkins Website   tracycramperkins.com Email   tracy@tracycramperkins.com Facebook, Instagram, L

Lori La Bey talks with Lizette Cloete who is an occupational therapist specializing in dementia caregiving and has developed an innovative, online community that provides education, coaching, and community for the family caregivers of people living with dementia so that you can communicate well, maintaining your precious relationships. Learn About: Safety issues. Tips for healthcare providers working with Caregivers. Lizette’s pivotal point in developing her program. Behaviors, Reactions, & Clues – How to respond. Getting families working together. Success stories Problem-solving in community.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact Lizette Cloete Website https://dementiacaregivingmadeeasy.com/ Free Monthly Workshop:3 Tips How To Avoid "Challenging" Dementia BehaviorsRegister at www.dementiacaregi

Lori La Bey talks with Emily Critchley who has a first-class BA in Creative Writing and an MA with distinction in Creative Writing, and she lives in Hertfordshire where she works as a librarian. In the UK, she has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal, long listed for the Branford Boase, and was a book of the week in the Sunday Times, and One Puzzling Afternoon is her U.S. debut. Learn: What the book is about. How did Emily learn about dementia to be able to have the main character in her book live with it? How were Wendy Mitchell’s books helpful for Emily? Why is Daniel the son's character so important to the storyline?   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact Emily Critchley Website      https://www.EmilyCritchley.com/ Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/EmilyCritchleyAuthor/ X (Twitter)  https://tw

Lori La Bey talks with Mary Lou Falcone, known internationally as a classical music publicist/strategist.  She has also been a performer and educator, who now is an author and advocate of Lewy body dementia awareness, having just published her first book:  I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING- Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia. Learn: How was Mary Lou touched by dementia? What is Lewy Body Dementia? Why did Mary Lou write a book about her journey with dementia? Why is it important for people to share their experiences with caring for a loved one with dementia? What can doctors learn from families? Tips for caring for a loved one with Lewy Body. What you can expect from reading Mary Lou’s book I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING- Scenes of Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia.   Watch the Video Interview Below  https://youtu.be/lnQHoZfsfmc   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https

Meaningful Music Engagement for Individuals Living with Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Alexis Baker, a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. She is passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia. Learn: What is Music Therapy? How does Music Therapy work? What is the process to get certified as a Music Therapist? Why did Alexis start Bridgetown Music Therapy? What are the three different ways music is used? How Can Music Therapy help those living with dementia? Can Music Therapy also be helpful to Care Partners, and if so, how? What will people find on the Bridgetown Music Therapy website? How do people access all of Bridgetown’s tools?   Watch the Video Interview Below - Music Engagement in Dementia Care   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheime

The New Role of Blood Tests in Helping to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Braunstein the CEO and president of C₂N Diagnostics, a specialty diagnostics company with a vision to bring Clarity Through Innovation®. The company’s Precivity™ tests are innovative new blood tests intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment. These tests aim to help healthcare providers determine the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and aid in medical management and treatment decisions. Learn: What is C2N Diagnostics working on? What are the 3 types of Precivity tests? How fast do the blood tests get turned around for results?  Are all Precivity tests needed? Is genetic counseling set up as support for those taking the APOE tests? What is the cost-effectiveness of the Precivity tests compared to other tests such as MRIs and PET Scans? Is there a financial assistance program for the Precivity tests?   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Spea

Lori La Bey talks with the team at Rakhma Homes, which are small group homes providing care to those living with dementia. Their unique model of care is worth listening to today on how and why their care model is different and what the benefits are to those they serve and their families.  Lori will be talking with Rakhma staff, family, and friends who have had a loved one live in one of their communities as well as professionals who work in the industry.   The guests are: Leif Johnson is the Executive Director of Rakhma Homes and has worked for the organization for 7 years. He is a Licensed Assisted Living Director and he is passionate about building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff. Jeannette Sindt is Rakhma's Lead Director of Health Services and has a been an RN for 40 years. She is passionate about empowering residents/patients to make informed decisions about their health care decisions.  Kelly Conrad has worked in senior services for ten years doing social work, operations, co

Lori La Bey talks with Frank Amato, CEO and President, SYNAPS Dx, which offers DISCERN™, the first highly accurate, minimally invasive test supporting a clinician’s definitive diagnosis of AD versus other forms of dementia, even in people recently diagnosed with dementia. DISCERN is commercialized under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and is reimbursed by Medicare. Learn: What is SYNAPS Dx, working on? What is Discern. How often should a person who is diagnosed with dementia, be reassessed? If Doctors know what support is available to families living with dementia. What is the fingers Study? How we can get services, products, and tools to doctors to pass along to families? Is the Discern test covered by insurance?   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact SYNAPS Dx Website  https://w

Trualta: Healthcare Training and Support for Family Caregivers Lori La Bey talks with Jonathan Davis the founder and CEO of Trualta the leading online training and support platform for family caregivers. Trualta offers self-paced training, live classes, and virtual support groups to thousands of family caregivers so that they are more confident and less stressed. It is currently available for free to caregivers in 32 states through partnerships with the government, Medicaid & Medicare plans, and large health systems. Learn: The types of free educational programs offered to family caregivers from Trualta. How these programs work and how they can help you. Find out about their support groups. How Trualta can offer free educational programs. Where to check to see if free educational programs are available to you.   Watch the Video Interview Below   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzhei

Me Time Monday – How Caregivers Can Find Balance and Joy Lori La Bey talks with Sherri Snelling who is a corporate gerontologist, “Authorpreneur” and founder/CEO of Caregiving Club.  Her company is a strategic consulting and educational content creation firm that specializes in caregiver wellness, well-home design, and brain health/Alzheimer’s. Sherri is the host of the podcast, “Caregiving Club On Air,” and author of her new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life which launched in August 2023.  Her other book, A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care, has been a favorite amongst care partners. Learn: About Sherri’s new book Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. How busy Care Partners can find time to take care of themselves. About the 7 elements of life that are essential for a balanced life. What Emotional frequencies are. Understanding the importance of multi-sensory interaction and co

Wine, Women, and Dementia: The Documentary Lori La Bey talks with the cast and crew of the documentary: Wine, Women, and Dementia which highlights caring journeys throughout the country. You Will Learn: Why people felt it was important to share their stories and how it helped them as well. To use humor as a coping mechanism. Why some people are compelled to step into the dementia arena after their personal journeys. The power of online relationships. How to find support and healing through sharing. Why collaborations are so important to improve care. When and how you can screen the film.   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/cYtIVEcrNVE Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wine-women-and-dementia-the-documentary/id986940432?i=1000633401106 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pJyKtrKep4dErd2upHsxW   Here is a bit about everyone we will be talking with today. Kitty Norton is a former N

Benefits of Virtual Speech Therapy for Individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease Lori La Bey talks with Avivit Ben-Aharon, the Founder and Clinical Director at Great Speech, Inc., a virtual speech therapy company founded in 2014. She is recognized as a trailblazer for nationwide virtual access to speech therapy, allowing anyone who is committed to improving their communication to receive expert services, regardless of location or scheduling limitations with her work featured on Forbes, Good Morning America, US News, and World Report, Miami Herald and more. Avivit holds an undergraduate and a Master of Arts degree in Speech-Language Pathology from The City University of New York and a Master of Science degree in Special Education and Teaching from Hunter College. Learn: What is Speech Therapy? How Speech Therapy can help people living with a form of dementia. If virtual therapy really works. What is the advantage of flexible hours for appointments? What are the benefits for those living with dementia? What are the

Social Media ACTIVITY BOXES AND SPECIALTY ITEMS FOR DEMENTIA PATIENTS FOR EVERY LOCATION AND OCCASION Lori La Bey talks with Mary Anne Roberto and Debbie Axel, the co-founders of Always Home Connected. Mary Anne Roberto is a dedicated CNA and a Certified Positive Approach To Care Consultant (Teepa Snow), specializing in dementia care. Her goal is to create awareness about those experiencing cognitive changes and to provide caregivers with resources and tools that are necessary to help alleviate some of the challenges caregivers face on a day-to-day basis. Debbie Axel is an attorney and practices in California. Her goal is to help give more tools and resources to caregivers who are caring for people with cognitive decline.   Learn: Who benefits from the activity kits and products? How do kits and products support family and professional care partners? What is a travel kit? About grandchild boxes. About different types of individual products for various levels of needs   Watch the Video Interview on YouTube h

Lori La Bey talks with Dayna Steele’s with us and we are going to discuss The Woman in the Mirror podcast and play are adaptations of Dayna's best-selling book, “Surviving Alzheimer’s With Friends, Facebook and a Really Big Glass of Wine.” Dayna candidly chronicled her mother’s journey with Alzheimer’s on social media with unfiltered observations and dark humor. Her refreshing honesty is laced with biting humor, which stands testament to a caregiver’s personal strength and resiliency in the face of extraordinary and unexpected circumstances. The play has had a successful premiere run in Houston and several readings around the USA. She is working on a 6-episode audio drama podcast which is coming soon. Learn: To be authentic Leveraging humor as a strategy to care Dealing with the range of emotions Finding yourself after a loss Telling Stories to teach   Watch the Video Interview  https://youtu.be/jOfyGg_Cq8Y Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alz

Lori La Bey welcomes back Sharon L. Rogers, the CEO of AmyriAD Therapeutics. Sharon was previously chief of research at Eisai, where she played a leading role in developing Aricept, the top-selling Alzheimer's medication on the market. Learn: Who is really funding early-stage trials? What is the difference between Pharma and Social Therapies? Do we know how many forms of dementia there are? What does having a complex dementia mean? Does a change in diagnosis affect a clinical trial? About the Domino’s Study. Will there be a silver bullet medication for dementia in the near future?   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3    Contact AmyriAD Therapeutics Website      https://amyriadtherapeutics.com/ LinkedIn      https://www.linkedin.com/company/amyriad-therapeutics/ Twitter        https://twitter.com/AmyriAD_Tx

Lori La Bey talks with Teresa Thompson, a speech-language pathologist and Senior Clinical Educator for Lingraphica. She has experience working with adults with a variety of diagnoses in acute care, outpatient, skilled nursing, and home health settings. Learn: What is a Speech and Language Pathologist and how can they help someone living with dementia? What types of supportive aids does Lingraphica offer? Can these tools help with daily living skills as well as social connections? How are these devices paid for? Are there free resources that are available? Are there support groups for those having difficulty communicating?   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3    Contact Lingraphica   Website: www.lingraphica.com @Lingraphica     on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram Phone: 888-274-2742   Contact Lori La B