Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

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 dementia tip. How Eugeria is bringing comfort and engagement to those diagnosed and those who care.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-darling-supporting-families-on-their-journey/id986940432?i=1000625180991 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact Carrie Aalberts Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/dementiadarling/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/dementiadarling-119453959460207 TickTok   https://www.tiktok.com/@dementiadarling?lang=en Website  https://www.demen

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. How Memory Café’s leverage Living Moments. About the different delivery styles to enhance engagement. How to use it at home or in a community setting. Find Out how the guide can support the activity. Watch how these films bring people of all ages together. What Tea and Memories is about. Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/KNUPjyaBo9c Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Go to the Radio Page Below https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p

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 therapist and performing singer-songwriter with several published albums of original material. As a music therapist, she published in professional journals and worked with several populations, including children and people who had Alzheimer's disease. Learn: How the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer’s program started. What the purpose of the program is. Why Alder and Brenda feel the program is important. What the various components of the program are. How families use the program and book.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6e4Zd8bYl701oohsEaTV8c   Listen and Subscribe t

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 early diagnosis and enhance the quality of life for people with Lewy Body Dementia and their care partners with an all-inclusive website, call center, and devoted care. They advocate for increased funding and research for Lewy body dementia and promote essential scientific advances and research. Learn: Why Lewy Body Dementia is so hard to diagnose. How does Lewy body Dementia differ from Alzheimer's?  Best ways to deal with behavioral issues.  What is the mission of the Lewy Body Dementia Resource Center? What is the best advice you can give to caregivers? Copy & Paste the URL Below to Go the Show Page https:/

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 services to Alzheimer's disease individuals and their caregivers.  Learn: What the story is behind the NeuroLOGIC Foundation. About the services the NeuroLOGIC Foundation provides. The importance of providing these services and products to families. How families can access these resources. About other resources, the NeuroLOGIC Foundation plans to provide in the future.   Go to the Radio Page Below https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact Neurologic Foundation Email  neurologicfoundation@gmail.com In

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. Four-part statement to level the behavior and conversation. Six guidelines to ask for what you want. What if none of the above works? Equation - Reinforced Responses Reoccur   Watch the Video Interview https://youtu.be/-R69SFOVOa4   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Listen to Our Other Shows https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Contact Dr. Alan Zimmerman Website www.DrZimmerman.com Email  Alan@DrZimmerman.com Telephone +1-800-621-7881 LinkedIn   www.linkedin.com/in/dralanzimmerman  Twitter    www.Twitter.com/dralanzimmerman    Con

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 firefighter, during that period he became more interested in the emergency medical side and pursued opportunities that offered additional medical education and licensing. This allowed him to become a career firefighter, along the way he worked in a large urban emergency department, cardiac catheterization laboratories, and helicopter critical care transport. Since 2009, Pete is a federal first responder working for the National Disaster Medical System responding worldwide to disasters, COVID, and national special security events. His passion is education and he has been an EMS educator since 1987, prior vice president of

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 addresses various lifestyle changes to help avoid developing dementia. He says, “There are risk actors. You want to avoid this as best you can. You don't want this to happen, even if you're predisposed genetically to develop it. There are some things you can do to help yourself now.  Subscribe to Answers for Elders: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/44DzG3C Spotify: https://sptfy.be/z0qqq Discover more great episodes of Answers for Elders: Finding Purpose with Parkinson’s: https://apple.co/3D7EWka / https://sptfy.be/2vrdd People Needed for Your Estate Plan: Irrevocable Third-Party Trust: https://apple.co/44DzG3C / https://sp

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 empower other young adults and teens who have a parent with a form of dementia. Learn 1)  If there were surprising times during her journey both positive and challenging times for herself and her family? 2) How did Marisa come to terms with her father's diagnosis? 3) How did becoming a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's in your 20s affect her, especially in the dying process?  4) Marisa shares her experience after her father passed away.   Contact Information for Marisa Plescia Email:  mplescia29@gmail.com   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3

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? Find out how an idea to save memories for family members turned into an actual tool for those living with dementia. How audio combined with a picture ignites the brain in a different fashion from a video. Learn about other ways Audivi can be used to engage and enhance legacy.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Go to Our Main Page for More Shows https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Contact Audivi Memory Banks: Website  www.audivi.world Facebook   AudiviMemoryBanks Instagram  audivi_memory_banks   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or br

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 2023. Learn About: The Black Wall? The process of getting a diagnosis. “Curb Cuts” What are they for dementia? Sam’s play, Dementia Man.   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/ZnC3x2x0AqU   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Go to the Alzheimer's Speak Podcast Page  https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Review:  https://www.broadwayworld.com/washington-dc/article/Review-DEMENTIA-MAN-AN-EXISTENTIAL-JOURNEY-at-DCJCC-20230716  “As he considers these possibilities, his story comes to life so vividly that one almost forgets there is o

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 Maryland, the director of development at a senior enrichment program in Israel, trainer for dementia caregivers, facilitator of support groups, and international lecturer on aging topics. Currently, she is the memory coach for an international anti-aging clinic where she does 1:1 coaching and is working on a comprehensive program to prevent dementia. She is super passionate about her mission of helping those 50 + to age more healthfully, both physically and cognitively, as she empowers them to believe in their own memory with confidence. Learn: Did you know your IQ goes down 15% temporarily when you multi-task? Find o

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 were live-in care partners for his grandma (Katie's mom) who had Lewy Body Dementia. He often volunteered as a young child, guiding Montessori dementia activities, and then joined Katie in coaching other families and organizations a few years ago.   Learn: Neuro-divergent Children can help care too Montessori Methods Living healthy alongside dementia Shifting family dynamics Giving purpose and responsibility Why it’s not just dementia! Reducing caregiver burnout Building independence and trust How to work with people living with dementia What you look for is what you will see   Watch on YouTube   https://

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 Interview Below https://youtu.be/_6Vu8yfTa48    Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fr8hwfUM3uzH8dMEkYrOE   Go to the Radio Page Below https://omny.fm/shows/alzheimer-s-speaks   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Contact Christine Smith Email:  christine@preactyourage.com Website:  https://www.agingbetternetwork.com/ LIVEstream replays:  https://www.agingbetternetwork.com/live-stream-video LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine--smith/ YouTube:   https://www.yout

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 dementia and throughout your life. What her book Everyday Awakening has to offer you as a care partner or person diagnosed. About Catherine's 5 Best Practices to live fully. Coming back to the present moment Connecting with something greater Growing your trust Embodying Love Holding a place for openness About 42 exercises to help you feel calm and alive right now. Slowing down or stopping your fast-chatting mind. Breathing technics to change your body’s chemistry.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact  Catherine Duncan Website   w

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 the cannabis space and is called upon to share her story often. Listen and learn from her personal insights. Learn: Why one nurse decided to try CBD when for years she was against it Hear the results she had Why she is now an advocate for CBD Symptoms and illnesses CBD can support Contraindications Research on cannabis Where you can go to learn more about CBD and cannabis How do you talk to your doctor about cannabis   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fr8hwfUM3uzH8dMEkYrOE   Contact Nikki Lawley      Website  https://www.nikkiandtheplant.org/ Email  nikkilawley1

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 personalized medical decisions, navigate the healthcare system, and cultivate emotional and spiritual well-being.  Lisa Catalano, is an Aging & Illness Coach with EpioneMD, an independently licensed clinical social worker, and a certified Hospice & Palliative Care specialist. She has over 16 years of experience helping adults of all ages facing progressive illness navigate the complexity of medical decision-making, and helping clients define their own journey.  Learn: How is EpioneMD supporting care partners? What is a caregiver coach? The difference between a fixer and supporting someone. Dealing with the r

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 educator, as well as a compassionate advocate for aging adults, but she never expected her family would end up on a journey like this one.  Both she and her mom have been live-in caregivers for Jim since his diagnosis. Learn:  How the knowledge you gain on your dementia journey is valuable and helpful to others on this path. Dignify Dementia Tool Kit Calendar Eat Today Wellness Journal Medication Tracking Medical Information Tracking Dignify Dementia on FaceBook Dignify Dementia Support Group   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Contact Jenn

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 to Watch the Video Interview https://youtu.be/gHBeEiFh0Rw   Apple Podcast - Listen & Subscribe https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Spotify - Listen & Subscribe https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fr8hwfUM3uzH8dMEkYrOE   Contact Janice Shokrian of Tausi     Website  https://tausibrands.com Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/TausiBrands LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/janiceshokrian Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/tausibrands   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to

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? How often do you meet and for how long? What is the average size of you your café? Is there a cost to attend a Memory Café?   Copy & Paste the URL Below to Watch the Video Interview https://youtu.be/yhv0-ZfN0s8 Apple Podcast - Listen & Subscribe Below https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Spotify – Listen & Subscribe Below https://open.spotify.com/show/4Fr8hwfUM3uzH8dMEkYrOE   We ask each of our listeners to BE A GIVER OF HOPE by sharing this episode with your friends, family, colleagues, and followers.  All of us can spread hope by sharing resources, tools, and products