Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

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 is uniquely positioned as a multi-purpose book in a variety of fashions. Learn – A little background on Lori La Bey and Lori Petersen How and why did the book Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care, get written? Why was this book written as a Children’s book? Who is Scott Carlson and Emilee Lund? What was the process of writing a book like for you? Who is this book for? Talk about why you have questions in the book. How can the book be used for our mental health crisis? Who are the key audiences for the book? Examples of how to use the book? How do people order the book? The next book in the works – As the

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 Public Health Campaign 2, Medical and Pharma vs. Social Support 3. Dementia-Friendly Businesses and Communities Businesses with increased contact due to their medical condition Businesses part of everyday life Influential businesses and those in power positions Businesses that supply comfort, entertainment, and balance 4. Respect, Empathy, and imagination 5. What are dementia support workers and respite 6. Care vs Cure 7. Music as a tool   Contact Jem Golden LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jem-golden-306802144/ Email   jeremy.golden@ucd.ie   Sense of purpose builds significant cognitive resilience and enhancem

Today I want to introduce you to Ryan Herd, He is an accomplished author, patent holder, and TEDx speaker who has made a name for himself in the world of "smart" technology.” Ryan’s passion for this field goes beyond professional accolades. As a caregiver to his father, he has firsthand experience of the challenges that caregivers face every day. In response to these challenges, Ryan founded Caregiver Smart Solutions. Through his company, he offers a suite of tools designed specifically to help caregivers monitor their loved ones using non-invasive sensors. This approach ensures that proper care is always in place, giving caregivers like you more peace of mind and time back in your life. Learn: What are the most common issues caregivers have? How do you alleviate caregiver stress? How does the "Caregiver Smart Solutions" program address the above problems? Can you monitor someone you are caring for, without cameras and audio feeds? Can this product really reduce caregiver stress? Does this help families work

Lori La Bey is 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. Contact Janice Shokrian of Tausi        Website      Facebook       LinkedIn      Instagram   Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com 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 since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey talks with Amber Gonion and her husband Rick are the proud owners of Atlas Villas Memory Care in Centerville, Minnesota.  Like many people, Amber and Rick were personally touched by dementia.  Amber’s grandparents, Jack and Colleen Long, both lived with dementia in their later years. Rick and Amber were disappointed with what was available in memory care and they designed their own community, with some fantastic features we will be talking about today. CONTACT ATLAS VILLAS MEMORY CARE - Video Tour Website       FaceBook       Address   1825 MAIN STREET, CENTERVILLE MN 55038      Phone   612-219-2111 Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of other services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com 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 since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for priv

Lori La Bey talks with cofounders of the Echobox Tim and Tannis Roberts. Neither were tech people, worked in healthcare, or had a business background.  Yet both wanted to improve our care model after watching a video of a man who got much comfort from listening to his wife's voice after she passed away.  By following their intuition, Echbox has evolved to meet many needs on various levels. Listen in!. Contact Echobox      Website     Email     Facebook      LinkedIn      Instagram   @echobox.memory.vault.ltd.  Phone   403-992-3246 Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com 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 since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Tara Jenkins who is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and Montessori dementia care professional with 16 years of experience working in the eldercare field. She is the co-author of “Music, Memory, and Meaning: How to Effectively Use Music to Connect with Aging Loved Ones” and the founder of Harmony in Dementia, which provides group and individual music therapy services, music consultation services, and music workshops and training for older adults, carers, and professionals.  Learn:  How it works and whyThe various types of music therapyHow Music Therapy benefits all of us How it can change moods and improve self-esteemHow it can reduce loneliness and isolation Contact Tara Jenkins     Website      Email      Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn  @HarmonyInDementia Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources  at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world o

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Terri Joski-Lang, the Director of Open Circle of Hopkins, Cora Cromer who is the Director of Open Circle Apple Valley, and Elaine Lofquist who is a loving care partner for her husband Marv who attends the Open Circle program. Contact Open Circle Adult Day Services     Website Apple Valley, MN  952-236-2524       Minneapolis, MN  612-843-4940     Hopkins, MN   952-935-8143   Facebook  @OpenCircleAdultDayServices Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com 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 since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Terri Joski-Lang, the Director of Open Circle of Hopkins, Cora Cromer who is the Director of Open Circle Apple Valley, and Elaine Lofquist who is a loving care partner for her husband Marv who attends the Open Circle program. Learn: What is an Adult Day Program and who attends? What specific types of services does Open Circle offer? What is Open Circles Philosophy and how does it differ from others? What are the benefits for the member who attends and their care partner? Hear beautiful stories from both staff and a family member who has a loved attending Open Circle and how the program empowers them. How leveraging the member's past history can enhance the present; as well as how introducing new things can increase joyful times and help them gain confidence. Where are the Open Circle Adult Day Services located? How is the service paid for? Here Is A Bit More About Our Guests: Terri Joski-Lang has traveled the Alzheimer’s dementia journey with several family members, Terri b

Today we talk with Bruce Elliott, the CEO & Co-Founder, and  Brian Hall a Board member and the Director of the UK and International business for  Memory Lane Games. Also joining us is Kait Clavette,  a speech-language pathologist who is using Memory Lane Games with her clients dealing with cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. I can’t wait to learn more about Memory Lane Games! Contact     Memory Lane Games      LinkedIn      FaceBook     Instagram       Twitter      Tic Tok    Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com 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 since 2011.   SR FeaturedSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Our host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Diana Shulla Cose the Founding Executive Director, Lorenzo’s House, Bree Ruge the Lead of Programs & Development at Lorenzo's House. Also joining us are three young adults who are involved with Lorenzo’s House - William Dean, Shylah Thiara, and Jessica Christensen. Contact    Lorenzo’s House     Email      Phone   (312) 319-8797   Facebook   @lorenzoshouseofficial    Twitter    @lorenzos_house  YouTube   @lorenzoshouse  Instagram  @Lorenzos_House LinkedIn  Lorenzos House    Contact Lori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com 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 since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Diana Shulla Cose the founding Executive Director of Lorenzo’s House, and Bree Rugethe Lead of Programs & Development. Also joining us are three young adults who are involved with Lorenzo’s House - William Dean, Shylah Thiara, and Jessica Christensen. Learn about the variety of ways these kids are being empowered and supported. Learn about the Youth Summit on June 17th Shift the Narrative: Bring light to stigma initiative. Lorenzo’s House      Email      Phone   (312) 319-8797      Facebook     Twitter      Instagram   Lori La Bey   www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com    Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Today we talk with the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation, which promotes dignity and quality of human life. Our focus will be on three of the foundation’s initiatives Maude’s Awards, Maude’s Ventures, and The Memory Hub. Our guests include Richard Ferry, Quentin Orem, Marilyn Raichle, and Marigrace Becker. Maude’s Awards mission is to enrich the quality of life for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias and their care partners by celebrating and inspiring innovative practices of care and sharing these practices with the wider dementia care community. Win 5k or 25k. Applications close May 16th. Maude’s Venture’s mission is to invest in people who want to build new ways to meet the needs of the dementia community. Every year they offer seed funding of $50,000 - $100,000 for individuals, nonprofits, and for-profits to help them develop new ideas to improve the lives of caregivers and people living with dementia. Applications close July 14th. Maude’s Awards      Facebook         Maude’s Ve

Lori La Bey is joined by Dr. Laird, and Deanna Vigliotta with Seni as we wrap up this series of what “quality of life and good care” actually looks like in Memory Care. Dr. Laird is a Geriatrician and has 25 years of experience as Medical Director for two Memory Disorder Clinics in Florida. Deanna Vigliotta has served over 30 years in healthcare sales and sales management.  She is the National Sales Manager at Seni where their goal is to shift communities' views of incontinence realizing the importance of using high-performing adult incontinence products to improve the quality of life for those they care for.   Seni      Website       Email     YouTube    @SeniUSACares       LinkedIn  @TZMO-usa-inc       FaceBook  @SeniCares Lori La Bey        Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at Alzheimer's Speaks Alzheimer's Speaks - 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 since 2011.Sup

Today we are going to learn about the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation, which is a family foundation deeply rooted in the Catholic tradition, that promotes the dignity and quality of human life. We will be focusing on three of the Ferry Foundation’s initiatives 1) Maude’s Awards, 2) Maude’s Ventures, and 3) The Memory Hub. Our guests include Richard Ferry himself, Quentin Orem, Marilyn Raichle, and Marigrace Becker. Maude’s Awards   Website   Facebook    Instagram    LinkedIn   Twitter   Maude’s Ventures   Website    Facebook    Instagram    LinkedIn   Memory Hub   Website  Alzheimer's Speaks    Website      Free Educational Resources Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort one episode at a time since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Christopher Doran, is a registered nurse who works in senior living and in the hospital setting where he precepts new nurses and runs training sessions on dementia care. His main focus is dementia education and how to maximize retention of learning. Contact Christopher Doran    LinkedIn       Stop and Watch Form   ContactLori La Bey Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Our Children's Book Betty the Bald Chicken - Lessons in How to Care          Programs & Services         Marketing Opportunites 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 since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Our Host, Lori La Bey is joined by James Lee with Bella Groves, and Deanna Vigliotta and Laurie Gredlein with Seni as we discuss what “quality of life and good care” actually looks like in Memory Care. James Lee is the CEO and co-founder of Bella Groves, a company in San Antonio, Texas helping families in the journey of supporting a loved one living with dementia.  Laurie Gredlein and Deanna Vigliotta are both passionate about educating people on the importance of using high-quality incontinence products to improve their quality of life. Seni    Website     Email       YouTube  @SeniUSACares     LinkedIn  @tzmo-usa-inc      Facebook  @SeniCares Bella Gove    Website    Lori La Bey  FREE Educational Resources  www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com We Shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time.  We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to call in and tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to having respectful conversations. Call in and Talk with  us 323 870-4602 Share your personal dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about your service, product, or tool you have which can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting.  Please call in and share your work with us. Call in and Talk with us 323 870-4602 Contact Information for Alzheimer’s Speaks & Dementia Map Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis t

Lindsey Harbison, with The 80th Street Residence and Deanna Vigliotta with Seni as they discuss what “quality of life and good care” actually looks like in a Memory Care setting. All have worked in health for years, so we know this will be an insightful conversation. Contact     Seni     Website    Email   YouTube      LinkedIn       Facebook       80th Street Residence    Website    Email     Facebook     LinkedIn      Phone  212) 717-8888 FREE Educational Resources at Alzheimer's Speaks   Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey talks with Bruce Elliott, the CEO & Co-Founder of Memory Lane Games. Bruce has a twenty-year track record of building world-class, innovative eCommerce companies.  Also joining us is Kait Clavette, a speech-language pathologist since 2012. Kait has worked with individuals across the lifespan and specializes in treating adults with cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders. I can’t wait to learn more about Memory Lane Games! Contact Info    Website   LinkedIn     Twitter      Instagram      Twitter     Tic Tok      The Dementia Podcast Contact Lori La Bey & find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of services at www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the worl one episode at a time since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.