Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Layne Mayer and Katherine Magee the co-creators of VISIT, a subscription activity kit.  They have packaged thoughtful games, activities, and guidance to help families and friends create positive interaction with loved ones living with Alzheimer's and dementia. Call in to ask questions or make comments regarding our conversation. (323) 870-4602   Contact The Visit Kit: Website:  https://thevisitkit.com/ Facebook,  Twitter, Instagram & LinkedIn:   @thevisitkit   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds 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 will be talking with the Founders of SaltBox TV a new FREE online streaming service which was developed for Seniors. Patty Craver has been one of the top singers, performers, and writers in the national older adult communities for over 20 years. She has performed in New York, LA, Boston, London, on national tours and in over a thousand senior communities nationally. Jerry Goehring is a Tony and Grammy nominated producer who has created new shows on Broadway, Off-Broadway, in London, the West End and many major markets across America. Contact SaltBox TV Website             FaceBook, Twitter & TikTok @SaltBoxTV           Instagram SaltBox.TV       Trailer link Watch the Video Interview Here Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 201

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Carol Rosenstein, the Executive Director of Music Mends Minds, which she founded in 2014, after discovering the positive effect that music had on her husband Irwin, who had dementia and Parkinson’s. Also joining us will be Janice Hassett. Her husband Mike was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. They discovered Music Mends Minds and we will hear how that impacted their lives. Call in to ask questions or make comments regarding our conversation.  (323) 870-4602 FREE MUSIC SESSIONS - 3 TIMES A WEEK! Contact: Music Mends Minds (MMM) Website:  www.musicmendsminds.org Phone:  818-326-0500 Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/list

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Alexis Perkins the Founder of Chair One Fitness. Lori met her through Dementia Map global resource directory, as she is one of the great companies feature there. Her company is breaking down boundaries making fun fitness options available to anyone no matter their age or ability. So, join us today and learn more about Chair One Fitness!   Contact Chair One Fitness     Website          Email           Facebook & IG @chaironefitness   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at  Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Cathy Braxton joins us, she the owner, educator, and content creator of improv4caregivers.   Cathy believes in creating thought-provoking educational content. She has unapologetic style, which allows caregivers to dig deep into empathy while providing a safe space for exploration and learning.  Cathy leverages the important foundational rules of improv to communicate and connection with her audience and team members. Cathy is a Registered Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and a Certified in the Neurobiology of Sleep through the University of Michigan. She is the co-author of “Start with Yes'' and a blogger for The Chicago Tribune. Cathy has been in the aging industry over 20 years managing memory care units, directing activity programs, providing case management and service coordination, and facilitating support groups. Call In & Join the Conversation (323) 870-4602 Contact Cathy Braxton      Email            Website    Phone:  630-696-5985 Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at www.Al

The Benefits of Arts & Dementia As Told by Those Living with Dementia Today Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer's Speaks facilitates a conversation with the true experts, those living with a diagnosis of dementia. Get inspired and amazed as we speak to people diagnosed with a variety of dementias as they share some of their art projects with us. You will learn when they got involved with art and the benefits they find in participating in exploring the world of art. Watch the Video Interview:  https://youtu.be/zujj-IRW62Y FaceBook Group by Dementia Action Alliance US:  Arts & Dementia Contact Lori La Bey with any questions you have: Website:www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Email: Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Caroline Boxall. She is a mother of 5, a primary school teacher, a tutor, and an author.  Her connection with Dementia was through her mother-in-law who lived in a care home.  Caroline was inspired by her dementia journey to write a middle school age children’s book. Her book, "It's Been Raining in Moscow, And I Forgot My Umbrella," has done very well in the UK raising awareness of different types of dementia. Learn how Caroline added twists and turns to add intrigue to keep teenagers engaged and interested allowing them to learn about dementia. Contact Caroline Boxall Website         Instagram           Facebook           Twitter   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at  Alzheimer’s Speaks   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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Diana Cose is the care partner, for her husband Lorenzo was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer's.  Diana and Lorenzo have children; and needless to say; she has seen the impact this disease has had on their own family.  She left Perspectives, a Chicago Charter School, to launch a new venture, Lorenzo's House.  Joining them will be Tessa McEwen is a licensed social worker for The Memory Center and the Outpatient Neurology Clinics at UChicago Medicine.  Their mission is to help those with cognitive impairment and memory loss to feel seen and heard by teaching others how to listen first with compassionate care. Tessa is on the co-founding team and medical sector co-lead for Dementia Friendly Hyde Park and serves on several boards and professional associations in the field for healthy aging, dementia care, and social work leadership in health care. Contact Lorenzo’s House and Youth Camp Website        Camp      Email   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or brandi

Lori La Bey talks with the team at Kemper Cognitive Wellness, emerging as a leader in brain health.  Nate Bergman is their Chief Scientific Wellness Officer who is a Physician, Alison Connors their Functional Medicine Health Coach and is a Certified Brain Health Trainer, and Jenny Kemper who is the Director at Kemper Cognitive Wellness, who leads their team of 10 to raise awareness and deliver opportunities for individuals and families to push back against cognitive decline.   Contact Kemper Cognitive Wellness:   Phone: 855/337-1400     Website      Email      Facebook       Instagram Live Well with Dementia:  Website     Facebook      Instagram Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at  Alzheimer’s Speaks  Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio has partnered with the Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Action Team (RSVL A/D) to provide resource information for caregivers and people living with dementia during the pandemic. Lori La Bey will be talking with Leah R. Gilbert, Attorney who has her own private practice; Gilbert Legal, PLLC.  Leah’s firm focuses on estate planning, post-death administration, and elder law.  She works with families and businesses alike, assisting her clients with disability planning, succession planning, entity planning, tax planning, and long-term care planning.   Call in and join the conversation at 323-870-4602 Contact Leah Gilbert, Attorney Website     Email      Phone:  952-567-9905       Located in Waconia, Minnesota 55387   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds

Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Rev. Jeanette B. Jordan has been married for 58 years to Robert A. Jordan, M.D., a retired Pediatrician, now suffering Dementia/Alzheimer’s. The Pastor helped her husband complete his book, From Suspenders to Stethoscope - The Dr. Jordan Story, a Journey of His Life Before Alzheimer’s.  Rev Jordan is Founder/Pastor of Journey to the Cross Ministries, a Multi - Denominational Church in Chicago Heights, IL..  and also Co-hosts a Women of Faith Caregiver Support Group sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Illinois. Contact Pastor Jeanette B. Jordan Email for Support Group            Website to Order Dr. Jordan’s Book               Phone:  708-351-4895   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Sho

Today I’m thrilled to talk with my friend, Therese Zink, who is a family physician with a 30+ year career that includes caring for patients, teaching, research, and administration. During COVID she had her feet in 2 different worlds.  One caring for patients and the other foot advocating for a sister and mother in long term care.  Today we will be discussing Dr. Zink’s New Book: COVID Chronicles – How Essential Workers Cope; which I know you will find it as fascinating as I did. Currently Dr Zink is a Professor at Brown University in Rhode Island and the recipient of a U.S. Fulbright Scholar Award. Call in and join the conversation at 323-870-4602   Contact Therese Zink, MD Website:  www.theresezink.com          To Email Therese Zink go to the bottom of her about page            Purchase Her Book   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at  Alzheimer’s Speaks     Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising al

Lori La Bey talks with Quentin Orem the Executive Director of the Richard and Maude Ferry Foundation and the Director of Maude’s Ventures.  Today we are going to focus on the Maude’s Venture and their 2021 Challenge which will award seed funding of $50,000 to $100,000 to three specific challenges to improve life with dementia.  Join us and learn more.  This is such an exciting opportunity to improve dementia care and will most likely have an expanded impact on an on other areas of need which is an added bonus to these efforts.  Please help spread the word of this wonderful opportunity! Watch the Video Interview Here Contact for Quentin Orem:  Email     Call/Text: 206-999-2565     Website:www.maudesventures.org   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Real Life with Dementia Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Larry Griner a son who cares for his mother.  Larry has stepped into the public eye to share their story.  He has learned to use music and public interactions with others to help her live fully with plenty of joy and engagement. Contact Larry Griner: Website:  https://www.facebook.com/larry.griner YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb9E6enl5Lw7jMsn3Lxu9Ug Wedding Video Interaction   Video with Small Child Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Today’s show is live and as always you are invited to call in and ask your questions 323-870-4602. Lori La Bey will be talking with Katharina W. Dress, who is an Adult Family and Elder Care Mediator and Conflict Coach. She is the founder of “Aging in Harmony,” and helps older adults and their families and caregivers to navigate difficult conversations about the challenges of aging. Call in and join the conversation at 323-870-4602 Contact Katharina W. Dress,  AGING IN HARMONY - Mediator / Facilitator / Conflict Coach / Trainer Website        Email       Phone:  510-356-7830   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey will talk with Ellen Pober Rittberg, who just-published the #1 New Release in the Aging Parents category, which is a humorous self-help book called, Why Is Grandma Naked? Caring for Your Aging Parent.  The book is based on Ellen’s six-year journey of caring for her mother while working full time as an attorney. The book covers the stress, weirdness, and life transforming experiences of Ellen and others, while having faith that laughing is the best medicine. Call in and join the conversation at 323-870-4602 Contact Information:     Website        Email Social Media Handles:     Instagram:  ellenrittberg      Twitter:  ellen_rittberg          Facebook:  ellenrittbergauthor ContactLori La Bey with questions or branding needs at  AlzheimersSpeaks 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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/S

Lori La Bey will be talking with Dr. Daniel Gibbs who is one of 5.8 million Americans living with the disease.  The difference here is that Dr Gibbs, a neurologist, had spent twenty-five years caring for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and then realized that he himself might have the disease, even though no official diagnosis or serious signs of cognitive decline have yet occurred? How did he come to that conclusion?  Dr Gibbs will share his story, which is in his  book titled, A TATTOO ON MY BRAIN: A Neurologist’s Personal Battle Against Alzheimer’s Disease.  It’s a touching story that will warm your heart and inspire you as he shares one scientist’s reckoning with a disease he has spent most of his life studying from the “outside” and now he finds himself with a front row seat from “inside” the disease.   Call in and join the conversation at 323-870-4602 Contact Dr Daniel Gibbs:      https://tattooonmybrain.com/ Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks www.AlzheimersSpe

Today’s show is live and as always you are invited to call in and ask your questions or make comments at 323-870-4602. Lori La Bey will be talking with Leen Kawas, the President and Chief Executive Officer of Athira Pharma, a late clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing small molecules to restore neuronal health and stop neurodegeneration.  Joining them will be Doctor Anton Porsteinsson, who is a Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology, Neuroscience, and Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in Rochester, New York.  He is also the Director of the University of Rochester’s Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education Program (AD-CARE).  Come join the conversation about this exciting trial. Contact  Athira Clinical Trials:     Website       To discuss study participation: 1-800-668-4717 US or 1800-043-212 AUS Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  www.AlzheimersSpeaks.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.c

Lori La Bey will be talking with team members from Emerald Crest Memory Care, which is a ministry of Cassia. Lori will chat with Christine Drasher - Admissions & Marketing Director, Jenny LaVoi - Director of Cognitive Care Program, Sarah Ziegler - Occupational Therapist, and Heidi Maes - a family member whose loved one lives at Emerald Crest.  They will share their “Emerald Model” of care supporting those with dementia and their families.  Learn how the Emerald Crest model builds strong teams.   Contact Information: Website:  www.emeraldcrest.com Phone:  952-908-2215   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at Alzheimer’s Speaks  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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio has partnered with the RSVL A/D to provide resource information for caregivers and people living with dementia during the pandemic. This is our 2nd series on the topic of caring and coping during the pandemic. Dementia Research during the Pandemic - COVID and Cognition Our guest today on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is William H. Frey II, Ph.D. who is the Senior Research Director in the Center for Memory and Aging at the HealthPartners Neuroscience Center. He start with a presentation on the intranasal method for bypassing the blood-brain barrier to treat neurological disorders while reducing unwanted side effects and we wrap up with questions. Center for Memory & Aging - HealthPartners Neuroscience Center     Alzheimer’s Research Center      Email Link to 1st series of caring and coping during the pandemic Contact Roseville Alzheimer’s and Dementia Community Action Team: Website     Email Contact our Host Lori La Bey  Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from cri