Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Lori La Bey talks with Karen Severson a Geriatric Psychiatrist with over 20 years experience working in hospitals and nursing homes. Karen will share what she has learned from working in those settings and how to improve the end of life care for those dealing with all forms of neuro-cognitive illnesses. Karen will also talk to us about her book, “Look I Shrunk Grandma – A Psychiatrist guide to Nursing Homes, Dementia and End of Life.”  Contact Karen Severson at: Phone at:  Clarity Health Solutions 561-781-3333 Email:  karenseversonmd@comcast.net Additional Resources atAlzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Keynotes/TrainingSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author, Carlen Maddux talks with Lori La Bey about his book: A Path Revealed: How Hope, Love, and Joy Found Us Deep in a Maze Called Alzheimer’s. Carlen shares the best advice he ever received for caring for another, the hardest things he learned on his 17 year journey with his wife’s dementia and why it’s important to be attentive to the little things and more.  Join us for an insightful conversation.  Call in to comment or ask a question at (323) 870-4602. Additional Resources atAlzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Keynotes/TrainingSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey talks to former Photo Journalist, Sports and Feature Reporter; John Gross.  They discuss how Johns life has been effected by dementia symptoms and how he continues to be an independent storyteller and feautre reporter.  John has down stories on Lori's work. Nothing less than AMAZING!  You will find John's story fascinating and empowering as he adjusts and moves forward with his life with passion and purpose.  ?Examples Stories from the Heart Video  https://youtu.be/oQILeOcQYN0 Memory Café’s – Why Do they Work?  https://youtu.be/U_JgvtN74Ro A Voice of Dementia - https://youtu.be/mguo3UYwrhY Contact Information for John Gross Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/john.gross.7 Email:  jgrossat5@gmail.com Additional Resources on Alzheimer's Speaks      Initiatives & Projects       Speaking/Training/ConsultantingSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey is joined by Keith and Janet Eldred.  Janet is living with dementia and Keith is her care partner.  Together they have joined forces to make a difference raising awareness for dementia as well as their library system.  Hear their story, why it's important to all of us and how you can help make their dream come true.  Call in with any questions or comments you have at (323) 870-4602 Contact Information for Keith and Janet Eldred Website:  www.thisis.red Social media:  @thisisdotred Additional Resources by Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Keynote/Training/Consultant Become Dementia Friendly Memory Cafe's Dementia Resource Directory Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Alzheimer's Speaks YouTubeSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio is thrilled to have Dr. Linda Bane Frizzell, with the University of Minnesota, School of Public Health talk with us this Tuesday.  Dr. Frizzell has extensive experience with Indian health systems. She holds a doctorate degree in physiology, education administration, and gerontology, and a post-doctorate in epidemiology.  She is dedicated to improvement of quality of life across the life span and speaks from the heart with passion.  I have had the opportunity to work with Linda and I felt we were kindred spirits on many levels.  This is a conversation that needs to be heard.  Join the conversation by calling into (323) 870-4602 and ask a question or make a comment.  We would love to hear from you. For more information please contact:  Dr. Linda Bane Frizzell, PhD, MS Dean’s Office - Faculty, School of Public Health A302 Mayo Memorial Building 420 Delaware St. SE, MMC 197,  Minneapolis, MN 55455 Direct Phone: 612-625-6189    Office: 612-624-6669   FAX: 612-626-6

Lori La Bey talks with researchers heading up a Megathon to push Alzheimer's Research ahead one year by getting 100,000 people to play the game "Stall Catchers" for one hour.  The Megathon will occur April13th, 2019 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm ET. Listen in and learn about the fascinating work of Chris Schaffer and Nozomi Nishimura who are Associate Professors at the Meinig School of Bio-medical Engineering at Cornell University, and run the Schaffer-Nishimura Lab. Their lab develops new imaging techniques that allow them to see blood flow in the brains of mice, which led to the discovery of stalls. By another unanticipated discovery, they were able to show that by removing these stalls improved memory and reduced other Alzheimer's symptoms in mice. Pietro Michelucci is a cognitive scientist who directs the Human Computation Institute, which is the research center that developed crowd-powered systems to tackle big societal problems like Alzheimer's. In 2015, he launched the EyesOnALZ citizen science project to accele

We are thrilled to have Geert Bettinger, a Dementia Behavioralist back with us.  Geert is from the Netherlands, but travels the world spreading his message which helps us all have better relationships by having a better understanding of what a behavior is and why it exists.  His sensible and compassionate approach will change the way you think about an unwanted reaction and how you deal with it, no matter if you are dealing with a person with dementia, your partner, a friend or a child. Contact Geert Bettinger at: Email: g.bettinger@ziggo.nl Website:  www.geertbettinger.com LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/geert-bettinger-bb945669/ Book:  https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000047379847/Geert-Bettinger-Moving-on-by-Standing-Still For Additional Information on Dementia & Caring: Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Memory Cafe Keynote, Trainer, ConsultantSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talk openly with Jana Panarites, Author and Podcaster on lessons learned and shared by herself and others.  She talks openly about her own story and her mother's dementia in her book the "Scattered: My Year as an Accidental Caregiver" as well as on her own podcast  Agewyz.  Call in and talk with us at (323) 870-4602. Contact Jana Panarites: Email:  jana@agewyz.com                    Twitter: https://twitter.com/JanaPanarites Agewyz Media:www.agewyz.com Additional Resources on Dementia and Caregiving at Alzheimer's SpeaksSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey will chat with Jennifer L. FitzPatrick, the author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing The Stress of Caring For Your Loved One. Jennifer is also a gerontology instructor at Johns Hopkins University.  She has been with us on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio before and always shares real life insights that we can apply right a way.  Jennifer is one of less than 800 Certified Speaking Professionals (CSP) in the world and her caregiving advice has been featured on ABC, CBS, Sirius XM and in Redbook, Forbes, US News & World Report just to name a few.  I promise, you aren't going to want to miss this conservation.  Join the conversation at (323) 870-4602. Contact Jennifer FitzPatrick: Website:   www.cruisingthroughcaregiving.com   Email:        jen@jenerationshealth.comSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has an open conversation with David Weatherford who is living with FTD. You will find this honest conservation insightful, heartwarming and funny.  David takes us through the process of diagnosis, how he, his family and friends all handled the news.  David shares how life has change and how and why he has adjusted.  He shares how the disease affected his relationship and his role and responsibility and how he and his family have made changes to adjust to protect and provide continued engagement and purpose for David.  Thank you, David. for this wonderful conversation that will help some many other families and professionals when dealing with FTD and other types of dementia. Contact David Weatherford  Email: weatherford4@aol.com Additional Resources for Dementia & Care Partners Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Keynotes/Training and Consulting Become Dementia FriendlySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener f

Ryan Champion is the Sales Director at The Shores, a United Methodist Community and Mary Beth Lewis is the program coordinator for the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter South Jersey join Lori LaBey to talk about the importance of educating the public in a safe and fun environment and how collaboration in such events adds value to all. Contact Information: Mary Beth Lewis, Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter, South Jersey Office 25 Dolphin Avenue Building D. Ground Floor, Northfield, NJ 08225 office: 215.561.2919 extension 8962  24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900 Ryan Champion, United Methodist Communities 2201 Bay Avenue Ocean City, NJ 08226 609-399-8505 Main Office Email:   rchampion@umcommunities.org Website:   https://theshores.umcommunities.org Get Additional Resources at: Alzheimer's SpeaksSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are excited to have the renown Dr. Neal Barnard and Dr. Neil Nedley join us on Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  The two will share their vast knowledge on the relationship between food, anxiety, depression and dementia.  We believe you will find this program fascinating with insights to empower you, if you are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia, family care partner or professional.  You can learn more about their upcoming events at the Community of Wellness Symposium and Gala on 3/21-3/22 and the Lifestyle Medicine approach to improve brain health and overcome addictions on 3/23 in Rochester, MN hosted by Lotus Health Foundation. Dr. Barnard Website:  www.pcrm.org (PCRM home page) Website:  https://kickstart.pcrm.org (PCRM 21 Day Kickstart) Dr. Nedley          Phone:  580.226.8007 Website:  www.nedleyhealthsolutions.com Website:  www.depressionthewayout.com Additional Resources Alzheimer's SpeaksSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/liste

Join Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio.  Everyon is welcome to voice their insights, needs and ideas regarding our dementia care culture.  If you are a person living with a diagnosis, a family member or friend caring for a loved one, a professional providing service to those living for dementia, an author, a singer or song writer, a movie director, researcher or advocate; we want to hear from you. Call in and talk to us!     (323) 870-4602   For Additional Resources for Dementia & Caregiving Check Out: Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Chats Videos Memory Cafes Keynotes, Training & Consulting Care to Plan Dementia Resource DirectorySupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio has a panel discussion with a team from the Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Memory Care Clinic plus a family who used their services.  Join us to learn how this clinic differs from others and how they are supporting families through the dementia journey.  Our guest are:  Gretchen Reeves Speech-Language Pathologist, Melissa Anderson Occupational Therapist, Gregg Waylander Family Nurse Practitioner, Lori Petersen Memory Care Coordinator plus Jack Knothe the husband of Donna who lived with dementia and their daughter Karla Mohagen.      Contact Information Below: Gretchen Reeves           320-321-8266           Melissa Anderson          320-321-8260 Gregg Waylander          320-321-8423            Lori Petersen                 320-321-  8268                         Additional Resources:    Alzheimer's SpeaksSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Founder and host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio, Lori La Bey will talk with Judy Cornish an Elder Law Attorney in Idaho, Author and the Founder of the DAWN Network.  Judy has been a guest with us before when we discussed her book "T?he Dementia Handbook – How to Provide Dementia Care at Home."   Today we will be talking about her brand new book "Dementia With Dignity – Living Well With Alzheimer’s."  Join the conversation as Judy shares her insights and passion regarding dementia care. Contact Judy Cornish: Email:  judy@thedawnmethod.com Website:  https://thedawnmethod.com Phone:  208.388.8898 Mailing Address: Dementia and Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network®                                 PO Box 8063 Moscow ID 83843 Additional Resources by Alzheimer's Speaks Projects & Initiatives Become Dementia Friendly Keynotes, Training & ConsultingSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey chats with Bexi Owen, a singer, who has been touring the UK to raise awareness of the benefits of music for dementia. Bexi is committed to campaigning for all those living with dementia to have regular access to music.  Join us in this fun and uplifting conversation. Contact Information for Bexi Owen Blog: bexiowen.wordpress.com FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/bexowen Twitter:  @bexiowen   Additional Resources for Dementia & Caregiving Alzheimer's Speaks  Keynotes & Consulting InitiativesSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey is honored to have Dr. Miia Kivipelto, the Primary Investigator of the landmark FINGER Trial, in Sweden on the show.  They discuss the FINGERs study which was the first large scale trial on multi-domain lifestyle based interventions  which can reduce the risk of cognition impairment.  Specifically they talk about the impact of a healthy diet, exercise, obesity, psycho-social engagement, sleep patterns, stress and loneliness.  The FINGER study was published in 2015 and in 2017 expanded to the World Wide FINGERS study,  where 15 countries have joined in to expand the trial.  In addition to the trial Dr Kivipelto discusses the FINGERS Brain Health Institute. Contact Information: Email:  Miia.Kivipelto@ki.se FINGERS Brain Health Institute:  www.fbhi.se World Wide FINGERS Initiative: www.alz.org/wwfingers Nordic Brain Network:  https://www.researchgate.net/lab/Nordic-Brain-Network-Miia-Kivipelto Additional Resources for Dementia & Caregiving Alzheimer's Speaks  Keynotes & Consulting In

Join Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer's Speaks and their many platforms on Tuesday February 19th.  Alzheimer's Speaks was built on raising all voices concerning dementia and caregiving.  Are you working on a project, book or research project?  We want to hear your thoughts on everything dementia.  Call in and join a wide range of people expressing their thoughts on how we care and find out what is still needed to assist families and professionals to allow them to do a great job when caring of others.  Find out what those with dementia have to say as their insights are brilliant! Call in and join us:   (323) 870-4602 Additional Resources Alzheimer's Speaks Dementia Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado Cyndy Luzinski with Dementia Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado        cluzin63@gmail.com Dementia Spotlight Foundation Alzheimer's Music Fest  Vince Zangaro    770-547-3244          Vince@AlzheimersMusicFest.Org Gary LeBlanc      352-345-6270          Gary@DementiaSpotLightFoundation.OrgSu

Bruce Felt, President of Memories by Design and the PocketBook Memory system will talk with Alzheimer's Speaks Radio host, Lori La Bey.  They will discuss ways to preserve life stories and memories easily to be used for daily intereactions, life events as well as end of life celebrations. Memories By Design has made your life easier with this tool.  Join the conversation and find out how to capture and replay memories so they aren't lost. Contact Bruce Felt at: Website:  www.pocketbookmemory.com Email:  pocketbook@memoriesbydesign.com Phone:  1-800-223-3050                 Facebook: Pocketbook Memory    For Additional Resources on Dementia & Caregiving go toAlzheimer's Speaks Keynotes, Training & Consulting Dementia Chats Video Interviews with those Living with Dementia Become Dementia Friendly Memory Cafe'sSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio explores Legacy Stories, with founder Dennis Stack.  Learn how easy Dennis and his company have made it to preserve rich family history and life stories.  Learn to take reminiscence therapy to another level with Legacy Stories.  You will learn how families and professionals alike can utilize their program and even learn about their coaching.  There is nothing worse than wishing you had captured stories after it's too late.  Don't let that happen to you and your family. Contact Info Dennis Stack Website:  https://www.legacystories.org        Email:  dennis@legacystories.org Phone:  480-760-1924   Contact Alzheimer's Speaks for additional resources on dementia and caregiving Become Dementia Friendly Dementia Chats Video Interviews Keynoter, Trainer & ConsultantSupport this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.