Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

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.

Lori La Bey is joined by Deena Coffee with Artis Senior Living, and Deanna Vigliotta and Laurie Gredlein with Seni as they discuss what “quality of life and good care” actually looks like in a Memory Care setting. All three of these ladies have phenomenal experience in healthcare, so we know this episode will be loaded with nuggets! Contact     Seni     Website    Email   YouTube      LinkedIn       Facebook               Artis Senior Living      Email     Website  Lori La Bey  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.

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Ali Stoddard who has deep experience in cannabinoid medicine, orthopedics, pain management, and nutrition. She’ll discuss CBD - types and uses, and other Brain Foods on today’s show. Contact Ali Stoddard, Green Alley - a CBD Health & Wellness Company Cell  925-899-4539     Email    Website    Website    Facebook     YouTube     Instagram  LinkedIn    Twitter   @AliStoddard1 Contact Lori La Bey and visit 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.

Today my guests are Sara Barsel and Deborah Shouse, both longtime friends, and colleagues. Sara Barsel is the founder and organizer of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (2018 – present) and the Roseville, Minnesota’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team since 2013.  Deborah Shouse is a writer and editor and co-founder of Dementia Friendly Kansas City. She is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia Finding Hope in the Caregiver's Journeyand Connecting in the Land of Dementia Creative Activities to Explore Together. Contact Sara Barsel     Website Dementia Friendly Airport Working Group     Email       Dementia-Friendly Airport Training Videos Contact Deborah Shouse      Website      Email      Blog    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.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omn

Part 2 of 2 Is Dementia Care Different in Malaysia From Where You Live?  Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Sharifah Tahir who lives in Malaysia.  She is a full-time care partner by choice since 2014.  She is now using her personal experience and training through Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care© independent certifications to support others. As a dementia advocate, she focuses on empowerment and meaningful engagement of persons with lived experience as a right, as well as addressing dementia from a social disability model. Contact Sharifah Tahir    Email   sharifahtahir@gmail.com      LinkedIn  Sharifah Tahir      Twitter   @Sharifah Tahir       Instagram  @dementia_as_is    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://a

Part 1 of 2 Is Dementia Care Different in Malaysia From Where You Live?  Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Sharifah Tahir who lives in Malaysia.  She is a full-time care partner by choice since 2014.  She is now using her personal experience and training through Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care© independent certifications to support others. As a dementia advocate, she focuses on empowerment and meaningful engagement of persons with lived experience as a right, as well as addressing dementia from a social disability model. Contact Sharifah Tahir    Email   sharifahtahir@gmail.com      LinkedIn  Sharifah Tahir      Twitter   @Sharifah Tahir       Instagram  @dementia_as_is    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://a

Today my guests are Sara Barsel and Deborah Shouse, both longtime friends, and colleagues. Sara Barsel is the founder and organizer of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group (2018 – present) and the Roseville, Minnesota’s Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team since 2013.  Deborah Shouse is a writer and editor and co-founder of Dementia Friendly Kansas City. She is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia Finding Hope in the Caregiver's Journeyand Connecting in the Land of Dementia Creative Activities to Explore Together. Contact Sara Barsel     Website Dementia Friendly Airport Working Group     Email       Dementia-Friendly Airport Training Videos Contact Deborah Shouse      Website      Email      Blog    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.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omn

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with the renowned Pippa Kelly from the UK, who is an award-winning blogger, journalist, author, and podcaster of “Well I know Now…So Much More About Dementia.” She is one of the UK’s top ten dementia influencers and a wonderful public speaker. Like most of us, Pippa has been personally touched by dementia. Her late mother lived with vascular dementia for ten years. We are so thrilled to have her on the show as she has been on our list of guests for several years.  We know you will totally enjoy this conversation today and walk away uplifted and better prepared to support those you care for.   Contact Pippa Kelly     Website    Podcast   Well I Know Now with Pippa Kelly     Twitter  @piponthecommons     FB and LinkedIn  Pippa Kelly     Instagram @kelly.pippa   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

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Heather Kirk Morrison a former High School teacher and now the mother of an 11-year-old boy (Jayce) and 8-year-old triplets (Jaylen, Myles, and Mya) and current care partner to her husband Kevin who was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's at age 47. After stops in Berkeley, Seattle, and Atlanta for her husband’s former college coaching career.  they currently live in San Diego, California, where Heather was born and raised. Since Kevin’s diagnosis, they have all been trying to embrace the dementia journey as a family and enjoy the moments together. Contact Heather Morrison     Email     Instagram @heather_kirk_morrison21     Instagram @team_morrison2     Twitter   @team_morrison2 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 2