Alzheimer's Speaks
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.
Episodes
Quiet Mind Dementia Relief, Cognitive Improvement, and Joy
#DementiaandSilience #ResonantSileneceTechnique #DementiaSymptomsImprove
Lori La Bey talks with Miriam Fein, the creator of Resonant Silence Technique (RST)®. Miriam experienced the power of restorative group silence, and by using gentle tones that led to periods of silence, she created the Resonant Silence Technique® (RST) for he...
The Power of Light for Brain Health
#Dementia #LightTherapy #DementiaTechnology
Lori La Bey talks with Jordan Hamlin, an expert in photo biomodulation, who presently consults for Neuronic, specializing in helping consumers and providers understand the technology and apply tPBM for brain health and wellness.
Learn:
- What is photo-biomodulation?
- Are there different colors of light therapy, and do th...
Uncle Scotchy’s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative
#CaringForMom #ASonsJourney #DementiaCare
Lori La Bey talks with Eric Garcia, who goes by Uncle Scotchy, a musician from Miami who was a caregiver for his parents for 18 years. His mother lived with Early Alzheimer’s, and Eric wrote an immersive play about it called The Blues Opera.
Learn:
- What Early-Onset Alzheimer’s looked like in...
Mom Forgot My Birthday: A ‘How-Not-To’ Guide for Caregivers
#CaringForMom #ADaughtersJourney #DementiaCare
Lori La Bey talks with Sonya Jury, a board member for the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, and the author of Mom Forgot My Birthday: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s. Her book is a raw "how-not-to" guide for navigating the complexities of caregivin...
When the Caregiver Becomes the Predator: One Son's Fight to Uncover the Truth
#FinancialAbuse #CaregiverTips #ProtectYourFamily
Lori La Bey talks with Charles Wallace, who goes by Chip, about the financial abuse by a caregiver who stole nearly $1 million from his mother with dementia over four years. He hopes this will help other families prevent their loved ones' life savings from being stolen. Chip leveraged his 15-year career in...
The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia
#Connections #Memories #Inspriation
Lori La Bey talks with Andrea Hogan, a former Qualcomm CMO, fractional tech executive, and Chair of ElderHelp San Diego, an organization dedicated to helping older adults remain in their homes with dignity and independence. Her debut memoir, The Closest Thing to Magic, retraces the Camino de Santiago her mother walked at...
Assistive Technology Support for Dementia Caregivers
#AssistedTechnology #LivingIndependently #DignifiedAssistance
Lori La Bey talks with Today, I will be talking with Sue Redepenning and Megan Hunter with LiveLife Therapy Solutions, Inc., which is a company that is an assistive technology provider serving all of MN.
Sue Redepenning, OTR/L, ATP, MN-AS, ECHM: Sue is an Occupational Therapist and the owner of LiveLi...
OPEN MIC Exposes The Truth About Repetitive Phone Calls & A Solution
Today, Kirstin Thomas, Co-founder of KindredMind, joins our host, Lori La Bey, to share their new technology leveraging AI to reduce caregiver stress and increase the comfort of a person living with dementia.
If you are caring for a loved one living with dementia, you most likely have dealt with repetitive behavior at one time or another. Repeated phone ...
Awakenings In Real Life with Dan Cohen
#Awakenings #ClaritywithDementia #Lucidity
Lori La Bey talks with Dan Cohen, a dynamic entrepreneur with over twenty-five years of experience and a deep passion for brand building. Dan is recognized for his strategic approach and ability to foster strong, lasting relationships. With the release of his book, Awakenings In Real Life, he tells the story of his dad’s awakening from his...
The State of Minnesota Long-Term Care: Data, Transparency, and Accountability
#ElderCare #AdvocatesForSeniors #PublicPolicyChange
Lori La Bey talks with Kris Sundberg, the Executive Director and Founder of Elder Voice Advocates and Elder Care IQ, about the new Minnesota State Long Term Care report.
Learn:
- What is the State of Minnesota Long-Term Care report, and why is it necessary, especially right now?
- Where did the dat...
From Daughter to Expert: Navigating Senior Care with Amanda Bailey
#NavigatingSeniorCare #CaringForParents #DementiaCare
Lori La Bey talks with Amanda Bailey, who helps families navigate senior care decisions with clarity and confidence through practical, easy-to-use resources. Her senior living and soon-to-come-home care workbooks guide families step-by-step, while Memory Care Connection offers dementia-focused products that ease ...
Crisis, Grief, & Comfort on OPEN MIC
Today, Caroline Shelby from Grief Clarity Labs joins our host, Lori La Bey. Caroline dives into the effects of grieving a parent while still caring for them.
Caroline cared for her mother through Alzheimer’s for 15 years, and what stayed with her the most wasn’t just the progression of the disease, but how much of the grief happened while her mother was still alive. Quietly, and ...
The Hardest Moments of Care — And How We Can Do Better
#AdaptiveClothing #SupportIncontinence #SupportingCaregivers
Lori La Bey talks with Ana Gracia, who founded Dementia Aide, an adaptive clothing brand inspired by her experience caring for her father with frontotemporal dementia. The brand focuses on making daily care easier and more dignified for caregivers and their loved ones t...
The Surprising Way AI Can Help People With Dementia Delay Symptoms
#AI, #Dementia Support #DelayDementiaSymptoms
Lori La Bey talks with Daniel Kelly, the cofounder of NewDays. This personalized cognitive treatment combines expert-led therapy with AI-powered daily practice for people experiencing mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or early dementia. This is a science-backed, non-drug approach designed to maintain cogn...
Uniting for Better Dementia Care = Seni + Dementia Live
#BetterDementiaCare #compassionatecare #QualityIncontinenceProducts
Our host, Lori La Bey, talks with Deanna Vigliotta is a seasoned healthcare sales leader with more than 30 years of experience in sales and sales management. She currently serves as the National Sales Manager for TZMO USA, INC. (Seni), a premium brand of high-performing adult inc...
How Do You Find Yourself Again After Identity Loss, Trauma, and Caregiving?
#Grief #Loss #LifeBalance #Selfcare
Suzy McNamara is an author and speaker who gives a voice to various forms of grief and loss that so often go unnamed and are unaddressed. Suzy wrote the book, The Silkworm, the Magician, and the Sister Tree, a deeply personal and human exploration of caregiving, grief, enduring love, and health & wellness.&n...
Lori La Bey talks with Dawn Delaloye, a grief specialist who has spent the last several years providing emotional and spiritual support for the terminally ill and their caregivers. Her latest project is serving on Reflekta’s Soul Team, preserving memories and providing lasting legacies through intergenerational storytelling for generations to come. Dawn has a Doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis in grief and bereavement c...
Today on OPEN MIC, we will be speaking with a variety of people about various trials and studies.
#CaregiversStudies #DementiaTrials #AlzheimersStudies
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Why Dementia Behaviors Make Sense Once You Understand the Brain: How caregivers can interpret behavior and discover a better way to support the person living with dementia
Lori La Bey talks with Carlyn Lenfestey, a physical therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and caregiver coach who teaches families and care teams how understanding the dementia brain can change the way we support the person. She is the founder of A Better W...
Social Media - Caregiving Skills That Change Lives
Lori La Bey talks with Lydia White, co-owner of Comfort Keepers In-Home Care in southeastern Michigan. She started as a caregiver and is now completing her RN degree. Lydia brings a unique perspective on supporting both professional and family caregivers.
Learn:
- What’s the difference between healthcare companies and categories?
- How another amazing leader in healthc...
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