Alzheimer's Speaks

MAUDE’S AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS   

#Poetry4Dementia #DementiaFriendlySpirituality #MaudesAwards

Lori La Bey talks with Maude’s Awards, which was developed in 2019 to gather and share innovations that will enrich the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners.

Maude’s Awards annually presents up to eight awards for existing innovations that have demonstrated success in one of four categories of care.

Marilyn Raichle grew up in the shadow of Alzheimer’s. Nearly everyone in her father’s family and many in her mother’s developed the disease. Her mother Jean told her, “When we get Alzheimer’s, walk away. There is nothing you can do, so live your life and don’t sacrifice it for us.”   Instead, Raichle became transformed, embracing the value and joy of people who are living with, not suffering from, dementia.

Marilyn Raichle began her career in the performing arts. She founded the Seattle International Children’s Festival, introducing children to world culture through the performing arts. In 2007, she received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Upon returning to Seattle, her career was upended when she became the family caregiver for her parents, both of whom were developing dementia. 

Gary Glazner is the founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project (APP), which provides programming in 36 states and internationally. The APP was listed as a “best practice” for the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Arts and Aging Initiative.”  NBC's “Today” show, PBS NewsHour and NPR's “All Things Considered” have featured segments on Glazner’s work. Glazner is the author of  Dementia Arts: Celebrating Creativity in Elder Care, Health Professionals Press, 2014. He was a co-recipient of the International Leadership in Arts and Health Award in 2018.

Elisa Bosley is a licensed chaplain with a specific calling to older adults living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. She has 40+ years of church and parachurch ministry experience and 10+ years of service in memory-care residences, and she’s a Certified Dementia Educator with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. She offers free spiritual care resources designed to engage elders with dementia and equip their care partners.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/maudes-awards-2026-recipients/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/uYSMG7FUYT8

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maudes-awards-2026-recipients-on-alzheimers-speaks/id986940432?i=1000797404876

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uVhr3AxQiMoRsl266VJuv

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/21/maude-8217-s-awards-2026-recipients-on-alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-podcast

Contact Maude’s Awards

Website               https://maudesawards.org/

Facebook             https://www.facebook.com/maudesawards/

Instagram           https://www.instagram.com/maudesawards/

LinkedIn              http://linkedin.com/company/maudes-awards/

Bluesky               https://bsky.app/profile/maudesawards.bsky.social

Contact Alzheimer's Poetry Project

Website              https://www.alzpoetry.com/

FaceBook            https://www.facebook.com/gary.glazner/

LinkedIn              https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-glazner-2717363/

Instagram           https://www.instagram.com/garyglazner/

Gary’s Book        https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Arts-Gary-Glazner/dp/1938870115

Contact Spiritual Eldercare

Website    www.SpiritualEldercare.com

Facebook  facebook.com/spiritualeldercare

facebook.com/elisa.bosley/

Instagram @elisabosley

YouTube   youtube.com/SpiritualEldercare

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

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Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Aging in Place With Greater Independence And Dignity

#ShowerChair #TransferChair #Toilet Riser #Commode #PeriChair #Affordable #Safety #Dignity #Independnce #SpaceSaver #EaseWhenCaring

Lori La Bey talks with Vince Ehrenberg, the founder of PeriChair, an innovative 4-in-1 bathroom safety chair designed to help older adults and individuals with mobility challenges maintain greater safety, independence, and dignity at home. He created PeriChair after recognizing the need for a more versatile solution that could support showering, toileting, and transfers with one thoughtfully designed piece of equipment. 

PeriChair saves time, money, and space!

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/rethinking-bathroom-safety-4-in-1-chair-increases-safety-for-older-adults-aging-in-place-with-greater-independence-and-dignity/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/yZgsHW9__9I

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-bathroom-safety-4-in-1-chair-increases-safety/id986940432?i=1000797214583

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6o47aJmW5xGs5F6F2wlN7K

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/20/rethinking-bathroom-safety-4-in-1-bathroom-safety-helping-older-adults-age-in-place-with-great-independence-and-dignity

Contact PeriChair

Website

https://perichair.com/

Purchase the PeriChair on Amazon

https://tinyurl.com/5b26228u

Email

[email protected]

Dementia Map Resource Directory

https://dementiamap.com/directory/#!biz/id/6a8f5c072d139e5db4083c42

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

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Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible in Dementia Care   

#TherapeuticDementiaCare  #RespiteCare #AdultDayCare

Lori La Bey talks with Melanie O’Connell, the Founder and Executive Director of All in 4 You, a Therapeutic Dementia Care Center in Belleville, Illinois. She is passionate about moving dementia care beyond simply keeping people safe and occupied by creating purposeful opportunities for cognitive, physical, creative, and social engagement.  

Learn:

1. What does a traditional adult day care model look like?
2. What is a Therapeutic Dementia Care Center is.
3. Learn about activities that have purpose.
4. What does a typical day look like at All in 4 You?
5. How does cognitive, physical, creative, and social engagement work together in your approach to dementia care?
6. What changes has Michelle seen in the people they serve?
7. If we changed the way we think about what people living with dementia are still capable of doing, what could the future of dementia care look like?

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/beyond-adult-day-care-rethinking-whats-possible-and-how-to-support-dementia-families/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/gguWRkP1mnE

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-adult-day-care-rethinking-whats-possible-in/id986940432?i=1000796059340

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vGyoAMQLGxMKjV3HOiCRh

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/13/beyond-adult-day-care-rethinking-what-8217-s-possible-in-dementia-care

Contact All in 4 You

Website   www.allin4you.com

Email   

Mailing Address   315 Sherman St., Belleville, IL 62221

Phone   618-416-4040

Facebook   www.facebook.com/allin4youhhs

Contact Lori La Bey Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

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The Words She Left Behind - How Alzheimer's Changed Our Story    

Lori La Bey talks with Tanya Taibl, a special educator for over 30 years. She became a caregiver in 2023 for her aunt with Alzheimer's. Through this experience, Tanya has taken courses, workshops, and completed a certificate program in dementia care. Recently, she has published an award-winning book about her experiences and what she has learned along the way. It's called The Words She Left Behind - How Alzheimer's Changed Our Story.

Learn:

• Why is Tanya’s book so different and insightful?
• Who can this book help?
• See the evidence of her Aunt’s decline through her personal journaling.

• What was the most challenging part of writing the book?

• How is the book structured, and what can you expect in it?

• What was Tanya’s biggest discovery in your journey?

• What surprised Tanya the most when caring for her Aunt?

• What is a Caregiver Café?

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/new-book-the-words-she-left-behind-how-alzheimers-changed-our-story/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/bP8A4neoGYE?si=6bfbVtp4TxBZGfNj

Listen and Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-words-she-left-behind-how-alzheimers-changed-our-story/id986940432?i=1000793789220

Listen and Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uh19kC9i9xPHIG9G2ryUQ

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/8/the-words-she-left-behind-how-alzheimer-apos-s-changed-our-story-160-160-160-160

Contact Tanya Taibl

Email    

Instagram   @Tanya_T_Memoirist

The Book Can Be Purchased Wherever Books Are Sold

Amazon  https://tinyurl.com/pnbaj29a

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

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Optimizing Alzheimer's Care 

Lori La Bey talks with Stephanie Wierzbicka, who for 22 years worked at the ComForCare Franchise Systems, LLC. Her current role is Director of Strategic Health Care Programs, where she has developed programs designed to optimize client care and health outcomes across 375 US and Canadian locations. Her extensive hands-on experience visiting facilities, hospitals, and senior residences enables her to create tailored initiatives that help older adults and their families thrive.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/optimizing-alzheimers-care-on-alzheimers-speaks-podcast/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/Vo_m7e-cHys?si=BBJ7KcovKO3TNm0t

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimizing-alzheimers-care-on-alzheimers-speaks-podcast/id986940432?i=1000793383391

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zbZWcHaQNJy0EvnnwlZfz

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/6/optimizing-alzheimer-apos-s-care

Contact Comforcare

Website

https://www.comforcare.com/

Facebook     

https://www.facebook.com/ComForCareCorporate

LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/comforcarehomecare/posts/

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

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Caregivers Helping Caregivers “In The Moment” Companionship On Your Caregiving Journey

Lori La Bey talks with Denice Kennedy and Mike Weinberger, who are co-founders of Now What Publishing, LLC CaregiverCompanionAI and CARAforWorkplace.com 

Denice Kennedy has been a caregiver for several different family members, which positioned her to be a respected entrepreneur,  transformational coach, and caregiver advocate. Her passion is helping caregivers receive support “In the moment” when their caregiver journey is hardest.  

Mike Weinberger is the author of “My Wife has Alzheimer’s, Now What?”. He has been a sole caregiver to his wife Nora. Mike’s passion is helping all caregivers never feel alone and receive the support they need and deserve.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/caregivers-helping-caregivers-in-the-moment-companionship-on-your-caregiving-journey/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/k0L2X4onZc0?si=15sDjb7QMtFJFrIh

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caregivers-helping-caregivers-in-the-moment/id986940432?i=1000792524645

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QNtexOPTa3ywXfvDRMI9W

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/1/caregivers-helping-caregivers-8220-in-the-moment-8221-companionship-on-your-caregiving-journey

Contact Information

Website   https://caregivercompanionai.com/

Website    https://caraforworkplace.com/

Website    https://nowwhatpublishing.com/

Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/company/caregiver-companion-ai

FaceBook   https://www.facebook.com/groups/caregivercompanion

Purchase Mike’s Book on Amazon   https://tinyurl.com/2uhv9yzh

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where Do We Go From Here? Rethinking the Dementia Journey for Families and Care Partners

Lori La Bey talks with Kimberly Diaz, RN, a dementia care consultant, educator, and advocate with nearly three decades of nursing experience helping families navigate dementia, healthcare, placement, and end-of-life decisions. She is the author of Where Do We Go From Here? The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivers, created to help families feel informed, empowered, and less alone.

Learn:

1. What does the healthcare system get wrong about supporting families?
2. What are we missing when we give caregivers that advice without acknowledging what they are experiencing?
3. What Kimberly has learned about behaviors such as aggression, resistance, wandering, agitation, or repeatedly saying, “I want to go home,” after so many years in the business?
4. When is it no longer safe or sustainable to provide care for a loved one at home?
5. About Kimberly’s book: Where Do We Go From Here?

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/rethinking-the-dementia-journey-for-families-and-care-partners/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/2rWOF1ABVmc?si=TNuc_o2dof3n3Aso

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-do-we-go-from-here-rethinking-the-dementia/id986940432?i=1000792145440

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/19mYjbIOPTqNgsA2hy1LO0

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/29/where-do-we-go-from-here-rethinking-the-dementia-journey-for-families-and-care-partners

GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LISTENERS

Kimberly Diaz, RN
Dementia Care Consultant, Educator & Advocate

Website   KimberlyDiazRN.com
Office   720-310-0491
Free Aging Parents Toolkit    https://agingparentstoolkit.com/
Facebook    facebook.com/caremattersalways
LinkedIn    linkedin.com/in/kimberly-diaz-rn
YouTube   youtube.com/@kimberlydiazrn

BOOK:
Where Do We Go From Here? The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivers
https://tinyurl.com/4d99k5vp

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

OPEN MIC on Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast

Lori La Bey talks with Sara Barsel on a series of events called Being Mortal: Advanced Care Planning & End of Life Choices, which will be held at the Ramsey County Library – Roseville Branch.  2180 No. Hamline Ave. Roseville, MN 55113. Call the Library with questions at 651-724-6001 or reach out to Sara Barsel by phone  952-258-3184, or email

Lori also, highlights the new resource book for caregivers, by Lance A. Slatton, called Caregiving in America.  You can purchase the book on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/4nzky4wp or visit Lance's Website    https://lanceaslatton.com/

Sept. 30th at 6 - 7:30 pm

It Always Seems Too Soon, Until It’s Too Late: Advance Care Planning 101

Presenters:

Rev. Edward J. Holland, MDiv, BCC (Ret), MFT (Ret), served as the Coordinator of Spiritual Care & Grief Support with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice in Minneapolis for nearly 35 years. Ed is a United Methodist minister, a retired Board-Certified Chaplain (BCC-APC), and a retired marriage and family therapist. Ed is a certified Respecting Choices© Advance Care Planning Facilitator & Instructor and serves as a volunteer member of Park Nicollet's Advance Care Planning Team, focusing on community education. He’s a former Board member of the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Twin Cities, Honoring Choices-MN, the Minnesota Coalition for Death Education & Support (MCDES), and the Minnesota Network for Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC). Ed has served as a leader with his denomination's Health Ministries Team since 1976.

Mary Carlsen, MSW, LISW,  has practiced in a variety of health care settings. She recently retired after teaching 34 years in the Department of Social Work and Family Studies at St. Olaf. Mary is a member of the Northfield Hospital and Clinics Bioethics Committee and served on the NASW-MN Ethics Committee. Her areas of research included international social work and end-of-life care; in 2016, she founded End of Life Choices Collective in Northfield. She is a frequent speaker on end-of-life topics.

Oct 7th at 6 - 7:30 pm

Nutrition and Hydration Challenges & Choices at the End of Life

Presenter

Victor M Sandler, MD, has practiced medicine in Minnesota for over 45 years. He has been board-certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is currently with HealthPartners Hospice. He is on the faculty of the University of Minnesota Medical School, teaching in the Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship program.

He has extensive experience with care of the elderly in community, institutional, and hospice settings. His focus has been on ethical decision-making, end-of-life care, and advance care planning; he has lectured and consulted widely on these topics.

From 2000-2020, he co-chaired the University of Minnesota Medical Center Bioethics Committee and consulted in primarily challenging end-of-life cases. From 2014-2026, he co-chaired the State of Minnesota POLST Task Force. He chaired the Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Medicine clinicians from 2010-2026.

His goal is to see an ethical, compassionate health care system established in the United States. He plans to retire sometime in the next 20 years.

Oct 14th at 6 - 7:30 pm

Who Will Speak For You? Choosing and Preparing Your Health Care Agent

Presenter

Brenna Galvin is a Principal Attorney at Bravura Group Law & Fiduciary, P.C., where she focuses her practice on elder law, estate planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and fiduciary guidance. Brenna is known for helping individuals and families navigate complex decisions with clarity and compassion—especially during times of health change, financial vulnerability, or family transition. She is also an end-of-life doula, bringing a holistic, person-centered approach to planning that honors dignity, autonomy, and peace of mind. Brenna is passionate about empowering older adults to stay safe, remain in control of their choices, and plan proactively to protect both independence and legacy.

Learn about Lance A. Slatton’s new book Caregiving in America.  Below is the foreword to the book.

There is a lot in the news in America about healthcare, from policies, funding, research, and fraud. Our technology companies have positioned AI as the end-all, be-all answer to the public, but the truth is, the biggest asset we have when it comes to our health is people. There is no possible way to take human beings out of the equation without hurting outcomes.

Lance A. Slatton, known as The Senior Care Influencer, understands the power and promise of education, engagement, prevention, and support when it comes to healthcare. He knows that caregivers are the glue that holds our health together.  If you are caring for yourself or another person, the first words that usually echo in one's brain are: “Tag You’re it!”, “What does a caregiver do?”, “How can I do this?”, or “I don’t have time to deal with this!”

He understands what it is like to need a caregiver, or when you are called to be a caregiver, and he appreciates the fear of those who have no one to lean on to give them the care they need.

The truth is that human beings are the true navigators of our systems. They are the ones who have to maneuver our complicated healthcare industry. From whom to call when, to where to go, how to get there, and the two questions that weigh heaviest for most families are: where do I find the time, and how do we pay for it?

Lance’s book, Caregiving in America, has positioned the needs of caregivers first. He recognized that if the most valued asset to health in America is not educated, guided, and supported, then none of us should really be surprised that our system is failing. Lance set out to change that, and if you know Lance, you know he is thorough. So thorough that Lance knew all the information caregivers actually need could be overwhelming. He understands stress, which can fog the brain and paralyze people from making a plan.

Looking at the size of the book alone, a caregiver might think, “I’ll never get through all of that.  I don’t have the time to read that much. I need answers now!” The good news is that caregivers don’t have to read the book cover to cover to get their questions answered. Lance wrote the book to be used as a reference book. You can drop right into a chapter that covers the topic you need, plus he has listed national and state-by-state resources. Lance talks openly and honestly, helping caregivers create a proactive approach to reduce stress, maneuver the healthcare system, learn about legalities and fiscal responsibility, how to support the one you are caring for, as well as yourself physically, emotionally, and psychologically, and, bottom line, not feel so overwhelmed and alone on the caregiving journey.

Wouldn’t it be great if someday soon, insurance companies would cover each caregiver to receive this resource book free of charge! In the meantime, know Caregiving in America makes for a great gift to any caregiver, no matter where they are on their journey, or how many times they have been called to be one. Each journey is unique with its own twists and turns, and Lance never wants you to feel alone on the caregiving journey.

Lori La Bey, Multi-time caregiver and care receiver, and Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and Co-Founder of Dementia Map

Purchase the book on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/4nzky4wp or explore Lance’s website at    https://lanceaslatton.com/

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/end-of-life-programs-caregiving-in-america-on-alzheimers-speaks-open-mic/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/TajYYwsGD8s?si=JgPLs4JkHkD1uCQ-

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-mic-on-alzheimers-speaks/id986940432?i=1000791058624

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oTg5kGvAmpXXLHv9wjy9P

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/22/open-mic-on-alzheimer-8217-s-speaks-podcast

Guest Contact Information

Sara Barsel, Ph.D.

Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team

Website    https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia

Phone  651-647-9506 (landline)     Cell  952-258-3184

Emails     [email protected]  

                [email protected]

Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group

Website    https://www.dementiafriendlyairports.com/

The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally recognized symbol for invisible disabilities, including dementia.    You can also purchase Personalized Sunflower cards 

Author Lance A. Slatton, Senior Care Influencer

Book: Caregiving in America

Purchase on Amazon     https://tinyurl.com/4nzky4wp

Website    https://lanceaslatton.com/

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Creating the Calm: Conversations from the FREE Navigating Dementia Series

#NavigatingDementia  #SensoryCare  #CreatingCalm  #BuildingRelationships

Lori La Bey talks with Karlyn Beil of Summit Place Campus and Nan Vest, who works with her husband, Terry Eggan, a Realtor.

Karlyn Beil is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Summit Place Campus. She is known for her ability to truly listen to the stories, hopes, and concerns of seniors and their families. Supporting seniors is more than a career – it’s a calling for her!

Karlyn believes deeply in the power of community to bring joy, purpose, and connection to the final chapters of life. For over 20 years, she has been assisting and supporting individuals and families in finding solutions that work and bring peace. Karlyn ensures that every resident feels valued, respected, and inspired to embrace this vibrant stage of life.

Nan Vest has a background in social services, marketing, and education and is the Co-Creator of the Navigating Dementia – You Are Not Alone series.

Nan and her husband Terry Eggan, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, focus on helping seniors sell their home by creating a fully individualized plan for every step of the sale and transition, ensuring each client experiences a smooth, profitable, and stress-free move to the next place they call home.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/creating-the-calm-conversations-from-the-free-navigating-dementia-series/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/DJD6WMuO1N8

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Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/19/creating-the-calm-conversations-from-the-free-navigating-dementia-series-next-events-sept-24th-and-oct-6th

Contact Our Guests

Karlyn Beil

Director of Sales & Marketing, Summit Place Senior Campus

Website   https://summitplaceseniorcampus.com/

Email   

Phone  952-995-1005

Summit Place Senior Campus - 8505 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 

Nan Vest  

Marketing and Communications for Terry Eggan, Realtor®, SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist®

Phone   612-272-9501

Website   https://www.terryeggan.com

Terry Eggan, Realtor®

Phone  612-386-9309

Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

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Transforming Dementia Care with The Fish Approach    

#TheFishApproach  #DementiaCareSolutions  #CurrentOfCare

Lori La Bey talks with Sheri Fairman, MSW, is the founder of Dementia Care Solutions and Current of Care, creator of The Fish Approach™ Model, and a Certified Mentor, Educator, Consultant, and Coach with Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care. Inspired by both her professional expertise and her personal journey as the care partner for her mother, who lived with vascular dementia, Sheri has dedicated more than 15 years to helping care partners communicate with greater confidence, compassion, and skill. Through The Fish Approach™ Model, Sheri guides organizations, professionals, and families with consulting, coaching, training, presentations, and online education that transform how people understand, communicate with, and support those living with dementia through practical, relationship-focused strategies

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/transforming-dementia-care-with-the-fish-approach/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/HsBZXE52bC0

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-dementia-care-with-the-fish-approach/id986940432?i=1000790304755

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r74pQriyJIUj6Tn5WIKy4

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/17/transforming-dementia-care-with-the-fish-approach-160

Contact Sheri Fairman

Dementia Care Solutions

Website  https://dementiacaresolutions.org/

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCareSolutionsLLC/

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-care-solutions-llc/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dementiacaresolutionsllc/?hl=en

Current of Care

Website https://www.currentofcare.com/

Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/currentofcare

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/current-of-care/

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/currentofcare/?hl=en

Contact Lori La Bey founder of Alzheimer's Speaks, with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.