Alzheimer's Speaks

By Lori La BeyHealth & Fitness

Alzheimer's Speaks episodes

June 06, 2023 Revolutionize Sleep and Comfort with Tausi, Invented by Janice Shokrian
Lori La Bey is excited to introduce you all to Janice Shokrian. She is the Inventor, Founder, and CEO of Tausi Brands. Tausi's mission is to "Elevate Comfort, One Pillowcase at a Time.” We will learn how her love for her father led to the invention of Tausi which Holds Heads Up, So Heart Can Feel Full.

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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.
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50 min
June 01, 2023 Experience Something Different In Dementia Care – Atlas Villas Memory Care
Lori La Bey talks with Amber Gonion and her husband Rick are the proud owners of Atlas Villas Memory Care in Centerville, Minnesota. Like many people, Amber and Rick were personally touched by dementia. Amber’s grandparents, Jack and Colleen Long, both lived with dementia in their later years. Rick and Amber were disappointed with what was available in memory care and they designed their own community, with some fantastic features we will be talking about today.

CONTACT ATLAS VILLAS MEMORY CARE - Video Tour

Website FaceBook Address 1825 MAIN STREET, CENTERVILLE MN 55038 Phone 612-219-2111

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Find FREE Educational Resources and a variety of other 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.
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55 min
May 30, 2023 What is Echobox and How Can It Help Those Living with Dementia
Lori La Bey talks with cofounders of the Echobox Tim and Tannis Roberts. Neither were tech people, worked in healthcare, or had a business background. Yet both wanted to improve our care model after watching a video of a man who got much comfort from listening to his wife's voice after she passed away. By following their intuition, Echbox has evolved to meet many needs on various levels. Listen in!.

Contact Echobox Website Email Facebook LinkedIn Instagram @echobox.memory.vault.ltd.

Phone 403-992-3246

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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.
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41 min
May 25, 2023 Learn About the Magic of Music And How To Leverage It, In Dementia Care
Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Tara Jenkins who is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and Montessori dementia care professional with 16 years of experience working in the eldercare field. She is the co-author of “Music, Memory, and Meaning: How to Effectively Use Music to Connect with Aging Loved Ones” and the founder of Harmony in Dementia, which provides group and individual music therapy services, music consultation services, and music workshops and training for older adults, carers, and professionals.

Learn:
How it works and whyThe various types of music therapyHow Music Therapy benefits all of us How it can change moods and improve self-esteemHow it can reduce loneliness and isolation
Contact Tara Jenkins Website Email Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn @HarmonyInDementia

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Find FREE Educational Resources 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.
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53 min
May 23, 2023 Joy Through Engagement – Changing Lives at Open Circle Adult Day Services
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.

Contact Open Circle Adult Day Services Website

Apple Valley, MN 952-236-2524 Minneapolis, MN 612-843-4940 Hopkins, MN 952-935-8143

Facebook @OpenCircleAdultDayServices

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.
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57 min
May 23, 2023Creating Joy & Engagement Through Adult Day Services
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 became passionate about improving others’ dementia journeys and focusing on what persons living with dementia can still do, with purpose.

Cora Cromer has worked at Open Circle of Apple Valley for 11 years. Her background is in music therapy and education. Cora is committed to helping older adults find meaningful relationships and providing a space for lifelong learning through person-centered care.

Elaine Lofquist's husband Marv has been enrolled at Open Circle Hopkins one day/ week since November of 2021. The two also participate in Giving Voice Choir of which they are founding members. They have been to Washington DC seven times to advocate for those living with dementia and caregiver support. They also are participants in a Memory Café, to name a few things they do.

Contact Open Circle Adult Day Services

Website

Phone Numbers

Apple Valley, MN 952-236-2524

Minneapolis, MN 612-843-4940

Hopkins, MN 952-935-8143

Facebook

@OpenCircleAdultDayServices

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.
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57 min
May 18, 2023 What A Fun & Engaging Way To Care For A Loved One With Dementia
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!

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58 min
May 16, 2023 Supporting Youth Dealing With A Parent Living With Dementia
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

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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.
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1 hr 7 min
May 11, 2023 Lorenzo’s House – Youth Voices Guide Our Mission
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

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1 hr 7 min
May 09, 2023 Gracious Gifts From The Ferry Foundation Are Impacting Dementia Care
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.

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Maude’s Ventures Facebook

Memory Hub

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