Alzheimer's Speaks

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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Today Lori La Bey is thankful for two lifelong friends who will courageously share their journeys of care, in hopes of helping others on the same path. Marta Spencer and Bonnie Linder, have been a Care Partners for relatives with Alzheimer's, Lewy Body and or Stroke induced Dementia. As with any dementia journey an hour isn’t enough time to tell the full story but we will do the best we can today answering questions not everyone feels comfortable discussing, but needs to be talked about.

Contact Our Guests

Bonnie Linder - Email - [email protected]

Marta Spencer - Email - [email protected]

                          - Instagram  - @Marta_Spencer

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs and visit Alzheimer’s Speaks.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn Why Dementia Map Global Resource Directory Is So Much More Than the Name Implies

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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Lori La Bey talks with Dave Wiederrich Co-founder of Dementia Map Global Resource Directory. The two have had fun building out this 36-year-old vision of Lori’s to connect people to the services, products, tools, and knowledge sources they deserve.  They will tell you how they came to work together, how their skill sets complement one another making the development of Dementia Map very purposeful and multi-faceted.  Call in and talk with us:  323-870-4602

Contact Dave Wiederrich

Email       Website  https://www.dementiamap.com/          For a Live Demo Tour  

Check Out the Memory Café Directory   

Contact Lori La Bey  Visit Alzheimer’s Speaks

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey talks with Jennifer Zachman, who is the Executive Director and Holly Williams, who is the Director Health Services at Okalee. Both have been in the senior care industry for about 10 years and Holly has been with the Elim/Cassia organization in various roles during this time.  We will discuss memory care engagement by leveraging customized care plans, how they deal with disruptive behaviors, and how they are adapting and adjusting to life with Covid and lockdowns.

Feel free to call in and chat with us at 323-870-4602 or listen to the show later.

Contact Our Guests:

Website:http://www.okaleeseniorliving.com
Email  
Phone: 763-762-5400

Contact Lori La Bey by email and check out Alzheimer's Speaks main website.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey talks with Joe Brazeal who cared for his wife with dementia along with their young children as they were forced to deal with major changes within their family structure.  Joe wrote a book to document their family journey to try to help others.  The book is “Living with Thunder: Alzheimer's Untold: A Family's Journey.”  Join the conversation by calling in at 323-870-4602 or just listen and learn.

Contact Joe Brazeal

Email:  [email protected]

Phone:  601.405.2777

Face Book:  https://www.facebook.com/joe.brazeal

Purchase - Living with Thunder: Alzheimer's Untold: A Family's Journey

Below is a link to the video “My Name is Lisa” which is a great example of family’s reality dealing with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiRHyzjb5SI 

Contact Lori La Bey directly or check out Alzheimer's Speaks for more resources.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Lori La Bey talks with Chris Brickler the CEO and Co-Founder ofMyndVR, a national health and wellness company that provides virtual reality solutions to the senior market.  Listen, learn, and call in with your questions or comments at:  323-870-4602.

 

Contact Chris Brickler

Website      Email      Phone:  310.230.5500        FaceBook  

LinkedIn: Chris Brickler

Contact Lori La Bey  with questions or branding needs and visit Alzheimer’s Speaks  www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Lori La Bey talks with Linda Healy is a certified gerontological and palliative care nurse practitioner and Jessica Caughey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who work at the Motion Picture & Television Fund (MPTF).  Today we will cover the importance of their dementia care programs - Dementia Task Force, Training & Engagement Programs. Listen, learn and be uplifted!

Guest Contact Information

Website:  www.mptf.com

Linda Healy     Email     Phone:  818-876-1042

Jessica Caughey     Email        Phone:  818-876-1031

Contact Lori La Bey  with questions or branding needs and visit Alzheimer’s Speaks  www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer's Speaks introduces you to Bob Savage who is living with dementia. Bob will tell his story of getting diagnosed, how it affected him, his family and friends, and what benefits have come through his illness. 

Contact Lori La Bey with any questions or visit our website.

Website: www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

Email: [email protected]

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 sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lori La Bey the host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio talks with team caring for a person with dementia.  Jim Russell is the father of Lynne who is 54-year-old. Lynne has young-onset Alzheimer’s disease and has lived in assisted living since October 2018.  Jim has pulled together a team to support Lynne and some of those people are: Pam Bejerano, Simon Butz, Edith Rothenberg, and Mina White.  We will talk with all of them today looking at the journey of care from different angles.  Call in and talk with us:  323-870-4602

Reach Our Guests:

Jim Russell      Website      FaceBook  

Pam Bejerano          Edith Rothenberg            Simon Butz             Mina White       

Contact Lori La Bey or visit Alzheimer’s Speaks

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Lori La Bey, talks with the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group. They are Sara Barsel the Organizer of the Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group and members Paula Rice Biever, Carol Giuliani (Senior Travel Companion Services) and John-Richard Pagan who is also Living with dementia.  The group will share information on why and how they were formed and all of the great progress they have made in the past year.  This will be a wonderful and informative show.

Contact information for our guests:

Sara Barsel - Email:  [email protected]

Paula Rice Biever - Email:  [email protected]

John-Richard Pagan - Email: [email protected]

Carol Giuliani - Email: [email protected] 

Be Our Next Guest - Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs and visit Alzheimer’s Speaks

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wonders in Dementialand - a book, podcast and film in the making about love, strength and vulnerability between a daughter and her mother while living with the dementias. Lori La Bey talks with Suzka, Author and Podcaster of "Wonders in Dementialand" and Radek Wegrzyn who is a founding member of Magical Realist Film’s filmography. This hour will fly by with a fun and uplifting conversation filled with hope, love and passion.

Contact our guests at:

Suzka:      Email: [email protected]        Book: Wonders In Dementialand - available on Amazon

Dementialand Podcast: Subscribe  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-_h6Dr_ivYEob-F4pvqIgA

Dementialand's Special Powers:  https://youtu.be/9ACIcO1Twvs

Radek Wegrzyn     Website: www.magical-realist.com           Email: [email protected]

Contact Lori La Bey [email protected] with questions or branding needs and visit Alzheimer’s Speaks www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com  

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.