Alzheimer's Speaks

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio host Lori La Bey, talks with Pete and Jan Girard who are certified Laughter Yoga Leaders.  Today we will learn about the power of laughter, how it actually changes our body chemistry and the positive impact it has on our lives.  Pete and Jan will share their personal stories of how they have been touched by dementia and why they were driven to make a difference in the lives of people living and dealing with dementia. They will also share with us some examples of laughter yoga you can join in on.  This show will also be available via video.

Contact at Pete and Jan Girard

Phone: 612-423-3167

Email: [email protected]

Dr. Kataria's website for information how to get certified: www.laughteryoga.org

American School of Laughter Yoga:   www.laughteryogaamerica.com?

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Lori La Bey talks with Gene Wang the CEO and Co-Founder of People Power which developes "Internet of Things", known as IoT . If you don't know what that is, neither did we but after learning more we found this technology is aimed to provide dignified solutions, alleviate guilt when caring and increase our connections with family, friends and service providers. Don't miss this conversation!  Call into the live show a (323) 870-4602  and ask your questions or make a coment.

Contact Gene Wang via:

Company Website: www.peoplepowerco.com

Presence Website: www.presencepro.com

Company Phone Number: 1-855-712-9833

 

Additional Dementia & Caregiving Resources:

Alzheimer's Speaks        Dementia Chats          Become Dementia Friendly          Memory Cafes

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Lori La Bey talks with author Wendy Wells-Chanampa  about her book The Unseen Gifts of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia; The Greatest of These is Love.  Join in on the conversation by calling  (323) 870-4602  and ask your questions or make a coment..

Contact Wendy Wells-Chanampa at:      [email protected]          www.seniorconsultantssrc.com 

Dementia  Resources:     Alzheimer's Speaks      Dementia Chats     Speaker/Consultant/Trainer     Your Memory Chip™

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Lori La Bey talks with author Liz O'Donnell about her new book. "Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning A Living."  Come and join the conversation as Liz shares some of her own story about caring for both parents while working.  We will find out some of the lessons she learned which can help the rest of us avoid the pitfalls that can exhaust us. Liz will also tells us about the positive side of caring for another.

Call into the live show a (323) 870-4602  and ask your questions or make a coment.

Contact Liz O'Donnell at her Website:  www.workingdaughter.com

Check Out Additonal Resources for Dementia & Caregiving at:

Alzheimer's Speaks 

Dementia Chats

Become Dementia Friendly

Memory Cafes

Speaking/Training/Consulting

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Lori La Bey talks with Maria Brady and Nichole Bontrager of Maria's Place which is a great resource for FREE age appropriate activities for seniors and those with dementia. Maria and NIchole will share why they are so passionate about assisting caregivers engage those they love and care for in a dignified manner and how to manuver their website.

Maria would like to acknowledge the continuous support of the residents, our Person in charge Brenda Keyes and Lucy and Thierry Flynn-Grillet, proprietors, in St Elizabeth's Nursing Home in Athboy, Ireland.

Contact Maria Brady and Nichole Bontrager:

Website:  mariasplace.com

Email:   [email protected]

Video of Landscape Painted Picture:  https://mariasplace.com/painted-landscape-picture/

Additional Resources from Alzheimer's Speaks

Dementia Chats

Becoming Dementia Friendly

Speaker/Trainer/Consultant

Memory Cafes

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Lori La Bey talks with Dave and Tara Power of MOUNTAINCITY about why they wrote and recorded the beautiful song "Sweet Norma Jean" in honor of Tara's Grandmother.  Joining us on the show will be Cyndy Luzinski the Execuative Director of Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado.who featured MOUNTAINCITY at thier first Community-Wide Intergenerational Memory Cafe and Concert in June.

MOUNTAINCITY - Dave and Tara Powers

Website:  www.mountaincitymusic.com

FaceBook:  www.facebook.com/mountaincitymusic

YouTube:  Song about Norma Jean:  https://youtu.be/4A9dKem7508

Cyndy Luzinski

Phone:  970-213-4548

Email:  [email protected]

Website:  DementiaFriendsNoCo.org

FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/dementiafriendlycommunitiesnoco/

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Lori La Bey talks with the Authors of "Fighting for my Life." Jamie Tyrone has a 91% chance of developing Alzheimer's disease and she'll tell us why. She is an advocate to find a cure for Alzheimer’s and she believes in and enrolls in clinical trials herself.  Dr. Marwan Sabbagh is a leading expert in Alzheimer’s diagnosis, treatment and research and the director of Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join us for the discussion!

Contact Information:

Website: www.fightingformylifebook.com

Additional Dementia and Caregiving Resources:

Alzheimer's Speaks

Dementia Chats - Educational Videos

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Lori La Bey talks with Jean Smiley who worked as a Certified Nurse’s Aide on and off throughout the years. In 2010, her Mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and her husband started showing signs of dementia. Since 2012, Jean set out to raise awareness, make a difference helping others understand dementia and what they may face on their journey  She'll share her experience as a CNA, her personal journey with dementia, along with tips on struggles and what life is like after caregiving.

Contact Jean Smiley, North Aurora IL

Email:  [email protected]

Additional Dementia and Caregiving Resources:

Alzheimer's Speaks

Speaking, Training and Consulting

Dementia Chats - Educational Videos

Become Dementia Friendly

Memory Cafe Directory

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Lori La Bey, talks with Ilse Achterberg has been an activity therapist and specialist in Multi-Sensory Environments known as MSE or Snoezelen for over 25 years.  Ilse is the founder of World Wide Snoezelen. Today we will learn what a Snoezelen room is and how they can help those with dementia, autism, ADHD and people with learning and/or multiple physical & mental disabilities.

Contact Information:

Website - WorldWideSnoezelen.com

Email - [email protected]

FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/WorldWideSnoezelen/

Phone - (+31) 294 25 73 32

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio, talks with Kari Logan, about her journey caring for her father with Alzheimer's disease. Kari shares her struggles and rewards as well as the lessons she learned and resources she found.  Come join us for for an interesting conversation.  Feel free to call in with you comments or questions.

Contact Infornation for Kari Logan

LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/kari-logan-4084608

Website –www.editbeinc.com

Additional Resources:

Alzheimer's Speaks

Dementia Chats

Dementia Friendly Communities

Speaker/Trainer/Consultant

Youtube

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