Alzheimer's Speaks

Lori La Bey talks with Rachael Savage, who is the Artistic Director of Vamos Theatre, the UK’s foremost full mask theatre company. She works nationally and internationally as a theatre director, consultant, and workshop leader, and is a leading figure in mask and non-verbal theatre.

Since creating Vamos Theatre’s award-winning show about dementia, Finding Joy, in 2013, Rachael has continued to create connections with health and social care professionals and organizations to promote the arts as a powerful tool for change, developing performances and workshops specifically for the sector.

Rachael’s work in the field of non-verbal communication emphasizes empathy, listening, trust, and truthful connections. 

Learn:

• What Full Mask theatre is.
• How non-verbal theatre works, and how it works around language barriers.
• New ways to shift our care culture.
• Why experiential training is so powerful.
• What "Joy in a Box" is.
• How humor changes perceptions and outcomes.
• Two critical questions to ask every resident
• How Racheal used her creative ways to stay connected to residents and staff during the pandemic.
• About the Wednesday Wave
• About some powerful reactions to Rachael's work.
• What is the "Art of Care?"
• How to participate in Rachael's work.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/new-ways-to-shift-dementia-care/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/xh6bnBADXBc

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/culture-change-in-dementia-care/id986940432?i=1000746157831

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1nqHIa8uY6CvPShysBMNs0

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/27/culture-change-in-dementia-care

Contact Rachael Savage of the Vamos Theatre

Vamos Theatre, The Swan Theatre,

The Moors, Worcester, WR1 3ED

Web www.vamostheatre.co.uk

Phone +44 (0)1905 312 921

Facebook /vamostheatre

Instagram VamosTheatre      

For more information and to book, please visit - https://www.vamostheatre.co.uk/arts-in-health/our-mission/culture-change-in-dementia-care

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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

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Lori La Bey talks with Marianne Sciucco and Lance A. Slatton about some very exciting news. AlzAuthors, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, will be transferring ownership to All Home Care Matters. Listen in and learn more about when this transition is taking place, why, and what you can expect in the near future.

Marianne Sciucco is one of the three founders of AlzAuthors. Jean Lee and Vicki Tapia are the other two founders.  AlzAuthors is a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others.  Each of the ladies is a writer. Marianne is the author of “Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story,” which has turned into a series. Jean wrote “Alzheimer’s Daughter, a Memoir,” and Vicki wrote “Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia among other books.” 

Lance A. Slatton is known as “The Senior Care Influencer,” is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry.

Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also the host of the award-winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters, which produces a variety of shows.

All Home Care Matters

The Award-Winning All Home Care Matters is the Nation’s Leading Voice in Long-Term Care.

All Home Care Matters is a multiple award-winning podcast and YouTube show devoted to helping families, caregivers, and their loved ones navigate long-term care issues. All Home Care Matters was the recipient of the Silver Creator Award from Google & YouTube in 2023. This award is only given out to 0.5% of the over 80 million YouTube channels, and it was also the recipient of the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Award of Distinction for Film in Health and Wellness.

All Home Care Matters features renowned experts and difference makers in the field of senior care and beyond. Boasting over 24 million views on YouTube and an average of 65,000 audio downloads, All Home Care Matters has cemented its reputation as the Nation’s Leading Voice in Long-Term Care issues.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/AuN3MNOJTKk

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/id986940432?i=1000745703859

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KGicm8xDrsYHIFzMgT6HS

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/19/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters

CONTACT ALZAUTHORS

Website https://alzauthors.com

Podcast https://alzauthors.co: /podcast WILL BE CHANGING IN THE FUTURE AND CAN BE FOUND UNDER ALL HOME CARE MATTERS PODCAST WHERE ALL OF THEIR SHOW CAN BE FOUND. https://www.youtube.com/@AllHomeCareMatters/

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

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

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

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzauthors/

Pinterest https://ca.pinterest.com/alzauthors/

Twitter/X  https://x.com/alzauthors

CONTACT MARIANNE SCIUCCO

Email [email protected]

Website https://mariannesciucco.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marianne.sciucco.1

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

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-sciucco/

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

Threads https://www.threads.net/@mariannesciucco

Book page  https://books2read.com/ap/nBgaK8/Marianne-Sciucco

CONTACT LANCE A. SLATTON and All Home Care Matters

Link to Personal Website:  https://www.lanceaslatton.com

Link to Lance’s Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Matters-Official-Family-Caregivers-Guide/dp/1456646583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=350ZIR2IA66ER&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iHvBEpxugDi5gHxhCP5yD9CHkPEowDpQWOLdQJsFfJRQva6713cdiNPtqf00DzKPK15N4lPPrCIeHIkAF-cmRKi9PMsJa7OxYLLOuup3zYndB5kJN6wA2YsE9AUpcOtVOD93yEA40PvZJSILyc29dfzvohe_pWcMDJD3eh300kl911Rf3uOuTkZBqd0aNqzugjpIr2RWNDeqJ3OnaOy8ZRRKlV28cYkF7yslFl4Z4e4.s01nxtWFHUg9SoHS0jQHIQEoxVysno30VbYnPZIUHW4&dib_tag=se&keywords=all+home+care+matters+book&qid=1711726689&sprefix=all+home+care+matters+book%2Caps%2C375&sr=8-1

All Home Care Matters Website

https://www.allhomecarematters.com

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allhomecarematters/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/c/AllHomeCareMatters

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-home-care-matters/id1513502341

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/AllHomeCareMatters

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/allhomecarematters/

Twitter:

https://twitter.com/allhcms

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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

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The Cheryl Hauser Effect: Alzheimer's Through a Family's Eyes 

Lori La Bey talks with Wendy Longacre Brown, a certified end-of-life doula who is one of the founding members of the Minnesota Death Collaborative. She has supported clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worked alongside her mother through VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking), and brings decades of experience as a video and film producer in corporate and advertising settings.  

Sarah Longacre is Wendy’s sister and is a certified birth doula, entrepreneur, and community connector. She founded Blooma, a pioneering pre- and postnatal yoga and education studio, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her leadership in childbirth education. 

LEARN:

1. How do families typically make decisions about end of life, and what does that look like?
2. When should palliative and hospice services be considered?
3. That is a Death Doula or End-of-Life Doula
4. What is VSED, and how does it work?
5. Is VSED combined with hospice or Death Doulas?
6. How do people educate themselves about VSED to be able to evaluate if the concept is right for them?
7. How can family, friends, and professionals help provide dignity to the person they are caring for at the end of life?

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/2dhwz8d_44Y

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-through-a-familys-eyes/id986940432?i=1000745110455

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MEyJTMSmiOPHYGtqb0Cmo

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/13/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimer-apos-s-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices

Contact Information

Websites  

Film  https://www.cherylhauser.com

Wendy  https://www.mychemin.com

Email  [email protected]

Instagram/FB accounts

@cherylhausereffect

@chemindoula

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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

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

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Dementia Isn’t Something You Fix — It’s Something You Face
Lori La Bey talks with Glenna Hecht, a speaker, consultant, and the author of How Old Are You Today? Dementia, A Mother, A Daughter, and The Game That Transformed Their Lives. As a daughter who refused to let dementia erase her mother, Glenna wrote her book to help others stay connected when memory fades. Glenna has led HR for iconic brands, but still says her toughest and most meaningful role was as a caregiver.

Learn:

1. The difference between fixing and facing dementia
2. The art of care
3. The rules of care
4. What time travel have to do with dementia
5. How does the game/tool “How old are you today” work?
6. How to deal with guilt, grief, and confusion
7. How heartbreak and humor can work together to maintain sanity

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/g/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/14bh8I_yXDo

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/id986940432?i=1000743926599

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q3rAMnJOR5PI4EQk7YsFl

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/8/dementia-isn-8217-t-something-you-fix-8212-it-8217-s-something-you-face

Contact Glenna Hecht

Website  https://howoldareyoutoday.com/

Facebook  facebook.com/howoldareyoutoday
LinkedIn  linkedin.com/in/glennahecht
Instagram  @howoldareyoutodaybook

Purchase Glenna's Book

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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.

A Dime to Say I Love You, A Debut Memoir

Lori La Bey talks with Kathryn Henry, a writer, spiritual seeker, and business leader whose life has been shaped by blue-collar beginnings, executive success, and profound personal challenges and loss. Her debut memoir, A Dime to Say I Love You, is an unflinching account of heartbreak, abuse, and grief—and the transformative journey into hope, compassion, and spiritual awakening that follows.

Learn:

1. What does AFGO stand for, and how did it help you on your caring journey?
2. Kathryn defines what a Dime moment looks like and feels like.
3. The importance of humor and how those moments can keep you going in difficult times
4. Ways to deal with grief
5. The effects of leaving your job to care for another
6. Daily practices and rituals help you heal
7. Lessons in love, presence, and priorities.
8. Transformation through grief

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/a-dime-to-say-i-love-you-debut-memoir/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/apZ-SJ7SjFY

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-dime-to-say-i-love-you-a-debut-memoir/id986940432?i=1000742525575

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/08RI7w0RZCiWqaz5sXZXez

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/12/23/a-dime-to-say-i-love-you-debut-memoir

Contact Kathryn Henry

Website  https://kathrynhenry.com/
Facebook   @kathryn.henry.94
Instagram  @kathryn.m.henry
LinkedIn     @henrykathryn

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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.

DEMENTIA MAN – THE BOOK!  

Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks, with Samuel A. Simon, who wrote and performed the play Dementia Man. He has now written a book with the same title, sharing more details of his dementia journey.  Sam was diagnosed in 2018 with Mild Cognitive Impairment and in 2021 with Early-Stage Alzheimer's.  He is currently under medical treatment and a participant in a drug trial. Sam lives with his wife, Susan, who is also his Care Partner.

Learn:

1. Learn why Sam wrote the play Dementia Man and how the book is different from the play.
2. Sam is a critic of the word “Dementia. Does he have an alternative word he prefers?
3. Learn why he chose to use the word Dementia in the title of his play and book.
4. Same refers to a “broken system.” Hear how he defines that and the changes he would like to see, and why.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-man-the-book-by-samuel-a-simon/ 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/mEHep3OINcg

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-man-the-book/id986940432?i=1000742258640

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YJ3qVmOEfZzE1APTfkHko

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/12/18/dementia-man-8211-the-book    

Contact Samuel A. Simon

Website

www.dementiaman.com

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Donate to Dementia Man today!

https://fundraising.fracturedatlas.org/dementia-man-an-existential-journey

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Instagram

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TikTok 

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Facebook - Dementia Man

https://www.facebook.com/dementiaman

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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.

Holiday Sanity for Caregivers: The Holiday Survival Guide for Caregivers                                                                                

Lori La Bey talks with a former Chief of Surgery and Oncology Pioneer, Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger. He now champions the most overlooked group in healthcare – long-term caregivers for family members and friends. His work brings expert clarity, compassion, and real solutions to those who find themselves running the long-term care marathon.

LEARN:

1. Learn when and why laughing things off can be beneficial
2. Life is not perfect, be present
3. Reset your expectations – What is reasonable?
4. Protecting your energy - It's ok to say no.
5. Learn to set boundaries
6. Try to keep routines
7. Learn the difference between the hot compression and the steady compression.
8. Say goodbye to your multitasking
9. Remove distractions
10. The differences between Self-care and Selfishness
11. Learn what the Unexpected Marathon is
12. How to Prevent Burnout

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/holiday-sanity-for-caregivers-the-holiday-survival-guide-for-caregivers/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/IQ3bFlQpANA

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/holiday-sanity-for-caregivers-the-holiday-survival/id986940432?i=1000740960424

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6fKokVmzBVxW5a0AL8rk7B

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map Calendar

Contact Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger

Website  https://WolfgangSpangenberger.com

FREE Gift  - Available for 2 weeks for our Alzheimer’s Speaks Community from the 1st day of airing. https://WolfgangSpangenberger.com/Sanity

Purchase the Book on Amazon  https://amzn.to/47TW5g6

The book is available for $9.99, and the Kindle version for $4.99. We've priced it "kindly" so that more caregivers can benefit. 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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.

The Embrace Story – Celebrating Purpose, Compassion and Moments That Matter  

Lori La Bey talks with Trina Anderson and Brittany Coleman, who are Divisional Directors of Memory Care at Senior Lifestyle, where they lead the nationally recognized Embrace Memory Care program. 

Trina Anderson brings 37 years of experience in the senior housing and living industry and is a 2025 honoree of Senior Housing News’ Memory Care Innovation Awards. She is the creator of Melody, a personalized music therapy program that provides a non-pharmacological approach to dementia care by tapping into emotional connection and personal history through music. 

Brittany Coleman has 17 years of experience in the industry, including over a decade with Senior Lifestyle. She has been instrumental in scaling the Embrace program across dozens of communities and is known for her expertise in person-centered care, culturally responsive programming, and mentoring frontline care teams. 

Learn:

1. What the Embrace Memory Care program is.
2. How the Embrace program differs from other memory care programs.
3. The guiding principles of the Embrace program
4. Specific programs Senior Lifestyle offers within their Embrace program to enhance engagement and dignity.
5. What others think about the Embrace program from residents, families, staff, and the greater memory care community, and why.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-embrace-story-celebrating-purpose-compassion-and-moments-that-matter/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/M2eo1mV6TdY

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-embrace-story-celebrating-purpose-compassion/id986940432?i=1000740522559

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GmpFsbD1IK1cGPJfWeeDR

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/12/9/the-embrace-story-8211-celebrating-purpose-compassion-and-moments-that-matter-160-160

Contact Senior Lifestyle

Website  https://www.seniorlifestyle.com/embrace-memory-care

Email   

Phone  (312) 673-4333

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

YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/user/SeniorLifestyleCorp

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/senior-lifestyle-corporation/posts/?feedView=all  

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

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.

Pure Unlimited Love – Science Meets Spirit with Stephen G. Post, PhD

Lori La Bey talks with Stephen G. Post, who was a guest with us back in 2022 when we did a program on deeply forgetful people. For those of you unfamiliar with Stephen, he is renowned around the world for his work on the effects of love, kindness, bioethics, and dementia. This is apparent from the foreword of his new book, which was written by His Holiness the Dalai Lama!

In his newest book, Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace, Dr. Post invites readers to experience love not as sentiment, but as the very structure of consciousness—the pulse that connects all living beings. In this wide-ranging conversation, he reflects on what he calls the “One Mind,” shares stories from his life and research, and explores how living through love can transform not only individuals, but the world itself.

For more than four decades, Dr. Stephen G. Post has been exploring one of humanity’s oldest and most profound questions: What is love, really?

Dr Post is recognized as a pioneering medical researcher, philosopher and is the founder of the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love. Dr. Post has bridged the worlds of science and spirituality, working with leading universities and faith traditions to uncover how compassion, kindness, and purpose shape our health and collective well-being.

Stephen G. Post is the Director of the Center for Medical Humanities, Compassionate Care & Bioethics at Stony Brook University, which is ranked #7 in the 2025 Best Bioethics/Medical Ethics Master’s Degree Programs in the U.S.   www.stonybrook.edu/bioethics

What people are saying about Stephen’s latest book, Pure Unlimited Love – Science and the Seven Paths to Inner Peace.

“What an engaging and inspiring read! Building on his earlier writing on the many forms that love can take, Dr. Post presents readers with seven pathways toward pure unlimited love. Each pathway is a mantra, one designed not only to help readers tap into this universal energy of love, but also to radiate this love outward toward others. In this exciting and creative book, Dr. Post skillfully weaves decades of research with dozens of personal stories, along with well-grounded, practical suggestions. A triumph!”  

--Julie J. Exline, Ph. D., Research Director, Division of Perceptual Studies and Bonner-Lowry Chair of Psychiatry and Neuro-behavioral Sciences, University of Virginia

Learn

1. Why does understanding the science of love matter?
2. About The Seven Paths to Inner Peace
   1. May You Give and Glow. Generosity activates what scientists call the helper’s high—endorphins that uplift our mood and strengthen the immune system.
   2. May You Heal with Kindness. Compassionate behavior reduces stress hormones and fosters resilience. It’s literally healing.
   3. May You Follow Your Callings. Each of us has a vocation that resonates with the universe’s intelligence. Living that purpose is living in love.
   4. May You Raise Kind Children. Empathy is learned through example; parents who model compassion cultivate it in the next generation.
   5. May You Know the One Mind. All consciousness is interconnected; when we quiet our ego, we tune into that shared awareness.
   6. May You Cherish Nature. The natural world reflects love’s harmony—time in nature restores us to balance.
   7. May You Honor Freedom. True freedom is alignment with truth and compassion. It is the liberty of the soul.
   8. What is the wheel of love?
   9. What One Mind” is and how it connects to neuroscience and creativity

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/pureunlimitedlove-science-meets-spirit-with-stephen-g-post-phd/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/T6ZDtGjoxV8

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pure-unlimited-love-science-meets-spirit-with-stephen/id986940432?i=1000740131454

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ed1gc1sbo4jdRHEMZY3Nu

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map Events

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/12/8/pure-unlimited-love-8211-science-meets-spirit-with-stephen-g-post-phd

Contact Stephen G. Post PhD

Website 1

https://www.stephengpost.com  

Website 2          

https://www.unlimitedloveinstitute.org/

Website 3

www.stonybrook.edu/bioethics                

Video

https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/navigating-the-holidays-with-loved-ones-suffering-from-alzheimers/6079579/

Articles

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/13872877241297149

https://bmcmededuc.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12909-024-06169-5

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Lori La Bey talks with Eboni Green, who brings years of hands-on experience in caregiving education. With her background in healthcare, she's passionate about bridging the gap between caregivers and healthcare professionals, creating content that resonates on both personal and professional levels. She is the founder of Caregiver Support Services.

Learn:

1. The 7 Pillars to Being a Successful Caregiver

•       Selfcare
•       Empathy
•       Empowerment
•       Kindness
•       Patience
•       Communication Awareness
•       Active Listening

2.  Caregiver Courses

3.  Resources

Dementia Caregiving: Challenges and Success

Lori and Eboni discuss the challenges of caregiving for individuals with dementia, and share their personal experiences. Eboni talked about the importance of understanding what success means in caregiving, as it can change throughout the journey and depends on individual goals. They also touched on the different caregiving styles and how they can sometimes clash within families. Lori emphasized the need for open communication and flexibility in caregiving approaches.

7 Pillars of Successful Caregiving

Eboni shared the importance of open communication within families caring for a loved one, emphasizing the need to assign tasks based on individual comfort levels rather than assumption. She introduced the "7 Pillars of Successful Caregiving," which include self-care, empathy, empowerment, kindness, patience, communication, and active listening. Eboni also highlighted that while these concepts may seem intuitive, they often require clear definition in caregiving situations, particularly patience and kindness, to avoid disempowering the person receiving care.

Self-Care and Empathy in Caregiving

Dr. Green emphasized the importance of self-care, highlighting the need to prioritize and be intentional about nurturing well-being through activities such as reading, listening to music, or exercising. Lori shared her experience of creating a quiet space during her workday to manage anxiety and stress. Eboni explained empathy in caregiving as understanding a person's diagnosis and unmet needs while empowering them to maintain independence, contrasting it with sympathy, which can lead to dependency. Both agreed on the significance of empowering clients or loved ones to maintain their ability to function as independently as possible.

Caregiving Patience and Communication Awareness

Eboni and Lori talked about the importance of meeting unmet needs in caregiving while respecting the person's autonomy. They emphasized the value of kindness, simplicity, and patience in caregiving, noting that patience should be balanced to avoid inaction. Eboni also highlighted the significance of communication awareness, particularly in observing body language to better understand the needs of individuals with cognitive or memory loss.

Enhancing Caregiving Through Communication

Dr. Eboni Green and Lori discussed the importance of effective communication and active listening in caregiving, the need for intentionality, and awareness of one's own body language. They highlighted the value of sharing knowledge and insights within care teams to improve consistency and teamwork. The conversation also touched on the challenges of high turnover rates and lack of mentoring in healthcare, which can affect the quality of care and the well-being of both caregivers and patients.

Caregiver Action Plans: Essential Steps

Eboni Green discussed the importance of caregiver action plans, particularly for new caregivers and those with a caregiving team. She shared a six-step process on the Caregiver Support Services site, which includes starting with self-care and gathering necessary paperwork. Eboni emphasized the need for updated plans, sharing her own experience of being unprepared when her grandmother needed care after a hospital stay. Lori agreed on the importance of having a plan and warned against becoming too focused on planning at the expense of being present with the person receiving care. Both agreed that plans should be flexible and updated as circumstances change.

Caregiver Support Tools and Resources

Dr. Eboni  Green wrapped up discussing her caregiver support website, which offers tools like a six-step action plan, a wellness U-Model with nine components, and training resources for both family and frontline caregivers. She highlighted the importance of her book's seven pillars of successful caregiving and shared insights on handling challenging situations like client anger, depression, and grief. Lori encouraged listeners to share the information and resources, emphasizing the value of community support in caregiving. They agreed to promote the content further next week and discussed potential disruptions due to solar activity.

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Contact Dr. Eboni Green

Websites  Caregiversupportservices.com        https://www.caregiversupportservices.com/

CaregivertrainingInternational.com     https://www.caregiversupportservices.com/courses-materials/

Facebook www.facebook.com/dreboniivorygreen

LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/dr-eboni-green-6788686

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Twitter- https://twitter.com/DrEboni

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