Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

EngagedSenior by MemoryCo: A Personalized-Content Engagement Platform Lori La Bey talks with Carolyn and Ali Aslan, PhD, both had family members who struggled with Alzheimer's Disease and witnessed the emotional and financial strain it brought to their families. Their mission with MemoryCo is to improve seniors’ lives through meaningful and engaging entertainment with an added focus on cognitive well-being and memory support. Ali holds a PhD in Neuroscience from Dartmouth College and has completed his postdoctoral fellowship at UCLA working on a DARPA project developing an implantable memory prosthetic device that uses deep brain stimulation to improve memory. Carolyn's professional background is in finance and business where she has years of experience working with seniors in various settings. Learn: How can we reduce isolation and loneliness? What is meaningful engagement? What is meaningful entertainment? What are the benefits of social engagement? Can offerings be personalized? How is EngagedSenior by Me

Dementia, Mutts, and Music What It's Really Like When Your Husband Has Alzheimer's Disease Lori La Bey talks with Sue Fagalde Lick the author of No Way Out of This: Loving a Partner with Alzheimer's. This is not the kind of Alzheimer’s memoir where you read about a noble, self-sacrificing wife who gives up everything to take care of her husband. Nobody’s that good. Certainly, Sue says she isn’t.  Learn: Why it's tough to get an actual diagnosis. Second marriages and how that can affect things. How sexual relationships can change. Therapy is not a bad word! Dealing with tough decisions. End-of-Life Planning. Dynamics of long-distance family members. Recognizing and dealing with your own anxiety and depression. How several moves for a person living with dementia can be difficult.   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT

What Does Incontinence, Sound, and Sleep Have In Common? Part 1 of 2  Lori La Bey talks with Deanna Vigliotta and the National Sales Manager for Seni and Jeff McSpadden is co-founder and CEO at Composure. Deanna has an extensive 30-year healthcare sales and sales management background. As the National Sales Manager of Seni, a premium brand of adult incontinence products.  She and her Seni teammates are on a quest to shift the mindset in the USA from adult incontinence products being viewed as a disposable commodities to high-performing incontinence products being viewed as a critical component of the continuum of care. Jeff McSpadden is co-founder and CEO at Composure, an evidence-based, digital audio company that delivers original soundscapes for senior living communities to improve sleep and drive healthy outcomes for older adults living with dementia. As an entrepreneur, technologist, and lifelong musician, and composer, Jeff has dedicated himself to the pursuit of sound as a vital ingredient to human thri

Lori La Bey talks with Nicole J. Smith who cares for her mother with Alzheimer's. She wrote a memoir/prescriptive book about the discovery, diagnosis, and devastating dynamic of dealing with the disease. Her book Diagnosis Dementia covers the legal, medical, financial, and emotional aspects of becoming a caregiver. Learn: The difference between Alzheimer’s and other dementias. What to expect in Nicole’s book “Diagnosis Dementia. Tips for long-distance caregivers. Understanding the why’s behind the changes. Family dynamics. How to prioritize the most important things. How to Pace yourself to care. The film – Wine Women and Dementia Contact Nicole J. Smith Website www.njsmithbooks.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/utnicolesmith/ Instagram https://www.linkedin.com/in/utnicolesmith/   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/po

Lori La Bey talks with Amit Shrivastava, is the co-founder and CEO of GoInstaCare. He is a serial entrepreneur who has successfully launched, scaled, and exited multiple ventures in both the Healthcare and Real Estate sectors. His mission is to use his skills and expertise to make a positive difference in the lives of others. Learn - What is GoInstaCare? Can GoInstaCare help me care better for my loved one? What is respite care? Does GoInstaCare speed up the process of securing staff to hire? Can the APP make things more affordable for families and how? What do staff currently working for Home Care agencies think about GoInstaCare? Is this for commercial use like senior living or home care agencies or just families looking to hire staff? Is GoInstaCare easy to use? Where is this APP available now and in the future?   Watch the Video Podcast https://youtu.be/z9a-j0o2v6Q   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/go-instacare-find-excellent-care-instant

Today we talked with Steven A. Barbieri and Truthful Loving Kindness, both living with dementia. It was a very interesting show with great insights. We covered a variety of topics listed below. * The diagnostic process and the difficulty in getting an actual type of dementia pinned down. Like Cancer, Dementia is a category, not an official disease like Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy Body Dementia, Vascular, FTD, CTE… We also dive into the benefits of exercise. The importance of the Phrases – Nothing About Us Without Us and Nothing About Me Without Me Organizations that tout having a “Token” person living with dementia on the board… and the impact of that. Truthful’s Blog on dementia symptoms and strategies. Using a cell phone for strategies, pictures to help remember things or events, calendars, and reminder alerts. Quality of Life for people living with dementia. *Bidets, what a wonderful tool as the disease progresses. Helpful Resources Discussed National Council of Dementia Minds also known as Dementia Minds

Our Panel today consists of Craig Hanke, Ginger Smith, Harry Urban, Laurie Scherrer, Jennifer Bute, and Truthful Loving Kindness who are living with dementia.  You will hear about when they got diagnosed, how their diagnosis changed over the years, and how they are living life well with a form of dementia.  Some of our panelists have been living 15 to 20  plus years with dementia! Join us as we listen and learn from their lived experiences! Dementia Chats™ You can also watch the program on YouTube at https://youtu.be/ulSIssz8-W0?si=ubOoi7UsLEQ1cG1u  Educational Panel – Videos Raising Voices of Those Living with Dementia Dementia Chats™ was created in 2012, to educate people living with dementia, and their care partners including family, friends, professionals, and advocates. Dementia Chats™ positions our panelists to be the true experts.  They are those diagnosed with some form of dementia.  Our panelists vary from program to program, depending on their schedules. New voices are always welcome to join us. Lor

GrandPad: Facilitating Connection and Engagement in Alzheimer's Care Lori La Bey talks with Scott Lien who is GrandPad's Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer. His role has been to lead the company as it builds an accessible platform that empowers seniors to connect with family, friends, and caregivers. With GrandPad, Scott’s vision is to create a world where no seniors are lonely or isolated. Learn: How GrandPad was created by personal experience. Who are Grand Advisors and why is their insight so important to the design and service offered? How GrandPad promotes safety and security. What ways are available to communicate? Can you control who has access to communicate? Why is engagement critical for all users? The importance of promoting independence and inclusion. No WIFI is needed GrandPad supports 911 GrandPad tech support always connects you with a real person! Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grandpad-facilitating-connection-and-engagem

Adaptive Publications Providing Social, Cultural, and Spiritual Engagement  Lori La Bey talks with a variety of founders who are providing a variety of adaptive reading publications. This is a fabulous show that can be life-enriching for not just those living with dementia but for all older eyes! I think you will be amazed at all the resources we discussed and why they were developed. Laurette Klier is a career educator-turned-passionate advocate for adaptive publications for elders in life review. Her series, NANA’S BOOKS uses nostalgic art and literature in considerate formats to facilitate meaningful communication and unite generations.  Nikki Jardin Publisher and Co-Founder of Mirador Magazine - an award-winning, adaptive text publication.  Luke Gilligan is the founder and CEO of Resense, a company that creates innovative and restorative products for individuals living with Dementia. Luke has a passion for care and creating unique, dementia-friendly products and experiences for individuals living with Dem

Talking Tech Options To Live Well With Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Abbie Richie who hosts Tech Tuesdays on Foresight TV and Tech Talks on CBS Channel 5. She is a TEDx speaker, a member of the AARP’s AgeTech Collaborative, and the director of corporate communications for The Smarter Service. Tips For Picking and Customizing Technology To Meet Your Needs Televisions Phones Computers Hearing Aids Monitoring Systems Voice Transcribing Notifications Avoiding Scams Social Engagement Apps   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/40ANNJwSqPs Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Contact Abbie Richie  Website   www.smarterservice.com Email   abbie@thesmarterservice.com Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/abbie_richie/ LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbie-

25 Years of Supporting Families and Caregivers Our host, Lori La Bey talks with a wonderful panel about the Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness who give us insights from various perspectives.  We are lucky to have with us Jennifer Monroe, Executive Director, Becky Zinn-Caulfield, Caregiver Specialist, Leaf Erikson who is 93-years-old and who was recently diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's, along with Kennard Lehmann was diagnosed in 2010 with early-stage Alzheimer's disease and his wife and care partner Mary Margaret Lehmann. Kennard and Mary Margaret Lehmann Kennard Lehmann was diagnosed in 2010 with early-stage Alzheimer's disease.  Since then, he and his wife, Mary Margaret, have immersed themselves in the world of research, resources, and advocacy.  They have participated in support groups and have spoken in front of the Senate Finance Committee regarding problems faced by patients living with chronic disease illnesses. Ken does weekly woodworking projects which are then donated to the Alzh

Building Love & Joy into Caregiving with LEGO BRICKS!  Lori La Bey talks with Loretta Woodward Veney who is an inspirational speaker and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator who offers a wealth of information, encouragement, and humor to her audiences. Loretta is the author of Being My Mom’s Mom, Refreshment for the Caregiver’s Spirit, and Colors Flowing from My Mind. In 2006, after her beloved mother Doris was diagnosed with dementia, Loretta began learning everything she could about the disease becoming a fierce advocate for her Mom in the process. Loretta and her Mom have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The NY Times, and a PBS special. Loretta's engagement with her Mom using LEGO bricks and her facilitation of LEGO Serious Play workshops for those with dementia and their caregivers resulted in Loretta and her Mom being chosen as one of Robin Roberts Thriver Thursday recipients, which previewed on Good Morning America in November 2021. In September 2023, Loretta recei

Discovering A Cash Resource Often Overlooked When Chronic Illness Hits Lori La Bey talks with Joyce Bidwell who assists seniors in selling their life Insurance policy for a lump sum cash settlement to a large pool of policy buyers and investors, assuring the highest offers in the marketplace. Learn: How HIV influenced death benefits for Life Insurance Policies. What a life settlement is and how it works. What a viatical insurance policy is. Who a fiduciary agent represents. Who does a life settlement benefit and how? How funds from a life settlement be spent. Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discovering-a-cash-resource-often-overlooked-when/id986940432?i=1000651115015 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fKSil14Oz3kfnh5bbUuFS Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432    Contact Joyce Bidwell Website   www.bidwelllifesettlements.com Email  Joyce @bidwelllifesettlement.com LinkedIn   www.linked

Open Mic on Alzheimer's Speaks discusses the need for more support for people diagnosed with a form of dementia when they are hospitalized. Plus how there are now wonderful publications supporting those living with dementia who still enjoy reading. Join us as we talk with Micheal Ellenbogen who is living with dementia and Nikki Jardin the Co-founder of Mirador Magazine. Contact Alzheimer's Speaks Host Lori La Bey with any questions  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/ Article - The Failing Hospital System–When it Comes to Cognitive Issues https://www.mathewsopenaccess.com/journals/neurology/abstract/the-failing-hospital-system-i-when-it-comes-to-cognitive-issues-i  The Purple Angel Wristband Program for Hospitals https://dfmassachusetts.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2019/06/Dementia-Spotlight-Foundation-Alzheimers-Dementia-Hospital-Wristband-Program.pdf   Adaptive Reading Publications Help Those Living with Dementia Continue to Enjoy Reading. Reach out to Mirador Magazine https://www.MiradorMagazine.com

Thanacare: Advanced Care Planning Registry for All Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Michael Madison has been a practicing interventional neuroradiologist in the Twin Cities of Minnesota for the last 25 years. His career and personal life heavily influence his passion for improving care at the end of life. Dr Madison is the Co-Founder, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Thanacare. Learn: About End-of-Life decisions and the paperwork needed to ensure your wishes are upheld. Define quality of life for you. Decrease family guilt over end-of-life decision-making. About really family stories about end-of-life decisions. Who is in charge of decisions? How to figure out how you want to live the end of your life. Where do you want to die? How is your end of life going to be paid for? Make sure the right people have access to your wishes. How can a QR Code help?   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432 Listen and Subscribe to Al

Doing Dementia Differently, A Non-Traditional Approach to Memory Care Lori La Bey talks with Zach Parlier the Administrator at English Rose, where they have been providing Memory Care, Assisted Living, and In-Home Care in the Minneapolis metro area in Minnesota for 25+ years. Zach has been a dementia educator for the past 7 years and is eager to spread a larger message about how caring for people with dementia can be simpler when we allow for an individualized approach and experience. Lori has had the privilege to observe their care model and it was truly magical. Learn: The difference between Memory Care and Assistive Living. About the different types of care settings. What is “staff ratio” and how does it affect care services? How love and kindness play a role in care. Why longevity in staff matters. How to understand and manage behavior communications by leveraging multi-sensory language. The importance of being responsible for your own caring style. Identify the difference between being right and being s

Bringing Out the Best in Care Community Staff Members Lori La Bey talks with Tryn Rose Seley, an award-winning author, first original AlzAuthors member, and provider of Mindful Art sessions for people living with dementia and their care partners. Learn: To look at how you view people who care. To evaluate the philosophies of the corporation, the administration, the departments, and the individual staff. How to create a safe space to thrive To frame care as a practice, not a perfection To evaluate your approach to care To understand the impact of micromanaging, cross-training, team building, toxic people and environments, and Covid To lead by example and what that really looks like. To look for value and purpose in employees, and don’t forget to appreciate their work and acknowledge their efforts. To create a collaborative care community   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/hjiqTSOkqLA  Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alz

Ginger Shares Share Her Life Living With Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Ginger Speech an 86-year-old woman who had to retire as a speech-language pathologist due to encroaching dementia symptoms ten years ago. At one point, Ginger ended up in hospice, but recovered and came home. Her mission now is to advocate for research and cure for neurodegenerative disease through her memoir, interviews, and participation in social media. Learn: The symptoms Ginger experienced. How she handled forced retirement due to her symptoms. About dealing with multiple diagnoses. How antipsychotics can be dangerous with some types of dementia. More about hospice. Living in the world of dementia. Why support groups are helpful to those living with dementia. Sun shining vs. Sun downing. The importance of lifestyle changes. How to access Ginger's memoir.   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/az3aErT2tKA   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speak

Witness Music Become Magical Lori La Bey talks with David Schofman, Co-Founder & CEO of Coro Health, which is a leading authority in the intersection of music, neuroscience, and healthcare. Under his visionary leadership, Coro Health has gained national attention for its clinical-backed interventions that have been proven to reduce symptoms such as agitation and depression in seniors by up to 54%.  Dave is a seasoned presenter and speaker focusing on educational talks centered on the transformative power of music in healthcare, particularly its neuroscientific impact and its role as a non-invasive tool in care plans.  Learn: How a personal experience inspired the launch of Coro Health. Who uses Coro Health and why? About Coro Health’s programs like: Music First, Faith First, Sing- a- longs, and Care Radio plus the Bundle Engagement Program. What a Music prescription is. About the clinical trial Coro Health is doing How our emotions and engagement levels change as we listen to music. Watch this support vi

Lori La Bey talks with Darlene Fuchs, writer and author behind “GET IN THE BOAT”: A Memoir of Love, Loss, And The Dance with Dementia. Drawing from the emotional unfiltered journals of her father, Richard Sonnichsen, Darlene takes readers on a deeply personal journey through   the challenges of caregiving, offering an intimate view of a husband   navigating the complexities of caring for his wife. Learn: How to address lifestyle changes Creating a safe environment for those you care for How to communicate with family and friends How to engage family and friends Why reading body language is important Men verse women's perspective on caring How and why to journal Tips for new caregivers The importance of self-care   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Contact Darlene Fuchs Visit their Website  WEBSITE: GetInTheBoatBook.com FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092701665994 LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darlene-fuchs-46aa7447/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/getintheboatbo