Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
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The Alzheimer's Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and..
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
2d ago
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 facili ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
1w ago
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
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
1w ago
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
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
1w ago
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 ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
2w ago
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.
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
2w ago
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
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
3w ago
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.
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
1M ago
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 betwee ..read more
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
1M ago
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.
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio
1M ago
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 ..read more