Alzheimer's Speaks

Apr 17 2025 1147 ep. 64 mins 24
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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

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Learn How To Adapt To Brain Changes When Living With Dementia

Apr 17 2025 62 mins  
Dementia Chats Bring You Adapting to Brain Change on Alzheimer's Speaks Today, Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks, highlights three amazing women who are living with dementia and are panelists on Dementia Chats educational videos.  Today, Karen Creekmore, Ginger Smith, and Truthful Loving Kindness discuss the brain changes they experience and how they each adapt to them.

The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s

Apr 02 2025 83 mins  
The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s Lori La Bey talks with Eliezer Sobel, who managed the last six years of at-home care for his mother, with the help of his wife Shari, whose Alzheimer’s journey lasted 20 years. His new memoir, The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery, focuses on the joy and healing that his mother’s process b

  YOU ARE NOT ALONE     

Mar 30 2025 60 mins  
YOU ARE NOT ALONE                                                                                               Lori La Bey talks with Alfredo B

Supporting Families and Organizations Dealing with Dementia on OPEN MIC

Mar 25 2025 56 mins  
Supporting Families and Organizations Dealing with Dementia Today our host Lori La Bey talks to three women doing amazing things in the arena of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Joining Lori is Linda Burhans,  the gal who cares for the caregivers,  Claire Richardson, representing Dementia Together, and Julie Moore, Author of  I Am Their Voice. Y

It’s Time for More Emotional Intelligence in Dementia Care 

Mar 10 2025 56 mins  
It’s Time for More Emotional Intelligence in Dementia Care  Lori La Bey talks with David Sheard who has been a U.K. disruptor for 44 years in dementia care. His core beliefs are centered on the fact that Feelings Matter Most. David is now the first UK professor of Emotional Intelligence in Care. Learn: What is emotional intelligence? Explore why Emotional Inte

Dementia and the Arts on Alzheimer's Speaks with Artist Wally Cox

Mar 04 2025 52 mins  
Dementia and the Arts on Alzheimer's Speaks with Artist Wally Cox  Today on Alzheimer's Speaks our cohosts Lori La Bey and Mary Crescenzo chat with artist Wally Cox. Wally shares his diagnosis, and how art brings him comfort and joy while adding value to his life and others.     Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/ipKqvQrtaE4?si=Ah7fyjm5Dx7jPtKm Listen

OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks - Strategies When Caring

Feb 27 2025 66 mins  
Today we talk in detail about caring for a loved one with Author Alfredo Botello, who wrote the book Spin Cycle: Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver. Alfredo took care of his mother living with dementia.  You will hear about a variety of experiences, and how he coped and adapted as he cared for his mom.  You will get a lot of great tips to make your journey a bit easier. Lea

Healing the divide, our first dementia retreat in Malaysia

Feb 24 2025 69 mins  
Healing the divide, our first dementia retreat in Malaysia Lori La Bey talks with Cecilia Chan, a Malaysian dementia advocate and activist, and we will learn about a wonderful event she coordinated. Learn: The effects of stigma Self-isolation and withdrawal from social engagement Embarrassment and family dynamics Lack of awareness and education Aggression and behaviors Creating de

Exploring Alternative Therapies to Improve Health and Wellness

Feb 13 2025 94 mins  
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Stefano Sinicropi a highly accomplished board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who has performed over 9000 spinal surgeries since 2006. He is the President and CEO of Midwest Spine. Dr. Sinicropi has been a founding partner of several other successful medical ventures as well as others outside the medical field. Recently, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi developed

Co-Creating  Caregiver Success

Feb 07 2025 67 mins  
Co-Creating  Caregiver Success Lori La Bey talks with Mary Farquhar who has named herself the CEO of her husband Roger’s care since October 2018. She is a member of Lori La Bey’s Caregiver Connect Support group, where she openly shares critical insights and resources with our members. She is a valued member and leads by example, teaching others they know more than