About

The Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog, was started as an additional resource to: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/


All materials are the copyright of Lori La Bey and Alzheimer’s Speaks effective 2009 through 2023.

 Alzheimer’s Speaks, was developed for professionals and the public alike, to have easy access to a variety of services, tools, concepts, and products when dealing with the disease. Alzheimer’s Speaks,  believes collaborative and alternative works push society forward in search for answers.  We believe working together and sharing knowledge is the best way to win the battle against this disease and we invite you to explore our site. 

Alzheimer’s Speaks— Giving Voice, Enriching Lives

As with the progression of many diseases, voice can be lost.  Communication as we know it evaporates.  This is the very essence, of why Alzheimer’s Speaks was created.  To bring voice back to the disease in many formats and fashions: while encouraging, assisting, and engaging those in need. 

 

“Shifting Caregiving from Crisis Mode to Comfort Care™” 

     Lori La Bey’s mission is to “Shift society’s negative perception of aging and illness, by getting individuals and businesses to appreciate and embrace the gifts wrapped in every stage of life.”  She believes by removing the fear, embarrassment, and judgment that cripples our relationships; we can enhance our connections with the people we love and care for.  Join her in “Shifting Caregiving from Crisis to Comfort mode™!

     Lori is a Driver of Change.  She is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory. Both help families, communities, organizations, and businesses maneuver the turmoil of aging and illness. Lori has dedicated her life to working with people in transition.  She guides businesses and organizations on how to improve service delivery and enhance relationships with caregivers and their families.

     Lori understands Caregiving from the inside out.  She lost her Father to Brain Cancer after a 4 ½ year battle.  Her Mother struggled with Memory Loss for 30 years and passed on in 2014 from Alzheimer’s disease.  Lori now shares tips and techniques she learned as a Caregiver.  Her goal is to help people embrace the person who once was, engage the person before them, and let go; allowing love to flow forward; as the ill and aging surrender to the shell of a body that in prisons them.

Lori is routinely featured on a variety of news outlets for her cutting-edge work with dementia and caregiving.  She is a Speaker, Trainer, Consultant, Spokesperson, Author, Advocate, and Activist for change.

Lori provides multiple platforms to support those diagnosed with dementia, their families, friends, and business professionals.

 

Lori can be contacted through this blog or-

Email:      Lori@AlzheimersSpeaks.com

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All Copyrights reserved  and belong to Lori La Bey and Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC effective 2009 – 2023

The information herein is believed to be accurate and timely, but no warranties are expressed, given or implied.  Linked sites are not under the control of  Lori La Bey or Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC and all viewers hold them harmless as well as any associates, or affiliates of this site. 

Lori La Bey, Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC does not promote itself as any type of professional counseling or referral site, but again an informal educational and awareness site.  No warranties are given or implied by the owner of this site, or its members.  All parties within the Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC are held harmless from any form of legal or financial action, caused by any implied wrong doing.

All parties within Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC are providing the information contained within this site as a convenience for web viewers; and any comment or link included should not be taken as an endorsement by us.

 It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to investigate and do their due diligence prior to engaging or purchasing any service, product, or resource referred to  on this site.   Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC and Lori La Bey and any and all affiliates are here by held harmless form any liability or damages for content on this site.

Last, each viewer of Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC agrees to indemnify and hold all parties affiliate with Lori La Bey and Alzheimer’s Speaks, LLC and its affiliates, officers, agents, employees, partners and licensors harmless from any claim or demand, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of content you submit, post, transmit or otherwise make available through the community, your use of the community, your connection to the community, your violation of these guidelines, or your violation of any rights of another.

 

148 Replies to “About”

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    Dave

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    1. Loved this story. It reminded me of my mother who attended her grandson’s wedding and thought for just a while that she was the bride! She was delighted to be escorted down the aisle by her handsome grandson. What a lovely moment in an otherwise crappy and upsetting illness. Thanks for bringing back this memory.

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  7. Hi Robert,
    Thank you so much for your comment. I am glad to have you be part of our community! I love when people comment take the time to write. Lord knows I can’t build that feeling of community without all of you!

    Thanks again

    Lori

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    1. HI Fawn,
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      Thank you again for joining our community!

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  10. If I may, I’d like to post a link to my interview with Richard Taylor, Ph.D done 2/1/11 and 2/3/11. It is very enlightening especially considering that he was diagnosed 9 years ago. He was interviewed as my professional for my newsletter. The lady I take care of (who has severe alzheimer’s) was listening to the whole interview and said that he is very smart and knows what he is talking about. Here it is:
    http://www.chuzeyourownjourney.com/RichardTaylorPhoneInterview1.wav
    http://www.chuzeyourownjourney.com/RichardTaylorPhoneInterview2.wav
    http://www.chuzeyourownjourney.com/RichardTaylorPhoneInterview3.wav

    It’s about 2 hours long total, and both Richard and I are trying to get this out at as many places as we can.

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  36. Hi Lori, Sorry I did not discover your blog until today. I would have liked to hear your program yesterday. I’m a nurse with over 20 years experience caring for dementia patients and have just started my own blog http://kissesforelizabeth.wordpress.com/
    I am a strong believer in common sense dementia care and have written a book about it. I’m finding so many wonderful sites and have enjoyed reading everyone’s stories. Thanks for all you are doing here, I’m sure it has helped many caregivers.
    Stephanie Zeman

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  44. Wow, I am sincerely in awe of the depth of this blog. In the last couple of years my Aunt was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s and it was life changing for me. I am completing a memoir, how I found myself writing a blog, celebrating her life and impact in my life. I’ve had the absolute blessing as a result of this journey to volunteer with patients with dementia in a residential setting as a way of honoring her. It is my favorite part of the week to spend time with them and I am so grateful to be welcomed in their home to experience such love. The residents are extraordinary and I can’t imagine not knowing each of them. The experience has really taught me the importance of loving people for where they are. They way my Aunt always loved me. Thank you for putting so much time and resources into this blog, I will be following and wish you all the best with your work!

    Heather Schepman

    1. Hi Heather,

      Thank you so much for writing. It sounds like you are on a wonderful path. I just checked out your blog and see your right here in MN! Maybe we can met for coffee sometime and chat if you are interested. Keep up the great work.

      lori

  45. Keep Me Moored to the Harbour by Dave Clinch
    D
    Keep me moored to the harbour,
    G
    Don’t let this vessel shift.
    D
    Unless you are coming with me,
    A
    Don’t let me float adrift.

    D
    Night clouds are approaching,
    G
    A shimmer turns to grey.
    D
    I wait till darkness breaks
    A
    At the dawning of the day.

    D
    Time now seems to me like loss,
    G
    A frisson, a fear, please stay.
    D
    The touch and feel of memory
    A
    In my dreams just slips away.

    D
    Keep me moored to the harbour,
    G
    Don’t let this vessel shift.
    D
    Unless you are coming with me,
    A
    Don’t let me float adrift.

    D
    The touch and feel of memory
    G
    In my dreams just slips away.

    D
    The touch and feel of memory
    A D
    In my dreams just slips away

  46. Thanks, Images by Dashfield. Memory loss has exercised my mind for several years now. I often think (unscientifically) about how memory works. I sing lots of songs from memory at gigs and open mics.

    The loss of memory is brutal. A friend said just last week. ‘You’d almost take a physical disability instead’. At least you would be able to understand what is happening.

    By the way I will play/perform at fundraisers for memory loss. I live in Torrington, North Devon.

    Thanks

    Dave Clinch

  47. Dear Lori

    It’s on youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0oxQVKHf7k It’s going to be re recorded with my friend Tim who is adding further guitar accompaniment. We’ll put it up when we’ve done it.

    There’s other stuff of mine on youtube
    also: http://www.youtube.com/my_videos?feature=mhee

    or on: http://www.thepipercallsproject.co.uk

    I will do benefits and/or fundraisers for Alzheimer’s Society.

    I’m in Torrington North Devon

    Thanks for responding

    Dave Clinch

    Tel:  +447887 650671 m
    skypename: dpclinch
    Email: dpclinch@gmail.com
    Facebook: thepipercallsproject Clinch
    Twitter: @dpclinch
    website: http://www.thepipercallsproject.co.uk

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      1. I found your email the other day. This weekend I will get it out and do it. I am so sorry. I’ve been down and out with sickness and/or pain since I got back from NM. Let’s try to get something set up soon!
        Thanks, jen

  51. Hi,

    I was wondering who I should contact to discuss a potential partnership. FindTheBest provides content to help users make unbiased comparisons to help users make quality decisions related to elder care.

    We have already worked with great publishers like the Huffington Post, TechCrunch, and GolfDigest and we are looking for a quality caregiver sites to work with.

    Please let me know the appropriate person to speak with and how I may arrange a phone call to discuss.

    Best,
    Shervin

      1. Hi Lori

        I discovered that we do have the ability to filter our Assisted Living Facilites so that only Alzheimer/Dementia Care locations show up. You can check this out at this link (http://assisted-living.findthebest.com/) and on the left hand sidebar under Type of Care you will see it.

        Also check out our Natural Remedies for Alzheimer’s Disease link (http://natural-remedies.findthebest.com/d/d/Alzheimer's-disease) I think both these resources would be very valuable on your blog at least.

        Let me know what you think.

        -Shervin

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    1. HI Theresa

      Thanks for this fun honor. I will get on this on this tomorrow and pass it along to others like the instructions say. I’ve added to logo to my website under my author section… I’m having trouble getting it to take in wordpress any ideas?

      Lori

      1. I just saved the logo as an image to my hard drive, then posted it as I would any picture in the blog post. That’s all I know to do. Thanks for your enthusiasm — I appreciate your blog and what you’re doing for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers.
        Theresa

  56. Hi there! I could have sworn I’ve visited this site before but after browsing through a few of the posts I realized it’s new to me. Regardless, I’m definitely happy I discovered it and I’ll be book-marking it and checking back frequently!

    1. This is a great article Dave. Thanks for sharing. If you every want to submit an article to us feel free. We don’t pay for submissions but I know our audience would be interested. I’m also interested in learning more aboutyour organization.

      Lori

  57. Hi Lori,

    My name is Anuj Agarwal. I’m Founder of Feedspot.

    I would like to personally congratulate you as your blog Alzheimer’s Speaks has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 40 Alzheimer Blogs on the web.

    http://blog.feedspot.com/alzheimer_blogs/

    I personally give you a high-five and want to thank you for your contribution to this world. This is the most comprehensive list of Top 40 Alzheimer Blogs on the internet and I’m honored to have you as part of this!

    Also, you have the honor of displaying the badge on your blog.

    Best,
    Anuj

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