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Unseen Gifts in Dementia

This Episode of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio is Available On & After: Thursday – July 25th, 2019 at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST, 7pm London time and July 26th at 6am in Australia

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Call into the live show a (323) 870-4602  and ask your questions or make a comment.

Lori La Bey talks with author Wendy Wells-Chanampa about her book The Unseen Gifts of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia; The Greatest of These is Love Come and join us for an interesting look at how we care and how we can find joy and love in the process. Learn ways to reframe and reduce the stress you carry when caring for a person with a form of dementia.

Contact Wendy Wells-Chanampa at:

Email:  wjchanampa@gmail.com

Website  www.seniorconsultantssrc.com 

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What Questions You Have For Those Living With Dementia?

Juggling Dementia Care &

Finding Balance

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UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS WITH LORI LA BEY:

Coming to Woodbury, MN – Sept 25th and 26th

Coming to Toms River, NJ – Oct 8th and 9th

Coming to Elmhurst, IL – Oct 16th & 17th

More Information to Come

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

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Juggling Dementia Care & Finding Balance

Lessons Learned & Shared

Reduce Stress When Caring For Another

This webinar hosted by Lakeyln Hogan with Home Instead and her guest Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks will give you tools and examples of how to shift your perceptions and others, and give you ideas to obtain the outcomes you want.

Learn how stigma and fear can paralyze care partners as well as those diagnosed and how to replace fear with hope.

Get ideas and insight to deal with your own anger.

Find out how to maintain and expand your relationships with those you care for.

Discover the beauty and strength of selfcare in order to care better for others.

Understand how changing your verbiage can change outcomes.

Better understand basic communication styles to engage those with dementia.

Learn how to look for joy and how to create joyful moments.

Find a new calmness in your life when caring for another.

How to deal with guilt.

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UPCOMING EVENT WITH LORI LA BEY:

Join Lori La Bey in Alabama

Coming to Woodbury, MN – Sept 25th and 26th

Coming to Toms River, NJ – Oct 8th and 9th

Coming to Elmhurst, IL – Oct 16th & 17th

More Information to Come

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

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A Dementia-friendly Worship Guide

Thursday – June 27th, 2019 at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London and 26th at 6am Australia

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Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Lynda Everman and Don Wendorf about a new book they are involved with to help address the spiritual needs of those living with dementia.  The book Dementia-friendly Worship: A Multi-faith Handbook for Chaplains, Clergy and Faith Communities  is the first-of-its-kind handbook which enables congregations and faith communities to better serve those living with dementia.   Join us for a great conversion and learn about this initiative and others they are involved in, like UsAgainstAlzheimer’s.

Contact Information for Lynda Everman and Don Wendorf

Lynda Everman Email  

Don Wendorf Email     

Faith United Against Alzheimer’s, a network of UsA2 

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The Alzheimer’s Stamp is available:

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Online at https://store.usps.com/store/product/buy-stamps/alzheimers-S_564204 

or Call 1-800 STAMP-24. 2

UPCOMING EVENT WITH LORI LA BEY:

Join Lori La Bey in Alabama

Below is Hosted by
Artis Senior Living

Coming to Toms River, NJ – Oct 8th and 9th

Coming to Elmhurst, IL – Oct 16th & 17th

More Information to Come

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

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Find A Memory Café In Your Area

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Caregiver Chats Friday – Celebrating the Summer Solstice

Learn How To Make Days Fly By with Joyfully Engagement

Friday – June 21st, 2019 at 12pm EST, 11am CST, 10am MST, 9am PST & 5pm London and 22nd at 4am Australia

It’s FREE!

UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS WITH LORI LA BEY:

Join Lori La Bey in Alabama

Below is Hosted by
Artis Senior Living

Coming to Toms River, NJ – Oct 8th and 9th

Coming to Elmhurst, IL – Oct 16th & 17th

More Information to Come

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

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Dementia – Quality Of Life Is An Issue To Be Discussed

Thursday – June 20th, 2019 at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London and 21st at 6am Australia

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Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio talks with Leah Bisiani a Registered Nurse in Australia, who also has a master’s in health science and has 35 years’ experience within aged /dementia care, establishing a highly skilled knowledge basis, establishing her as a global leader.

Leah is passionate change maker.   Her primary vision has focused on removing negative cultures and philosophies of care while providing a voice that confronts current practice and advocates rights. She has successfully demonstrated how creating environments in which persons with dementia continue to thrive.

Leah distributes and publishes her research and articles in medical journals, the aged care sector and community.

Leah follows Ghandi’s advice –

“Be the Change You Want to See in the World.”

Contact Information for Leah Bisiani

Email:  shimmeringspirit@hotmail.com

Instagram: uplifting_dementia

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leah-bisiani-1270b558/

UPCOMING EVENT WITH LORI LA BEY:

Join Lori La Bey in Alabama

Below is Hosted by
Artis Senior Living

Coming to Toms River, NJ – Oct 8th and 9th

Coming to Elmhurst, IL – Oct 16th & 17th

More Information to Come

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Read Full Post »

Making Dementia Care Better – Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

Tuesday – June 18th, 2019 at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London and 19th at 6am Australia

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Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio host, Lori La Bey, talks with Gary Skole, owner of AlzBetter, a company dedicated to providing education and care management services to families affected by dementia. Learn how AlzBetter uses technology along with dementia coaching to help families. Find out exactly how a dementia coach can help you. Feel free to call in with your questions or comments at (323) 870-4602.

Contact Gary Skole of AlzBetter at:

Email:  gary@alzbetter.com 

Phone:  856-281-1200

Website:  www.alzbetter.com

UPCOMING EVENT WITH LORI LA BEY:

Join Lori La Bey in Alabama

Below is Hosted by
Artis Senior Living

Coming to Toms River, NJ – Oct 8th and 9th

Coming to Elmhurst, IL – Oct 16th & 17th

More Information to Come

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Read Full Post »

Dementia Friendly Initiatives and Support for African Americans

Tune in Tuesday June 4th , 2019 at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST, 7pm London & in Australia on June 5th at 6am

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Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Fayron Epps who has over 18 years of nursing experience. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgia State University Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions and as an affiliate faculty with the Gerontology Institute and Partnership for Urban Health Research.  Also joining them is Retired Army Colonel, Camilla White who has been the primary caregiver for her mother since 2014. Ms. White is also an active Community Educator for the Alzheimer’s Association, Georgia Chapter. 

They will discuss 1) the importance of church and faith and how congregations can support those living or dealing with dementia, 2) the concept of a dementia friendly faith village, 3) Challenges of being a primary care partner,  4) Ideas for selfcare 5) Removing stigma and engaging those with dementia.

Contact Information

Dr. Epps direct # 404-413-1204 to learn more about faith-based research initiatives

Faith Village Connections # 404-549-4504

FaceBook Page – Faith Village Connections

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Join Lori La Bey in Alabama

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Read Full Post »

Dementia Care Virtual Book Club Supports Families

Jennifer Fitzpatrick, Hilarity for Charity & Oasis Senior Advisors
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Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Read Full Post »

Understand Dementia & Associated Behaviors

Lori La Bey talks with Karen Severson a Geriatric Psychiatrist with over 20 years experience working in hospitals and nursing homes. Karen will share what she has learned from working in those settings and how to improve the end of life care for those dealing with all forms of neuro-cognitive illnesses. Karen will also talk to us about her book, “Look I Shrunk Grandma – A Psychiatrist guide to Nursing Homes, Dementia and End of Life,” to do just that.

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Contact Karen Severson at:

Phone at:  Clarity Health Solutions 561-781-3333

Email:  karenseversonmd@comcast.net

Fight Alzheimer’s Together

Diana Pierce of “What’s Next with Diana Pierce” talks with Lori La Bey , CEO of Alzheimer’s Speaks helping us reframe our expectations to replace fear with HOPE!

Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

The Digital Dementia Summit is online and FREE from May 20-26, 2019

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Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

Upcoming Public Events with Lori La Bey

Friday, May 3rd – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Educational Program

“As the Cookie Crumbles”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Friday, May 10th – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“A Timeless Love”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Friday, May 17th  – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Educational Program 

“Shifting from Crisis to Comfort”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonial

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Read Full Post »

Memory Care Clinic Supports Families Through Dementia Journey

Watch the Interview Below


Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Memory Care Clinic

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Lori La Bey host and founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio has a wonderful panel discussion with a team from the Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Memory Care Clinic along with a family who used the clinic for their loved one with dementia.  Join us to learn how this clinic differs from others and how they are supporting families through the dementia journey.  Our guest are: Gretchen Reeves – Speech-Language Pathologist, Melissa Anderson – Occupational Therapist, Gregg Waylander – Family Nurse Practitioner, Lori Petersen – Memory Care Coordinator along with two family members Jack Knothe the husband of Donna who lived with dementia and their daughter Karla Mohagen.

Please contact Gretchen Reeves with any questions or comments you may have at:
Gretchen Reeves M.A. CCC-SLP I Speech-Language Pathologist/Supervisor I P: 320.321.8266 I F: 320.321.8234 IE: gretchenr@montevideomedical.com
Chippewa County – Montevideo Hospital I 824 North 11th Street, Montevideo, MN 56265 I www.montevideomedical.com

“a unified health system dedicated to providing a lifetime of quality personalized care”

Contact Information for the Chippewa County-Montevideo Hospital Memory Care Clinic:

Gretchen Reeves MA, CCC-SLP  Speech-Language Pathologist

320-321-8266

gretchenr@montevideomedical.com

Melissa Anderson  OTR/L   Occupational Therapist

320-321-8260

melissaa@montevideomedical.com

Gregg Waylander  APRN, CNP    Nurse practitioner

320-321-8423

greggwaylander@montevideomedical.com

Lori Petersen, BA  Memory Care Coordinator

320-321-8268

lorip@montevideomedical.com

Schedule Your Next Event with Lori La Bey https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/contact-us

Upcoming Public Events with Lori La Bey

Monday, Mach 11th – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“A Timeless Love”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Sunday, March 17th – 9:30am – 12pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“A Timeless Love”

Jewish Community Center        651-698-0751

1375  St. Paul Ave., St Paul Mn 55116

Tuesday, April 2nd, 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“A Timeless Love”

112- 6th Ave No., Princeton, MN  55371

Saturday, April 6th – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

A Timeless Love”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Wednesday, April 10th – 9:00am- 12:00pm

Educational Program

“A Day in the Life of Dementia”

United Methodist Communities at The Shores  800-272-3900

2201 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ  08226

Wednesday, April 10th – 5:00pm – 8:00pm

Educational Program

“A Day in the Life of Dementia”

United Methodist Communities at The Shores 800-272-3900

2201 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ  08226

Thursday, April 11th – 10:00am – 12:00pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“His Neighbor Phil”

United Methodist Communities at The Shores   800-272-3900

2201 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ  08226

Thursday, April 11th – 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“His Neighbor Phil”

United Methodist Communities at The Shores   800-272-3900

2201 Bay Ave, Ocean City, NJ  08226

Friday, April 19th – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Educational Program

“Dementia Care Is Changing, Are You?”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Friday, April 26th – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Educational Program

“Realities of Dementia – Family Friendly Tools & Tips”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Friday, May 3rd – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Educational Program

“As the Cookie Crumbles”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Friday, May 10th – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Film Screening & Talk Back

“A Timeless Love”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110

Friday, May 17th  – 10:30am – 12:30pm

Educational Program 

“Shifting from Crisis to Comfort”

Gable Pines at Vadnais Heights      651-829-3171

1260 East Co. Rd. E, Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 %3Cimg

See what LeadingAge has to say about Lori La Bey

 “Feedback from the conference planning committee and our leadership team was extremely positive. Many attendees commented that she was one of the best speakers they had heard.” 

Pat Sylvia, Director of Education & Member Development LeadingAge WA

For More Testimonials

Video Interviews with Those Living with Dementia

Click Below Download Tips

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

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