Lori La Bey, host and founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks will have a very interesting conversation with Susan Massad and Mary Fridley from the East Side Institute in New York. Susan is a retired primary care physician educator who is on the faculty of the ESI and she has had a long interest exploring the experience of illness for all those involved. Mary is on the faculty of the ESI, where she has practiced therapy for 12 years and continues to use the social therapeutic approach as a teacher and workshop leader. Lori is a firm believer that joy is readily available to those who chose to look for it and create it in any circumstance and there is always a reason to be grateful. Learn how you can develop more joy in your relationships.
Contact Mary Fridley, Susan Massad or the East Side Institute
“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 Washington
Welcome to Dementia Chats, where our experts are those living with various types of cognitive impairment.
Today we had a very interesting conversation about how media impacts public beliefs about dementia. How media can assist in reducing dementia stigmas and report realistic outcomes, not just what is pitched to them.
Listen to this interesting conversation which gives ideas to improve reporting and give hope to those diagnosed or caring for someone who is. Learn how media can give voice to those diagnosed and their families along with all the non-pharmaceutical supports and methods to assist them along with research to control symptoms and be a potential cure.
Our Guests:
Laurie Scherrer
Harry Urban
Bob Savage
Mary Radnofsky
Michael Ellenbogen
Lisa Head
Bill Walsh
Our Facilitators:
Lori La Bey
Eilon Caspi
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Voices of Dementia
Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia. We have been doing this series since July of 2012.
“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 Washington
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018 – Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio interviews Kathy Smith, Founder of Seniors Resource Hub a wonderful APP which helps families find the resources they need and deserve. Come listen and learn how this APP can save you time, gain you insights of others in similar situations and help you move forward with life in a confident and positive fashion.
Contact Kathy Smith, Founder of Seniors Resource Hub
Today our Dementia Chats Experts, those diagnosed and living with cognitive impairment, discuss what they would like to see their communities provide them to show they are truly a “Dementia Friendly Business or Communities.” You will find great tips for businesses and communities to consider.
Our experts today are: Michael Ellenbogen, Laurie Scherrer, Bob Savage and Truthful Loving Kindness. Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates the conversation. Lori can be reached at or visit Alzheimer’s Speaks website.
Voices of Those Diagnosed with Dementia
Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia. We have been doing this series since July of 2012.
“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 Washington
Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks is joined on Open Mic with Cate Lau-Booth, Harry Urban, Craig Hanke and Kelley Horton.
All topics related to dementia and caregiving are welcome.
We feel everyone’s input is valuable to shift our dementia care from crisis to comfort. If you are living with a form of dementia or have symptoms, those that care or have cared for a loved one or are professional care partner, business professionals making a difference, authors, singers and song writers, film makers, advocates, politicians, family and friends of those with dementia… Everyone is welcome to give insights, state needs they see and support to others as long as it is in a respectful fashion. We look forward to hearing from you.
Today our Dementia Chats Experts, those diagnosed and living with cognitive impairment, discuss what they would like to see their communities provide them to show they are truly a “Dementia Friendly Business or Communities.” You will find great tips for businesses and communities to consider.
Our experts today are: Michael Ellenbogen, Laurie Scherrer, Bob Savage and Truthful Loving Kindness. Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates the conversation. Lori can be reached at or visit Alzheimer’s Speaks website.
Voices of Those Diagnosed with Dementia
Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia. We have been doing this series since July of 2012.
“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 Washington
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On Thursday, September 27th, Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks interviews Peter Berry, a man living a positive life with dementia. Peter is a huge advocate who loves riding his bike and raising awareness of Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Today, Lori and Peter have an enlightening and fun conversation on how Peter and his family have dealt with his diagnosis at the age of 50, and how it threw them for a loop and how they recovered and came out stronger. Peter lives in London with his wife. Due to Peter’s dementia symptoms he found it necessary to step down from his position. He just formally retired a few months ago.
Don’t forget to follow Peter on Facebook to get his weekly videos!
Today our Dementia Chats Experts, those diagnosed and living with cognitive impairment, discuss what they would like to see their communities provide them to show they are truly a “Dementia Friendly Business or Communities.” You will find great tips for businesses and communities to consider.
Our experts today are: Michael Ellenbogen, Laurie Scherrer, Bob Savage and Truthful Loving Kindness. Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates the conversation. Lori can be reached at or visit Alzheimer’s Speaks website.
Voices of Those Diagnosed with Dementia
Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia. We have been doing this series since July of 2012.
“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 Washington
Archives of all shows available after the first airing.
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Today our host, Lori La Bey, will talk with Ashley Addison and Bridget Rissmann who are with RivALZ Twin Cities in the state of Minnesota. They will share with us how this Flag Football force started, how long they’ve been around and tell us about other teams in the country doing the same thing. Join us as we learn how these volunteer-driven events bring together young professionals in support of the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter and other chapters throughout the nation.
Please Contact the following for more information:
To learn more or donate to RivALZ Twin Cities go to www.RivALZtc.org
If you are looking for more information about Alzheimer’s disease or where to find resources/support, you can call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.
#EndAlz #RivALZtc
Today our Dementia Chats Experts, those diagnosed and living with cognitive impairment, discuss what they would like to see their communities provide them to show they are truly a “Dementia Friendly Business or Communities.” You will find great tips for businesses and communities to consider.
Our experts today are: Michael Ellenbogen, Laurie Scherrer, Bob Savage and Truthful Loving Kindness. Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates the conversation. Lori can be reached at or visit Alzheimer’s Speaks website.
Voices of Those Diagnosed with Dementia
Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia. We have been doing this series since July of 2012.
“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 Washington
Author Sara Bell discusses her caregiving journey with her Grandmother who has dementia radio host Lori La Bey, on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio. Sara blogs about her experiences and recently completed a children’s book to help kids make sense of the disease. The book is called “Nana Forgot My Name.”
“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 Washington
Alzheimer's Speaks believes working together and sharing knowledge is the best way to win the battle against this disease. Please explore the site and share your thoughts.
