Dementia Drugs, Trust, and the Inequity of Care vs, Cure on Dementia Chats

“Dementia Drugs, Trust and the Inequity of Care vs Cure”

A huge “Thank You” to our experts living with dementia who are our panelists today: Craig Hanke, Cate Lau, and Laurie Scherrer.

Dementia Chats is a series of video conversations where we talk with the true experts on dementia, those living with a diagnosis. Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and Eilon Caspi a Dementia Behavioral Specialist facilitate these conversations.  Each conversation is amazing with wonderful insights from those living with a form of dementia.

La Bey encourages everyone not only to watch these videos, but to include those living with dementia in conversations and to listen closely to their insights. They know dementia better than anyone.

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I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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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Amy Miller Guide’s Us To Living Life & Caring Fully To The Very End

Tuesday – Aug 2nd, 2022 – 1pm EST, 12pm CST, 11am MST, 10am PST & 7pm London GMT, 8pm South Africa SAST, and on the Aug 3rd, at 5am in Australia AEDT

We are live today so call in and join the conversation.  Ask your questions or make a comment at (323) 870-4602

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Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Amy Miller who is the founder of Our Family Encounter and the author of Last Life Lesson: A Guide for Seniors and their Families to help the ‘forgotten middle’ with their end of life plans.

We are live today so call in and join the conversation.  Ask your questions or make a comment at (323) 870-4602

To Contact Amy Miller

Website  https://ourfamilyencounter.com

Linkedin  www.linkedin.com/in/ourfamilyencounter

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When Dementia Takes a Back Seat To Other Health Issues Plus Examples of Misperceptions, Hallucinations, Delusions and Misunderstandings On Dementia Chats™ Today our experts living with dementia give us great examples of situations where dementia can be ignored, or not acknowledged when other health issues pop up. They also give us great examples of the differences between hallucinations, delusions, misunderstandings and misperceptions.

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See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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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What Word Describes How You Feel About 2021?

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

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Be Our Next Guest on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

Due to the great response we are getting to Dementia Map, we are making it easier for people to learn more about all the features of the site. We have set up group sessions for individuals and organizations to attend and learn more about how to maximize your exposure through Dementia Map.

Learn how and why this directory is critical to those living with dementia, their family & friends, as well as professionals in the industry.

Register for a Live Demo Tour of Dementia Map on Zoom!

Today Lori La Bey, founder of Dementia Chats and Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates a conversation with the true experts, those living with a diagnosis of dementia. Lori has always understood the importance of listening to those living with an illness and she wants to share their voices with you.

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization Switch To Virtual Presentations For Staff Trainings, Family Support, Perspective Clients and Support Gatherings.

See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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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Brain Health & Breathing – Simple & Helpful!

Just breathe for brain health. There are preventive steps people can take to reduce their risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s and protect their brain as they age.  I encourage you to take the quiz from MDVIP https://bit.ly/3hKJ8ci.#ad

Download Lori’s Breathing Technique

RESEARCH SURVEY Caregiver Burnout & Dementia

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Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization Switch To Virtual Presentations For Staff Trainings, Family Support, Perspective Clients and Support Gatherings.

Accepting Dementia in Your Life

2 FREE SERVICE OFFERS BELOW

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

We would love to here your thoughts and comments on this tip.

See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

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Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

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Back with Maria’s Place – Engaging the World

Tune In Thursday – Oct 8th, 2020 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 6pm London, 8pm South Africa and on the 9th at 5am in Australia AET

Take this opportunity to call in and talk with us 323-870-4602

Lori La Bey is thrilled to have Marias’ Place back with us. Today she will be talking with Nichole Bontrager, the CEO and Stephanie Giangiulio, the Director of Therapeutic Recreation. Since we talked last, Maria’s Place has added a lot of value to meet both organizational and family’s needs during Covid 19.  Our show will be live today so feel free to call in and talk with us on the topic of engaging those living with dementia and our elders.

Take this opportunity to call in and talk with us 323-870-4602

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Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011.

RESEARCH SURVEY Caregiver Burnout & Dementia

Take The Survey Now

Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization Switch To Virtual Presentations For Staff Trainings, Family Support, Perspective Clients and Support Gatherings.

Accepting Dementia in Your Life

2 FREE SERVICE OFFERS BELOW

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

We would love to here your thoughts and comments on this tip.

See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Downloadable Tips Below

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

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Learn What Makes an Exceptional Memory Care?

Tuesday – July 14th, 2020 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 6pm London, 8pm South Africa and on the 8th at 5am in Australia AET

Call in and Talk with us  (323) 870-4602

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Join our host, Lori La Bey, talks with Ruth Hjelmgren, Director of Community Relations, Mollie Lund, Director of the Artis Experience and Jenessa Cahow, Health and Wellness Director all with of Artis Senior Living Memory Care in Woodbury, MN.  Learn what makes Artis a premier organization.  

Call in and Talk with us  (323) 870-4602

Artis Senior Living

July 16th – Join Lori La Bey

Contact Artis Senior Living – Memory Care

Website:

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Email:

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Artis Senior Living

July 23rd – Join Lori La Bey

Support Alzheimer’s Speaks work by Downloading the Song “Clarion Call” by the Mark Arneson Band featuring Mia Dorr on your favorite msuic APP.

You or a loved one may be eligible for the study if you:

• Are 55 to 80 years old
• Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Have a caregiver or family member who will attend study visits, report on daily activities and oversee medication use

Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization Switch To Virtual Presentations For Staff Trainings, Family Support, Perspective Clients and Support Gatherings.

Accepting Dementia in Your Life

2 FREE SERVICE OFFERS BELOW

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos Click Here

We would love to here your thoughts and comments on this tip.

See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Downloadable Tips Below

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

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Have a Safe & Happy 4th of July

Wishing everyone the very best this 4th of July weekend. May you, your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues, and those around you align and lift up our country. May we work together to make our country better for all. May we respect other viewpoints and have open conversations to expand our knowledge base and provide better services. May we protect one another one all levels as we live together in community. May we stay strong and be pride filled in each moment granted us.

Support Alzheimer’s Speaks work by Downloading the Song “Clarion Call” by the Mark Arneson Band featuring Mia Dorr on your favorite msuic APP.

You or a loved one may be eligible for the study if you:

• Are 55 to 80 years old
• Have been diagnosed with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease
• Have a caregiver or family member who will attend study visits, report on daily activities and oversee medication use

July 15th – Join Lori La Bey for

Artis Senior Living Memory Cafe

July 16th – Join Lori La Bey

& Artis Senior Living

July 23rd – Join Lori La Bey

& Artis Senior Living

Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization Switch To Virtual Presentations For Staff Trainings, Family Support, Perspective Clients and Support Gatherings.

Accepting Dementia in Your Life

Watch the Video Below

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos Click Here

2 FREE SERVICE OFFERS BELOW

We would love to here your thoughts and comments on this tip.

See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

Downloadable Tips Below

Find A Memory Café In Your Area

Push Dementia Forward – Participate!

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Dementia Quick Tip #7 – Family By Choice™

Click Below to Watch #DEMQTIP #7

We would love to here your thoughts and comments on this tip.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites since 2011 .

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All shows on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio are accessible to listen to at anytime to once they go live – Enjoy.

Dementia Chats – Those Living with Dementia Talk Openly

Our topic is confusion when dealing with dementia. Our experts living with dementia give us wonderful real life examples of how and when confusion occurs in their lives and how they dealing with it. They talk about routines, anxiety, depression, executive function, cognitive crutches and so much more. Families, professionals along with others living with dementia will find this video very informative. Please feel free to share with others and subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Youtube channel.

Upcoming Public Event Lori La Bey Will Be At

Book Your Next Event, Staff/Management or Family Training for 2020 & 2021 with Lori La Bey today! Consulting and Mentoring also Available.

See What Others Have Say About Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

This Is Great Gift Idea For A Family Dealing With Dementia

Parental Dementia – A guide through all the difficult questions. Author Keith Galas, is an Executive Director with 20 years’ experience and has helped families with all their difficult questions. Every chapter in the book covers a question he gets most from families.

Parental Dementia – A guide through all the difficult questions is available through Amazon, Walmart and Barnes and Noble, but if you go to www.parentaldementia.com  all Alzheimer’s Speaks listeners can get a discount by using the code word, Lori.

Available in eBook now as well

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Laughter Is One Of The Best Medicines For Dementia

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites.

Lori La Bey host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio is joined by writer and comedian Dani Klein Modisett.  Dani is the founder of Laughter On Call, a company providing “comedy care.”  She does this by pairing comedians with seniors with dementia and trains healthcare workers and families how to connect with shared laughter.

Watch Video Interview Below

Listen to Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Thursday Dec 19th at 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London and on the 20th at 6am in Australia,

All shows are accessible to listen to once they go live,

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Contact Information for Laughter On Call

Website: laughteroncall.com              

Facebook, Instagram & Twitter: @laughteroncall              

Phone: 805-254-HAHA (4242)

Those Living with Dementia Talk Openly About

Holiday Stress Triggers on Dementia Chats

Today Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates a conversation with the true experts on dementia, those living with a diagnosis. Our Topic is Holiday Stress Triggers for those Living with Dementia In this video you will hear those living with dementia speak articulately as they talk about holiday stress triggers, how they adapt to changing situations and environments as well as giving care partners ideas to make the holidays run smooth.

Book Your Next Event, Staff/Management or Family Training for 2020 & 2021 with Lori La Bey today! Consulting and Mentoring also Available.

See what Others have to say about Lori La Bey

I want to echo the thanks and appreciation of my colleagues… Your presentations were movingly authentic, fully engaging and wonderfully informative. Thank you for all that you are doing, and all that you’ve done for us!

Carla Koehl, Director of Community Relations – Artis Senior Living of Lexington

 “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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

What a Great Holiday Gift for a Family Dealing with Dementia! 

Check out this book helping families deal with a dementia diagnosis. 

You can get a holiday discount too!

The book is called Parental Dementia:   A Guide through all the Difficult Questions by Keith Galas has spent more than 20 years helping families work through all of the questions that keep popping up through the dementia journey. The book even has some great worksheets to help keep your thoughts and needs organized.

Discount Code is: Lori (Save $5.99)

You can purchase the book by going to

www.ParentalDementia.com

What a Great Holiday Gift for a Family Dealing with Dementia!

Juggling Dementia Care &

Finding Balance

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Dementia Film – Now & Again

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sounds news, not just sound bites.

The Show Goes Live – Tuesday – Oct. 22nd 2019 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London and on the 23rd at 6am in Australia

Listen in. I know you will be glad you did!

Today our host Lori La Bey speaks with Alex Leff about why he feels it’s important for young people to get involved in dementia.  Alex and his brother explored their Grandfather’s past by retracing a bike trip he took.  Alex will share what they found and how it affected them.  Learn how you can support his film “Now and Again.”

Contact Information for Alex Leff:

Website:  https://www.ashbournefilms.com

Trailer:  https://vimeo.com/363409664

Crowd Funding Page:   https://www.seedandspark.com/fund/nowandagain#story

Coming to Reading & Lexington MA – Nov. 13th & 14th

Upcoming Public Events with Lori La Bey

Coming to Anniston, AL – Nov. 21st

Learn More or 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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World Dementia Council Requests Your Help

Complete Survey By Oct. 30th, 2019

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

What Questions Do You Have For Those Living With Dementia?

Let Us Know and We Will Do a Chat on The Topic!

Juggling Dementia Care &

Finding Balance

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