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Dementia: Art Therapy, Mental & Sexual Health

Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday – October 27th, 2022 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 28th at 6am in Australia AEDT

Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Sivan Perdue who is a licensed clinical professional art therapist and creative engagement consultant.  Her work focuses on improving the mental health and quality of life for those living with dementia. Sivan was recently certified in dementia and sexual health, and she assists facilities in creating sexual health affirming environments and policies to support and protect both residents and the people who care for them.

Contact Sivan Perdue

Art Therapy Website   

Consulting/Education Website

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Depression and Dementia e-book

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Let Your Ideas be Heard Around the World!

Email Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio if you would like to participate in the show or submit your thoughts and ideas for others to hear.

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The time has come for comfortable, informative conversations to hit the airwaves highlighting dementia care! We are thrilled to announce “Dementia Divas – Caregiving & The Arts.” Click the graphic above to check out the trailer featuring Teepa Snow, Dr. Macie Smith and Lori La Bey.

Dementia Divas coming soon on SaltBox TV, a free online streaming service.

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Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization 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 RelationsArtis 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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Learn About The National Aging in Place Council on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Tuesday – Oct 4th, 20222pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 5th at 6am in Australia AEDT

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio host, Lori La Bey will talk with Tara Ballman currently serves as Executive Director for the National Aging in Place Council and Gina Knight is founder and president of Kastle Keeper LLC.  Let’s learn all about aging in place and how the Aging in Place Council can help you do just that!

We are live today so call in and join the conversation. 

Ask your questions or make a comment  (323) 870-4602

Purchase Their New Book on Amazon Below

Contact National Aging in Place Council

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Contact Tara Ballman, Exec. Dir. – National Aging in Place Council

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Contact Gina Knight, Founder and President – Kastle Keeper LLC

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Learn About Becoming A Dementia Chats Experts

Contact Dementia Chats

Take A Peak Below At Our FREE Educational Resources Go To Our Website Now

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

Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization 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 RelationsArtis 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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Baywood Home Care Supporting Those Living with Dementia To Be Able To Live At Home

Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday – September 29th, 2022 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 30th at 6am in Australia AEDT

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Host, Lori La Bey will talk with Emily Nyberg who has more than 20 years of healthcare and nursing experience, along with more than 10 years of management experience.  She is an RN who loves her job working with the Baywood Home Care team as their Chief Compliance, Quality & Education Officer.  Emily also loves supporting each client’s right to have the freedom to live at home.

Contact Baywood Home Care

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Facebook

LinkedIn

Better Business Bureau

Phone   763-546-8899  (Twin Cities office) 507-399-2080 (Fairmont office)

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Contact Dementia Chats

Take A Peak Below At Our FREE Educational Resources Go To Our Website Now

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

Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization 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 RelationsArtis 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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Dignity Is Possible Even For Those Who Are Deeply Forgetful

I just love talking with Stephen G Post and Rev Jade Angelica! You can see from our smiles we are having fun and sharing insights on a very important topic – dignity for deeply forgetful people, which is also the title of Stephen and Jade’s book. Watch the video and pick up some new perspectives on caring for a loved or those you serve living with a form of dementia or what Stephen refers to as the deeply forgetful.

Click Purchase the Book, click the Graphic below.

Contact Stephen G. Post PhD

Website  www.StephenGPost.com

Website   www.unlimitedloveinstitute.org

Contact Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica

Website   www.healingmoments.org

Website  www.jadeangelica.com 

Email

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Tuesday – June 21st, 2022 – 1pm EST, 12pm CST, 11am MST, 10am PST & 7pm London GMT, 8pm South Africa SAST, and on the 22nd at 5am in Australia AEDT

Hi Everyone – I’m looking forward to this conversation with Lakelyn Hogan Eichenberger, Ph.D. who is a Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate with Home Instead®. I hope you can join us. We always have a great time as both of us love our work and we invite you to be part of the conversation too!

See below where you can submit questions ahead of time or you can always submit them during the live chat too.

Looking forward to see you on the Summer Solstice!

Click the Graphic Above to Register for the Event

During This Chat You Will Learn: 

  • A brief overview of dementia and the signs and symptoms 
  • Tips for bringing up concerns about a loved one’s cognition
  • Reasons to talk to a healthcare provider and get a diagnosis 
  • Resources to support individuals and families navigate dementia

We will take live questions during the chat, or feel free to send them in ahead of

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Learn More About Dementia & The Arts Here

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

Talk To Lori La Bey About Having A Screening & Talk Back of “A Timeless Love”

Prior Title Name Was “His Neighbor Phil”

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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 RelationsArtis 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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Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People – Stephen G. Post, PhD & Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

Thursday – June 16th, 2022 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 17th at 6am in Australia AEDT

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Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Stephen G. Post, who is an elected member of the Medical and Scientific Advisory Board of Alzheimer’s Disease International and one of only three recipients of the Alzheimer’s Association Distinguished Service Award. Joining us will be Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica who is a Unitarian Universalist Community Minister and spiritual director, offering hope and inspiration for those dealing with dementia.

Click Below To Listen To The Radio Show

Contact Stephen G. Post PhD

Website  www.StephenGPost.com

Website   www.unlimitedloveinstitute.org

Contact Rev Dr Jade Angelica

Website   www.healingmoments.org

Website  www.jadeangelica.com 

Email

All Radio Shows are Archived

For Information on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio, Playlists, & More Click Here

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Dementia and the Arts is an Educational Panel where all levels of artists and all types are welcome. Our goal is to elevate panelists work and ability to create beauty in many forms. They will share examples of various types of art they participate in, how, and why they started, what they have learned, and what they personally get out of making art. Panelists, do not have to attend all sessions.

Learn More About Dementia & The Arts Here

Check Out Our FREE Educational Resources

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

Talk To Lori La Bey About Having A Screening & Talk Back of “A Timeless Love”

Prior Title Name Was “His Neighbor Phil”

Virtual Or Live Programs

Upcoming Public Events Lori La Bey Will Be At:

Click Here For More Information On Public Events

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 RelationsArtis 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


Find A Memory Café In Your Area

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Learn About The New APP CircleOf For Caregivers

Monday – Nov. 8th 20212pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 9th at 6am in Australia AEDT

Watch the Interview Below

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Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Kerry Lange the COO and Chief Evangelist of CircleOf, and Alanna McLeod who is the Director of Engagement.  We are honored to have this opportunity to learn about and share their fantastic APP CircleOf with you.  This App is wonderful for a variety of caring roles, so join us and learn more on how to ease the journey and better.

Contact Information for a CircleOf:

Kerry Lange – https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerrylange

Allana McLeod – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alannamcleod 

Get the CircleOf APP:  https://circleof.com

Contact Lori La Bey  with questions, branding needs or visit www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

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ARTS & DEMENTIA EDUCATIONAL PANEL:

After receiving multiple requests to formally continue to highlight the artwork of those living with dementia, The Arts & Dementia Educational Panel will formally launch this November. All levels of artists and all types of art are welcome. Our goal is to elevate panelists work and ability to create beauty in many forms. They will share examples of various types of art they participate in, how, and why they started, what they have learned, and what they personally get out of making art. Panelists, do not have to attend all sessions.

Anyone living with dementia interested in participating, please reach out to Lori La Bey via email, or Private message her on FaceBook

Below is an Example of What the ARTS & DEMENTIA PANEL Will Explore & Share

As you will see from the sample video above, conversations are comfortable, casual, and fascinating. We have so much to learn from one another. All recordings will be prerecorded and published to Alzheimer’s Speaks YouTube channel with a specific playlist channel for easy access. Each episode will be pushed out on Alzheimer’s Speaks social media channels as well.

Anyone living with dementia interested in participating in the ARTS & DEMENTIA EDUCATIONAL PANEL please reach out to:

Lori La Bey via email, or on FaceBook

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 facilitates a conversation and is amazed by every conversation what she learns about life with dementia. She 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.

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

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

Upcoming Public Events Lori La Bey Will Be At:

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

Plymouth International Virtual Dementia Conference

Wednesday 3 November | 13:00–16:30Day

Wednesday 10 November | 13:00–16:30

More Information to Come

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 RelationsArtis 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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Find A Memory Café In Your Area

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                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

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Cathy Braxton on Language & Dementia

Thursday – April 15th, 2021 – 2pm EST, 1pm CDT, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London, 8pm South Africa and on the 16th, at 4am in Australia AEST

Lori La Bey talks with Cathy Braxton the founder of Improv4Caregivers, a site which offers a variety of support to those who care.  Today we are going to talk with Cathy about the importance of language and how it impacts our relationships.

Contact Cathy Braxton:

Website:  improv4caregivers.com

Email:  improv4caregivers@gmail.com

Facebook: improv4caregivers (Beautiful Failure Fridays)

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For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

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

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.

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 RelationsArtis 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


Find A Memory Café In Your Area

2 FREE SERVICE OFFERS BELOW

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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

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Dementia Chats: Preparing and Adjusting to Change

Today Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates a conversation on Dementia Chats with the true experts, those living with a diagnosis of dementia. Our topic is preparing and adapting to change as the disease progresses. I think you will find some great insights and wonderful tips. Please feel free to share with others.

“Stress, Dementia & Gratitude.”

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 facilitates a conversation and is amazed by every conversation what she learns about life with dementia. She 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.

For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

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

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.

Be Our Next Guest on Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio

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.

All Shows are Archived

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 RelationsArtis 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


Find A Memory Café In Your Area

2 FREE SERVICE OFFERS BELOW

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

                                            Diana Pierce and Lori La Bey

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Protecting Our Elders – Raising Their Voices

Craving by Dr Eilon Caspi

Let Their Voices Be Heard

“With an estimated 80,006 deaths of residents due to COVID in long-term care homes nationwide — approximately 10,000 additional deaths reported since a month ago — and significant family visitation restrictions still in place in many LTC homes across the nation, it seems as though listening to the voice of elders in these care settings is now more important than ever!” Dr. Eilon Caspi

KARE 11 Investigates: Elder neglect alleged in locked down facilities

Maltreatment reports dropped during the pandemic, but some families say loved ones suffered emotional and physical neglect as families were locked out for months. Very , very sad story.

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RESEARCH SURVEY Caregiver Burnout & Dementia


Chantell Horn, is a student studying for the Graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety Management at Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand. She is currently completing her dissertation which would enable her to look at the reality of burnout among dementia caregivers and the effects on them.

Take The Survey Now

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.

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

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For a Complete List of Dementia Chats Videos – Click Here

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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 RelationsArtis 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

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