Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday – Jan 10th, 2023 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 11th at 6am in Australia AEDT
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Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Kris Sundberg the Executive Director of Elder Care IQ and Elder Voice Family Advocates, an advocacy non-profit organization. Kris is a passionateAs an award winning, former executive and corporate officer in Fortune 100 and entrepreneurial companies, she brings extensive experience in management, communications, and public affairs.
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Listen Live orListen at Your Convenience Tuesday – Oct.11th, 2022 –2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 12th at 6am in Australia AEDT
Our Host, Lori La Bey will be talking with Gerontologist, Rachael Wonderlin, who is an internationally recognized dementia care consultant. She owns a senior living consulting company and runs the popular blog and podcast by the same name, Dementia By Day. Rachael is also the author of The Caregiver’s Guide to Memory Care and Dementia Communities.
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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
Thursday – Aug 25th, 2022 –2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 26th, at 6am in Australia AEDT
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Today Lori La Bey talks with Mary Underwood, VP of Memory Care Services and Joalene Senk, Director of Marketing; both with Artis Senior Living. Mary has been working in the field of memory care for the past 33 years. Her focus for the past 12 years has been in program development and education of caregivers. Joalene’s passion has always been in the healthcare field. She has partnered, guided, and supported those impacted by dementia and their family members in a variety of healthcare settings. I’m looking forward to having these ladies share with our audience the mission and passion of the Artis Way.
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
Thursday – June 23rd, 2022 – 1pm EST, 12pm CST, 11am MST, 10am PST & 7pm London GMT, 8pm South Africa SAST, and on the 24th at 5am in Australia AEDT
Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Linay McCrady who is the Community Outreach Coordinator at Friendship Village of Bloomington, A Lifespace Community. She has been in the senior living industry for over 7 years and has always had a passion for working with seniors.
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
We are live today so call in and ask your questions or make a comment (323) 870-4602
Tuesday Jan 25th – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 7pm London GMT, 9pm South Africa SAST, and on the 26th at 6am in Australia AEDT
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Today our host, Lori La Bey talks with our guests from English Rose a residential care organization that takes the responsibility of caring for others seriously. They have been providing residential care for those with memory loss since 1997. They also know many individuals with memory loss, thrive in a smaller scale home which focuses on wellbeing. English rose understands the challenge is that wellbeing is different for every individual, and the factors contributing to wellbeing are often change.
English Rose also knows a one size fits all model just doesn’t work when it comes to dementia and that’s where English Rose shines. They have a common-sense approach focusing on each individual’s wellbeing, which requires a deep understanding of each person, placed in their care.
Today we will hear from two English Rose dementia experts.
We are live today so call in and ask your questions or make a comment (323) 870-4602
Zach Parlier started his caregiving career at the age of 16 as a CNA at one of Mayo’s memory care facilities. He was selected to a special committee to work with individuals with memory loss with Hearthstone in Boston, MA. Zach is a dementia educator and the Director of Team Member Development for English Rose.
Also with us today, is Katie Rinehimer whose passion for working with individuals with memory loss began as a teenager. She worked on a memory care unit, a nursing home, and a large assisted living before her tenure with English Rose. Katie has been with English Rose the last 17 years and is the Director of Quality of Life.
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.
Anyone living with dementia interested in participating, please reach out to Lori La Bey via email, or Private message her on FaceBook
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.
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
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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.
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
Lori La Bey will be talking with team members from Emerald Crest Memory Care, which is a ministry of Cassia. Lori will chat with Christine Drasher – Admissions & Marketing Director, Jenny LaVoi – Director of Cognitive Care Program, Sarah Ziegler – Occupational Therapist, and Heidi Maes – a family member whose loved one lives at Emerald Crest. They will share their “Emerald Model” of care supporting those with dementia and their families. Learn how the Emerald Crest model builds strong teams.
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.
“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.
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 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
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.
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 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
We Go Live Thursday – March 11th, 2021 – 2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 6pm London, 8pm South Africa and on the 12th, at 5am in Australia AET
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Today Lori La Bey talks Laurette Klier the founder of Nana’s Books who shares the beautiful adult book series she has developed for those living with dementia. The series has exquisite artwork and prose which provide a wonderful and natural engagement point to create joyful moments. Learn about this fantastic resource and the types of books available.
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.
“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.
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 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
Thursday – Dec 10th, 2020 -2pm EST, 1pm CST, 12pm MST, 11am PST & 6pm London, 8pm South Africa and on the 11th at 5am in Australia AET
Lori La Bey talks with Jennifer Zachman, who is the Executive Director and Holly Williams, who is the Director Health Services at Okalee. Both have been in the senior care industry for about 10 years and Holly has been with the Elim/Cassia organization in various roles during this time. We will discuss memory care engagement by leveraging customized care plans, how they deal with disruptive behaviors, and how they are adapting and adjusting to life with Covid and lockdowns.
Call in and chat with us at 323-870-4602 or listen to the show later.
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.
of Dementia Map Global Resource Directory with Lori La Bey
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.
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.
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
Lori La Bey Can Help Your Organization Switch To Virtual Presentations For Staff Trainings, Family Support, Perspective Clients and Support Gatherings.
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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
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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
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.
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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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