Lori La Bey is honored to have Dr. Miia Kivipelto, the Primary Investigator of the landmark FINGER Trial, in Sweden on the show. They discuss the FINGERs study which was the first large scale trial on multi-domain lifestyle based interventions which can reduce the risk of cognition impairment. Specifically they talk about the impact of a healthy diet, exercise, obesity, psycho-social engagement, sleep patterns, stress and loneliness. The FINGER study was published in 2015 and in 2017 expanded to the World Wide FINGERS study, where 15 countries have joined in to expand the trial. In addition to the trial Dr Kivipelto discusses the FINGERS Brain Health 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 WA
Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio interviews Dr. Paul Nussbaum; Chief Clinical Officer and Stephen Swartz: Chief Operations Officer of WellQor which helps senior live a healthier and happier life. WellQor is a full-service Psychology Practice offering a comprehensive psychological examination to include cognitive, emotional, and psycho-social factors that permit their well trained clinical staff to render an accurate diagnoses along with proper treatment. Their team consists of Licensed Psychologists and Social Workers. We will talk about how their company can assist those diagnosed with or caring for someone with dementia.
June 9th, 2018 – Over 200 people packed the room to hear Cyndy Luzinski and
Lori La Bey speak on living graciously with dementia.
Dementia-Friendly Communities of Northern Colorado is a local nonprofit organization which provides life enrichment opportunities (including memory cafes), care partner support, and dementia-friendly business education. We exist so that no one walking the dementia journey has to walk alone.
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.
