Alzheimer's Speaks Senior Resource Podcasts

Dementia is no match for a daughter’s determination

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD who is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention. 

Dr. Popovic graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, and her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication. She believes anyone can boost their brain and grow bolder rather than older.

Learn:


Education vs Medication
Band-Aid Solutions vs Root Cause Issues
Dementia is a Starting Point, Not an End Point
Purpose and Engagement
The Power of Volunteering
Can’t Control Everything
Don’t Help People to Death
How to Use Multi-Sensory Engagement
Joy is Healing 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/mKtnrmB9Zl0

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Contact Dr. Helena Popovic

Website  http://www.drhelenapopovic.com

Website  http://www.adventurepreventsdementia.com 

Facebook  http://www.facebook.com/helena.popovic

Instagram  http://instagram.com/get_healthy_with_dr_helena 

YouTube  http://www.youtube.com/drhelenapopovic 

LinkedIn  http://au.linkedin.com/in/drhelenapopovic 

 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

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 sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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We’ve all been trained to think people living with a dementia diagnosis and Dementia and the Arts is all about breaking that myth. Dale Marie Latimer never did art prior to her dementia diagnosis.

By looking at her work I think most of you will be shocked by that. We invite you to sit down and enjoy this conversation and be amazed by Dale’s talent. Get tips on resources to get inspired and walk away feeling uplifted.

Dementia and the Arts - Busting Stigmas By Highlighting Possibilities Dementia and the Arts™ educational videos were developed to lift the voices of people living with dementia while raising awareness of their abilities. We discuss the when's and why's of how they got involved with art, along with what they get out of creating it, and other people's reactions to it. Individuals share the techniques they use, how they adapt as the disease progresses, and how their emotions are expressed through their work.

We know Dementia and the Arts know no boundaries and feel it's important to be inclusive of all people no matter what form of dementia they are living with. We work hard to accommodate time zone differences around the world so we don't exclude people due to their location.

Learn More Here https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/ In 2024, we changed our structure to feature individuals on an episode as well as including the care partner's voice to share their thoughts on how art can improve the quality of life for a person living with dementia.

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder All levels of artwork and all forms of art are welcome. Here is a brief list of types of art: painting, coloring, woodworking, photography, dance, song, music, poetry... and more.

Watch the Video Interview

https://youtu.be/ZjOakVffE0g

Contact Us If You Are Interested In Joining Us!

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/free-educational-resources-form/

Our Partners

Dementia Action Alliance, known as DDA

https://daanow.org/ DAA

Facebook page  @Arts and Dementia https://www.facebook.com/groups/294443774931144

Forget Me Not Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForgetMeNotDementiaSupport.

2024 Recording Dates will be on the 1st Wednesday of the Month. If this doesn't work for you we will try to accommodate a date that will. We love partnering with all organizations that support those living with dementia by encouraging and empowering them to get creative.

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Dementia and the Arts Main Page

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/

Dementia and the Arts Gallery page

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/art-gallery

Dementia Map

https://www.dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2024/4/17/dementia-and-the-arts-8482-educational-videos
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Geriatric and Dementia Care in India

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anita Kumar a Geriatrician from India with experience in geriatric oncology and public health.  She has written multiple articles in national and international journals as well as national newspapers.  Anita has spoken to a board audience.

Learn:


How is a Geriatrician different from a General Practitioner
About dementia care in India
What is the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia?
If India has Adult Day Programs
What their doctor appointments are like
About India’s in-home appointments and the benefits of them.
How family structure and expectations affect dementia care.

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/lTebscZQ1IY

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Contact Dr. Anita Kumar - Consultant Geriatrician at Holy Family Hospital - Mumbai

Email  doctor.geriatrics@gmail.com 

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/anita.kumar.549

Youtube  @Defeating Ageing

Linkedin  @Anita Kumar

Instagram  @diva2000in

Join Anitaa’s WhatsAPP Group +919022200700.  Send her a request and she will add you to her group where she disseminates information on geriatric care.

 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

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 sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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Are you caring for a friend, family member, or loved one?

Lori La Bey talks with Crystal Gallo, Co-Founder and CEO of Innerhive, who has over 15 years of experience leading product strategy and operations for high-growth technology companies. Having felt the impact of being a caregiver, she will discuss why there is no better time to address the burnout cycle and provide caregivers with the tools, resources, and community they need to thrive.

Learn:


About daily strugglers of Caregivers
How you can ask for help both for physical needs and your emotional needs as well.
How to change the dialogue around caregiving. 
How to build empathy 
Best practices
About community support groups 
Building a sense of community and collaborations 
Find tips and resources to support your journey


 

Watch the Video Interview Below

 

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Contact Innerhive

Website https://www.innerhive.com/

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/helloinnerhive/

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/helloinnerhive

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/innerhive/

Email  Hello@InnerHive.com

 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

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 sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/
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Fall Prevention with Cognitive Impairment: It Takes a Village

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Shawn A. Weiss who is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a Certified Fall Prevention Specialist, and a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer.

Dr. Shawn Weiss is a licensed Physical Therapist, Functional Wellness Coach, and Healthcare Executive. She is Founder/Owner of Select Home Care, a licensed Medicare Skilled Home Health Agency established 20 years ago in 2004 in Columbus, Ohio. Her agency provides Nursing, Physical, Occupational, and Speech therapy services to older adults.

Dr. Weiss is also the President of Senior Health and Wellness Group, where she does keynote speaking, consulting, and education/training services for caregivers, family members, and other medical professionals in the areas of Senior Health.

Most recently she started Balance Functional Wellness, an Online Health Coaching platform helping individuals of all ages maximize their Optimal Health by addressing six vital Health pillars; Exercise, Sleep, Stress, Nutrition, Emotional Health, and Gut Health.

Dr. Weiss obtained a B.S. in Education with a minor in English from Otterbein College in 1992.  Deciding to pursue her passion, she earned a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Andrews University in 1998.  She also completed her  Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Montana in 2010.  Shawn is a Certified Falls Prevention Specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and Certified Alzheimer’s and Dementia Disease Care Trainer.

She is published in the area of Fall Prevention in Assisting Living Communities with an emphasis on Cognitive Impairment.  Most recently she completed her Functional Medicine Coursework as well as a Food as Medicine certificate. Shawn’s proactive holistic approach to healthcare focuses on wellness and prevention strategies, with an emphasis on improving both the Physical and Emotional health of her clients. By incorporating Root Cause health into her assessment and treatment protocols, Dr. Weiss creates individual programs for her clients that maximize their quality of life and overall Joy!

Learn:


Percentage of falls reported and the 
Examples of extrinsic prevention – environmental changes.
Examples of Intrinsic prevention – Medications, food, hydration, sleep…

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/35pIP-b5ILY

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Other Podcasts

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Contact Dr. Shawn Weiss

Website  www.seniorhealthandwellness.org

Coaching Website  www.shawn-michele.com

Email   Shawn.weiss@seniorhealthandwellnes.org

 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

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 sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

 
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A Passion for Distraction

#FindingBeautyInIllness #SupportingFamilyCaregivers #HonestDiscussion

Lori La Bey talks with Allene Symons who is the author of Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Caregiving. She has worked as a journalist, editor, and college instructor and is the author of three previous books. She has lived in San Francisco and New York and currently makes her home in Long Beach, California.

Learn:


Tips for caring for a spouse or partner with dementia.
Ideas to distract or redirect a person living with dementia.
Is it ok to distract yourself as a care partner on the dementia journey?
What happens when the caregiver gets sick themselves?
Can you plan ahead of time for workarounds to avoid getting sick yourself as a care partner?
A Nat or a FireFly – What Do You See
To focus on something to do and something to look forward to.
Loving Lies – How They Work and Why They Are Important
When and how to hire help to care for your loved one.
How to protect a loved one’s independence and dignity.
The Monarch Gardens- a national movement.


Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/H6PvKgbn8DA

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

 

Other Podcasts

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Contact Allene Symons 

Email allenesymons2@gmail.com

Website allenesymons.com

Facebook @allenesymons

X-Twitter @allenesymons

LinkedIn @allenesymons

 

Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

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 sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.