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Alzheimer's Speaks

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

  1. Healing the divide, our first dementia retreat in Malaysia

    23 HR. AGO

    Healing the divide, our first dementia retreat in Malaysia

    Healing the divide, our first dementia retreat in Malaysia Lori La Bey talks with Cecilia Chan, a Malaysian dementia advocate and activist, and we will learn about a wonderful event she coordinated. Learn: The effects of stigma Self-isolation and withdrawal from social engagement Embarrassment and family dynamics Lack of awareness and education Aggression and behaviors Creating dementia-friendly communities and support services Spiritual growth and acceptance Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/eVoZqtsqp-s Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/healing-the-divide-our-first-dementia-retreat-in-malaysia/id986940432?i=1000695469562 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1oKVfbFKe7s2r6YzBDmXQy Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/healing-the-divide-our-first-dementia-retreat-in-malaysia/ Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/11/healing-the-divide-our-first-dementia-retreat-in-malaysia   Contact Cecelia Chan Website  https://bsceldercare.com.my/ Email Ceciliachanhappy@gmail.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-cecilia-chan-401417162/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069100987416 Blog https://ceciliacwm.wordpress.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/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 10m
  2. Exploring Alternative Therapies to Improve Health and Wellness

    FEB 13

    Exploring Alternative Therapies to Improve Health and Wellness

    Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Stefano Sinicropi a highly accomplished board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon who has performed over 9000 spinal surgeries since 2006. He is the President and CEO of Midwest Spine. Dr. Sinicropi has been a founding partner of several other successful medical ventures as well as others outside the medical field. Recently, Dr. Stefano Sinicropi developed Hypercharge™️ Performance and Recovery Clinics. These are leading-edge health and wellness clinics set to launch in Minnesota, Arizona, and New York, with ambitious plans to expand nationally within the next three years. The HyperCharge™ Clinics offer a comprehensive range of services designed to optimize physical, mental, and emotional well-being, utilizing the latest advancements in health and wellness technology. With a focus on personalized care and holistic approaches, these clinics are poised to revolutionize health care, further solidifying Dr. Sinicropi’s reputation as a forward-thinking leader and visionary in both the medical and business worlds. Dr. Sinicropi also has the podcast Wellness at the Speed of Light and a radio show on AM950 called Recharging the Human Battery.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/iyI643FhtP8?si=gQ5yRDd5oEJLe3rW   https://youtu.be/iyI643FhtP8?si=T_QtvLF6baJETEtR https://youtu.be/iyI643FhtP8   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/13/exploring-alternative-therapies-to-improve-health-and-wellness   Contact Dr. Stefano Sinicropi Website  http://hyperchargeclinic.com Locations in Maple Grove, Eden Prairie, Edina, and Woodbury Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/HyperChargeClinic/?_rdr Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/hyperchargeclinic/ YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/@hyperchargeclinic Tik Tok   https://www.tiktok.com/@hyperchargeclinic X/Twitter   https://x.com/hypercharge_mn   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.

    1h 35m
  3. Co-Creating  Caregiver Success

    FEB 7

    Co-Creating  Caregiver Success

    Co-Creating  Caregiver Success Lori La Bey talks with Mary Farquhar who has named herself the CEO of her husband Roger’s care since October 2018. She is a member of Lori La Bey’s Caregiver Connect Support group, where she openly shares critical insights and resources with our members. She is a valued member and leads by example, teaching others they know more than they think. Mary kindly and compassionately supports and encourages them to share empowering them and giving purpose. In addition, Paula Forte also joins us. She is a Registered Nurse with over 45 years of experience in nursing. With bedside experience ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics, her clinical practice has included primary care, acute care, long-term care, and tertiary care settings.  Her roles have spanned hospital administration, staff education and leadership development. She has a BSN & MSN in Nursing and a PhD in Adult Education & Organizational Development. Her training as a Health & Wellness Coach was done at the University of Minnesota and she is nationally certified with the credentials, NBC-HWC. Learn: From the actual experiences of two family dementia caregivers Strategies from a Health and Wellness Coach Hear about Resources available to you Spark Giving Voice Choir Connecting Voice Chorus Circle Keepers Paula's book – Self Care Strategies for Family Caregivers How to Become A Giver Of Hope   Watch the Video Interview Below https://www.youtube.com/@AlzheimersSpeaks   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/co-creating-caregiver-success/id986940432?i=1000689995739   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wZ1QdmVXviJY0zupBEAn0   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-caregivers-creating-a-successful-life/ Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/   Contact Paula Forte Email   Website https://cocreate4life.com/ Facebook  Co-Create 4 Life   Contact Mary Farquhar LinkedIn  linkedin.com/in/mary-farquhar-074a0b49     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.

    1h 7m
  4. All is not lost! Inspiration for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

    FEB 3

    All is not lost! Inspiration for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers

    All is not lost! Inspiration for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers Lori La Bey talks with Rev. Dr. Jade Angelica who was Inspired by her journey through Alzheimer’s with her mother. She founded the non-profit organization, Healing Moments for Alzheimer’s, in 2007.  Since then, she has been offering innovative dementia care education throughout the country, producing creative programming for caregivers, and writing about her many discoveries on this journey. Today Jade will talk about her newly released book, Where Two Worlds Touch: The Spirit and Science of Alzheimer’s Caregiving.    Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-is-not-lost-inspiration-for-alzheimers-and/id986940432?i=1000688623535 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cB1poc3Lt5S3stQmXmhMa Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 YouTube Video https://youtu.be/I37JHcSXH7k Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/2/4/all-is-not-lost-inspiration-for-alzheimer-8217-s-and-dementia-caregivers Alzheimer's Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/all-is-not-lost-inspiration-for-alzheimers-and-dementia-caregivers/   Contact Jade Angelica Website: jadeangelica.com Email: jadeangelica@gmail.com Phone: 563-582-4724   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.

    1h 8m
  5. Alzheimer's Music Fest on Alzheimer's Speaks OPEN MIC

    JAN 28

    Alzheimer's Music Fest on Alzheimer's Speaks OPEN MIC

    Today on OPEN MIC our guest is Vince Zangaro, the founder of the Alzheimers Music Fest.  Vince has a new concert raising funds to support those living with dementia. Listen, learn, and see how you can help spread the word about this fun and fantastic event, or better yet; how you can attend! Contact Information for Alzheimer's Music Fest and Vince Zangaro The Alzheimer's Music Fest is excited to have so much musical talent under the Smith's Olde Bar roof on February 22nd 2025! Join us and let's make a difference and see some of the best music, Georgia has to offer. They are expecting tickets to SELL OUT, so please get your tickets at: https://smithsoldebar.freshtix.com/events/alzheimers-music-fest-sobatl Join the Facebook Event for updates at: https://facebook.com/events/s/the-11th-anniversary-alzheimer/1908031359710219/ Contact Vince Zangaro if you would like to become a sponsor or have any questions. Alzheimers Music Fest Website  www.alzheimersmusicfest.org Stand Up For Seniors  https://vac-cherokeega.org/   Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer’s Speaks Open Mic Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time.  We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to call in and tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation. Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about your service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting.  Reach out and be our next guest. Website     https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzheimers-speaks-radio/ Watch the Video Interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/hEwTGTn9fRY Apple Podcast     https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-music-fest-on-alzheimers-speaks-open-mic/id986940432?i=1000686055092 Spotify     https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FedwqWeNo8R8rnh3tUuZe Pod Links     https://pod.link/986940432 Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer’s Speaks  Website –  https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Check out Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/1/28/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs 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.

    33 min
  6. People living with dementia are targets of social media abuse in nursing homes 

    JAN 27

    People living with dementia are targets of social media abuse in nursing homes 

    People living with dementia are targets of social media abuse in nursing homes  Lori La Bey talks with Eilon Caspi a Gerontologist and dementia behavior specialist. He has worked in the aging field for 30 years starting as a nurse aide in a nursing home where his grandfather lived. Since then, he worked as a social worker, educator, consultant, author, applied researcher, and care advocate in long-term care homes. Over the past 18 years, he has led several studies to improve understanding and the prevention of various forms of elder mistreatment in nursing homes and assisted living residences.  Learn: Define social media Abuse Examples of social media abuse Preventative techniques to avoid social media abuse from occurring Zero tolerance Consequences for those engaging in social media abuse Raise awareness of social media abuse to all staff, families, volunteers, residents… Implement sensitivity training on this topic Develop a code of conduct Awareness of consequences for the perpetrators and victims Policies regarding smartphones and other types of camera equipment Policy on when a picture or video can be taken of a resident, along with where it can go… file, family, marketing materials Immediately and thoroughly conduct an investigation into any situation brought to the community's attention and ensure that their reporting process is known and followed by staff. All investigations are to be reported.   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/22LS7Jw9IG4   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/people-living-with-dementia-are-targets-of-social/id986940432?i=1000685568819   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6rGmSzRrLCGax4a5Xfkg1l   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/1/27/people-living-with-dementia-are-targets-of-social-media-abuse-in-nursing-homes   Contact Eilon Caspi Email  eiloncaspi@gmail.com  Website Dementia Behavior Consulting LLC https://dementiabehaviorconsulting.com Blog Post on McKnight's Long-Term Care News: What nursing homes can do to prevent staff misuse of social media  https://www.mcknights.com/blogs/guest-columns/what-nursing-homes-can-do-to-prevent-staff-misuse-of-social-media/   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.

    1h 21m
  7. Dementia & Dental Care - Dentists Coming To Homes To Provide Care

    JAN 21

    Dementia & Dental Care - Dentists Coming To Homes To Provide Care

    Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Joy Poskozim DDS the Founder of Joyful Dental Care. She even does house calls!  Joy is also an amazing advocate and presenter. As a Geriatric House Call Dentist for over 15 years, Dr. Joy Poskozim speaks to Long-term Care Facility Administrators, Nursing Staff, Caregivers, and loved ones on the importance of oral health care as we age.  Her goal is to share as much dental information as possible, making it easier to communicate to traveling dentists about residents' oral health problems. Learn: How to brush teeth The tell, show, do method Where is the best place to brush their teeth Set a routine of how to brush their teeth Eye contact Face them Upper right Lower right Upper left Lower left Go with your loved one to the Dentist Great Products Biotene – Over the Counter Toothpaste Mouthwash Gel 3D Pro Brush https://3dprobrush.com/  Scan for dentures in case lost Find a Dentist – Special Care Dentistry Association https://www.scdaonline.org/   Watch the Interview on YouTube https://youtu.be/1QWKcrpnQv0?si=rMe6bAi6Hbnqw2O5   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-dental-care-dentists-coming-to-homes-to-provide/id986940432?i=1000684813644   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hQbK8Q9Nj4lLeR1PYBvc5   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-dental-care/   Contact Dr Joy Poskozim DDS Website    https://joyposkozimdds.com Phone    312 498 2209 LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyposkozimdds Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/joyposkozimdds Pinterest   https://www.pinterest.com/jvpdent   Contact Joyful Dental Care Website   joyfuldentalcare.com Phone  7737367767 4116 W. Peterson, Chicago IL 60646 Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/JoyfulDentalCare   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.

    1 hr
  8. Working With Grief By Staying Connected: Letters From The Ungrateful Dead

    12/23/2024

    Working With Grief By Staying Connected: Letters From The Ungrateful Dead

    Working With Grief By Staying Connected: Letters From The Ungrateful Dead Lori La Bey talks with Deborah Shouse, a writer, editor, laughter yoga facilitator, and dementia advocate. She is the author of a new non-fiction book, Letters from the Ungrateful Dead: A Grieving Mom’s Surprising Correspondence with her Deceased Adult Daughter. Please help me welcome our friend Deborah Shouse back with us! Also joining us is Deborah’s partner Ron Zoglin who is a writer, speaker, dementia advocate, and professional storyteller and Jacque Amweg, a licensed social worker, who works at the Solace House Counseling Program as a Team Lead. Blog Post   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/irMjZ96u1iA   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map   Contact Deborah Shouse Website  https://www.deborahshousewrites.com/ Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/deborah.shouse.7 Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/deborahshouse LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-shouse-00728112/ Amazon   https://www.amazon.com/dp/1953583938 Book Shop   bookshop.org   Contact Jacque Amweg Website    https://kchospice.org/ Email   jamweg@KCHospice.org Phone    816-276-2717  or  913-341-0318 Address    8012 State Line Road, Suite 202, Prairie Village, KS  66208   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.

    1h 6m
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