Alzheimer's Speaks

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

5d ago

Crayon Cards: Supporting Memory, Identity, and Connection Through Every Stage of Dementia

Crayon Cards: Supporting Memory, Identity, and Connection Through Every Stage of Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Joe Pianetta, who has spent his professional career in the print production world, and he also cared for his father during that time last 2 years of his life, and that is what inspired crayon cards as a new business venture. Spending time at the dinner table, asking my father for details of his early years. Although he could not remember his grandchildren’s names, he remembered many details of his early years. Learn: What is the back story that inspired Crayon Cards? How does Crayon Cards adapt to someone in the early stage versus the middle or late stage? Why is the middle stage often where Crayon Cards has its greatest impact? How can caregivers benefit from Crayon Cards? What is identity preservation, and why does it matter in dementia care? How do Crayon Cards support reminiscence therapy, and how does that help the person living with dementia, as well as their care partners? Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/supporting-memory-identity-and-connection-through-every-stage-of-dementia/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/VnBR5KtT_TQ Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crayon-cards-supporting-memory-identity-and/id986940432?i=1000774142973 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i7INm2z82A5GNsOYhKJev Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/25/crayon-cards-supporting-memory-identity-and-connection-through-every-stage-of-dementia Contact Crayon Cards Crayon Cards: 833-237-4850 Email: Color@crayoncards.com OR info@crayoncards.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564737642952 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IaHg_KIxycu1QDAeN4Elg Handle: @PhotosToColor YouTube video - Sample book from Crayon Cards https://youtu.be/3UiOsAmdplY YouTube Video - How to order a book https://youtu.be/_QrUbVhP8MY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crayoncards4coloring Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/CrayonCards LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/crayon-cards/about/?viewAsMember=true Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

42 min
6d ago

Arthur's Memory Cafe - Living Beyond the Dementia Journey

Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, talks about the first Memory Café she launched in the US back on October 26, 2011, and why the group decided to close it on June 10th, 2026. You will hear how Lori heard about the Memory Café concept and what enticed her to launch one in the US, and the reception and push back it received. Learn about the benefits the Memory Cafés make and the difference they are making not only to those living with a diagnosis, but to their families, friends, and the community at large. Find out how and where to access information about the Memory Cafés, along with finding ones close to you and how you can get involved. If you are looking to learn more about Memory Cafés and possibly open your own. Below are links to find support for a Memory Café: htts://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/ https://dementiamap.com/ https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/ Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/ Join OPEN MIC and Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer’s Speaks 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 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 the 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. These conversations are always interesting. Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us. Recording Date Air DateJuly 21st July 28thAug. 18th Aug 25th Sept. 15th Sept 22ndOct. 20th Oct 27thNov. 17th Nov 24th Dec. 15th Dec 22nd Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer’s Speaks Website – https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/IgOuHdmYC50 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/id986940432?i=1000773988440 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iKzLrIcAMEQ1FJ4tBsBLJ Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/23/arthur-apos-s-memory-cafe-living-on-beyond-the-dementia-journey Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com Alzheimer's Speaks - 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.

11 min
Jun 16

How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly

How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly #Calming #CaringBetter #HomeSafety Lori La Bey talks with Tracy Cram Perkins, who is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor, author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and host of Dementia Home Care on USA Global TV. Today, you will learn so many simple concepts that can change your life, how you care for others, and yourself. You’ll learn how to leverage the following for safety and comfort: Color Light Sound Texture Find out how to get your FREE “Melt Down Trigger List,” and learn about various resources, tools, and products. These insights will help you deal with all kinds of situations that can be affected by brain changes, like: Mealtime Grooming Sleeping Activities Balance and Fall Reduction Eyesight Hearing Communication Sundowning, Hallucinations, Delusions Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-senior-and-dementia-friendly/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/m1A1ReFX6dM Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-your-home-more-senior-and-dementia-friendly/id986940432?i=1000772899834 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3o5f0ORva9IqzDdNotf9Uk?si=eUvOzC8fSuCIfRgr2evTTg Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/18/how-to-make-your-home-more-senior-and-dementia-friendly Contact Tracy Cram Perkins Website TracyCramPerkins.com Social media AccountsFacebook @tracycramperkinsInstagram @tracycramperkinsLinkedIn @Tracy Cram Perkins Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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 3m
Jun 16

How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly

How to Make Your Home More Senior and Dementia Friendly Lori La Bey talks with Tracy Cram Perkins, who is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor, author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and host of Dementia Home Care on USA Global TV. Today, you will learn many simple concepts that can change your life and how you care for others and yourself. You’ll learn how to leverage the following for safety and comfort: Color Light Sound Texture Find out how to get your FREE “Melt Down Trigger List,” and learn about various resources, tools, and products. These insights will help you deal with all kinds of situations that can be affected by brain changes, like: Meal Time Grooming Sleeping Activities Balance and Fall Reduction Eyesight Hearing Communication Sundowning, Hallucinations, Delusions Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-make-your-home-more-senior-and-dementia-friendly/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/m1A1ReFX6dM Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-make-your-home-more-senior-and-dementia-friendly/id986940432?i=1000772899834 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3o5f0ORva9IqzDdNotf9Uk Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/18/how-to-make-your-home-more-senior-and-dementia-friendly Contact Tracy Cram Perkins Website TracyCramPerkins.com Social media AccountsFacebook @tracycramperkinsInstagram @tracycramperkinsLinkedIn @Tracy Cram Perkins Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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 3m
Jun 5

Quiet Mind Dementia Relief, Cognitive Improvement, and Joy

Quiet Mind Dementia Relief, Cognitive Improvement, and Joy #DementiaandSilience #ResonantSileneceTechnique #DementiaSymptomsImprove Lori La Bey talks with Miriam Fein, the creator of Resonant Silence Technique (RST)®. Miriam experienced the power of restorative group silence, and by using gentle tones that led to periods of silence, she created the Resonant Silence Technique® (RST) for her group work with individuals with dementia. She does RST training for people living with dementia, family dementia caregivers, and gives workshops on RST as a path to inner peace for people without dementia. Her working title for her program is "Quiet Mind Dementia Relief, Cognitive Improvement and Joy." This is also the title of her book. LEARN: What the Resonant Silence Technique (RST) ® is. Why is silence so vital for those with dementia? How RST can change the way we understand what people with dementia need in order to heal. How family and professional caregivers benefit from RST exercises. The benefits of bringing RST’s quieting, meditative experience to the residents of assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and memory care centers. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post hhttps://alzheimersspeaks.com/quiet-mind-dementia-relief-cognitive-improvement-and-joy/tps://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/7qT0LhaVEF0?si=2KYfpe5xq36Yfttu Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/quiet-mind-dementia-relief-cognitive-improvement-and-joy/id986940432?i=1000771275790 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kV2Y4KwCQ5TwGs5edoXz1 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/4/quiet-mind-dementia-relief-cognitive-improvement-and-joy-160-160-160-160 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Contact Miriam Fein Website https://www.resonantsilencetechnique.com/ Email Phone 206-939-2124 Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

55 min
Jun 2

The Power of Light for Brain Health

The Power of Light for Brain Health #Dementia #LightTherapy #DementiaTechnology Lori La Bey talks with Jordan Hamlin, an expert in photo biomodulation, who presently consults for Neuronic, specializing in helping consumers and providers understand the technology and apply tPBM for brain health and wellness. Learn: What is photo-biomodulation? Are there different colors of light therapy, and do they target different areas or conditions? How can transcranial photo-biomodulation (tPBM) support brain health? Does research support the use of tPBM for neurodegenerative conditions? Can light therapy support caregivers, too? Are there certain health conditions that should be considered when choosing light for brain health? Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-power-of-light-for-brain-health/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/WOazq5uDB8Q Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-power-of-light-for-brain-health/id986940432?i=1000770720983 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XSZMgM7GpOMo4jnERLY7E Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/2/the-power-of-light-for-brain-health Contact Neuronic Website https://www.neuronic.online/ Email support@neuronic.online Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@neuronic Social Media @neuronic Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

56 min
May 28

Uncle Scotchy’s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative

Uncle Scotchy’s Journey As A Son, Caregiver, And A Creative #CaringForMom #ASonsJourney #DementiaCare Lori La Bey talks with Eric Garcia, who goes by Uncle Scotchy, a musician from Miami who was a caregiver for his parents for 18 years. His mother lived with Early Alzheimer’s, and Eric wrote an immersive play about it called The Blues Opera. Learn: What Early-Onset Alzheimer’s looked like in Eric’s mother. How Eric’s family heritage affected how he and his dad cared for his mother. Some of the signs and symptoms his mother experienced. What Eric’s mother was like before being diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s, and how it affected Eric, his family, and friends. What lessons did Eric learn from his caregiving experiences? Why Eric wrote his one-man immersive play, The Blues Opera, and what his expectations for the play were, along with the audience response to it. Eric shares why he has decided to write a book, Uncle Scotchy and the Time Thief, regarding his experience, too. Eric’s future plans regarding dementia and caregiving. Here is an article Eric wrote, which shares insights from his upcoming book! Teaser for The Blues Opera https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/ZASUF-AlTzQ Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/uncle-scotchys-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative/id986940432?i=1000769953661 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/57NNjNbfkEXn1ti22aoEr2 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/28/uncle-scotchy-8217-s-journey-as-a-son-caregiver-and-a-creative-160-160 Contact Eric Garcia Website https://www.unclescotchy.com Email unclescotchy@gmail.com YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@unclescotchy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/unclescotchyomb Twitter https://x.com/unclescotchy Instagram https://www.instagram.com/therealunclescotchy/ Teaser for The Blues Opera https://youtu.be/fvIUQzP_Iuw?si=uSj1nFujIxEX9L5t Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

53 min
May 26

Mom Forgot My Birthday: A ‘How-Not-To’ Guide for Caregivers

Mom Forgot My Birthday: A ‘How-Not-To’ Guide for Caregivers #CaringForMom #ADaughtersJourney #DementiaCare Lori La Bey talks with Sonya Jury, a board member for the Alzheimer’s Association, Heart of America Chapter, and the author of Mom Forgot My Birthday: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s. Her book is a raw "how-not-to" guide for navigating the complexities of caregiving. Sonya draws on her personal experiences with her mother, Dean, and she provides caregivers with the information she wishes she’d had before her mother was diagnosed. Learn: About experiences that shift people from a supportive caregiver to a primary caregiver, and how that happened. About Sonya's “How-not-to” guide, and she tells us why she wrote it this way, and also shares a few of the lessons she learned that she hopes others don’t have to go through. What you can expect from Sonya’s book regarding: - Early-Stage Alzheimer’s (mild) - Middle-Stage Alzheimer’s (moderate) - Late-Stage Alzheimer’s (severe) Key differences between these stages from a caregiving perspective Some key resources available to caregivers that weren’t available a decade ago. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/mom-forgot-my-birthday-a-how-not-to-guide-for-caregivers/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/3qz_AGKQ_Ts Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mom-forgot-my-birthday-a-how-not-to-guide-for-caregivers/id986940432?i=1000769595541 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QbBT13Es72kOqSZfhmyRf Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/26/a-8216-how-not-to-8217-guide-for-caregivers Contact Sonya Jury Website https://www.businesssherpa.org/mom-forgot-my-birthday LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyajury/ Amazon to purchase book Mom Forgot My Birthday: A Daughter’s Journey Through Alzheimer’s Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

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12 Ratings

Solid podcast about a under talked about topic

09/09/2015

Joey Vincent

Very powerful podcast that helps people understand a challenging topic. Great work Lori and thank you Alive & Social Network for offering this show. -JV
Too long!

02/20/2024

wrcxf

I am already exhausted caring for person with brain disease so please shorten your podcasts into digestible bites with a clear title so I can more accurately search for what is a current need to address: taking person for eye exams when they can’t self report how clearly they can see; drooling, sloppy eating but won’t let you help them. Please more practical advice.
Disappointing

04/27/2021

Pinkphotojen

I was very interested in the episode about the difference between elder housing
Bringing humanity to the issue

08/25/2015

FrostbiteJ

Lori is a compassionate host who helps all people affected by this disease.