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  1. Why Dementia Behaviors Make Sense Once You Understand the Brain

    1D AGO

    Why Dementia Behaviors Make Sense Once You Understand the Brain

    Why Dementia Behaviors Make Sense Once You Understand the Brain: How caregivers can interpret behavior and discover a better way to support the person living with dementia Lori La Bey talks with Carlyn Lenfestey, a physical therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and caregiver coach who teaches families and care teams how understanding the dementia brain can change the way we support the person. She is the founder of A Better Way: Dementia Care Solutions. Learn: How personal experiences led Carlyn to support both family and professional caregivers. A simple breakdown of how the brain changes and how this affects the person living with it. Find out what a Certified Dementia Practitioner is and how to become one. Learning about what a caregiver coach can offer you. How to get your FREE Caregiver Quick-Start Guide   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/why-dementia-behaviors-make-sense-once-you-understand-the-brain/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/DguPSfM_UxM Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-dementia-behaviors-make-sense-once-you-understand/id986940432?i=1000758072008 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mGFyUFF6jgWt0bm15VPHB Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432  Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/26/why-dementia-behaviors-make-sense-once-you-understand-the-brain   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
  2. Caregiving Skills That Change Lives

    MAR 23

    Caregiving Skills That Change Lives

    Social Media - Caregiving Skills That Change Lives  Lori La Bey talks with Lydia White, co-owner of Comfort Keepers In-Home Care in southeastern Michigan. She started as a caregiver and is now completing her RN degree. Lydia brings a unique perspective on supporting both professional and family caregivers. Learn: What’s the difference between healthcare companies and categories? How another amazing leader in healthcare was touched by seniors and dementia throughout her life, creating her drive to improve care, especially for those living with dementia. Where do you start if you are thinking about getting support for your loved one? The importance of truly knowing who you care for and how to incorporate that knowledge to increase their comfort. The importance of staff training and the philosophy of a company. About additional support services   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/caregiving-skills-that-change-lives/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/To5yQylpZ_s Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caregiving-skills-that-change-lives/id986940432?i=1000756850369 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4BSvp60o7MrvMBhmQUiACq Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/24/caregiving-skills-that-change-lives   Contact  Information Website https://www.comfortkeepers.com/offices/michigan/farmington-hills/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ComfortKeepersOaklandCounty Instagram @ckfarmingtonmi   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 2m
  3. How Music Supports Healthy Aging and Cognitive Health

    MAR 19

    How Music Supports Healthy Aging and Cognitive Health

    How Music Supports Healthy Aging and Cognitive Health #Music  #ImprovingCognition  #Connectioins Today, Alzheimer’s Speaks host, Lori La Bey, talks with Andrea Leap, who is a MacPhail voice teacher, a key faculty member in MacPhail’s unique Music for Life program, designed for adults 55 and older. She has more than 20 years of experience providing music education to older adults. In addition, I will be talking with Ann Schrempp, the Dimensions Program Coordinator at Ebenezer Foundation, which runs homes for seniors in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida. Learn: How and why music is so powerful when caring for ourselves and others. Music, Connections, and Normality. Empowerment and Acceptance Benefits to those living with dementia, their care partners, and staff MacPhail Center for Music - Music for Life programs Ebenezer Foundation – Programs they offer About MacPhail Center for Music MacPhail Center for Music transforms lives and strengthens communities through the power of music. As the nation’s largest community music school, MacPhail serves more than 15,000 students each year, spanning all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, through individual lessons, group classes, ensembles, and innovative community partnerships. Guided by extraordinary faculty, programs encompass a wide range of musical genres and traditions, fostering creativity, connection, and lifelong learning in Minnesota and beyond.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-music-supports-healthy-aging-and-cognitive-health/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/3Js5K9IKtWE   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-music-supports-healthy-aging-and-cognitive-health/id986940432?i=1000756075283   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PAOijAub21afmQlk5YsMF   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/15/how-music-supports-healthy-aging-and-cognitive-health   Contact and Explore MacPhail's Music for Life Offerings Website  https://www.macphail.org/   Facebook    @macphailmusic https://www.facebook.com/macphailmusic Instagram    @macphailmusic https://www.instagram.com/macphailmusic LinkedIn      @macphail-center-for-music https://www.linkedin.com/company/macphail-center-for-music   Contact Ebenezer Website   https://www.ebenezercares.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. Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  4. Echo's Insights -Time: A New Perspective

    MAR 16

    Echo's Insights -Time: A New Perspective

    Echo's Insights -Time: A New Perspective Today on Alzheimer's Speaks, our host Lori La Bey talks with Echo Bodine, who was recently diagnosed with a form of dementia. This is our second episode of a new series called Echo's Insights. In this episode, Echo shares her thoughts on time, how and why she organizes her days, and what her thoughts are on bucket list items. Dementia Exposed and Embraced Echo Insights: Echo's Journey Examples Of Dementia Symptoms The Impact Of Telling People You Have A Form of Dementia Dementia Care Has Changed - Get Educated Setting Boundaries For Yourself When Living With Dementia Evaluating How You Spend Your Time & How You Want To Move Forward Living Alone With Dementia When They Forget Your Name - How To Not Take It Personally Focus On The Now - Enjoy Their Abilities & Times Of Engagement Leveraging Your Intuition   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/time-a-new-perspective-when-dementia-knocks-on-your-door/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/opqw4mp3JfA   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echos-insights-time-a-new-perspective/id986940432?i=1000755667563   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/46VPv2ngNdeXiFn7VuvhMS    Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/17/echo-apos-s-insights-time-a-new-perspective    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.

    53 min
  5. What Caregiving Taught Me About Dementia, Why the System is Broken, & How blueBell Intends To Improve It

    MAR 12

    What Caregiving Taught Me About Dementia, Why the System is Broken, & How blueBell Intends To Improve It

    What Caregiving Taught Me About Dementia, Why the System is Broken, & How blueBell Intends To Improve It Lori La Bey talks with Andrew Karesa, who is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and a proud husband and father of two young sons. After witnessing how his family coped to support his grandmother with her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Andrew realized he needed to take action. This inspired the creation of blueBell Village, aimed at restoring the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™. With blueBell, Andrew has seen lives transformed for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and he is passionate about fostering a world where care is tailored to each individual’s needs. Additionally, he is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Calgary, where his research explores Indigenous entrepreneurship in the health sector, with a particular focus on the role of data in new venture creation. Andrew also holds an MBA from the University of Alberta. Before founding blueBell Village, he worked as a practicing engineer in the energy sector. Learn About: blueBell Village blue Bell Connect The Dementia Collective Podcast Indigenous Dementia Needs   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-how-and-why-the-system-is-broken-how-to-improve-it/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/PcJEe6ykBIM   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the/id986940432?i=1000754789159   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GcTRczRGZXyI4VtBnCXs7   Dementia Map  https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/12/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the-system-is-broken-how-bluebell-intends-to-improve-it   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Contact blueBell Website   https://blueBellConnect.ca/ Andrew Karesa LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykaresa/ blueBell Village LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebellvillage/ blueBell Village Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bluebell_village/ blueBell Village Facebook https://www.facebook.com/bluebellvillage blueBell Village X (Twitter) https://twitter.com/blueBellVillage blueBell Village YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@Bluebellvillage   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 1m
  6. Dementia Friendly America-Creating Communities Where People Can Live, Engage, and Thrive

    MAR 9

    Dementia Friendly America-Creating Communities Where People Can Live, Engage, and Thrive

    Dementia Friendly America-Creating Communities Where People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners Can Live, Engage, and Thrive   #DementiaFriendly #Engagement #CaregiverSupport Lori La Bey talks with Mary Ek, the director of Dementia Friendly America (DFA), who has been engaged in this work since its conception as a statewide effort in Minnesota in 2011. As DFA moves into 2026, communities across the country are taking meaningful steps toward becoming more dementia friendly Learn: Dementia Friendly Communities Dementia Friends USA Memory Café Alliance  Giving Voice   Alzheimer's Speaks Blog  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/creating-communities-where-people-with-dementia-can-live-engage-and-thrive/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/PUlJQrykB2Q Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-friendly-america-creating-communities-where/id986940432?i=1000754090547 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oiOpujOBoofo9hcn0nx5Z Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com     Contact Information For Dementia Friendly America Website https://dfamerica.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJDWeSEfQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dementiafriendlyamerica?igsh=MWlpeDZraWZtMXVoZg== X/Twitter   https://x.com/dfamerica_ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementiafriendlyamerica/   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.

    47 min
  7. Dementia Care at Home: Professional Support That Makes a Difference

    FEB 19

    Dementia Care at Home: Professional Support That Makes a Difference

    Dementia Care at Home: Professional Support That Makes a Difference Lori La Bey talks with Lakelyn Eichenberger, Ph.D., a gerontologist and caregiving advocate with Home Instead, an Honor Company, who educates professionals, families, and communities on aging challenges and resources. A nationally recognized speaker and media contributor, she hosts the Caregiver Chats podcast and is deeply committed to helping aging adults and family caregivers navigate the complexities of caregiving.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-care-at-home-professional-support-that-makes-a-difference/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/4fcttw4m48s   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-care-at-home-professional-support-that-makes/id986940432?i=1000750449786   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/26dDpetg4byx2J3diQGXEB   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/2/19/dementia-care-at-home-professional-support-that-makes-a-difference   Contact Dr. Lakelyn  LinkedIn     https://www.linkedin.com/in/lakelyn-eichenberger/  Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/lakelyn.eichenberger/ Instagram  @lakelynk   Contact Home Instead Website   www.HomeInstead.com  What’s Next Guide   https://www.homeinstead.com/care-resources/care-planning/40-70-rule-action-plan-successful-aging/  Facebook @homeinsteadind https://www.facebook.com/homeinsteadinc LinkedIn  @homeinsteadinc https://www.linkedin.com/company/homeinsteadinc Instagram   @homeinsteadinc https://www.instagram.com/homeinsteadinc/  YouTube  @homeinsteadinc TikTok  @homeinstead.inc   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.

    51 min
  8. Echobox Memory Vault - Continuity of Care through Quality of Life  

    FEB 16

    Echobox Memory Vault - Continuity of Care through Quality of Life  

    Echobox Memory Vault - Continuity of Care through Quality of Life   Lori La Bey talks with Tim and Tannis Roberts, the cofounders of Echo Box, who observed something profound and couldn't let it go.  They witnessed something special and knew in their hearts it had to be expanded to help so many others.  Listen in to what they experienced and the path it has led them on. Tim is an artist, writer, and musician with a love for hockey, and his wife, Tannis, enjoys travel, good literature, researching genealogy, and camping in the mountains. They live in Calgary, Canada, with their two daughters and continue to manage Echobox’s growth with heart, purpose, and gratitude for those working towards a higher standard of living.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/echobox-memory-vault-continuity-of-care-through-quality-of-life/   Watch the Video Interview Below hhttps://youtu.be/xVB0n-4kYV4   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/echobox-memory-vault-continuity-of-care-through/id986940432?i=1000750039368   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/47ilIwOjHZNzuZoccUGYIM   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/2/10/echobox-memory-vault-continuity-of-care-through-quality-of-life    Contact Information Website  https://echobox.ca Email   info@echobox.ca              Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/echobox.memory.vault/ Instagram   @echobox.memory.vault.ltd Tim on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothy-roberts-455b281b8/   Tannis on LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/tannis-roberts-0800921b9/ YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/@echoboxmemoryvault416   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.

    48 min
4.4
out of 5
12 Ratings

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