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  1. Learning to be a Mindful Caregiver 

    4天前

    Learning to be a Mindful Caregiver 

    Learning to be a Mindful Caregiver  Lori La Bey talks with Nancy Kriseman, MSW, who is a geriatric social worker with more than 30 years of experience providing counseling, consultation, and training to family caregivers. She has three caregiving books: The Caring Spirit Approach to Eldercare  Meaningful Connections: Positive Ways to Be Together When a Loved One Has Dementia The Mindful Caregiver: Finding Ease in the Caregiving Journey Learn: What exactly is a mindful caregiver? Are there strategies to handle resistance when the care recipient has dementia, doesn't want to move, give up driving, or go to the doctor, etc.? How does resilience play a role in caregiving? Does advertising play into how we perceive dementia and caregiving? What are your thoughts about feeling unable to do things that used to be very common for a person with dementia? What is compassionate deception? What is the Spirit of Caring? Nancy tells us about the "Activity Grab and Go Boxes" and how they can help families experience more meaningful time together. What are some of the top tips you think will help families?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/learning-to-be-a-mindful-caregiver/  Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/Kxy-0X4bvPc?si=S7Sn0hIh5UqkGdAA Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learning-to-be-a-mindful-caregiver/id986940432?i=1000724680017 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3yl44snluQ7RxtQzJsihtH Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/9/2/learning-to-be-a-mindful-caregiver    Contact Nancy Kriseman  Email  nancykriseman@comcast.net Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/nancy.kriseman   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 小时 11 分钟
  2. OPEN MIC - Featuring AlzAuthors Celebrating 10 Years of Support & Service

    8月28日

    OPEN MIC - Featuring AlzAuthors Celebrating 10 Years of Support & Service

    Alzheimer's Speaks OPEN MIC Featuring AlzAuthors Celebrating 10 Years of Support & Service Today, Christy Byrne Yates from the leadership team at AlzAuthors joins Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, as they explore AlzAuthors' ten-year history and what we can expect from them going forward. What began as a one-month campaign in 2015 by three authors has blossomed into a vibrant community. Today, we proudly connect nearly 400 authors with over 400 high-quality, carefully vetted resources for those on the dementia journey.Through AlzAuthor’s website, blog, podcast, YouTube channel, newsletter, and engaging virtual events, they've reached and supported thousands of caregivers and those concerned about dementia.AlzAuthor’s has entered 2025 with renewed vigor, committed to providing knowledge, comfort, and unwavering support to those in need. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/open-mic-featuring-alzauthors-celebrating-10-years-of-service/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/z8Rjernr56U   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-mic-featuring-alzauthors-celebrating-10-years/id986940432?i=1000723821547   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/625qmPlX6uPtitwO9LNxDW   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map  https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/8/26/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs   Check out AlzAuthors https://alzauthors.com/ Learn More About The AlzAuthors Film Festival https://alzauthors.com/alzauthors-activities/shining-a-light-on-alzheimers-and-dementia-the-alzauthors-film-festival   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.

    32 分钟
  3. Is There a Memory Care Crisis?    

    8月26日

    Is There a Memory Care Crisis?    

    Is There a Memory Care Crisis?     Lori La Bey talks with Today, I will be talking with Gail Weatherill, aka The Dementia Nurse, who is a Registered Nurse, dementia care activist, and author. Her book, The Caregiver’s Guide to Dementia:  Practical Advice for Caring for Yourself and Your Loved One, has sold thirty thousand copies and earned over a thousand five-star reviews on Amazon.    Learn: What is dementia care activism, and how did Gail Weatherill get involved in it? About the documentary NO COUNTRY FOR OLD PEOPLE – A NURSING HOME EXPOSE. Gail appeared in it. What Gail feels the forces are driving the current issues in memory care. How can a caregiver advocate for a loved one who lives in a memory care facility? What can all of us do to improve memory care for the future?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-dementia-is-there-a-memory-care-crisis/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/tSE7w1bLN-o?si=RqcmhhmG8QxZaGSW Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/is-there-a-memory-care-crisis/id986940432?i=1000723543611 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3xr8u8q9t1GColQNDZWvJz Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/8/26/is-there-a-memory-care-crisis   Contact Information Website   https://thedementianurse.com Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/TheDementiaNurse LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/gail-weatherill-rn-bsn-50147547 Phone  434-218-2663 Link to Documentary – No Country For Old People https://www.nocountryforoldpeople.com  The Interview With The Documentary's Creator, Susie Singer Carter, https://youtu.be/dE4C81gCRGI?si=pOSQomlbJ2fzwrIC The Nonprofit  -  ROAR: Respect, Oversight, Accountability, & Reform    https://www.nocountryforoldpeople.com/r-o-a-r-movement Register To Watch No Country For Old People https://alzauthors.forms-db.com/view.php?id=42298 Get A Copy of Gail’s Book on Amazon   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.

    54 分钟
  4. Mary Jo Belmont Shares Her Dementia Journey To Help You

    8月21日

    Mary Jo Belmont Shares Her Dementia Journey To Help You

    Sharing Her Dementia Journey To Help You Lori La Bey talks with Mary Jo Belmont, who, at the age of 74, wrote and self-published her first book, Our Dementia Journey and Beyond, curated from the journals she kept while caring for her husband, Jack, for 50+ years. He passed on September 18, 2021, from Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer’s dementia. She decided to write the book to educate people about dementia and help caregivers as they travel the dementia journey with their loved one.   Learn: Did Journaling help Mary Jo Belmont during her dementia caregiving experience? Why was it important for Mary Jo to write her book? In Mary Jo’s book called Our Dementia Journey and Beyond, what exactly is the section called “Beyond,” and why did she include it in her book? Examples of how Mary Jo lived in Jack’s dementia world. Mary Jo mentions her faith in Jesus throughout her book. Find out some of the examples of the times she felt God was by her side. In the book, there is a section called “My Toolbox for Caregivers,” learn what Mary Jo felt were some of the most important tools for her.   Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Article https://alzheimersspeaks.com/one-caregiver-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-others/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/7yIyuXJaG1E Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mary-jo-belmont-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you/id986940432?i=1000723015543 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/445CtorHgKF2wqQ3mf7gpN Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/8/22/sharing-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you   Contact Mary Jo Belmont Email  Books can be ordered from Amazon, any bookstore, or a library supplied by Ingram.    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 小时 8 分钟
  5. Innerhive: Supporting families with organization and emotional support

    8月19日

    Innerhive: Supporting families with organization and emotional support

    Innerhive: Supporting families with organization and emotional support Lori La Bey talks with Crystal Gallo is the founder of Innerhive.  She has spent the past 15 years leading technical teams and growing software development companies.  Crystal is a learner at the core and passionate about leveraging technology to solve difficult problems. Inspired by her personal journey and those on her team, Innerhive was founded with the vision to transform how we care for one another and end caregiver burnout. Learn: What are the biggest challenges for families navigating care in today's market? How are people handling or coping when caring for others? How is Innerhive changing the experience for families, both in how they get organized and find emotional support? What are some key features of Innerhive, and how do these assist families to care better? Can Innerhive reduce the stress families and friends experience when caring? How can our audience take advantage of a free trial offer to experience all key features of Innerhive? How can our audience access and find support with Innerhive?   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/tdG9JowKVVU Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/innerhive-supporting-families-with-organization/id986940432?i=1000722617809 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/74YqDh2VBrDmQbRpRFXLb1 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/ Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/7/29/innerhive-supporting-families-with-organization-and-emotional-support    Contact Innverhive Email  LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/innerhive/ Website https://www.innerhive.com/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/helloinnerhive/  Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/helloinnerhive   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.

    52 分钟
  6. Assisting Black Families Navigate Uncertainties And Fears Associated With Dementia

    7月11日

    Assisting Black Families Navigate Uncertainties And Fears Associated With Dementia

    Assisting Black Families Navigate Uncertainties And Fears Associated With Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Donna Salaam, who works at The Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging, located in Cleveland, Ohio, which is a prominent research organization that conducts state-of-the-art research to develop & deliver innovative, high-quality solutions to advance supports of older adults on the aging journey.  Donna has a strong passion for helping those with dementia and takes pleasure in collaborating with the aging population. Today, Donna will discuss the SHARE Program and provide insights into how it can assist Black families in navigating the uncertainties and fears associated with a dementia diagnosis.   Learn: Why is it important to reach out to the black families about dementia? Who is involved in the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging Study? What is SHARE for Dementia, and what does it stand for? Why is it so important for families to ask for help? What are some of the recent treatment advances? What should people understand about being a caregiver, and why is it so important that they take care of themselves too? What resources are available for people living with dementia?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/assisting-black-families-navigate-uncertainties-and-fears-associated-with-dementia/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/pSZNDaRyJ3I Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/assisting-black-families-navigate-uncertainties-and/id986940432?i=1000716793222 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FbGSqqa7GWPMnHMkFUBca Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/7/10/assisting-black-families-navigate-uncertainties-and-fears-associated-with-dementia   Contact Donna Salaam Website  https://www.benrose.org Phone  (216) 373-1747 Email    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 分钟
  7. Authors Discuss The Answers To The Most Common Caregiver Questions

    7月9日

    Authors Discuss The Answers To The Most Common Caregiver Questions

    Authors Discuss The Answers To The Most Common Caregiver Questions  Lori La Bey talks with Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a Philadelphia area-based clinical psychologist, healthcare consultant, and author or co-author of three self-help books for family caregivers, as well as a columnist on caregiving on the AARP website. Joining them is  Barry’s wife, Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D., is a Philadelphia area-based clinical consultant, author, and co-host of the podcast Shrinks on Third about psychology and social justice. During their 35 years of marriage, Barry and Julia were caregivers over a nine-year period for Julia's father and Barry's mother with vascular dementia and Barry's stepfather with Alzheimer's disease. Their just-published book is The AARP Caregiver Answer Book, a book-length FAQ with the answers to nearly 150 questions that caregivers commonly ask. Learn: Find out what led Barry and Julia to focus on the needs of caregivers. How did caregiving affect their marriage? How did their children, who were teenagers at the time, respond to the caregiving situation? Why do so many people caring for loved ones with dementia avoid the label "caregiver"? Why are people so often reluctant to use caregiver support services? Are there specific tips you have for shielding marriage from the all-consuming demands of dementia caregiving?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/authors-discuss-the-answers-to-the-most-common-caregiver-questions/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/QPSTOu0pmB0 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-discuss-the-answers-to-the-most-common/id986940432?i=1000716439178 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4HW6i8EYXR6mEYNYC14Mwq Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/7/8/authors-discuss-the-answers-to-the-most-common-caregiver-questions   Contact Barry J. Jacobs & Julia L. Mayer Website https://CaregiverAnswerBook.com Purchase The Book On Amazon Instagram      @julmayer23 Facebook       @Julia Mayer           @DrBarryJJacobs Twitter/X      @JuliaLMayer23       @drbarryjjacobs LinkedIn        @Barry Jacobs           @Julie-Mayer   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://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.

    55 分钟
  8. The Heart Remembers

    7月3日

    The Heart Remembers

    The Heart Remembers  Lori La Bey talks with Mary Underwood, who has worked as a social worker for over 35 years. She founded  Empowermentia and just launched her first book, The Heart Remembers: Touching Lessons from the Dementia Journey. Learn: What was the inspiration behind Mary’s book? Why did Mary decide on storytelling for your book format? How is Mary’s book different from other books out there, and how can it help you? Learn about Mary’s company, Empowermentia, and what it can offer you as an individual and a company. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-heart-remembers/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/VeFWvToRg9I Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-heart-remembers/id986940432?i=1000715578464 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/02OWZS6CPtJr2Jl1xjYct9 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/7/3/the-heart-remembers   Contact Mary Underwood Website https://empowermentia.com/ Email Amazon Facebook https://www.facebook.com/mary.m.underwood.3 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-moynihan-underwood-she-her-19047912/   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.

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