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.

19h ago

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
3d ago

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.

1h 7m
May 21

When the Caregiver Becomes the Predator: One Son's Fight to Uncover the Truth

When the Caregiver Becomes the Predator: One Son's Fight to Uncover the Truth #FinancialAbuse #CaregiverTips #ProtectYourFamily Lori La Bey talks with Charles Wallace, who goes by Chip, about the financial abuse by a caregiver who stole nearly $1 million from his mother with dementia over four years. He hopes this will help other families prevent their loved ones' life savings from being stolen. Chip leveraged his 15-year career in banking and finance and taught himself forensic investigation to uncover the loss. He wrote the book The Caregiver's Game to help other families from falling victim to financial abuse. Learn: How Charles’ mother was taken advantage of and financially abused Get your paperwork in order long before you need it, as it might be too late at that point, and most likely, far more expensive. Power of Attorney (POA) Healthcare Directive A Will or Trust Use a specialist to coordinate your paperwork, like an Elder law Attorney. Don’t turn everything over to someone else without actively monitoring things Keep your connections to important contacts so they know you are the one in control, and the caregiver is an employee only, not one in charge of the finances and medical decisions. Doctors Attorneys Financial Planners Bankers Bottom line: don’t outsource trust! Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/when-the-caregiver-becomes-the-predator-one-sons-fight-to-uncover-the-truth/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/hxcu5dRgQa8 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/when-the-caregiver-becomes-the-predator-one-sons-fight/id986940432?i=1000768856639 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pGDpmupiwFr6sUZF4ReDU Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/21/when-the-caregiver-becomes-the-predator-one-son-apos-s-fight-to-uncover-the-truth Contact Charles Wallace Website https://thecaregiversgame.com/ Email Buy Charles' Book https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G322349C 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 18

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia

The Camino Connection, Relationships, and Dementia #Connections #Memories #Inspriation Lori La Bey talks with Andrea Hogan, a former Qualcomm CMO, fractional tech executive, and Chair of ElderHelp San Diego, an organization dedicated to helping older adults remain in their homes with dignity and independence. Her debut memoir, The Closest Thing to Magic, retraces the Camino de Santiago her mother walked at 68 — in the years before Alzheimer's began to dim her light. Learn: How Andrea’s mother walked the Camino at 68 before her Alzheimer's diagnosis, and what made her decide to walk it. How dementia can take a personal toll when caring for a parent. How the dementia journey shaped Andrea both personally and professionally. About ElderHelp in San Diego, which helps older adults stay in their homes as long as possible. About Andrea’s memoir, called The Closest Thing to Magic. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/IEqByeQPqIg Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia/id986940432?i=1000768468469 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3crvnmoWP6irdMo8R8wae9 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/19/the-camino-connection-relationships-and-dementia-160 Contact Andrea Hogan All West Consulting https://allwest-consulting.com/ Andrea’s Book https://www.amazon.com/Closest-Thing-Magic-Santiago-Forgetting-ebook/dp/B0GKPJQKG5/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-hogan FaceBook https://www.facebook.com/andrea.hogan.984 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.

59 min
May 14

Assistive Technology Support for Dementia Caregivers

Assistive Technology Support for Dementia Caregivers #AssistedTechnology #LivingIndependently #DignifiedAssistance Lori La Bey talks with Today, I will be talking with Sue Redepenning and Megan Hunter with LiveLife Therapy Solutions, Inc., which is a company that is an assistive technology provider serving all of MN. Sue Redepenning, OTR/L, ATP, MN-AS, ECHM: Sue is an Occupational Therapist and the owner of LiveLife Therapy Solutions, Inc. Her company is an assistive technology provider serving all MN. The services are billing grants and MN DHS home and community waivers. She presents both locally and nationally on the topic of AT. Megan Hunter, OTR/L: Megan is an occupational therapist working for LiveLife Therapy Solutions to provide assistive technology solutions, set up, and training to a variety of individuals across the lifespan. Megan has been assisting with a grant awarded to LiveLife Therapy Solutions by the Minnesota Board on Aging to connect dementia caregivers with assistive technology resources that improve access to evidence-based interventions. Learn: What types of assistive technology are recommended for someone with dementia in the beginning stages? Technology to help reduce fall risk and improve safety in the home Technology to help people maintain their independence to complete daily tasks like dressing, hygiene, leisure activities, managing medications, or meal preparation. Where can caregivers get access to assistive technology equipment and services? Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/assistive-technology-support-for-dementia-caregivers/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/qKjv1I3GYo8 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/assistive-technology-support-for-dementia-caregivers/id986940432?i=1000767701095 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4b1fCkoLtcQ7dH880IPOjj?si=TmO0MKXRTFC5NQTPdKk1yA Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/5/14/assistive-technology-support-for-dementia-caregivers Contact LiveLife Therapy Solutions Website https://livelifetherapysolutions.com Phone 952-921-8334 Email Sue@livelifetherapysolutions.com Megan@livelifetherapysolutions.com PC’s For People https://www.pcsforpeople.org/ Mn Star Program – At4All https://mn.at4all.com/ Review or Download Resources PDF 1 PDF 2 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.

52 min
May 12

OPEN MIC Exposes The Truth About Repetitive Phone Calls & A Solution

OPEN MIC Exposes The Truth About Repetitive Phone Calls & A Solution Today, Kirstin Thomas, Co-founder of KindredMind, joins our host, Lori La Bey, to share their new technology leveraging AI to reduce caregiver stress and increase the comfort of a person living with dementia. If you are caring for a loved one living with dementia, you most likely have dealt with repetitive behavior at one time or another. Repeated phone calls are one of the things we hear from families constantly, which causes them great stress and guilt. Not having the time to answer and respond to a loved one’s calls or not knowing how to calm them down and remove the anxiety they are feeling over what they keep asking over and over again. Well, it just gets overwhelming. Yet what we don’t discuss much is what’s behind the need for these repetitive calls. Today, Kirstin will give us some great insights as to the “whys” and a solution, KindredMind, that she created due to her own experience caring for her mother, who would sometimes call her 10 times before lunch. Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/open-mic-exposes-the-truth-about-repetitive-phone-calls-a-solution/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/3EfyuAjKY_M Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-mic-exposes-the-truth-about-repetitive-phone/id986940432?i=1000767310069 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RKaTt5IcDhgASIpg2OweS?si=asvKyiMNS5uq9VLzekGV5A Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/your-loved-one-keeps-calling-the-truth-about-why-repetitive-dementia-phone-calls/ OPEN MICs on Alzheimer's Speaks podcast's mission is to 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! We invite you to tell us how you are improving dementia care on our next OPEN MIC. 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 DateJune 16th June 23rd July 21st July 28thAug. 18th Aug 25th Sept. 15th Sept 22ndOct. 20th Oct 27thNov. 17th Nov 24th Dec. 15th Dec 22nd Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest For More Information on KindredMind Website https://kindredmind.care/ Receive 10% off a monthly KindredMind subscription! You can receive 10% off your monthly KindredMind subscription! Just enter promo code THOMSON10 at checkout when signing up at https://kindredmind.care/ And here's something KindredMind is especially proud of: 5% of every monthly subscription is automatically donated to an Alzheimer's organization of your choice. At signup, you choose one of three: Alzheimer Society of Canada (alzheimer.ca) Alzheimer's Association (alz.org) Alzheimer's Foundation of America (alzfdn.org) You will become a recurring donor from day one — no extra steps, no opt-in. Learn more at https://kindredmind.care/giving Phone 437-367-0960 LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/kindredmindcare/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/KindredMindCare/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@kindredmindcare Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kindredmind_care/ 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.

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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.