Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

Challenging the Behavioral Paradigm: The Unequivocal Rights of PLWD to Express Themselves  Lori La Bey and Leah Bisiani explore the importance of dignified, personalised relationship-based support for all individuals living with dementia. The conversation touches on the need for better support systems as the aging population grows, and the importance of listening to people living with dementia. The ladies discussed the recent International Dementia and Innovation Conference in Bali, where people with dementia were given a platform to share their lived experiences and provide a voice of advocacy for all people living with dementia. They discussed the Aashaya Jasri Resort, also in Bali, which offers an “inclusive disability-enabling” holiday experience, designed for people living with dementia and people with disabilities, to enjoy a holiday in paradise.   Dementia Stigma and Respectful Discussion Leah and Lori discussed the need to change societal perceptions and conditioning a