Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Lori La Bey

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 s

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,

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 Ma

From Awareness to Action: Changing Dementia Care Through Early Detection and Brain Health Plans  Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Anna Chodos, the Executive Director of Dementia Care Aware, an organization dedicated to supporting primary care to improve dementia detection and care, and a Professor of Medicine in the Division of General Internal Medicine at Zuckerberg San Francisco General and the Division of Geriatrics at UCSF. Her clinical work is in outpatient specialty care in geriatrics and dementia care, and her academic work is focused on understanding the unmet needs of older adults who are seen in primary care in the safety net, especially those who are living with dementia.  Learn: Why is it important to discuss cognitive health with doctors early? How can people start this conversation with their doctors? What are some key factors that can reduce the risk of dementia? What are some ways people can offer support to loved ones with dementia? How can doctors improve elder care by educ

How To Find A Memory Cafe Or Start One!    Lori La Bey talks with Beth Soltzberg, a clinical social worker at JF&CS in Boston who directs the JF&CS Memory Cafe Percolator and is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance.  Beth Soltzberg is a clinical social worker at JF&CS in Boston. She directs the JF&CS Memory Cafe Percolator, and along with Anne Basting, Susan McFadden, and Sam Goodrich, is part of the lead team for the national Memory Cafe Alliance. The Memory Cafe Alliance is hosted by Dementia Friendly America and was launched in autumn 2024 through the hard work and support of many organizations and people, including Maude's Ventures of the Ferry Foundations, Brookdale Foundation, EMC2 Alliance, JF&CS of Greater Boston, Lifetime Arts, Dave Wiederrich, and hundreds of Memory Cafe leaders who shared their wisdom.  Learn: What is a Memory Café? When and where were they developed? Who attends Memory Cafés? Who benefits from Memory Ca

EverFriends, AI Companions Are Changing the Dementia Journey  Lori La Bey talks with Dan Hungerford, the founder and CEO of EverFriends.ai, an innovative digital companionship platform that helps aging adults live with dignity, connection, and cognitive support.  They are seen as a leader in emotionally aware AI development. Dan is pioneering the use of hyper-realistic digital avatars to provide daily interaction, memory stimulation, and caregiver relief.   Learn: What does AI stand for, and what can it do? What is a digital human? How are they built to respond to people? Can they interact with more than one person, or does that confuse them? What are the specific characteristics they have when responding? Can they pick up on a person's physical response, or is it just voice-activated that they can respond to? What about ethics and dignity? How are they dealt with? Are there regulations overseeing AI? Is EverFriends.ai helping the caregiver or the person living with dementia? Specific example

Learn How Hero Generation Bridges Generations By Supporting Families Through Alzheimer’s     Lori La Bey talks with Nicole àBeckett, the founder and CEO of HeroGeneration, which is a platform that empowers caregivers navigating life’s toughest transitions. Drawing from her personal caregiving journey, Nicole's mission is to support the sandwich generation with practical tools, guidance, and community. Dr. Shruti Roy, the Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer of HeroGeneration, was unable to make the show today. Dr Roy drives the creation of clinically grounded, compassionate tools to support caregivers. A practicing physician and current caregiver herself, Dr. Roy brings a rare blend of medical expertise, strategic leadership, and lived experience to HeroGeneration’s mission of empowering families through life’s most challenging health transitions. Learn: Identifying Caregiver needs Safe, engaging, and educational caregiver resource APP Organizational and co

Living Proof: Ginger Smith’s Journey Through and Beyond Dementia      Lori La Bey talks with Ginger Smith, a retired speech-language pathologist who worked alongside neurology teams at Stanford and UCSF. After surviving a terminal dementia diagnosis, she now advocates for open-minded medicine, dementia research, and the truth that joy, purpose, and a meaningful life are still possible — even after the unthinkable. Joining them is Ginger’s publisher, Shanlynn R. Hatton, who is an author, independent publisher, and caregiver advocate based in Reedville, Virginia.  Known for blending honesty, hope, and humor into every project, Hatton’s mission is to bring light to life’s darkest moments.  (S. R. Hatton) Learn: About Ginger’s journey. Why Ginger decided to write her book, Dementia Denied – One Woman’s True Story of Surviving A Terminal Diagnosis & Reclaiming Her Life? What Ginger would like families to understand about demen

An Honest Look at a Couple's Journey with Dementia Today, Lori La Bey talks with May Todd, Caregiver and Author of You Make a Big Good - a Journey with Alzheimer’s. She shares a fully authentic journey, living with grace as she experiences a wide range of emotions.   Learn: Mary and Jim’s journey with dementia. What were the most important messages that Mary wants caregivers to receive? Some of Mary’s biggest challenges when dealing with dementia. Why did Mary write this book? Which chapters were the easiest and hardest to write, and why? How did Mary pick the title for the book? Does Mary have any future projects?   Watch the Video Interview https://youtu.be/GXLFn6FzwuE Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/an-honest-look-at-a-couples-journey-with-dementia/id986940432?i=1000709162927 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uqb6qcR9Gzpa4ARDm1Bwn Other Podcasts

What is the history and science of Alzheimer’s disease?  Lori La Bey talks with Dr Michael Hornberger, a Professor of Applied Dementia Research at the University of East Anglia in England. He is the author of the new book Tangled Up -  The History and Science of Alzheimer’s disease. Learn: How and who discovered Alzheimer’s disease? Is there a difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia? What happens to the brain when a person gets Alzheimer’s? What are some other forms of dementia? Is Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias genetic? If so, how do we find out or should we not bother looking into genetics for ourselves before symptoms? Are there any cures for any types of dementia? Are there genes that could reduce our risk, slow down the progression of dementia, or possibly prevent a form of it? Find out what you can expect to find in Michael’s book, What is the History and Science of Alzheimer’s Disease?   Watch the Video Interview Below https

Lori La Bey talks with two men working hard to improve dementia care in India. They are Pankaj Mehrotra  and Dr. Dipankar Debnath. Pankaj Mehrotra is the Founder of Elderly Care India, which is a free online resource and knowledge sharing website committed to bridging the gap in the Senior Care sector in India and a resource platform for best practices on Eldercare across the Globe. Pankaj has over 3 decades of experience in Project Management, Strategic Planning, and Business Development across the NGO, Telecom, and Hospitality sectors. Dr. Dipankar Debnath is a Senior Consultant in Geriatric Medicine and Diabetes Care & Family Medicine at Kolkata. He is the Founder & CEO of 60 Plus Clinic, Founder & Secretary of the Institute of Geriatric Care & Research Kolkata, Life member of the Indian Medical Association, Indian Association of General Physicians of IMA & Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine. He is also a committee member of Snehodia, a Senior Living Facility at the New Town

Learn About The FREE Online 3-Day Conference For Caregivers Today, our host, Lori La Bey, talks to Linda Burhans, The Gal Who Cares for the Caregivers, and her upcoming free online conference, May 6, 7, and 8, called Connecting Caregivers.           Contact Linda Burhans Conference  https://connectingcaregiversconference.com Website   https://lindaburhans.com Email  LindaBurhans@aol.com   YouTube   https://youtu.be/7EKzMoKMOus   Apple Podcast    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-about-the-free-online-3-day-conference-for-caregivers/id986940432?i=1000705950141   Spotify   https://open.spotify.com/episode/0z9jzpuvAstSfQCkWf6R0V   Pod Links     https://pod.link/986940432   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post    https://alzheimersspeaks.com/free-online-3-day-conference-for-caregivers/   Dementia Map  https://dementiamap.com/events/#!eve

Renowned Author Dr. Peter Rabins Shares Critical Answers to People's Questions About Alzheimer’s And Dementia        Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Peter Rabins, who is also a professor emeritus in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is the author of Is It Alzheimer's? 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions about Memory Loss and Dementia, which will launch its 2nd edition on June 3rd. Peter is also the coauthor of the renowned, bestselling book The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer's Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss. Learn: How dementia is diagnosed. About different types of neurological terms. About testing and approved anti-Alzheimer’s drugs. Ideas to reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer's disease or dementia. How you can help improve the quality of life for those living with a form of dementia. Tips on when to consider moving your loved one i

ENGAGEMENT STRATEGIES: MUSIC  THERAPY AND TECHNOLOGY    Lori La Bey talks with Alexis Baker, founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy, and Tyler Zanini, founder of Memory Board, and they each showcase how they are improving care for those living with dementia. Learn: How Music Therapy can support your loved one with dementia, both in person and online. Educating Advocacy Entertainment Singing Exercise Engagement For families For organizations How to leverage technology with Memory Board Making Care Comfortable Promoting independence Connecting families Sharing events Notices Photos Check-ins For families For Communities   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/wvigGdwzYHU   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/engagement-strategies-music-therapy-and-technology/id986940432?i=1000704510669   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2y6MK4

The Importance Of Finding Your Voice To Benefit Your Loved Ones Lori La Bey talks with Julie Moore, who is a 30-year-retired U.S. Army veteran residing in Southwest Florida.  She recently completed her first book, in which she shares her experiences as a full-time caregiver to two family members. Her book is titled I Am Their Voice – A Guide for Caregivers and Advocates.   Learn: Caring for two loved ones at one time Sharing Challenges, mistakes, successes, and joy Disconnect with doctors and resources to help Symptoms of Frontotemporal Lobe dementia How Julie’s military skills helped her care Tips for self-care The Three Ball Theory Final advice   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/T4JCGPC-Ubg Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-importance-of-finding-your-voice-to-benefit/id986940432?i=1000704246747 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode

Dementia Chats Bring You Adapting to Brain Change on Alzheimer's Speaks Today, Lori La Bey, host of Alzheimer's Speaks, highlights three amazing women who are living with dementia and are panelists on Dementia Chats educational videos.  Today, Karen Creekmore, Ginger Smith, and Truthful Loving Kindness discuss the brain changes they experience and how they each adapt to them.   For Further Information Contact Lori La Bey at  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/Contact   Check Out Alzheimer's Speaks For More Resources https://alzheimersspeaks.com/free-educational-resources   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/dNB7kx7brYE   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/learn-how-to-adapt-to-brain-changes-when-living-with/id986940432?i=1000703960663   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PWEbc7bZPfW5J9nvGCTiU   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/98694

The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s Lori La Bey talks with Eliezer Sobel, who managed the last six years of at-home care for his mother, with the help of his wife Shari, whose Alzheimer’s journey lasted 20 years. His new memoir, The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey into the Mystery, focuses on the joy and healing that his mother’s process brought to the family while not sugarcoating the many difficulties.  Learn: Why is connection everything when caring for someone with dementia? How was your ability to adapt to your mother's dementia different from how your father dealt with it? What does “the happiness of memory loss” mean to you? Explanation of what “reframing” means. Honoring the humor with our relationships, even when dementia hits.   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/QnHwf4XsoLc?si=0zOztTIKYlZSBp68   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-

YOU ARE NOT ALONE                                                                                               Lori La Bey talks with Alfredo Botello, a son caring for his mom and the author of Spin Cycle: Notes From A Reluctant Caregiver. Alfredo stands strong and shares his story so others don’t feel alone.  I hope you enjoy the conversation. Learn: Am I doing enough? Am I doing it the right way? Where do I get more patience? Family Secrets Communication tips Dealing with emotions – yours and theirs What is your interior dialog? Slowing down to appreciate the person still with you   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/nICPU4m2_LU Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/yo

Supporting Families and Organizations Dealing with Dementia Today our host Lori La Bey talks to three women doing amazing things in the arena of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Joining Lori is Linda Burhans,  the gal who cares for the caregivers,  Claire Richardson, representing Dementia Together, and Julie Moore, Author of  I Am Their Voice. Youtube https://youtu.be/TM0uzwpoII8 Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/supporting-families-and-organizations-dealing/id986940432?i=1000700724907 Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QJcW0y2UjBE6HBgLmZADT Podlink  https://pod.link/986940432/episode/7a920298e125ee43fb4fa337bccc8fac Dementia Map Events https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/3/25/alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-open-mic-airs Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog https://alzheimersspeaks.com/supporting-families-and-organizations-dealing-with-dementia/           Contact our Guests Linda Burhans Website&

It’s Time for More Emotional Intelligence in Dementia Care  Lori La Bey talks with David Sheard who has been a U.K. disruptor for 44 years in dementia care. His core beliefs are centered on the fact that Feelings Matter Most. David is now the first UK professor of Emotional Intelligence in Care. Learn: What is emotional intelligence? Explore why Emotional Intelligence is so important in healthcare. Explore why feelings matter. Discuss examples of being human and vulnerable. Acknowledging what you fear and why. Words matter – Behavior vs Expression. What is the fix for healthcare?   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/B9xW852AbpE?si=Ns-OixbUzJLUAOC3 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/its-time-for-more-emotional-intelligence-in-dementia-care/id986940432?i=1000698653621 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6IDiIRHKm1xWLIZB5vlTod Other Podca