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The Pillar Project: Bridging the Dementia Generation Gap #IntergenerationalCare #CaringForElders  #ConsciouslyCaring Lori La Bey talks with the cofounders of The Pillars Project. Ava Shah is a senior and prominent advocate for Alzheimer's caregivers within her community. She has delivered a TED-education talk on the importance of a medical system equipped for the entire family, and is the author of Case Alzheimers, a children's book she wrote in honor of her grandfather.  Saara Shah is a passionate high school student, currently in 10th grade. She is a very fervent learner, especially in psychology, neuroscience, and business.  Saara is a passionate high school student, currently in 10th grade. She is an impassioned learner, especially when it comes to psychology, neuroscience, and business. Saara honors her grandmother through her advocacy, as her grandmother was the primary caregiver for their grandfather with Alzheimer's.    Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/0hngOyegeCo Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bridging-the-dementia-generation-gap/id986940432?i=1000801406049 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lTschzbVNeWaEPi0KFDnq Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/11/12/the-pillar-project-mental-health-caregiver-relief-160-160-160   Contact The Pillar Project Website     https://pillarproject.online Email      [email protected]  Instagram     @thepillarproject1 Purchase The Book – Case Alzheimer’s on Amazon or visit https://pillarproject.online/case-alzheimers.html   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

The Home of Good Byes – Life Caring For My Wife #CaringForASpouse  #DementiaCare  #LoveMarriageDementia #DementiaCare #SpouseInsights #DepthOfKnowledging  #RealitiesOfDementia  #BalanceWhenCaring Lori La Bey talks with Eytan Yaniv, who cared for his wife living with dementia. He wrote the book The Home of Good Byes to help others on the same journey. Eytan shares how his wife’s journey with Alzheimer’s disease affected him and his wife. He shares how they dealt with it, from the early signs, how they adjusted their lives, and the gift of hiring in-home help and of placement when the time is right.  Eytan hopes his book will help others avoid pitfalls and find joy in the journey.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-home-of-good-byes-life-caring-for-my-wife/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/exHjtDSAtB0 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-home-of-good-byes-life-caring-for-my-wife/id986940432?i=1000800946843 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gV3Sgt55wSq1WvgMJAqlL Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/11/10/the-home-of-good-byes-8211-life-caring-for-my-wife    To Contact Eytan Yaniv Email  Purchase Eytan Yaniv’s Book The Home of Good Byes https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H6LN2D7W   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

More Than Care: The Heart, Mission, and Impact of Attentive Adult Day Center    #RespiteCare  #Engagement  #ReducedStress  #QualityOfLife  #Wellbeing  #DementiaCare #AttentiveAdultDayCenter  #DayGuideAI Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Veda Lewis Simmons – Founder, Owner, and Practicing Podiatrist and Mark Simmons Jr. – Managing Director of the Attentive Adult Day Center. Their motto is "A personal touch from a servant's heart."Dr. Veda Lewis Simmons is a practicing podiatrist and the founder and owner of Attentive Adult Day Center, established in 2018 to provide compassionate, person-centered care for seniors and adults with disabilities. She brings her healthcare background and commitment to serving others together to create a supportive environment where participants can experience meaningful engagement, dignity, and connection.Mark Simmons Jr. is the Managing Director of Attentive Adult Day Center, where he helps lead daily operations, staff engagement, programming, and organizational growth. He is passionate about improving the adult care experience, strengthening community connections, and creating meaningful opportunities for the individuals and families the center serves.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/more-than-care-the-heart-mission-and-impact-of-attentive-adult-day-center/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/tJ8D4jlyBdQ Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/more-than-care-the-heart-mission-and-impact/id986940432?i=1000799572193 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4li60xHMuhbYLPWcNtb0fC Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/11/3/more-than-care-the-heart-mission-and-impact-of-attentive-adult-day-center-160-160-160   Contact Information For The Attentive Adult Day Center    Website    https://www.attentiveadultdaycenter.comPhone       636-515-7740Instagram    @attentiveadultdayFacebook     @Attentive Adultday  DayGuideAI APP Website    https://dayguideai.com Available on Google Store    Coming Soon on Apple Store         Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Looking Past Dementia with Marysue Moses on Alzheimer's Speaks Podcast Lori La Bey talks with Marysue Moses, a dementia educator, speaker, and consultant. She is a former memory care coordinator who teaches practical, creative approaches to dementia care.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/looking-past-dementia-with-marysue-moses-on-alzheimers-speaks-podcast/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/tJ8D4jlyBdQ Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/looking-past-dementia-with-marysue-moses-on-alzheimers/id986940432?i=1000798632728 Listen and Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bc5Zz1R0SknmOTfGNfWED Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/29/looking-past-dementia-with-marysue-moses-on-alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-podcast   Contact Marysue Moses Website    https://www.lookpastdementia.com    Email Marysue Through Her Website Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/marysue.moses   https://www.facebook.com/lookingpastdementia Linkedin    https://www.linkedin.com/in/marysuemoses/   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

MAUDE’S AWARDS 2026 RECIPIENTS    #Poetry4Dementia #DementiaFriendlySpirituality #MaudesAwards Lori La Bey talks with Maude’s Awards, which was developed in 2019 to gather and share innovations that will enrich the lives of people living with dementia and their care partners. Maude’s Awards annually presents up to eight awards for existing innovations that have demonstrated success in one of four categories of care. Marilyn Raichle grew up in the shadow of Alzheimer’s. Nearly everyone in her father’s family and many in her mother’s developed the disease. Her mother Jean told her, “When we get Alzheimer’s, walk away. There is nothing you can do, so live your life and don’t sacrifice it for us.”   Instead, Raichle became transformed, embracing the value and joy of people who are living with, not suffering from, dementia. Marilyn Raichle began her career in the performing arts. She founded the Seattle International Children’s Festival, introducing children to world culture through the performing arts. In 2007, she received a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. Upon returning to Seattle, her career was upended when she became the family caregiver for her parents, both of whom were developing dementia.  Gary Glazner is the founder and Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project (APP), which provides programming in 36 states and internationally. The APP was listed as a “best practice” for the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Arts and Aging Initiative.”  NBC's “Today” show, PBS NewsHour and NPR's “All Things Considered” have featured segments on Glazner’s work. Glazner is the author of  Dementia Arts: Celebrating Creativity in Elder Care, Health Professionals Press, 2014. He was a co-recipient of the International Leadership in Arts and Health Award in 2018. Elisa Bosley is a licensed chaplain with a specific calling to older adults living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. She has 40+ years of church and parachurch ministry experience and 10+ years of service in memory-care residences, and she’s a Certified Dementia Educator with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. She offers free spiritual care resources designed to engage elders with dementia and equip their care partners.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/maudes-awards-2026-recipients/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/uYSMG7FUYT8 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maudes-awards-2026-recipients-on-alzheimers-speaks/id986940432?i=1000797404876 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4uVhr3AxQiMoRsl266VJuv Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/21/maude-8217-s-awards-2026-recipients-on-alzheimer-apos-s-speaks-podcast   Contact Maude’s Awards Website               https://maudesawards.org/ Facebook             https://www.facebook.com/maudesawards/ Instagram           https://www.instagram.com/maudesawards/ LinkedIn              http://linkedin.com/company/maudes-awards/ Bluesky               https://bsky.app/profile/maudesawards.bsky.social   Contact Alzheimer's Poetry Project Website              https://www.alzpoetry.com/ FaceBook            https://www.facebook.com/gary.glazner/ LinkedIn              https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-glazner-2717363/ Instagram           https://www.instagram.com/garyglazner/ Gary’s Book        https://www.amazon.com/Dementia-Arts-Gary-Glazner/dp/1938870115   Contact Spiritual Eldercare Website    www.SpiritualEldercare.com Facebook  facebook.com/spiritualeldercare facebook.com/elisa.bosley/ Instagram @elisabosley YouTube   youtube.com/SpiritualEldercare   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Aging in Place With Greater Independence And Dignity #ShowerChair #TransferChair #Toilet Riser #Commode #PeriChair #Affordable #Safety #Dignity #Independnce #SpaceSaver #EaseWhenCaring Lori La Bey talks with Vince Ehrenberg, the founder of PeriChair, an innovative 4-in-1 bathroom safety chair designed to help older adults and individuals with mobility challenges maintain greater safety, independence, and dignity at home. He created PeriChair after recognizing the need for a more versatile solution that could support showering, toileting, and transfers with one thoughtfully designed piece of equipment.  PeriChair saves time, money, and space!   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/rethinking-bathroom-safety-4-in-1-chair-increases-safety-for-older-adults-aging-in-place-with-greater-independence-and-dignity/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/yZgsHW9__9I Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rethinking-bathroom-safety-4-in-1-chair-increases-safety/id986940432?i=1000797214583 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6o47aJmW5xGs5F6F2wlN7K Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/20/rethinking-bathroom-safety-4-in-1-bathroom-safety-helping-older-adults-age-in-place-with-great-independence-and-dignity    Contact PeriChair Website https://perichair.com/ Purchase the PeriChair on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/5b26228u Email [email protected] Dementia Map Resource Directory https://dementiamap.com/directory/#!biz/id/6a8f5c072d139e5db4083c42   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible in Dementia Care    #TherapeuticDementiaCare  #RespiteCare #AdultDayCare Lori La Bey talks with Melanie O’Connell, the Founder and Executive Director of All in 4 You, a Therapeutic Dementia Care Center in Belleville, Illinois. She is passionate about moving dementia care beyond simply keeping people safe and occupied by creating purposeful opportunities for cognitive, physical, creative, and social engagement.   Learn: What does a traditional adult day care model look like? What is a Therapeutic Dementia Care Center is. Learn about activities that have purpose. What does a typical day look like at All in 4 You? How does cognitive, physical, creative, and social engagement work together in your approach to dementia care? What changes has Michelle seen in the people they serve? If we changed the way we think about what people living with dementia are still capable of doing, what could the future of dementia care look like?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/beyond-adult-day-care-rethinking-whats-possible-and-how-to-support-dementia-families/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/gguWRkP1mnE Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-adult-day-care-rethinking-whats-possible-in/id986940432?i=1000796059340 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vGyoAMQLGxMKjV3HOiCRh Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/13/beyond-adult-day-care-rethinking-what-8217-s-possible-in-dementia-care    Contact All in 4 You Website   www.allin4you.com Email    Mailing Address   315 Sherman St., Belleville, IL 62221 Phone   618-416-4040 Facebook   www.facebook.com/allin4youhhs    Contact Lori La Bey Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

The Words She Left Behind - How Alzheimer's Changed Our Story     Lori La Bey talks with Tanya Taibl, a special educator for over 30 years. She became a caregiver in 2023 for her aunt with Alzheimer's. Through this experience, Tanya has taken courses, workshops, and completed a certificate program in dementia care. Recently, she has published an award-winning book about her experiences and what she has learned along the way. It's called The Words She Left Behind - How Alzheimer's Changed Our Story. Learn: Why is Tanya’s book so different and insightful? Who can this book help? See the evidence of her Aunt’s decline through her personal journaling. What was the most challenging part of writing the book? How is the book structured, and what can you expect in it? What was Tanya’s biggest discovery in your journey? What surprised Tanya the most when caring for her Aunt? What is a Caregiver Café?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/new-book-the-words-she-left-behind-how-alzheimers-changed-our-story/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/bP8A4neoGYE?si=6bfbVtp4TxBZGfNj Listen and Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-words-she-left-behind-how-alzheimers-changed-our-story/id986940432?i=1000793789220 Listen and Subscribe to the Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6uh19kC9i9xPHIG9G2ryUQ Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/8/the-words-she-left-behind-how-alzheimer-apos-s-changed-our-story-160-160-160-160   Contact Tanya Taibl Email     Instagram   @Tanya_T_Memoirist The Book Can Be Purchased Wherever Books Are Sold Amazon  https://tinyurl.com/pnbaj29a   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Optimizing Alzheimer's Care  Lori La Bey talks with Stephanie Wierzbicka, who for 22 years worked at the ComForCare Franchise Systems, LLC. Her current role is Director of Strategic Health Care Programs, where she has developed programs designed to optimize client care and health outcomes across 375 US and Canadian locations. Her extensive hands-on experience visiting facilities, hospitals, and senior residences enables her to create tailored initiatives that help older adults and their families thrive.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/optimizing-alzheimers-care-on-alzheimers-speaks-podcast/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/Vo_m7e-cHys?si=BBJ7KcovKO3TNm0t Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/optimizing-alzheimers-care-on-alzheimers-speaks-podcast/id986940432?i=1000793383391 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4zbZWcHaQNJy0EvnnwlZfz Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/6/optimizing-alzheimer-apos-s-care    Contact Comforcare Website https://www.comforcare.com/ Facebook      https://www.facebook.com/ComForCareCorporate LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/comforcarehomecare/posts/   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Caregivers Helping Caregivers “In The Moment” Companionship On Your Caregiving Journey Lori La Bey talks with Denice Kennedy and Mike Weinberger, who are co-founders of Now What Publishing, LLC CaregiverCompanionAI and CARAforWorkplace.com  Denice Kennedy has been a caregiver for several different family members, which positioned her to be a respected entrepreneur,  transformational coach, and caregiver advocate. Her passion is helping caregivers receive support “In the moment” when their caregiver journey is hardest.   Mike Weinberger is the author of “My Wife has Alzheimer’s, Now What?”. He has been a sole caregiver to his wife Nora. Mike’s passion is helping all caregivers never feel alone and receive the support they need and deserve.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/caregivers-helping-caregivers-in-the-moment-companionship-on-your-caregiving-journey/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/k0L2X4onZc0?si=15sDjb7QMtFJFrIh Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caregivers-helping-caregivers-in-the-moment/id986940432?i=1000792524645 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/4QNtexOPTa3ywXfvDRMI9W Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/10/1/caregivers-helping-caregivers-8220-in-the-moment-8221-companionship-on-your-caregiving-journey   Contact Information Website   https://caregivercompanionai.com/ Website    https://caraforworkplace.com/ Website    https://nowwhatpublishing.com/ Linkedin  https://www.linkedin.com/company/caregiver-companion-ai FaceBook   https://www.facebook.com/groups/caregivercompanion Purchase Mike’s Book on Amazon   https://tinyurl.com/2uhv9yzh     Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Where Do We Go From Here? Rethinking the Dementia Journey for Families and Care Partners Lori La Bey talks with Kimberly Diaz, RN, a dementia care consultant, educator, and advocate with nearly three decades of nursing experience helping families navigate dementia, healthcare, placement, and end-of-life decisions. She is the author of Where Do We Go From Here? The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivers, created to help families feel informed, empowered, and less alone.   Learn: What does the healthcare system get wrong about supporting families? What are we missing when we give caregivers that advice without acknowledging what they are experiencing? What Kimberly has learned about behaviors such as aggression, resistance, wandering, agitation, or repeatedly saying, “I want to go home,” after so many years in the business? When is it no longer safe or sustainable to provide care for a loved one at home? About Kimberly’s book: Where Do We Go From Here?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/rethinking-the-dementia-journey-for-families-and-care-partners/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/2rWOF1ABVmc?si=TNuc_o2dof3n3Aso Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/where-do-we-go-from-here-rethinking-the-dementia/id986940432?i=1000792145440 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/19mYjbIOPTqNgsA2hy1LO0 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/29/where-do-we-go-from-here-rethinking-the-dementia-journey-for-families-and-care-partners    GUEST CONTACT INFORMATION FOR LISTENERS Kimberly Diaz, RNDementia Care Consultant, Educator & Advocate Website   KimberlyDiazRN.comOffice   720-310-0491Free Aging Parents Toolkit    https://agingparentstoolkit.com/ Facebook    facebook.com/caremattersalwaysLinkedIn    linkedin.com/in/kimberly-diaz-rnYouTube   youtube.com/@kimberlydiazrn BOOK:Where Do We Go From Here? The Complete Dementia Care Guide for Family Caregivershttps://tinyurl.com/4d99k5vp   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

OPEN MIC on Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast Lori La Bey talks with Sara Barsel on a series of events called Being Mortal: Advanced Care Planning & End of Life Choices, which will be held at the Ramsey County Library – Roseville Branch.  2180 No. Hamline Ave. Roseville, MN 55113. Call the Library with questions at 651-724-6001 or reach out to Sara Barsel by phone  952-258-3184, or email Lori also, highlights the new resource book for caregivers, by Lance A. Slatton, called Caregiving in America.  You can purchase the book on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/4nzky4wp or visit Lance's Website    https://lanceaslatton.com/ Sept. 30th at 6 - 7:30 pm It Always Seems Too Soon, Until It’s Too Late: Advance Care Planning 101 Presenters: Rev. Edward J. Holland, MDiv, BCC (Ret), MFT (Ret), served as the Coordinator of Spiritual Care & Grief Support with Park Nicollet Methodist Hospice in Minneapolis for nearly 35 years. Ed is a United Methodist minister, a retired Board-Certified Chaplain (BCC-APC), and a retired marriage and family therapist. Ed is a certified Respecting Choices© Advance Care Planning Facilitator & Instructor and serves as a volunteer member of Park Nicollet's Advance Care Planning Team, focusing on community education. He’s a former Board member of the Faith Community Nurse Network of the Twin Cities, Honoring Choices-MN, the Minnesota Coalition for Death Education & Support (MCDES), and the Minnesota Network for Hospice & Palliative Care (MNHPC). Ed has served as a leader with his denomination's Health Ministries Team since 1976. Mary Carlsen, MSW, LISW,  has practiced in a variety of health care settings. She recently retired after teaching 34 years in the Department of Social Work and Family Studies at St. Olaf. Mary is a member of the Northfield Hospital and Clinics Bioethics Committee and served on the NASW-MN Ethics Committee. Her areas of research included international social work and end-of-life care; in 2016, she founded End of Life Choices Collective in Northfield. She is a frequent speaker on end-of-life topics.   Oct 7th at 6 - 7:30 pm Nutrition and Hydration Challenges & Choices at the End of Life Presenter Victor M Sandler, MD, has practiced medicine in Minnesota for over 45 years. He has been board-certified in Internal Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He is currently with HealthPartners Hospice. He is on the faculty of the University of Minnesota Medical School, teaching in the Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship program. He has extensive experience with care of the elderly in community, institutional, and hospice settings. His focus has been on ethical decision-making, end-of-life care, and advance care planning; he has lectured and consulted widely on these topics. From 2000-2020, he co-chaired the University of Minnesota Medical Center Bioethics Committee and consulted in primarily challenging end-of-life cases. From 2014-2026, he co-chaired the State of Minnesota POLST Task Force. He chaired the Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Medicine clinicians from 2010-2026. His goal is to see an ethical, compassionate health care system established in the United States. He plans to retire sometime in the next 20 years.   Oct 14th at 6 - 7:30 pm Who Will Speak For You? Choosing and Preparing Your Health Care Agent Presenter Brenna Galvin is a Principal Attorney at Bravura Group Law & Fiduciary, P.C., where she focuses her practice on elder law, estate planning, long-term care planning, special needs planning, and fiduciary guidance. Brenna is known for helping individuals and families navigate complex decisions with clarity and compassion—especially during times of health change, financial vulnerability, or family transition. She is also an end-of-life doula, bringing a holistic, person-centered approach to planning that honors dignity, autonomy, and peace of mind. Brenna is passionate about empowering older adults to stay safe, remain in control of their choices, and plan proactively to protect both independence and legacy.   Learn about Lance A. Slatton’s new book Caregiving in America.  Below is the foreword to the book. There is a lot in the news in America about healthcare, from policies, funding, research, and fraud. Our technology companies have positioned AI as the end-all, be-all answer to the public, but the truth is, the biggest asset we have when it comes to our health is people. There is no possible way to take human beings out of the equation without hurting outcomes. Lance A. Slatton, known as The Senior Care Influencer, understands the power and promise of education, engagement, prevention, and support when it comes to healthcare. He knows that caregivers are the glue that holds our health together.  If you are caring for yourself or another person, the first words that usually echo in one's brain are: “Tag You’re it!”, “What does a caregiver do?”, “How can I do this?”, or “I don’t have time to deal with this!” He understands what it is like to need a caregiver, or when you are called to be a caregiver, and he appreciates the fear of those who have no one to lean on to give them the care they need. The truth is that human beings are the true navigators of our systems. They are the ones who have to maneuver our complicated healthcare industry. From whom to call when, to where to go, how to get there, and the two questions that weigh heaviest for most families are: where do I find the time, and how do we pay for it? Lance’s book, Caregiving in America, has positioned the needs of caregivers first. He recognized that if the most valued asset to health in America is not educated, guided, and supported, then none of us should really be surprised that our system is failing. Lance set out to change that, and if you know Lance, you know he is thorough. So thorough that Lance knew all the information caregivers actually need could be overwhelming. He understands stress, which can fog the brain and paralyze people from making a plan. Looking at the size of the book alone, a caregiver might think, “I’ll never get through all of that.  I don’t have the time to read that much. I need answers now!” The good news is that caregivers don’t have to read the book cover to cover to get their questions answered. Lance wrote the book to be used as a reference book. You can drop right into a chapter that covers the topic you need, plus he has listed national and state-by-state resources. Lance talks openly and honestly, helping caregivers create a proactive approach to reduce stress, maneuver the healthcare system, learn about legalities and fiscal responsibility, how to support the one you are caring for, as well as yourself physically, emotionally, and psychologically, and, bottom line, not feel so overwhelmed and alone on the caregiving journey. Wouldn’t it be great if someday soon, insurance companies would cover each caregiver to receive this resource book free of charge! In the meantime, know Caregiving in America makes for a great gift to any caregiver, no matter where they are on their journey, or how many times they have been called to be one. Each journey is unique with its own twists and turns, and Lance never wants you to feel alone on the caregiving journey. Lori La Bey, Multi-time caregiver and care receiver, and Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and Co-Founder of Dementia Map Purchase the book on Amazon https://tinyurl.com/4nzky4wp or explore Lance’s website at    https://lanceaslatton.com/   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/end-of-life-programs-caregiving-in-america-on-alzheimers-speaks-open-mic/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/TajYYwsGD8s?si=JgPLs4JkHkD1uCQ- Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/open-mic-on-alzheimers-speaks/id986940432?i=1000791058624 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oTg5kGvAmpXXLHv9wjy9P Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/22/open-mic-on-alzheimer-8217-s-speaks-podcast   Guest Contact Information Sara Barsel, Ph.D. Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team Website    https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia Phone  651-647-9506 (landline)     Cell  952-258-3184 Emails     [email protected]                   [email protected] Dementia-Friendly Airports Working Group Website    https://www.dementiafriendlyairports.com/ The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower is a globally recognized symbol for invisible disabilities, including dementia.    You can also purchase Personalized Sunflower cards    Author Lance A. Slatton, Senior Care Influencer Book: Caregiving in America Purchase on Amazon     https://tinyurl.com/4nzky4wp Website    https://lanceaslatton.com/   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Creating the Calm: Conversations from the FREE Navigating Dementia Series #NavigatingDementia  #SensoryCare  #CreatingCalm  #BuildingRelationships   Lori La Bey talks with Karlyn Beil of Summit Place Campus and Nan Vest, who works with her husband, Terry Eggan, a Realtor. Karlyn Beil is the Director of Sales & Marketing at Summit Place Campus. She is known for her ability to truly listen to the stories, hopes, and concerns of seniors and their families. Supporting seniors is more than a career – it’s a calling for her! Karlyn believes deeply in the power of community to bring joy, purpose, and connection to the final chapters of life. For over 20 years, she has been assisting and supporting individuals and families in finding solutions that work and bring peace. Karlyn ensures that every resident feels valued, respected, and inspired to embrace this vibrant stage of life. Nan Vest has a background in social services, marketing, and education and is the Co-Creator of the Navigating Dementia – You Are Not Alone series. Nan and her husband Terry Eggan, Seniors Real Estate Specialist, focus on helping seniors sell their home by creating a fully individualized plan for every step of the sale and transition, ensuring each client experiences a smooth, profitable, and stress-free move to the next place they call home.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/creating-the-calm-conversations-from-the-free-navigating-dementia-series/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/DJD6WMuO1N8 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-the-calm-conversations-from-the-free/id986940432?i=1000790447872 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/6PxR0QsTwuH1BWJFJNk9ni Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/19/creating-the-calm-conversations-from-the-free-navigating-dementia-series-next-events-sept-24th-and-oct-6th   Contact Our Guests Karlyn Beil Director of Sales & Marketing, Summit Place Senior Campus Website   https://summitplaceseniorcampus.com/ Email    Phone  952-995-1005 Summit Place Senior Campus - 8505 Flying Cloud Drive, Eden Prairie, MN    Nan Vest   Marketing and Communications for Terry Eggan, Realtor®, SRES®, Seniors Real Estate Specialist® Phone   612-272-9501 Website   https://www.terryeggan.com Terry Eggan, Realtor® Phone  612-386-9309   Contact Lori La Bey, Founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks, 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.

Transforming Dementia Care with The Fish Approach     #TheFishApproach  #DementiaCareSolutions  #CurrentOfCare Lori La Bey talks with Sheri Fairman, MSW, is the founder of Dementia Care Solutions and Current of Care, creator of The Fish Approach™ Model, and a Certified Mentor, Educator, Consultant, and Coach with Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care. Inspired by both her professional expertise and her personal journey as the care partner for her mother, who lived with vascular dementia, Sheri has dedicated more than 15 years to helping care partners communicate with greater confidence, compassion, and skill. Through The Fish Approach™ Model, Sheri guides organizations, professionals, and families with consulting, coaching, training, presentations, and online education that transform how people understand, communicate with, and support those living with dementia through practical, relationship-focused strategies   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/transforming-dementia-care-with-the-fish-approach/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/HsBZXE52bC0 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/transforming-dementia-care-with-the-fish-approach/id986940432?i=1000790304755 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5r74pQriyJIUj6Tn5WIKy4 Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/17/transforming-dementia-care-with-the-fish-approach-160   Contact Sheri Fairman Dementia Care Solutions Website  https://dementiacaresolutions.org/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/DementiaCareSolutionsLLC/ LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementia-care-solutions-llc/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dementiacaresolutionsllc/?hl=en   Current of Care Website https://www.currentofcare.com/ Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/currentofcare LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/current-of-care/ Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/currentofcare/?hl=en   Contact Lori La Bey founder of Alzheimer's Speaks, 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.

Sharing Joy Through Petals  #Recycling  #Beauty  #Joy  #Empathy Lori La Bey talks with LindaThompson, founder of Theo's Flowers, who grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts, one of five siblings, in a family where caring for one another was simply a way of life. That early foundation of service would go on to shape both her career and her calling. For nearly 40 years, she worked as a Human Resources leader in the healthcare field, dedicating her professional life to supporting people, organizations, and communities. Throughout those decades, her passion for helping others only deepened. Theo's Flowers was born out of a deeply personal experience: watching both of her parents live with Alzheimer's disease. That journey gave her a firsthand understanding of the isolation and loss of connection that so often accompanies dementia and memory disorders — and also revealed how something as simple as a flower and a visit could bring a moment of joy, calm, or recognition to someone who needed it. Determined to turn that experience into something meaningful, she founded Theo's Flowers as a way to repurpose beautiful floral arrangements and hand-deliver them to elders living with memory disorders, along with something equally important — the gift of a visit. True to the spirit that inspired it, Theo's Flowers remains entirely volunteer-run and is powered by family: the founder's three sisters ( Nancy, Tracey, and Kristen), her two adult daughters, and Nancy's adult daughter all work side by side to keep the mission blooming. Together, they've built an organization rooted in kindness, environmental responsibility, and a shared belief that every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and remembered. Theo's Flowers solves two problems at once — floral waste from weddings and events, and the isolation so many elders with dementia experience. About 90% of the flowers used are rescued rather than purchased, sourced from 50+ weddings and events. The visit matters as much as the flowers The bouquet is really a vehicle for something bigger — a hand-delivered visit. For someone with memory loss, a caring visit paired with something calming and beautiful can spark connection when words might not. Explosive, volunteer-powered growth Launched in September 2021 and entirely volunteer-run, Theo's Flowers has grown in under five years to a team of more than 50 volunteers who've hand-delivered over 700 bouquets — a compelling started-small, look-how-far-it's-come arc. Generations in Bloom — the intergenerational piece Separate from the core volunteer program, student volunteers have delivered 500+ additional bouquets — a natural spot to talk about bridging young people and elders, and inspiring listeners to get students or schools involved. How the community can get involved Florists, event planners, families, and care communities all play a role in the flower-rescue pipeline — a strong closing point that invites listeners to donate flowers, volunteer, refer a family member, or partner as a care community.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/expanding-intergenerational-dementia-care-by-spreading-joy-through-petals/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/YVm4naRHuQk Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/expanding-intergenerational-dementia-care-by-spreading/id986940432?i=1000789717950 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7MJ46F4KPlp1R3gyCr2Sbf Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/9/15/sharing-joy-through-petals   Contact Theo’s Flowers Website   https://www.theosflowers.com Instagram   @theosflowersma   LinkedIn  www.LinkedIn.com/in/theosflowers Link to the story that WBZ did with us in November  https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/medfield-non-profit-recycles-flowers-memory-care/   Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks 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.