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  • Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Age In Place With Greater Independence And Dignity

    Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Age In Place With Greater Independence And Dignity
    2026/10/20

    Rethinking Bathroom Safety: 4 in 1 Chair Increases Safety For Older Adults Aging in Place With Greater Independence And Dignity

    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/blog/

    Watch the Video Interview Below

    https://www.youtube.com/@AlzheimersSpeaks

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    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432

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    https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3

    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/

    Email

    Vince@Perichair.com

    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/

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    43 分
  • Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible in Dementia Care

    Beyond Adult Day Care: Rethinking What’s Possible in Dementia Care
    2026/10/13

    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:

    1. What does a traditional adult day care model look like?
    2. What is a Therapeutic Dementia Care Center is.
    3. Learn about activities that have purpose.
    4. What does a typical day look like at All in 4 You?
    5. How does cognitive, physical, creative, and social engagement work together in your approach to dementia care?
    6. What changes has Michelle seen in the people they serve?
    7. 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.
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  • The Words She Left Behind - How Alzheimer's Changed Our Story

    The Words She Left Behind - How Alzheimer's Changed Our Story
    2026/10/08

    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/blog/

              Watch the Video Interview Below

              https://youtu.be/bP8A4neoGYE

              Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple

              https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432

              Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

              https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3

              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.
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              53 分
            • Optimizing Alzheimer's Care On Alzheimer's Speaks Podcast

              Optimizing Alzheimer's Care On Alzheimer's Speaks Podcast
              2026/10/06

              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/blog/

              Watch the Video Interview Below

              https://www.youtube.com/@AlzheimersSpeaks

              Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple

              https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432

              Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

              https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3

              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.
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              59 分
            • Caregivers Helping Caregivers “In The Moment” Companionship On Your Caregiving Journey

              Caregivers Helping Caregivers “In The Moment” Companionship On Your Caregiving Journey
              2026/10/01

              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.
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              55 分
            • Where Do We Go From Here? Rethinking the Dementia Journey for Families and Care Partners

              Where Do We Go From Here? Rethinking the Dementia Journey for Families and Care Partners
              2026/09/29
              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.
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            • End Of Life Programs & Caregiving in America on Alzheimer’s Speaks OPEN MIC

              End Of Life Programs & Caregiving in America on Alzheimer’s Speaks OPEN MIC
              2026/09/22
              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 ...
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            • Creating the Calm: Conversations from the FREE Navigating Dementia Series - Next Events Sept. 24th and Oct 6th

              Creating the Calm: Conversations from the FREE Navigating Dementia Series - Next Events Sept. 24th and Oct 6th
              2026/09/18
              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.
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              53 分