A Passion for Distraction

#FindingBeautyInIllness #SupportingFamilyCaregivers #HonestDiscussion

Lori La Bey talks with Allene Symons who is the author of Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Caregiving. She has worked as a journalist, editor, and college instructor and is the author of three previous books. She has lived in San Francisco and New York and currently makes her home in Long Beach, California.

Learn:
Tips for caring for a spouse or partner with dementia.
Ideas to distract or redirect a person living with dementia.
Is it ok to distract yourself as a care partner on the dementia journey?
What happens when the caregiver gets sick themselves?
Can you plan ahead of time for workarounds to avoid getting sick yourself as a care partner?
A Nat or a FireFly – What Do You See
To focus on something to do and something to look forward to.
Loving Lies – How They Work and Why They Are Important
When and how to hire help to care for your loved one.
How to protect a loved one’s independence and dignity.
The Monarch Gardens- a national movement.

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/H6PvKgbn8DA



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Contact Allene Symons  

Email allenesymons2@gmail.com

Website allenesymons.com

Facebook @allenesymons

X-Twitter @allenesymons

LinkedIn @allenesymons



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Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

A Passion for Distraction
#FindingBeautyInIllness #SupportingFamilyCaregivers #HonestDiscussion
Lori La Bey talks with Allene Symons who is the author of Love in a Time of Caterpillars: A Memoir of Monarchs and Caregiving. She has worked as a journalist, editor, and college instructor and is the author of three previous books. She has lived in San Francisco and New York and currently makes her home in Long Beach, California.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>Tips for caring for a spouse or partner with dementia.</li>
<li>Ideas to distract or redirect a person living with dementia.</li>
<li>Is it ok to distract yourself as a care partner on the dementia journey?</li>
<li>What happens when the caregiver gets sick themselves?</li>
<li>Can you plan ahead of time for workarounds to avoid getting sick yourself as a care partner?</li>
<li>A Nat or a FireFly – What Do You See</li>
<li>To focus on something to do and something to look forward to.</li>
<li>Loving Lies – How They Work and Why They Are Important</li>
<li>When and how to hire help to care for your loved one.</li>
<li>How to protect a loved one’s independence and dignity.</li>
<li>The Monarch Gardens- a national movement.</li>
</ol>
<ol></ol>
Watch the Video Interview Below
https://youtu.be/H6PvKgbn8DA
 
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
 
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify
 
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
 
Contact Allene Symons  
Email <a href="mailto:allenesymons2@gmail.com">allenesymons2@gmail.com</a>
Website <a href="http://allenesymons.com/">allenesymons.com</a>
Facebook @allenesymons
X-Twitter @allenesymons
LinkedIn @allenesymons
 
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
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A Passion for Distraction

OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks Allows People to Share Their

Stories, Services, Products, Tools,  Advice, and Concerns 

Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we 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!  So, monthly we invite individuals and organizations to join us and tell us how they are improving dementia care.



Our Guests Today

Sue Ryan & Nancy Treaster - The Caregiver's Journey 

https://sueryan.solutions

sue@thecaregiversjourney.com

nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com



Wendy Hall & Lorrie Beattie - Dementia Doulas International 

www.dementiadoulas.com.au

Wendy@dementiadoulas.com.au

Lorrie@dementiadoulas.com.au



Brenda Freed - Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's 

www.MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers.com

@MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers

MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers@gmail.com



Morgan Vance - Pat Summitt Foundation 

www.patsgameplan.org

www.patsummitt.org



Amy House, Think Dementia, and SilverCrest Properties 

www.think-dementia.com

amy@think-dementia.com



Additional Resource Links

Roseville Alzheimer’s & Dementia Community Action Team

https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia

The Purple Angel Awareness Program

https://purpleangel-global.com/



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Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - 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.

OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks Allows People to Share Their
Stories, Services, Products, Tools,  Advice, and Concerns 
Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we 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!  So, monthly we invite individuals and organizations to join us and tell us how they are improving dementia care.
 
Our Guests Today 
Sue Ryan &amp; Nancy Treaster - The Caregiver's Journey 
<a href="https://sueryan.solutions/">https://sueryan.solutions</a>
<a href="mailto:sue@thecaregiversjourney.com">sue@thecaregiversjourney.com</a>
<a href="mailto:nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com">nancy@thecaregiversjourney.com</a>
 
Wendy Hall &amp; Lorrie Beattie - Dementia Doulas International 
<a href="http://www.dementiadoulas.com.au">www.dementiadoulas.com.au</a>
<a href="mailto:Wendy@dementiadoulas.com.au">Wendy@dementiadoulas.com.au</a>
<a href="mailto:Lorrie@dementiadoulas.com.au">Lorrie@dementiadoulas.com.au</a>
 
Brenda Freed - Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's 
 <a href="http://www.MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers.com">www.MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers.com</a>
@MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers
<a href="mailto:MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers@gmail.com">MackenzieMeetsAlzheimers@gmail.com</a>
 
Morgan Vance - Pat Summitt Foundation 
<a href="http://www.patsgameplan.org">www.patsgameplan.org</a>
<a href="http://www.patsummitt.org">www.patsummitt.org</a>
 
Amy House, Think Dementia, and SilverCrest Properties 
<a href="http://www.think-dementia.com">www.think-dementia.com</a>
<a href="mailto:amy@think-dementia.com">amy@think-dementia.com</a>
 
Additional Resource Links
Roseville Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia Community Action Team
<a href="https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia">https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia</a>
The Purple Angel Awareness Program
<a href="https://purpleangel-global.com/">https://purpleangel-global.com/</a>
 
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Locate Your Other Favorite Podcasts on Pod Links     <a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a> 
 
Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer’s Speaks 
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20heard%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs through <a href="http://www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com">www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - 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.

June OPEN MIC on Alzheimer's Speaks

Dementia is no match for a daughter’s determination

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD who is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention. 

Dr. Popovic graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, and her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication. She believes anyone can boost their brain and grow bolder rather than older.

Learn:
Education vs Medication
Band-Aid Solutions vs Root Cause Issues
Dementia is a Starting Point, Not an End Point
Purpose and Engagement
The Power of Volunteering
Can’t Control Everything
Don’t Help People to Death
How to Use Multi-Sensory Engagement
Joy is Healing

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/mKtnrmB9Zl0

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

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Other Podcasts

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Contact Dr. Helena Popovic

Website  http://www.drhelenapopovic.com

Website  http://www.adventurepreventsdementia.com

Facebook http://www.facebook.com/helena.popovic

Instagramhttp://instagram.com/get_healthy_with_dr_helena

YouTube http://www.youtube.com/drhelenapopovic

LinkedInhttp://au.linkedin.com/in/drhelenapopovic



Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - 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.

Dementia is no match for a daughter’s determination
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Helena Popovic MD who is an Australian family physician and 10-year care partner for her father who had both Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and their families about brain health and dementia prevention. 
Dr. Popovic graduated from the University of Sydney, Australia, and her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication. She believes anyone can boost their brain and grow bolder rather than older.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>Education vs Medication</li>
<li>Band-Aid Solutions vs Root Cause Issues</li>
<li>Dementia is a Starting Point, Not an End Point</li>
<li>Purpose and Engagement</li>
<li>The Power of Volunteering</li>
<li>Can’t Control Everything</li>
<li>Don’t Help People to Death</li>
<li>How to Use Multi-Sensory Engagement</li>
<li>Joy is Healing </li>
</ol>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/mKtnrmB9Zl0">https://youtu.be/mKtnrmB9Zl0</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3">https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 </a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
 
Contact Dr. Helena Popovic
Website  <a href="http://www.drhelenapopovic.com">http://www.drhelenapopovic.com</a>
Website  <a href="http://www.adventurepreventsdementia.com">http://www.adventurepreventsdementia.com</a> 
Facebook  <a href="http://www.facebook.com/helena.popovic">http://www.facebook.com/helena.popovic</a>
Instagram  <a href="http://instagram.com/get_healthy_with_dr_helena">http://instagram.com/get_healthy_with_dr_helena</a> 
YouTube  <a href="http://www.youtube.com/drhelenapopovic">http://www.youtube.com/drhelenapopovic</a> 
LinkedIn  <a href="http://au.linkedin.com/in/drhelenapopovic">http://au.linkedin.com/in/drhelenapopovic</a> 
 
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - 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.

Dementia is No Match for a Daughter’s Determination

We’ve all been trained to think people living with a dementia diagnosis and Dementia and the Arts is all about breaking that myth. Dale Marie Latimer never did art prior to her dementia diagnosis.

By looking at her work I think most of you will be shocked by that. We invite you to sit down and enjoy this conversation and be amazed by Dale’s talent. Get tips on resources to get inspired and walk away feeling uplifted.

Dementia and the Arts - Busting Stigmas By Highlighting Possibilities Dementia and the Arts™ educational videos were developed to lift the voices of people living with dementia while raising awareness of their abilities. We discuss the when's and why's of how they got involved with art, along with what they get out of creating it, and other people's reactions to it. Individuals share the techniques they use, how they adapt as the disease progresses, and how their emotions are expressed through their work.

We know Dementia and the Arts know no boundaries and feel it's important to be inclusive of all people no matter what form of dementia they are living with. We work hard to accommodate time zone differences around the world so we don't exclude people due to their location.

Learn More Here https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/ In 2024, we changed our structure to feature individuals on an episode as well as including the care partner's voice to share their thoughts on how art can improve the quality of life for a person living with dementia.

Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder All levels of artwork and all forms of art are welcome. Here is a brief list of types of art: painting, coloring, woodworking, photography, dance, song, music, poetry... and more.

Watch the Video Interview

https://youtu.be/ZjOakVffE0g

Contact Us If You Are Interested In Joining Us!

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/free-educational-resources-form/ 

Our Partners

Dementia Action Alliance, known as DDA

https://daanow.org/ DAA 

Facebook page  @Arts and Dementia https://www.facebook.com/groups/294443774931144 

Forget Me Not Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForgetMeNotDementiaSupport.

2024 Recording Dates will be on the 1st Wednesday of the Month. If this doesn't work for you we will try to accommodate a date that will. We love partnering with all organizations that support those living with dementia by encouraging and empowering them to get creative.

July 3rd

Aug 7th

Sept 4th

Oct 2nd

Nov 6th

Dec 4th

Dementia and the Arts Main Page

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/ 

Dementia and the Arts Gallery page

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/art-gallery 

Dementia Map

 https://www.dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2024/4/17/dementia-and-the-arts-8482-educational-videos

We’ve all been trained to think people living with a dementia diagnosis and Dementia and the Arts is all about breaking that myth. Dale Marie Latimer never did art prior to her dementia diagnosis.
By looking at her work I think most of you will be shocked by that. We invite you to sit down and enjoy this conversation and be amazed by Dale’s talent. Get tips on resources to get inspired and walk away feeling uplifted.
Dementia and the Arts - Busting Stigmas By Highlighting Possibilities Dementia and the Arts™ educational videos were developed to lift the voices of people living with dementia while raising awareness of their abilities. We discuss the when's and why's of how they got involved with art, along with what they get out of creating it, and other people's reactions to it. Individuals share the techniques they use, how they adapt as the disease progresses, and how their emotions are expressed through their work.
We know Dementia and the Arts know no boundaries and feel it's important to be inclusive of all people no matter what form of dementia they are living with. We work hard to accommodate time zone differences around the world so we don't exclude people due to their location.
Learn More Here https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/ In 2024, we changed our structure to feature individuals on an episode as well as including the care partner's voice to share their thoughts on how art can improve the quality of life for a person living with dementia.
Beauty Is In The Eye Of The Beholder All levels of artwork and all forms of art are welcome. Here is a brief list of types of art: painting, coloring, woodworking, photography, dance, song, music, poetry... and more.
Watch the Video Interview
<a href="https://youtu.be/ZjOakVffE0g">https://youtu.be/ZjOakVffE0g</a>
Contact Us If You Are Interested In Joining Us!
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/free-educational-resources-form/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/free-educational-resources-form/ </a>
Our Partners
Dementia Action Alliance, known as DDA
<a href="https://daanow.org/%20DAA">https://daanow.org/ DAA </a>
Facebook page  @Arts and Dementia <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/294443774931144">https://www.facebook.com/groups/294443774931144 </a>
Forget Me Not Facebook group <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForgetMeNotDementiaSupport">https://www.facebook.com/groups/ForgetMeNotDementiaSupport</a>.
2024 Recording Dates will be on the 1st Wednesday of the Month. If this doesn't work for you we will try to accommodate a date that will. We love partnering with all organizations that support those living with dementia by encouraging and empowering them to get creative.
July 3rd
Aug 7th
Sept 4th
Oct 2nd
Nov 6th
Dec 4th
Dementia and the Arts Main Page
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-and-the-arts/ </a>
Dementia and the Arts Gallery page
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/art-gallery">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/art-gallery </a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://www.dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2024/4/17/dementia-and-the-arts-8482-educational-videos"> https://www.dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2024/4/17/dementia-and-the-arts-8482-educational-videos</a>

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