Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, talks about the first Memory Café she launched in the US back on October 26, 2011, and why the group decided to close it on June 10th, 2026.

You will hear how Lori heard about the Memory Café concept and what enticed her to launch one in the US, and the reception and push back it received.

Learn about the benefits the Memory Cafés make and the difference they are making not only to those living with a diagnosis, but to their families, friends, and the community at large.

Find out how and where to access information about the Memory Cafés, along with finding ones close to you and how you can get involved.

If you are looking to learn more about Memory Cafés and possibly open your own.

Below are links to find support for a Memory Café:

htts://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/

https://dementiamap.com/

https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/

 

Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/

Join OPEN MIC and Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer’s Speaks 

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, we invite you to tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation.

Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about the service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting. 

These conversations are always interesting.  Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us.

Recording Date            Air Date
July 21st                          July 28th
Aug. 18th                        Aug 25th                                                                                             

Sept. 15th                       Sept 22nd
Oct. 20th                        Oct 27th
Nov. 17th                        Nov 24th

Dec. 15th                        Dec 22nd  

 

Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer’s Speaks 

Website –  https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/IgOuHdmYC50

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/id986940432?i=1000773988440

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iKzLrIcAMEQ1FJ4tBsBLJ

 

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432 

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/23/arthur-apos-s-memory-cafe-living-on-beyond-the-dementia-journey

 

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com

 

Alzheimer's Speaks - 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.

Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks, talks about the first Memory Caf&eacute; she launched in the US back on October 26, 2011, and why the group decided to close it on June 10th, 2026.
You will hear how Lori heard about the Memory Caf&eacute; concept and what enticed her to launch one in the US, and the reception and push back it received.
Learn about the benefits the Memory Caf&eacute;s make and the difference they are making not only to those living with a diagnosis, but to their families, friends, and the community at large.
Find out how and where to access information about the Memory Caf&eacute;s, along with finding ones close to you and how you can get involved.
If you are looking to learn more about Memory Caf&eacute;s and possibly open your own.
Below are links to find support for a Memory Caf&eacute;:
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/">htts://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/</a>
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/">https://dementiamap.com/</a> 
<a href="https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/">https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/</a>
Join OPEN MIC and Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks&nbsp;
Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we&nbsp;shift&nbsp;dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time.&nbsp; We love&nbsp;raising all voices and delivering sound news,&nbsp;not just sound bites!&nbsp; So,&nbsp;we invite you to tell us how you are improving&nbsp;dementia care. We&nbsp;just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation.
Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about the service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.&nbsp; Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?&nbsp; If so, we want to hear from you.&nbsp; Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting.&nbsp;
These conversations are always interesting.&nbsp; Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us.
Recording Date&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Air Date July 21st &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; July 28th Aug. 18th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Aug 25th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
Sept. 15th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sept 22nd Oct. 20th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oct 27th Nov. 17th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Nov 24th
Dec. 15th&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Dec 22nd&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks 
Website &ndash;&nbsp; <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a> 
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/</a>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/IgOuHdmYC50">https://youtu.be/IgOuHdmYC50</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/id986940432?i=1000773988440">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/id986940432?i=1000773988440</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iKzLrIcAMEQ1FJ4tBsBLJ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iKzLrIcAMEQ1FJ4tBsBLJ</a>
&nbsp;
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>&nbsp;
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/23/arthur-apos-s-memory-cafe-living-on-beyond-the-dementia-journey">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/23/arthur-apos-s-memory-cafe-living-on-beyond-the-dementia-journey</a>
&nbsp;
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Lori La Bey </a>with questions or branding needs through <a href="http://www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com">www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com</a>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer's Speaks - 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.

Alzheimer's Speaks

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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Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please Email Lori La Bey.

Also please feel free to access all of our FREE Educational Resources

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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.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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