Dementia Friendly America-Creating Communities Where People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners Can Live, Engage, and Thrive   

#DementiaFriendly #Engagement #CaregiverSupport

Lori La Bey talks with Mary Ek, the director of Dementia Friendly America (DFA), who has been engaged in this work since its conception as a statewide effort in Minnesota in 2011. As DFA moves into 2026, communities across the country are taking meaningful steps toward becoming more dementia friendly

Learn:
Dementia Friendly Communities
Dementia Friends USA
Memory Café Alliance 
Giving Voice

 

Alzheimer's Speaks Blog 

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/creating-communities-where-people-with-dementia-can-live-engage-and-thrive/

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https://youtu.be/PUlJQrykB2Q

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Other Podcasts

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Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com   

 

Contact Information For Dementia Friendly America

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Dementia Friendly America-Creating Communities Where People Living with Dementia and Their Care Partners Can Live, Engage, and Thrive&nbsp;&nbsp; 
#DementiaFriendly #Engagement #CaregiverSupport
Lori La Bey talks with Mary Ek, the director of Dementia Friendly America (DFA), who has been engaged in this work since its conception as a statewide effort in Minnesota in 2011. As DFA moves into 2026, communities across the country are taking meaningful steps toward becoming more dementia friendly
Learn:
<ol>
<li>Dementia Friendly Communities</li>
<li>Dementia Friends USA</li>
<li>Memory Caf&eacute; Alliance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Giving Voice<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/"></a></li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer's Speaks Blog&nbsp;
https://alzheimersspeaks.com/creating-communities-where-people-with-dementia-can-live-engage-and-thrive/
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/PUlJQrykB2Q">https://youtu.be/PUlJQrykB2Q</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-friendly-america-creating-communities-where/id986940432?i=1000754090547">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-friendly-america-creating-communities-where/id986940432?i=1000754090547</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oiOpujOBoofo9hcn0nx5Z">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0oiOpujOBoofo9hcn0nx5Z</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com">https://dementiamap.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; 
&nbsp;
Contact Information For Dementia Friendly America
Website
<a href="https://dfamerica.org/">https://dfamerica.org/</a> 
Facebook
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJDWeSEfQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr">https://www.facebook.com/share/1BJDWeSEfQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr</a>
Instagram
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/dementiafriendlyamerica?igsh=MWlpeDZraWZtMXVoZg==">https://www.instagram.com/dementiafriendlyamerica?igsh=MWlpeDZraWZtMXVoZg==</a>
X/Twitter&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<a href="https://x.com/dfamerica_">https://x.com/dfamerica_</a> 
LinkedIn
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementiafriendlyamerica/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/dementiafriendlyamerica/</a>
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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.

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.

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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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