How to Play With a Grandma - 

A dementia-themed children's picture book about love and play       

Lori La Bey talks with Evan Bass Zeisel, an author, filmmaker, and dementia advocate dedicated to transforming dementia care through the power of the arts and storytelling. He is the creator of the "How You Are to Me" non-pharmacological communication approach and the author of the recent children's book, How to Play With a Grandma, an educational resource designed to help families and young children maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss. 

Learn:
Why did Evan write the book, How to Play With a Grandma?
Evan shares his unique experience in the field of dementia and caregiving.
Why books like How to Play With a Grandma and films like How You Are to Me can be powerful teaching tools.
What Evan hopes to accomplish through his work.
Why did Evan choose a child and a grandmother to tell this story?

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia-themed-childrens-picture-book-about-love-and-play/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/keXVwTghoR0?si=W3cuBiqAEWceTZpQ

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Apple 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia/id986940432?i=1000782099936

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xyzOg0B86tR2Ux0rZ2Hq1?si=lqlIRTBrRHe25UCcLnUtgQ

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/8/11/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia-themed-children-apos-s-picture-book-about-love-and-play-160-160-160-160

 

Contact Evan Bass

Websites

Dementia teaching resources   HowYouAreToMe.com

Book Website   HowToPlayWithaGrandma.com  

Publisher   BoreorealisPress.com

Scripted-IMPROV NIH & NIA-funded Clinical Trial https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1533317518755994

IMDb   https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2648855/

Note - This book was made possible in part by a grant from the I’m Still Here Foundation.

SOCIALS

LinkedIn   https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebasslive/

Facebook   https://www.facebook.com/therealevanbass 

Instagram   https://www.instagram.com/ezeitgeist

 

Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks

Contact Lori La Beywith 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.

 

How to Play With a Grandma - 
A dementia-themed children's picture book about love and play &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Lori La Bey talks with Evan Bass Zeisel, an author, filmmaker, and dementia advocate dedicated to transforming dementia care through the power of the arts and storytelling. He is the creator of the "How You Are to Me" non-pharmacological communication approach and the author of the recent children's book, How to Play With a Grandma, an educational resource designed to help families and young children maintain meaningful connections with loved ones experiencing memory loss.&nbsp;
Learn:
<ul>
<li>Why did Evan write the book, How to Play With a Grandma?</li>
<li>Evan shares his unique experience in the field of dementia and caregiving.</li>
<li>Why books like How to Play With a Grandma and films like How You Are to Me can be powerful teaching tools.</li>
<li>What Evan hopes to accomplish through his work.</li>
<li>Why did Evan choose a child and a grandmother to tell this story?</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia-themed-childrens-picture-book-about-love-and-play/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia-themed-childrens-picture-book-about-love-and-play/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/keXVwTghoR0?si=W3cuBiqAEWceTZpQ">https://youtu.be/keXVwTghoR0?si=W3cuBiqAEWceTZpQ</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Podcast on Apple&nbsp;
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia/id986940432?i=1000782099936">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia/id986940432?i=1000782099936</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Podcast on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xyzOg0B86tR2Ux0rZ2Hq1?si=lqlIRTBrRHe25UCcLnUtgQ">https://open.spotify.com/episode/0xyzOg0B86tR2Ux0rZ2Hq1?si=lqlIRTBrRHe25UCcLnUtgQ</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/8/11/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia-themed-children-apos-s-picture-book-about-love-and-play-160-160-160-160">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/8/11/how-to-play-with-a-grandma-a-dementia-themed-children-apos-s-picture-book-about-love-and-play-160-160-160-160</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Evan Bass
Websites
Dementia teaching resources&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://howyouaretome.com">HowYouAreToMe.com</a>
Book Website&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="http://howtoplaywithagrandma.com">HowToPlayWithaGrandma.com&nbsp; </a>
Publisher&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://boreorealispress.com">BoreorealisPress.com</a>
Scripted-IMPROV NIH &amp; NIA-funded Clinical Trial <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1533317518755994">https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1533317518755994</a>
IMDb&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2648855/">https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2648855/</a>
Note - This book was made possible in part by a grant from the I&rsquo;m Still Here Foundation.
SOCIALS
LinkedIn&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebasslive/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebasslive/</a>
Facebook &nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/therealevanbass">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/therealevanbass">https://www.facebook.com/therealevanbass&nbsp;</a>
Instagram&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ezeitgeist">https://www.instagram.com/ezeitgeist</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Lori La Bey </a>with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
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.
&nbsp;

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.
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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