Living Proof: Ginger Smith’s Journey Through and Beyond Dementia      

Lori La Bey talks with Ginger Smith, a retired speech-language pathologist who worked alongside neurology teams at Stanford and UCSF. After surviving a terminal dementia diagnosis, she now advocates for open-minded medicine, dementia research, and the truth that joy, purpose, and a meaningful life are still possible — even after the unthinkable.

Joining them is Ginger’s publisher, Shanlynn R. Hatton, who is an author, independent publisher, and caregiver advocate based in Reedville, Virginia.  Known for blending honesty, hope, and humor into every project, Hatton’s mission is to bring light to life’s darkest moments.  (S. R. Hatton)

Learn:
About Ginger’s journey.
Why Ginger decided to write her book, Dementia Denied – One Woman’s True Story of Surviving A Terminal Diagnosis & Reclaiming Her Life?
What Ginger would like families to understand about dementia
The biggest misconceptions about dementia
How to pick a publisher, and how the collaboration can work

 

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 Dementia Map

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Contact Ginger Smith

Email  Gingerspeech@gmail.com

Instagram  @gingersmith104 

Facebook   @Ginger Smith 

https://www.facebook.com/trek1937

 

Contact Shanlynn R. Hatton

Facebook   @Dementia Caregiver's Corner

Website SRHattonBooks.com

 

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Living Proof: Ginger Smith&rsquo;s Journey Through and Beyond Dementia&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
Lori La Bey talks with Ginger Smith, a retired speech-language pathologist who worked alongside neurology teams at Stanford and UCSF. After surviving a terminal dementia diagnosis, she now advocates for open-minded medicine, dementia research, and the truth that joy, purpose, and a meaningful life are still possible &mdash; even after the unthinkable.
Joining them is Ginger&rsquo;s publisher, Shanlynn R. Hatton, who is an author, independent publisher, and caregiver advocate based in Reedville, Virginia.&nbsp; Known for blending honesty, hope, and humor into every project, Hatton&rsquo;s mission is to bring light to life&rsquo;s darkest moments. &nbsp;(S. R. Hatton)
Learn:
<ol>
<li>About Ginger&rsquo;s journey.</li>
<li>Why Ginger decided to write her book, Dementia Denied &ndash; One Woman&rsquo;s True Story of Surviving A Terminal Diagnosis &amp; Reclaiming Her Life?</li>
<li>What Ginger would like families to understand about dementia</li>
<li>The biggest misconceptions about dementia</li>
<li>How to pick a publisher, and how the collaboration can work</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/blog/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/eaDNzORlRDo">https://youtu.be/eaDNzORlRDo</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-proof-ginger-smiths-journey-through-and-beyond/id986940432?i=1000711363440">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-proof-ginger-smiths-journey-through-and-beyond/id986940432?i=1000711363440</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AoSRv6dLow0Ajw5ctl6kX">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4AoSRv6dLow0Ajw5ctl6kX</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/6/5/living-proof-ginger-smith-8217-s-journey-through-and-beyond-dementia">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/6/5/living-proof-ginger-smith-8217-s-journey-through-and-beyond-dementia</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Ginger Smith
Email &nbsp;<a href="mailto:Gingerspeech@gmail.com">Gingerspeech@gmail.com</a>
Instagram &nbsp;@gingersmith104&nbsp;
Facebook &nbsp;&nbsp;@Ginger Smith 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/trek1937">https://www.facebook.com/trek1937</a> 
&nbsp;
Contact Shanlynn R. Hatton
Facebook &nbsp;&nbsp;@Dementia Caregiver's Corner
Website <a href="https://bottomlinesolutions.net/books">SRHattonBooks.com</a>
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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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