Sharing Her Dementia Journey To Help You

Lori La Bey talks withMary Jo Belmont, who, at the age of 74, wrote and self-published her first book, Our Dementia Journey and Beyond, curated from the journals she kept while caring for her husband, Jack, for 50+ years. He passed on September 18, 2021, from Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer’s dementia. She decided to write the book to educate people about dementia and help caregivers as they travel the dementia journey with their loved one.

 

Learn:
Did Journaling help Mary Jo Belmont during her dementia caregiving experience?
Why was it important for Mary Jo to write her book?
In Mary Jo’s book called Our Dementia Journey and Beyond, what exactly is the section called “Beyond,” and why did she include it in her book?
Examples of how Mary Jo lived in Jack’s dementia world.
Mary Jo mentions her faith in Jesus throughout her book. Find out some of the examples of the times she felt God was by her side.
In the book, there is a section called “My Toolbox for Caregivers,” learn what Mary Jo felt were some of the most important tools for her.

 

Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Article

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/one-caregiver-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-others/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/7yIyuXJaG1E

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mary-jo-belmont-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you/id986940432?i=1000723015543

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/445CtorHgKF2wqQ3mf7gpN

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/8/22/sharing-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you 

 

Contact Mary Jo Belmont

Email 

Books can be ordered from Amazon, any bookstore, or a library supplied by Ingram. 

 

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

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

Sharing Her Dementia Journey To Help You
Lori La Bey talks with Mary Jo Belmont, who, at the age of 74, wrote and self-published her first book, Our Dementia Journey and Beyond, curated from the journals she kept while caring for her husband, Jack, for 50+ years. He passed on September 18, 2021, from Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia, and Alzheimer&rsquo;s dementia. She decided to write the book to educate people about dementia and help caregivers as they travel the dementia journey with their loved one.
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Learn:
<ol>
<li>Did Journaling help Mary Jo Belmont during her dementia caregiving experience?</li>
<li>Why was it important for Mary Jo to write her book?</li>
<li>In Mary Jo&rsquo;s book called Our Dementia Journey and Beyond, what exactly is the section called &ldquo;Beyond,&rdquo; and why did she include it in her book?</li>
<li>Examples of how Mary Jo lived in Jack&rsquo;s dementia world.</li>
<li>Mary Jo mentions her faith in Jesus throughout her book. Find out some of the examples of the times she felt God was by her side.</li>
<li>In the book, there is a section called &ldquo;My Toolbox for Caregivers,&rdquo; learn what Mary Jo felt were some of the most important tools for her.</li>
</ol>
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Alzheimer's Speaks Blog Article
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/one-caregiver-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-others/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/one-caregiver-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-others/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/7yIyuXJaG1E">https://youtu.be/7yIyuXJaG1E</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mary-jo-belmont-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you/id986940432?i=1000723015543">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mary-jo-belmont-shares-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you/id986940432?i=1000723015543</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/445CtorHgKF2wqQ3mf7gpN">https://open.spotify.com/episode/445CtorHgKF2wqQ3mf7gpN</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/8/22/sharing-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2025/8/22/sharing-her-dementia-journey-to-help-you </a>
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Contact Mary Jo Belmont
<a href="mailto:OurDementiaJourneyAndBeyond@gmail.com">Email</a><a href="mailto:OurDementiaJourneyAndBeyond@gmail.com">&nbsp;</a> 
Books can be ordered from Amazon, any bookstore, or a library supplied by Ingram.&nbsp;
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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 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.
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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