The Afternoon of Life: Dementia, Aging, and the Courage to Stay

#Dementia #Aging #LivingLifefully #FindingCalmness #Discrimination

Lori La Bey talks with Eva Tombak, the author, and Viktor Tombak, Eva’s husband and the designer and Illustrator of the book AFTERNOON: The Aging Guide for Beginners, which explores aging, dementia, caregiving, identity, and the fragile but enduring humanity that remains when memory begins to fade. Eva is a Lithuanian author, former journalist and magazine publisher, and yoga teacher based in Vilnius. Afternoon is her first book. Viktor Tombak is an architect and has guided the English-language edition from translation to publication and promotion.

Learn:
What does the title of the book mean?
Dementia as a test of humanity.
What dementia teaches us about the person whose memory begins to fail.
Looking at dementia not only medically, but also through literature and memory.
Finding hope when you think about dementia

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay/

 Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/h1eAJa-tVkQ

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks podcast on Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay/id986940432?i=1000775759085

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/7/7/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay

 

Contact Eva Tombak

Book Purchase: Amazon 

https://www.amazon.com/dp/6099663207

Official Facebook Page: AFTERNOON by Eva Tombak
https://www.facebook.com/AFTERNOONbook/

Personal Facebook 

https://www.facebook.com/eva.tombak/(in Lithuanian only)

Direct Email for Inquiries 

eva@tombak.lt

 

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.

The Afternoon of Life: Dementia, Aging, and the Courage to Stay
#Dementia #Aging #LivingLifefully #FindingCalmness #Discrimination
Lori La Bey talks with Eva Tombak, the author, and Viktor Tombak, Eva&rsquo;s husband and the designer and Illustrator of the book AFTERNOON: The Aging Guide for Beginners, which explores aging, dementia, caregiving, identity, and the fragile but enduring humanity that remains when memory begins to fade. Eva is a Lithuanian author, former journalist and magazine publisher, and yoga teacher based in Vilnius. Afternoon is her first book. Viktor Tombak is an architect and has guided the English-language edition from translation to publication and promotion.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>What does the title of the book mean?</li>
<li>Dementia as a test of humanity.</li>
<li>What dementia teaches us about the person whose memory begins to fail.</li>
<li>Looking at dementia not only medically, but also through literature and memory.</li>
<li>Finding hope when you think about dementia</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay/</a>
&nbsp;Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/h1eAJa-tVkQ">https://youtu.be/h1eAJa-tVkQ</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks podcast on Apple
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay/id986940432?i=1000775759085">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay/id986940432?i=1000775759085</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3">https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 </a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/7/7/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/7/7/the-afternoon-of-life-dementia-aging-and-the-courage-to-stay</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Eva Tombak
Book Purchase: Amazon 
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/6099663207">https://www.amazon.com/dp/6099663207</a>
Official Facebook Page:&nbsp;AFTERNOON by Eva Tombak <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AFTERNOONbook/">https://www.facebook.com/AFTERNOONbook/</a>
Personal Facebook 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/eva.tombak/">https://www.facebook.com/eva.tombak/</a> (in Lithuanian only)
Direct Email for Inquiries 
<a href="mailto:eva@tombak.lt">eva@tombak.lt</a>
&nbsp;
Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks
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 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.

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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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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