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In this episode of Conscious Caregiving with L & L, Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey discuss and share common issues that may arise for families and their loved ones during the holiday season and offer and explore tips, suggestions, and resources to help ensure a joyous holiday season. This show covers seniors but can easily apply to those living with a chronic illness such as dementia, a stroke, or even cancer. There are many situations and needs that overlap when caring for a loved one.
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Lance A. Slatton is the host of All Home Care Matters and Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and the co-founder of Dementia Map.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
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Listen Live or Listen at Your ConvenienceThursday December 7th, 20232 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 8th at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Lori La Bey talks with Tracy Cram Perkins who is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor. She is the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and the host of the Dementia Home Care Show on USA Global TV.
Learn How To Create Dementia Friendly Environments By Expanding Your Awareness and Making Modifications:
Lighting
Glare
Space and Contrast
Color
Hazardous Items – Rugs, Cords, Appliances
Room Specific – Bathrooms, Kitchens
Care
To control triggers for sundowning, wandering, anxiousness
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death & Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Are Appreciated!
Learn More About Alzheimer’s Speaks Below
Lori La Bey and Alzheimer’s Speaks Can Help Your Organization With Staff Training, Family Support, Perspective Clients, and Support Gatherings.
Listen Live or Listen at Your ConvenienceThursday August 31st, 20232 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 1st at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Are You a Family Needing Help Navigating How to Best Care For a Loved One?
Our Host, Lori La Bey talks with Annalee Kruger, founder of Care Right, Inc.. Annalee has helped families navigate aging, family caregiving, dementia progression, and care options for over 28 years. As a neutral third-party family meeting facilitator, she has helped families come together in care decisions and by teaching improved communication skills, helping families across the United States work as a team in their loved one’s care journey.
Learn:
Common mistakes many families make when caring for a loved one.
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death & Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
In this episode of Conscious Caregiving with L & L, Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey discuss and share common issues that may arise for families and their loved ones during the holiday season and offer and explore tips, suggestions, and resources to help ensure a joyous holiday season. This show covers seniors but can easily apply to those living with a chronic illness such as dementia, a stroke, or even cancer. There are many situations and needs that overlap when caring for a loved one.
This Video is Loaded with Great Tips to Avoid Chaos
Never Miss an Episode – Subscribe to Our Playlist
Or Listen On Your Favorite Podcast Platform Like Spotify Below
Lance A. Slatton is the host of All Home Care Matters and Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and the co-founder of Dementia Map.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Reviews on Amazon and Barnes & Noble Are Appreciated!
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Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Learn More About Alzheimer’s Speaks Below
Lori La Bey and Alzheimer’s Speaks Can Help Your Organization With Staff Training, Family Support, Perspective Clients, and Support Gatherings.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Tuesday December 5th, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the Dec. 6th at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Lori La Bey talks with Lizette Cloete is an occupational therapist who specializes in dementia caregiving and has developed an innovative, online community that provides education, coaching, and community for the family caregivers of people living with dementia so that you can communicate well, maintaining your precious relationships.
Learn About:
Safety issues.
Tips for healthcare providers working with Caregivers.
Lizette’s pivotal point in developing her program.
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday, November 30th, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the Dec. 1st at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Lori La Bey talks with Emily Critchley has a first-class BA in Creative Writing and an MA with distinction in Creative Writing, and she lives in Hertfordshire where she works as a librarian. In the UK, she has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal, long listed for the Branford Boase, and was a book of the week in the Sunday Times, and One Puzzling Afternoon is her U.S. debut.
Learn:
What the book is about.
How did Emily learn about dementia to be able to have the main character in her book live with it?
How were Wendy Mitchell’s books helpful for Emily?
Why is Daniel the son’s character so important to the storyline?
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Tuesday, November 28th, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 29th at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Lori La Bey talks with Mary Lou Falcone, known internationally as a classical music publicist/strategist. She has also been a performer and educator, who now is an author and advocate of Lewy body dementia awareness, having just published her first book: I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING- Scenes of Love, Loss andLewy Body Dementia.
Learn:
How was Mary Lou touched by dementia?
What is Lewy Body Dementia?
Why did Mary Lou write a book about her journey with dementia?
Why is it important for people to share their experiences with caring for a loved one with dementia?
What can doctors learn from families?
Tips for caring for a loved one with Lewy Body.
What you can expect from reading Mary Lou’s book I DIDN’T SEE IT COMING- Scenes of Love, Loss andLewy Body Dementia.
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
How Music Therapy Can Play A Big Role In Dementia Care
Lori La Bey talks with Alexis Baker, a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. She is passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 24th at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Learn:
What is Music Therapy?
How Does Music Therapy Work?
What is the process to get certified as a Music Therapist?
Why did Alexis start Bridgetown Music Therapy?
What are the three different ways music is used?
How Can Music Therapy help those living with dementia?
Can Music Therapy also be helpful to Care Partners, and if so, how?
What will people find on the Bridgetown Music Therapy website?
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 24th at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Music Therapy and Dementia Care
Lori La Bey talks with Alexis Baker, a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. She is passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia.
Music for the Mind, Body, and Soul.
Learn:
What is Music Therapy?
How Does Music Therapy Work?
What is the process to get certified as a Music Therapist?
Why did Alexis start Bridgetown Music Therapy?
What are the three different ways music is used?
How Can Music Therapy help those living with dementia?
Can Music Therapy also be helpful to Care Partners, and if so, how?
What will people find on the Bridgetown Music Therapy website?
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Joel Braunstein is the CEO and president of C₂N Diagnostics, a specialty diagnostics company with a vision to bring Clarity Through Innovation®. The company’s Precivity™ tests are innovative new blood tests intended for use in patients with cognitive impairment. These tests aim to help healthcare providers determine the presence or absence of amyloid plaques in the brain, a hallmark sign of Alzheimer’s disease, and aid in medical management and treatment decisions.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 22nd at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Learn:
What is C2N Diagnostics working on?
What are the 3 types of Precivity tests?
How fast do the blood tests get turned around for results?
Are all Precivity tests needed?
Is genetic counseling set up as support for those taking the APOE tests?
What is the cost-effectiveness of the Precivity tests compared to other tests such as MRIs and PET Scans?
Is there a financial assistance program for the Precivity tests?
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
Lori La Bey talks with the team at Rakhma Homes, which are small group homes providing care to those living with dementia. Their unique model of care is worth listening to today on how and why their care model is different and what the benefits are to those they serve and their families. Lori will be talking with Rakhma staff, family, and friends who have had a loved one live in one of their communities as well as professionals who work in the industry.
The guests are:
Leif Johnson is the Executive Director of Rakhma Homes and has worked for the organization for 7 years. He is a Licensed Assisted Living Director and he is passionate about building meaningful relationships with residents, families, and staff.
Dottie Timmons – Former family member of a resident at the Rakhma Joy Home.
Jeannette Sindt is Rakhma’s Lead Director of Health Services and has been an RN for 40 years. She is passionate about empowering residents/patients to make informed decisions about their health care decisions.
Tania Frankie is a family member of a resident at the Rakhma Joy Home in St. Paul.
Kelly Conrad has worked in senior services for ten years doing social work, operations, compliance, marketing, human resources, and as an Executive Director. In 2017, Kelly was a co-lead facilitator for the Act on Alzheimer’s Dementia Friendly Community in Hopkins, MN.
Ronda Gown is a social worker at United Hospital who has helped place residents at Rakhma over the years.
Dale Deines is a lifelong friend of a recently deceased resident of the Rakhma Grace Home.
Learn:
How and why Rakhma Homes were way ahead of their times when they started almost four decades ago.
Why their critical financial model is needed by many.
About their intensive staff training program.
What and why shadowing is an important training method.
Examples of personalized care.
How creating a family environment increases joy and calmness.
The power of purpose.
Why and how they support families.
How you can help spread awareness of Rakhma Homes, become a volunteer, or make a donation.
Listen Live or Listen at Your Convenience Thursday, November 16th, 2023 2 pm EST, 1 pm CST, 12 pm MST, 11 am PST & 7 pm London GMT, 9 pm South Africa SAST, and on the 17th at 6 am in Australia AEDT
Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio – Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort worldwide one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.
Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care is a wonderful tool for anyone struggling and feeling like they don’t fit in anymore. Bullying, Chronic Illness, Addiction, Divorce, Death and Dying, Ageism, Racism, and more.
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