Alzheimer's Speaks

Today, Lori La Bey, the host of Alzheimer’s Speaks, talks about the first Memory Café she launched in the US back on October 26, 2011, and why the group decided to close it on June 10th, 2026. You will hear how Lori heard about the Memory Café concept and what enticed her to launch one in the US, and the reception and push back it received. Learn about the benefits the Memory Cafés make and the difference they are making not only to those living with a diagnosis, but to their families, friends, and the community at large. Find out how and where to access information about the Memory Cafés, along with finding ones close to you and how you can get involved. If you are looking to learn more about Memory Cafés and possibly open your own. Below are links to find support for a Memory Café: htts://alzheimersspeaks.com/memory-cafes/ https://dementiamap.com/ https://dfamerica.org/memory-cafe-directory/   Contact Us To Be On The Next Open Mic https://alzheimersspeaks.com/be-a-guest/ Join OPEN MIC and Share Your Story, Service, Product, or Tool on Alzheimer’s Speaks  Join Alzheimer's Speaks Radio today on Open Mic as we shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time.  We love raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites!  So, we invite you to tell us how you are improving dementia care. We just ask all parties to hold to have a respectful conversation. Share your dementia or caregiving story. Tell us about the service, product, or tool you have that can help others dealing with dementia.  Have you written a book, penned, or produced a song or film?  If so, we want to hear from you.  Maybe you are working on a research project or have a trial you are promoting.  These conversations are always interesting.  Here are future recording dates if you would like to join us. Recording Date            Air DateJuly 21st                          July 28thAug. 18th                        Aug 25th                                                                                              Sept. 15th                       Sept 22ndOct. 20th                        Oct 27thNov. 17th                        Nov 24th Dec. 15th                        Dec 22nd     Contact Lori La Bey with Alzheimer’s Speaks Website –  https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/IgOuHdmYC50   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/arthurs-memory-cafe-living-beyond-the-dementia-journey/id986940432?i=1000773988440   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2iKzLrIcAMEQ1FJ4tBsBLJ   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432  Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/23/arthur-apos-s-memory-cafe-living-on-beyond-the-dementia-journey   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs through www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com   Alzheimer's Speaks - 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.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Music Supports Healthy Aging and Cognitive Health #Music  #ImprovingCognition  #Connectioins Today, Alzheimer’s Speaks host, Lori La Bey, talks with Andrea Leap, who is a MacPhail voice teacher, a key faculty member in MacPhail’s unique Music for Life program, designed for adults 55 and older. She has more than 20 years of experience providing music education to older adults. In addition, I will be talking with Ann Schrempp, the Dimensions Program Coordinator at Ebenezer Foundation, which runs homes for seniors in Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and Florida. Learn: How and why music is so powerful when caring for ourselves and others. Music, Connections, and Normality. Empowerment and Acceptance Benefits to those living with dementia, their care partners, and staff MacPhail Center for Music - Music for Life programs Ebenezer Foundation – Programs they offer About MacPhail Center for Music MacPhail Center for Music transforms lives and strengthens communities through the power of music. As the nation’s largest community music school, MacPhail serves more than 15,000 students each year, spanning all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, through individual lessons, group classes, ensembles, and innovative community partnerships. Guided by extraordinary faculty, programs encompass a wide range of musical genres and traditions, fostering creativity, connection, and lifelong learning in Minnesota and beyond.   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog  https://alzheimersspeaks.com/how-music-supports-healthy-aging-and-cognitive-health/   Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/3Js5K9IKtWE   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-music-supports-healthy-aging-and-cognitive-health/id986940432?i=1000756075283   Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/3PAOijAub21afmQlk5YsMF   Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432   Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/15/how-music-supports-healthy-aging-and-cognitive-health   Contact and Explore MacPhail's Music for Life Offerings Website  https://www.macphail.org/   Facebook    @macphailmusic https://www.facebook.com/macphailmusic Instagram    @macphailmusic https://www.instagram.com/macphailmusic LinkedIn      @macphail-center-for-music https://www.linkedin.com/company/macphail-center-for-music   Contact Ebenezer Website   https://www.ebenezercares.org   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ 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.Support this Show: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.