Alzheimer's Speaks, is a Minnesota based advocacy group and media outlet making an international impact by providing education, support and collaboration for those dealing with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia's. Lori La Bey is the founder and CEO of Alzheimer's Speaks. She started the company to raise all voices and connect all parties dealing with dementia to assist them in finding the services, products and tools they need to care for someone diagnosed.Lori's own mother struggled with dementia for over 30 years. Her radio show is also believed to be the first program dedicated to dementia in the world, along with the first webinar series called, "Dementia Chats™," whose experts are those diagnosed with the disease. La Bey ignited the fire that sparked the first Dementia Friendly Community in the United States, in Watertown, Wisconsin in 2013. In 2011, she launched what is believed to be the first Memory Café in the U.S. in Roseville, Minnesota and 2016. As a founding member of the Roseville Alzheimer's and Dementia Community Action Team 2013, and committee member developing the Dementia Caregivers Re-Entry Initiative in 2016. In the fall of 2015, La Bey become a Platinum Sponsor and helped launch the new Hollywood film, "His Neighbor Phil," which highlights a wide range of emotions families struggle with, as well as the great depths of simple joys while experiencing and caring for someone with dementia. Lori identified a need for Dementia Friendly Travel; and had successful Symposium and Caribbean Cruise in 2017; for those with early to mid-memory loss, their families and friends. La Bey is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer and advocate for new delivery systems and attitudes towards those with living and dealing with dementia. In November of 2013, she was appointed to be an International Ambassador for the Purple Angel Project, the new global symbol for dementia. She has been recognized by Oprah as a "Health Hero" and AARP of MN as an "Inspiring Leader and Disruptor" in 2018. In 2016, Maria Shriver, recognized her as an "Architect of Change for Humanity" and in 2012, Dr Oz and Sharecare named her "The #1 Influencer online for Alzheimer's." Lori is driven to provide a variety of FREE RESOURCES to connect family, friends, professionals, advocates and those just interested in learning how to live positive and purpose filled lives with dementia. Her goal is to continue to develop and provide unique delivery systems that have 24/7 access. Changing How Caregiving Is Perceived, Received and Delivered.

Website: http://www.alzheimersspeaks.com

Employees: 1

HQ: +1 651-748-4714

Location: Roseville, Minnesota, United States

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