About Our Founder, Lori La Bey
Shifting Society’s Negative Perceptions of Dementia and Caregiving
Finding the Gifts Wrapped in Disease
Not only is Lori La Bey the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks but she is known as a top influencer in the arena of dementia and a passionate and inspiring keynote speaker whose voice has lifted individuals and organizations around the world. Lori shines a light on new and existing products, services, tools, and information that are needed by so many throughout the globe.
For those of you interested in the Strength Finders assessment, when deciding who you want to work with, Lori's top five skillsets were defined as Strategic, Futuristic, Connectedness, Positivity, and Individualization.
La Bey Was Shocked!
La Bey was shocked at the lack of resources, products, tools, services, and educational support available to families and professionals. Given the pain she saw and felt, she left her career of 25 years, as a residential Realtor, specializing in the senior market which she loved and never saw herself leaving. She was now committed to making a difference in shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world.
Families Shouldn't Have to Struggle Like Hers Did
La Bey’s realized early on the need to “shift society’s negative perception of dementia and caregiving, by getting individuals and businesses to appreciate and embrace the gifts wrapped in every stage of life.” She knew that by removing the fear, embarrassment, and judgment that cripple relationships when we care for another; we could enhance our connections with the people we love and those supporting them on their journeys.
La Bey is a passionate advocate who searches for ways to shift our dementia care culture from crisis to comfort around the world. She understands change is needed on multiple levels. As a radio host, national speaker, and trainer, Lori connects people to best practices, products, services, tools, and resources. She enjoys connecting with people around the world and facilitating difficult conversations regarding the need for improving dementia care worldwide.
The Clock Was Ticking, So Our Founder Went All In!
Lori felt strongly and was driven to change our dementia care culture, so she went all in putting her life savings and retirement on the line. She knew it wouldn’t be easy and to this day she still feels it was worth the risk to improve the lives of all the people dealing with dementia.
La Bey saw many care paradigms that needed to shift. There were days she wanted to be quick, but she felt in her heart she was supposed to stand strong. Lori knew Alzheimer’s Speaks was to be her life’s work and she was glad she followed her intuition.
Do You Want To Learn More About Lori La Bey?
This is what Deanna Vigliotta had to say about the below interview about Lori La Bey & Michael Ellenbogen. "I would highly encourage anyone who is caring for a loved one with dementia, whether they are a paid or unpaid caregiver, a clinician, senior living community staff, owners and operators of Memory Communities, and/or anyone else involved in helping people with dementia to invest your time to listen to this video podcast."
This Interview Is A "Gift"
Deanna continued, "This interview is a "gift". Yes, it's 2 hours long and an investment of time. However when an opportunity presents itself to truly "walk in the shoes of others" for a better understanding, we should "open the present" and learn. Thank you Lori La Bey and Michael Ellenbogen for your insight, candidness, and passion that you have invested to create more awareness of the trials and tributes of folks living with dementia."
Person-Centered At Its Best!
"To your point Lori La Bey, it's not about agreeing and/or disagreeing with content, it's about understanding different viewpoints and experiences of individuals. "Person-Centered " at its best! I enjoyed listening and learning."
Deanna Vigliotta
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Recognitions and Awards
Lori La Bey is a change agent shifting dementia care around the world.
Just ask Oprah, Maria Shriver, Sharecare, AARP MN, or The National Institute for Dementia Education who have recognized her cutting-edge approach to shifting global dementia care.
Lori's mother lived with dementia for thirty years, so you can be comforted knowing she truly understands the needs of those diagnosed, their families, and the professionals who care for them.
Oprah Winfrey
Lori La Bey was named "Health Hero & Alzheimer's Empath" by O Magazine.
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Maria Shriver
Lori La Bey was named "Architect of Change for Humanity" by Maria Shriver.
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Sharecare
Lori La Bey was named "#1 Influencer Online for Alzheimer's Disease" by Sharecare.
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AARP
MN
Lori La Bey was named "50 Over 50" and "Disruptor & Inspiring Leader" by AARP MN and Pollen.
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NIDE
Lori La Bey was Awarded the
"Seal of Excellence" by the National Institute for Dementia Education
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