TACKLING ALZHEIMER’S TOGETHER – Blondes vs Brunettes

Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio Talks with

Ashley Addison and Bridget Rissmann from

RivALZ Twin Cities

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Today our host, Lori La Bey, will talk with Ashley Addison and Bridget Rissmann who are with RivALZ Twin Cities in the state of Minnesota. They will share with us how this Flag Football force started, how long they’ve been around and tell us about other teams in the country doing the same thing. Join us as we learn how these volunteer-driven events bring together young professionals in support of the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter and other chapters throughout the nation.

Please Contact the following for more information:

To learn more or donate to RivALZ Twin Cities go to www.RivALZtc.org

If you are looking for more information about Alzheimer’s disease or where to find resources/support, you can call the Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900.

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Today our Dementia Chats Experts, those diagnosed and living with cognitive impairment, discuss what they would like to see their communities provide them to show they are truly a “Dementia Friendly Business or Communities.” You will find great tips for businesses and communities to consider.

Our experts today are: Michael Ellenbogen, Laurie Scherrer, Bob Savage and Truthful Loving Kindness. Lori La Bey, founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks facilitates the conversation. Lori can be reached at or visit Alzheimer’s Speaks website.

Voices of Those Diagnosed with Dementia

Dementia Chats™ was created with the intention to educate people living with dementia; their care partners both family and friends as well as professionals and advocates. Our Experts are those diagnosed with dementia. We have been doing this series since July of 2012.