Lori La Bey

Lori La Bey is a passionate advocate who searches for ways to shift our dementia care culture from crisis to comfort around the world. She was recognized by Sharecare and Dr. Oz. as the #1 Influencer Online for Alzheimer's. Maria Shriver honors La Bey as an “Architect of Change” for Humanity, and Oprah named her a "Health Hero." As a professional speaker and daughter of a mother with dementia for over thirty years, La Bey gets it! Change is needed on multiple levels.

In 2011, La Bey started Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio believed to be the first program dedicated to dementia in the world, along with her webinar series called, “Dementia Chats™,” whose experts are living with a form of dementia. In 2020 she launched Dementia Quick Tips™ a videos series she wished would have been around when her mother had dementia. In addition, a 36-year dream came true when Lori partnered with Dave Wiederrich founder of the Memory Café Directory to launch Dementia Map a global resource directory.

As host of Alzheimer’s Speaks Radio and the webinar series Dementia Chats™ La Bey connects people to best practices and facilitates conversations regarding needs for dementia care worldwide. She addresses large and small groups as a recognized calming force with insights. She does this in a fun, enlightening way. Audience members say, “La Bey has changed my perspective and empowered me to care better.”

Alzheimer's Speaks shifts our dementia care from crisis to comfort. “We must improve our delivery systems. We must give voice to all. We must work together to win the battle against dementia!” says La Bey.

Alzheimer’s Speaks believes it is time to become dementia friendly. In fact, La Bey ignited the fire behind the first Dementia Friendly Community in the U.S., in 2013. In 2011, she launched what is believed to be the first Memory Café in the U.S. in Roseville, Minnesota. La Bey believes hope not fear, is our common bond. The statistics on dementia are staggering. Businesses, communities and individuals need to become dementia friendly because there is no cure and understanding of the disease is limited. Our Dementia Friendly Campaign is designed to shift perceptions, create acceptance and provide the resources individuals, businesses and communities need.