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EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 41 MIN

Crayon Cards: Supporting Memory, Identity, and Connection Through Every Stage of Dementia

from Alzheimer's Speaks · host Lori La Bey

Crayon Cards: Supporting Memory, Identity, and Connection Through Every Stage of Dementia Lori La Bey talks with Joe Pianetta, who has spent his professional career in the print production world, and he also cared for his father during that time last 2 years of his life, and that is what inspired crayon cards as a new business venture. Spending time at the dinner table, asking my father for details of his early years. Although he could not remember his grandchildren’s names, he remembered many details of his early years.  Learn: What is the back story that inspired Crayon Cards? How does Crayon Cards adapt to someone in the early stage versus the middle or late stage? Why is the middle stage often where Crayon Cards has its greatest impact? How can caregivers benefit from Crayon Cards? What is identity preservation, and why does it matter in dementia care? How do Crayon Cards support reminiscence therapy, and how does that help the person living with dementia, as well as their care partners?   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/supporting-memory-identity-and-connection-through-every-stage-of-dementia/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/VnBR5KtT_TQ Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crayon-cards-supporting-memory-identity-and/id986940432?i=1000774142973 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/5i7INm2z82A5GNsOYhKJev Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432 Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/6/25/crayon-cards-supporting-memory-identity-and-connection-through-every-stage-of-dementia   Contact Crayon Cards Crayon Cards: 833-237-4850 Email: [email protected] OR [email protected] Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564737642952 YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-IaHg_KIxycu1QDAeN4Elg Handle: @PhotosToColor YouTube video - Sample book from Crayon Cards https://youtu.be/3UiOsAmdplY YouTube Video - How to order a book https://youtu.be/_QrUbVhP8MY Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crayoncards4coloring Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/CrayonCards LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/crayon-cards/about/?viewAsMember=true   Contact Lori La Bey of Alzheimer’s Speaks Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks shifts 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.

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