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EPISODE · Mar 29, 2026 · 1H 7M

Why Dementia Behaviors Make Sense Once You Understand the Brain

from Alzheimer's Speaks · host Lori La Bey

Why Dementia Behaviors Make Sense Once You Understand the Brain: How caregivers can interpret behavior and discover a better way to support the person living with dementia Lori La Bey talks with Carlyn Lenfestey, a physical therapist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and caregiver coach who teaches families and care teams how understanding the dementia brain can change the way we support the person. She is the founder of A Better Way: Dementia Care Solutions. Learn: How personal experiences led Carlyn to support both family and professional caregivers. A simple breakdown of how the brain changes and how this affects the person living with it. Find out what a Certified Dementia Practitioner is and how to become one. Learning about what a caregiver coach can offer you. How to get your FREE Caregiver Quick-Start Guide   Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post https://alzheimersspeaks.com/why-dementia-behaviors-make-sense-once-you-understand-the-brain/ Watch the Video Interview Below https://youtu.be/DguPSfM_UxM Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-dementia-behaviors-make-sense-once-you-understand/id986940432?i=1000758072008 Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/7mGFyUFF6jgWt0bm15VPHB Other Podcasts https://pod.link/986940432  Dementia Map https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/26/why-dementia-behaviors-make-sense-once-you-understand-the-brain   Contact Lori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/ Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting 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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