Alzheimer’s Speaks, is a Minnesota based advocacy group and media outlet making an international impact by providing education, support, and collaboration for those dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. The company was launch by Lori La Bey because her own mother lived with dementia for over 30 years. Lori has been recognized by Oprah as a "Health Hero" and AARP of MN as an "Inspiring Leader and Disruptor" in 2018. In 2016, Maria Shriver, recognized her as an "Architect of Change for Humanity" and in 2012, Dr Oz and Sharecare named her "The #1 Influencer online for Alzheimer's." La Bey is a highly sought-after speaker, trainer and advocate for new delivery systems and attitudes towards those with living and dealing with dementia. Her radio show is also believed to be the first program dedicated to dementia in the world, along with the first webinar series called, “Dementia Chats™,” whose experts are those diagnosed with the disease. Lori ignited the fire that sparked the first Dementia Friendly Community in the United States, in Watertown, Wisconsin in 2013. In 2011, she launched what is believed to be the first Memory Café in the U.S. in Roseville, Minnesota and 2016. La Bey is always looking for new ways to raise awareness and make a powerful impact in dementia care. In the fall of 2015, La Bey become a Platinum Sponsor and helped launch the new Hollywood film, “A Timeless Lovel,” which highlights a wide range of emotions families struggle with, as well as the great depths of simple joys while experiencing and caring for someone with dementia. Lori is driven to provide a variety of FREE RESOURCES to connect family, friends, professionals, advocates, and those just interested in learning how to live positive, and purpose filled lives with dementia. Her goal is to continue to develop and provide unique delivery systems that have 24/7 access. Changing How Caregiving Is Perceived, Received and Delivered.