Maria discusses with Betsy what the event is about and the importance of caregivers being educated and prepared!
Truth, Lies & Alzheimers: The Podcast with Lisa Skinner
Everyone has an Alzheimer’s story. On our podcast, we share real-life stories about how to deal with the emerging challenges caused by Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We feature experts in Alzheimer’s, special guests and…
Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist in the field of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her 25-year career as a community counselor, private adviser and Regional Director of senior care facilities, she helped thousands of families and caregivers understand the…
Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, Lisa Skinner offers insight into the difficult questions families face today
“This shift in focus changes the caregiving model, from treating symptoms to helping the person—the whole person. We move from understanding dementia as a disease requiring medical and pharmacological treatment…to concentrating our attention on the very individual needs and experiences of the people…
Cherie discusses how Alzheimer’s affected her dad and how difficult it was for her to see her dad deteriorate
But divorce can be your second chance at happiness
Marcia discusses Elder Options and what they do to help Elders and Caregivers.
COPSA offers many different support groups for the Caregivers during caregiving and after caregiving.
Whine and Cheese
Today’s interview is with Betsy Wurtel, She was a caregiver for her husband Matt. She discussed how her husband was only 56 years old and the medical community thought he was too young to have Alzheimer’s. She also explained about Matt…