The conversation also touches on the stigma surrounding schizophrenia, other pertinent mental health issues, and the imperative need for open discussions on mental health care.
In the interview, we discussed the importance of understanding family dynamics in caregiving, emphasizing how recognizing each member’s strengths contributes to a smoother experience.
Through insightful discussions, Lisa Skinner separates fact from fiction, helping listeners navigate the landscape of cognitive health.
P.K. Beville devised the virtual Dementia Tour, as a way for us to walk, for a time, in the shoes of those afflicted with dementia.
In this project, Cynthia sheds light on the importance of brain health, the therapeutic power of music, and the significance of aging within the context of dementia.
Some listeners may not even be aware that these elements exist. Lisa explains why she refers to them as the “hidden or secret faces” of brain disease. Also, Lisa tells two deeply personal stories and explains how each story illustrates a surprising behavior.
Change the brain’s behavior, and your pain will either go away or be minimized so the person can go on with their life.
Not only does Lisa identify possible triggers, but also discusses key tips and strategies for responding to these unexpected behavioral changes.
Given that age is the number one risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, Lisa offers extensively researched facts to support why the time has possibly come to ask ourselves if age should now become a consideration in qualifying a person…
Sam, who hadn’t spoken a word for over a year, and as soon as he heard the song, “Auld Lange Syne”, he started belting out the words to that song.