Adrian provides companionship so a Caregiver can have some time to care for themselves. Adrian recommends resources for the family, and education for the families to help them in their journeys and to empower them!
Lisa Skinner covers the struggles that caregivers face when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Lisa speaks with Betsy Wurzel about her experience as the primary caregiver for her husband following his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at a relatively young…
Becky discusses how the CAN card is being rebranded to the Autism Travel Club and Card to have further outreach to help families. The tagline is, “Putting Autism On The Map.” Becky and her team are making a huge difference to help families…
With one in every 44 kids with autism in the US and 26% of US adult’s having a disability, we (and Congress) need to step up…and stop distracting ourselves with the culture wars!
The conversation highlights actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis with FTD including how the diagnosis was covered in the news. Lisa elucidates for listeners how this rarer form of brain disease impacts a patient’s ability to communicate and causes behavioral changes.
She was assaulted in 2015 and to this day is having depression and PTSD. The assault happened in the patient’s room.
With the recommendations outlined in this episode, listeners will learn how to potentially reduce their risk for dementia by up to one-third. Additionally, Lisa illuminates for listeners why the link between lifestyle choices and brain disease is so profound that Alzheimer’s Disease has…
Jodi and Betsy discuss how important it is to plan ahead of a crisis, the importance of educating yourself, and why it is beneficial to seek assistance for planning for placement and living your best life while aging!
George also discusses his caregiving experiences and how he is coping with his grieving. George and Betsy share a special connection, and discussion this connection.
Myths discussed on the show include: Dementia is inevitable as we age, and forgetfulness is always a sign of dementia.