Her very personal story about her beloved dog, Oliver, who was diagnosed with Doggie Dementia when he was about 13 years old. At first, she dismissed it as a coincidence because she had been working with humans living with dementia for so long
The Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of Alzheimer’s disease, by allowing us to personally experience what dementia can do to a person.
Whether you are a caregiver seeking support, an author looking to promote your book, or simply interested in the diverse topics covered by our hosts, we have something valuable to offer.
Lisa and Alexis discuss just how magical and powerful music is to those with cognitive decline and they share several true-to-life stories with the audience based on their personal experiences.
Lisa gives many examples of the unexpected situations that arise with the cognitively impaired along with tips and strategies for how to handle these situations if they do arise. If you are a caregiver to someone living with dementia, you don’t want to…
Lisa explains Dr. Kernisan’s definitions and symptoms of what to look for when symptoms of psychosis are occurring in our loved ones, some of the causes, and what you can do if you see this happening.
Betsy, Lisa, and Lillian also discussed the importance of prearrangements, living wills, honoring our loved one’s wishes, and Power of Attorney for Medical and Financial affairs. This information is extremely important to know. No one will to you in behave of your loved…
11 key factors that can contribute to a person’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and measures one can take to lower their risk. The study also revealed that the study results have allowed scientists to develop a tool that can predict whether someone…
There are many free downloads available to help the Caregiver such as Caregiver Mind Shift, The Caregiver Resilience Model, The Emotions Worksheet, and Caregiver Development.
Not only does Lisa identify possible triggers, but also discusses key tips and strategies for responding to these unexpected behavioral changes.