Lillian encourages the audience to call in to give their opinions and what would you our listening audience like us to discuss on Lest We Forget-Historical on future shows.
Lisa Skinner sharing what the common triggers are that cause behavioral and personality changes in people with dementia which includes details on what to look for if a change in behavior occurs, as well as what some of the most challenging behaviors are.
Probably the most difficult challenge for family members and caregivers to overcome is the ability to understand what people who are living with dementia are trying to tell them, especially when they can no longer articulate their wants and needs the way they…
In her What’s News segment, Lisa shares some exciting news and an update on the drug Iecanemab for use as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.
Lisa also tells a story from her book, Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces, about a memory care patient whose well-being improved after hearing a song from his past
Debbie and Betsyiscuss Caregiver Burnout, what are the signs, and what you can do to prevent Caregiver Burnout, we also discussed how important self-care is and the importance of educating yourself about your loved one’s Dementia.
Lori discusses how she came up with the book title, why she started journaling her experiences as a caregiver for her parents, and the work she is doing to help caregivers. Lori discusses how journaling can help people face their emotions when given the…
Lisa and Betsy discussed how important it is for a caregiver to educate themselves about their loved ones’ type of dementia to provide a loving and safe environment! Also discussed was Lisa’s show which is to help provide resources for the caregiver!
Betsy talks about how she made changes to the celebration of Christmas and Hanukkah through the years, to make it easier for her husband Matt.
“This is a story about caregiving…at any age. Meet 6.75 years Lola and her best friend and grandmother, Babu (short for babushka). One day Babu is not herself. Lola learns that Babu has dementia.”