Highlighting the concept that “Life is a contact sport,” Dennis emphasized the importance of building a support network including sponsors, connectors, mentors, and catalysts.
The conversation delves into the profound and unconditional love that spouses experience during the caregiving journey, the inherent desire to fix our loved ones, and the realization that some challenges are beyond our control.
Through insightful discussions, Lisa Skinner separates fact from fiction, helping listeners navigate the landscape of cognitive health.
The core theme emerges as they discuss how love serves as the foundational virtue upon which these others can flourish, ultimately leading to a transformative impact on one’s life and the lives of those around them.
Lisa shares some of the behavioral triggers that family members and caregivers should be aware of so they can then be more prepared to resolve these situations before they escalate.
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.
Approximately 70 to 90 percent of Alzheimer’s patients eventually develop behavioral symptoms; therefore, Lisa can’t emphasize enough the importance of being able to recognize these behavioral symptoms and what might have triggered them.
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
Kathleen delves into the intricacies of foster care, a calling she has passionately pursued for an impressive 35 years, caring for an astonishing 170 foster children during this time. She explores the trials and triumphs of this life-changing vocation.Â
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.