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.
This is the first time the Hanna family has spoken publicly about their struggle with a disease that afflicts so many people today. The Hanna Family want to tell Jack’s story so others will know that they are not alone in the overwhelming…
For example, Lisa shares with her audience the proper way in which to approach someone with dementia, and why it is important for a caregiver or family member to always explain what they are intending to do before they do it, such as…
The discussion continues on with the many challenges of caregiving, and how he came to write the song, BEYOND the FADING MEMORIES, LOVE REMAINS which in Betsy’s opinion is a beautiful heart-touching song that resonated with her!
Lisa covers the four principles of a person-centered approach which were developed to help caregivers see beyond the disease and to help loved ones live independent and fulfilling lives.
Dr. DeLon Canterbury discusses why he left his job at a “chain pharmacy “, and shared the story of his grandmother who was overprescribed medications, and how we must advocate for ourselves and our loved ones.
This is a must-listen episode for anyone who occasionally misplaces car keys and wonders if it’s normal aging or a sign of dementia!
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
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…
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!