Tune in to this episode and delve into the importance of these questions, as Lillian offers insights and guidance to help you navigate this vital aspect of planning.
She extends heartfelt thanks to her listeners, Jeanne White (Station Manager), Lillian Cauldwell (CEO of PWTRN), and all her guests, with a special shoutout to Lissa Warren (President of Lissa Warren PR).
In the interview, we discussed the importance of understanding family dynamics in caregiving, emphasizing how recognizing each member’s strengths contributes to a smoother experience.
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.
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.
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…
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…
Dani discusses grieving her twin brother, how people don’t know what to say to a grieving person, and the challenges of Mental Health Care Issues.
Dr. Brittany Lamb discusses how important it is to be educated about your loved one’s diagnosis, to have a medical directive, and to be proactive in getting Power of Attorney for Medical and Financial affairs!
Host Lisa Skinner tells a deeply personal story of her first experience seeing the impacts of brain disease on a loved one, her grandmother.