Episode 177

Guest Kandiee Campbell: Her story of Dementia

Understanding and Supporting People Living with Dementia with Kandiee Campbell

Season 5 of The Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Show begins with an important conversation about dementia, communication, compassion, and better understanding the experience of those living with cognitive changes.

In this episode, Lisa Skinner welcomes guest Kandiee Campbell for a thoughtful discussion about people living with dementia and the importance of meeting them where they are.

Lisa and Kandiee explore how dementia can affect behavior, communication, emotions, and everyday interactions. They discuss why caregivers and family members may need to adjust their expectations, look beyond the behavior they are seeing, and respond with greater patience and understanding.

The conversation also highlights the importance of preserving dignity and recognizing the person behind the diagnosis. Rather than focusing only on what someone can no longer do, this episode encourages listeners to consider what the person may be feeling, experiencing, or trying to communicate.

In This Episode

  • Understanding how dementia can affect behavior and communication
  • Looking beyond difficult or confusing behaviors
  • Meeting a person living with dementia where they are
  • Responding with patience, compassion, and understanding
  • Recognizing emotional needs even when communication becomes difficult
  • Preserving dignity and personhood throughout the dementia journey
  • Supporting caregivers and families as they navigate changing needs

This episode offers practical perspective and an important reminder that compassionate dementia care begins with understanding the person, not simply managing the diagnosis.

Connect with Kandiee Campbell

Email: kandiee@kandieecampbell.com

Website: www.theawakenhopeshow.com

Instagram: @awakenhopeshow

Linktree: www.linktr.ee/awakenhopeshow

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Lisa Skinner, CDP, CDT

Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is also a certified dementia care trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. She also holds a degree in Human Behavior.
Her latest book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Skinner’s quest of working with dementia-related illnesses and teaching families and caregivers how to better understand the daunting challenges of brain disease. Her #1 Best-selling book “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost,” was written at their urging. As someone who has had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has found her calling in helping others through the struggle so they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education, workshops on counter-intuitive solutions to help people effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Lisa Skinner has appeared on over 400 national, international media broadcasts. Lisa helps explain behaviors caused by dementia, encourages those who feel burdened, and gives effective advice for how to respond to false beliefs.