Episode 35

How to Establish a Daily Routine for a Caregivers

Lisa Skinner kicks off her show today with a talk on the importance of implementing a routine for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She also defines “catastrophic reactions” and explains why they happen. Next, she shares common triggers for behavioral and personality changes in people with dementia, as well as what to look for and some of the most challenging behaviors.

In her new segment, “What’s New,” Lisa brings you the latest information on diagnosing, treating, and curing Alzheimer’s disease today, based on data from the Alzheimer’s Society and the Alzheimer’s

For more information for caregivers: How to Establish a Daily Routine for a Caregiver

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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-seller 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 they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education and offering workshops on counter-intuitive solutions and tools to help people effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Lisa Skinner has appeared on many national and regional media broadcasts. Lisa helps explain behaviors caused by dementia, encourages those who feel burdened, and gives practical advice for how to respond.