Jul 29, 2021
Lisa Skinner is a published author and Behavior Specialist on Alzheimer’s and its corresponding dementias. She has served as a counselor in California for more than 20 years. Lisa was also the regional director of an assisted living company for many years. Her interest in dementia-related illness stems from her family, where seven different members are afflicted with the condition.
In Lisa’s book Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost, she helps her readers cope with loved ones struggling with Alzheimer’s. The book helps explain behaviors caused by dementia, encourages those who feel burdened, and gives practical advice for how to respond.
In this episode…
Losing any loved one to an illness is difficult, but helping someone with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease can be particularly painful. The steady decline of short-term memory and unfamiliar behaviors can turn a family member into a stranger. Similar to hearing loss, the condition can easily isolate the person from their support network.
As someone who has had seven family members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has found her calling in helping others through the struggle. She has developed her insights over 25 years as a counselor, a regional director of assisted living facilities, and her own experience. She wrote her book, Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost, to be a guide for those who need support and understanding.
On this episode of the ListenUp! Podcast, Dr. Mark Syms interviews Lisa Skinner, author and Alzheimer’s Behavior Specialist, to better understand how to treat those with dementia-related illnesses. She walks through the stages of Alzheimer’s and what treatments are available early on. Then, they dive into day-to-day life, including advice on “joining their reality,” managing their behaviors, and coping with loss. Tune in to learn more.