How to Recognize the Early Signs of Dementia with Expert Lisa Skinner | The Matt Feret Show Podcast | #073

In this episode of The Matt Feret Show I interview Lisa Skinner, a certified dementia behavioralist practitioner and author of Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer’s: Its Secret Faces, a book for patients and loved ones about the progression and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Lisa shares her personal experience working with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients and provides helpful information about how to navigate the challenges of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease or dementia. She also breaks down the progression of degenerative brain disease, treatment options, and shares caregiver resources.

Introduction to Lisa Skinner with Matt Feret [1:09]

The Early Signs of Dementia with Lisa Skinner [10:06]

Typical Responses to a Dementia Diagnosis with Lisa Skinner [18:40]

How to Address the Early Signs of Dementia with Lisa Skinner [25:13]

Diagnosing Dementia and Alzheimer’s with Lisa Skinner [34:17]

Where to Begin After a Dementia or Alzheimer’s Diagnosis with Lisa Skinner [44:45]

Navigating Late Stage Dementia with Lisa Skinner [55:36]

How to Proactively Manage and Plan for Dementia [59:38]

Concluding Thoughts and Out by Matt Feret [1:04:19]

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