Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost

Downers Grove IL

28 July, 2021

10:17 AM

Description

Did you know that 1 in 3 seniors die each year as a result of Alzheimer's disease or another dementia related illness? According to the Alzheimer's Association, it's estimated that more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's in 2021. While this disease continues to increase in prevalence and severity in our society, it is still quite a misunderstood disease. For both those struggling with the disease and loved ones looking for answers and guidance, being able to identify key symptoms, behaviors, and solutions is crucial for their overall health and wellbeing. Lisa Skinner, behavioral expert in the field of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, navigates the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias in her recently revised book, "Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost". Through a rich trove of stories culled from her years in the eldercare industry, Lisa Skinner offers insight into the difficult questions families face, including: How do I respond to a loved one's false belief?Am I abandoning my parent if I place them in the care of professionals?How do we make the best of our time left together? Skinner's original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Readers of her book will feel empowered to work through the difficulties of the disease, and return to what matters — enjoying their remaining time with their loved one.