Let's Be Real - Mama Journeys - Episode 209 W/Lisa Skinner

Welcome to our 5th year of Podcast interviews! 209 weeks of insight, laughter, tears, and lived experience. We are beyond thankful for everyone who has been a part of this! On this episode of Let's Be Real Mama Journeys, Nikki sits down with Lisa Skinner for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about dementia, caregiving, and the emotional impact memory loss has on entire families. Drawing from more than 30 years of professional experience in senior care, as well as her own personal experiences caring for loved ones with dementia, Lisa offers honest insight into the challenges caregivers face behind closed doors. Together, they talk about the grief that can begin long before a loved one passes, the exhaustion and isolation many caregivers experience, and the importance of compassion, patience, and support throughout the journey. Lisa also shares practical tools families can use to better understand behaviors associated with dementia and how to create moments of connection even in the midst of loss and confusion. This episode is filled with empathy, education, and real conversation for anyone navigating caregiving, supporting aging parents, or trying to understand the realities of Alzheimer's and dementia. Whether you are currently in the thick of caregiving or simply want to be better prepared for the future, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, informed, and less alone.