Episodes
July 23, 2025
Neurocognitive Disorder Explained: Does It Apply to You?
In today’s episode, Lisa discusses an article explaining what Neurocognitive Disorder means. Being that it’s a general term that describes decreased mental function due to a medical disease other than a psychiatric illness, L...
July 16, 2025
Person-Centered Approach to Alzheimer’s Part 2 - Encore
We’re revisiting this episode because its insights remain as powerful and relevant today as when it first aired. This episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s features part two of host Lisa Skinner’s discussion of person-centered...
July 9, 2025
Person-Centered Approach to Alzheimer’s Part 1 - Encore
We’re revisiting this episode because its insights remain as powerful and relevant today as when it first aired. In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner discusses the person-centered approach to Alzhei...
July 2, 2025
Alzheimer’s or Lyme Disease? Key Symptoms & How to Avoid
In today’s episode, Lisa sheds light on how actor and singer, Kris Kristofferson, was misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and treated for three years, when he was actually suffering from Lyme disease. She shares the details...
June 25, 2025
Crucial Dementia Care Lessons from Bill Walters, a Caregiver’s Son
In today’s episode, Lisa talks with her special guest, Mr. Bill Walters, of Perfectly Imperfect Families. Before Bill became an advisor, he cared for his mother who suffered from dementia, caused by both Lewey Body Disease as...
June 18, 2025
A Game-Changing Approval by the FDA for Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease!
In today’s episode, Lisa shares the Alzheimer’s Association’s recent announcement about the FDA approving the first simple blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. This announcement marks a significant step in Alzheimer...
June 11, 2025
Sleep Apnea – An Inconspicuous Menace Everyone Needs To Be Aware Of! with Mr. Kirk Huntsman
What you don’t know about living with sleep apnea could really be hurting you. It could even end your life! And, surprisingly, many people who have this common condition are not even aware of it. Today, Mr. Kirk Huntsman join...
June 4, 2025
Confabulation, Delusions, and Intentional Lying in Dementia: What's the Difference? - Encore
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we revisit our favorites episode. Enjoy! Have you ever heard the term confabulation in dementia? Lisa explains what confabulation is and how it differs from delusions and intentional ly...
May 28, 2025
Essential Tips for Positive Caregiving Outcomes in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
There is no question that caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia can be extremely challenging. But what if I shared with you my 30+ years of dementia care training strategies and technique...
May 21, 2025
What Condition May Ultimately Raise Your Early-Onset Dementia Risk by 24%?
There’s a new study that has recently been published suggesting that metabolic syndrome increases the risk of dementia diagnosis before age 65. In this episode, Lisa shares the details of the key findings of this study, inclu...
May 14, 2025
Is Your Life as a Dementia Caregiver Making You Sick? With Mr. William C. Heckman
In today’s episode, Lisa, along with her special guest, Mr. William C. Heckman, discusses how the profound and sustained stress experienced by caregivers of individuals with dementia can significantly impact their physical an...
May 7, 2025
New Studies Link Sleep Quality and Diabetes Drugs to Alzheimer’s Risk
Lisa explains why people who do not maintain good quality sleep will consequently be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, based on the findings in a new study that she shares on today’s episode. Some of the top...
April 30, 2025
Ken D. Foster on 'The Courage to Change Everything' and How to Transform Your Life
In today’s episode, Lisa’s special guest is Ken D. Foster, author of the book, “The Courage to Change Everything” Ken is known for empowering audiences to tap into their courage to become more powerful, effective, and product...
April 23, 2025
FDA Approves Breakthrough Parkinson’s Treatment: A Game-Changer for Millions
In today’s episode, Lisa announces a life-changing treatment that has recently been approved by the FDA for treating Parkinson’s Disease. She shares an article published on April 5, 2025 in the San Francisco Chronicle that de...
April 16, 2025
The Birth of a Revolution in Dementia Care – Yes! It’s Real! with Dr. Ethelle Lord and Mr. Bill Pemberton
In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes two special guests, Dr. Ethelle Lord and Mr. Bill Pemberton. Dr. Lord is the founder of the International Caregivers Association (ICA) and creator of a revolutionary and transformational appr...
April 9, 2025
Navigating Dementia with Loved Ones – Susan Otten Joins Lisa for a Candid Talk
In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes her guest, Susan Otten, who shares her extraordinary story of resilience and courage after both her parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease only years apart from one another, and then...
April 2, 2025
Strategies for Positive Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
In today’s episode, Lisa discusses approaches that family members and caregivers can take to help yield positive outcomes for those living with dementia by promoting engagement, comfort, and well-being. Lisa offers a variety...
March 26, 2025
How Stress Affects Your Health and Well-Being
In today’s episode, Lisa discusses a topic that affects each and everyone of us, often without conscious awareness. Stress has been dubbed the “silent predator”, and can wreak havoc on our bodies and minds, leading to a host ...
March 19, 2025
Ways To Cope With Grief And Loss Of A Loved One From Alzheimer’s - Encore
Take a trip down memory lane with us as we revisit our very first episode. Enjoy! Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – The Podcast is a collection of stories, caregiver tips, proven solutions for caregivers and insights on how to navi...
March 12, 2025
Family Dynamics & Relationships in Alzheimer’s and Dementia
The complexities of dementia extend beyond medical concerns, profoundly influencing family dynamics and relationships. In today’s episode, Lisa discusses how family dynamics interfere with relationships in families dealing wi...
March 5, 2025
Inspiring Connections: The Transformative Power of Providing Meaningful Activities in Dementia
Living with dementia! It’s not just about memory loss and confusion. It impacts nearly all of our cognitive functions, including language skills, notable changes in personality, mood, the ability to reason, the ability to use...
Feb. 26, 2025
Effective Strategies and Techniques Every Dementia Caregiver Needs to Know
Lisa shares more real-life case studies from her 30 years of experience working with people living with dementia that highlight common behavioral challenges that often accompany this condition on a day-to-day basis. In this ...
Feb. 19, 2025
An Interview with Professor Matthew Kiernan & Catherine Taylor: Making Dementia Controllable
Lisa shares an interview between Catherine Taylor, writer, and Professor Matthew Kiernan, a neurologist and expert in neurodegenerative diseases, discussing the ways in which dementia could conceivably become a controllable d...
Feb. 12, 2025
Why Don’t We have a Cure for Alzheimer’s Disease Yet?
How many times have we all asked that question over the years? Especially if it has touched us personally. In today’s episode, Lisa shares an eye-opening article written by Dr. Donald Weaver, Professor of Chemistry and Direct...