Episodes
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...
Feb. 5, 2025
Memories to Meaning: The Therapeutic Impact of Reminiscence Therapy on People Living with Dementia
Have you heard of Reminiscence Therapy? On today’s episode, Lisa discusses in detail what reminiscence therapy is, how it is used, and why it’s a game changer for creating a higher quality of life for those living with Alzhei...
Jan. 29, 2025
Behavioral Challenges: Effective Strategies and Approaches
On today’s episode, Lisa discusses how Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia present a complex array of behavioral challenges that significantly impact the quality of life for the individual’s who’ve been diagnosed, their ...
Jan. 22, 2025
The Honest Interpretation: Alzheimer’s Drugs - Are They Meeting Expectations?
On today’s episode, Lisa shares the most detailed and comprehensive article she has found to date titled: Alzheimer’s: Are Newly Approved Drugs Making a Real-Life Difference? After a lull of nearly 2 decades, The Food and Dru...
Jan. 15, 2025
Continuing with ‘Things All Dementia Caregivers Should Know’ Series – Fidgeting
Lisa continues with her series on ‘Things all dementia caregivers and family members need to know.’ On today’s episode, Lisa focuses on fidgeting behaviors that are so common with dementia, including why fidgeting behaviors ...
Jan. 8, 2025
Should There Be An Age Limit For Elected Politicians? - Encore
On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show, Lisa sheds light on the topic of our aging politicians, leaders, and political candidates that are consistently trending in the news. Given that age is the number one...
Jan. 1, 2025
The Proper Way to Approach Someone with Dementia - Encore
In today’s episode, host Lisa Skinner gives recommendations on effective communication strategies for family members and caregivers to use when interacting with people suffering from Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. ...
Dec. 25, 2024
New Insights on Antipsychotics, Dementia Risk, and Facial Expressions
WOW! Lisa has been busy researching exciting news you all can hopefully use in your caregiving journeys with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Things change so rapidly, and therefore, Lisa is committed to bringing you...
Dec. 18, 2024
Latest Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s Research – There is News of Hope on the Horizon
It’s so important to keep up on all the updates when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Things change so rapidly, and therefore, Lisa is committed to bringing you the most current information available. Fi...
Dec. 11, 2024
Tips for Maintaining the Holiday Spirit with Alzheimer’s in the House
The Holiday Season is that special time of year for us to celebrate with our family and friends through sharing precious time together and creating lifelong memories. Many families struggle with the decision as to whether to ...
Dec. 4, 2024
Common Myths Around Brain Disease - Encore
Today, I address common myths about brain diseases. I clarify that dementia is not inevitable with age and emphasize the importance of healthy lifestyle habits like regular exercise, a balanced diet, and stress management. I ...
Nov. 27, 2024
Meet Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger – Author of The Unexpected Marathon: Your Guide to Long Term Caregiving
Lisa interviews Dr. Wolfgang Spangenberger, a former Chief of Surgery and Oncology Specialist. He has also worked as a Mediator, helping families navigate the emotional challenges of a serious health crisis. Drawing on his ex...
Nov. 20, 2024
Behavioral Triggers – What Every Caregiver Needs to Know
Behavioral expressions we see with dementia typically have an underlying reason. It’s a person’s way of trying to communicate an unmet want or need to us when they are no longer able to articulate them to us. It’s important t...
Nov. 13, 2024
Alzheimer’s Symptoms to Recognize and Understand - Encore
In the latest episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner discusses several surprising elements of brain disease which may seem to surface out of nowhere. Some listeners may not even be aware that these elements e...
Nov. 6, 2024
Glossary of Essential Dementia Behaviors and Symptoms: Part II
Lisa continues her discussion on common behaviors associated with dementia, focusing on psychosis, repetitive actions, rummaging, sleep disturbances, and the "stranger in the mirror" phenomenon. She shares personal anecdotes ...
Oct. 30, 2024
Glossary of Essential Dementia Behaviors and Symptoms: Part I
Behavioral expressions we see with dementia typically have an underlying reason. It’s their way of trying to communicate an unmet want or need to us when they are no longer able to articulate them to us. It’s important to rec...
Oct. 23, 2024
The Challenges Caregivers Face Every Day – Encore
On today's episode of The Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show, Lisa pays tribute to all the caregivers and family members who work so hard to care for our loved ones who live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. She ack...