Episodes
June 19, 2024
A Son’s Journey: From Parkinson’s Disease Caregiver to Advocate with Dr. George Ackerman
In today’s episode, Lisa talks with her very special guest, Dr. George Ackerman, about his pursuit to raise Parkinson’s awareness and to find a cure for Parkinson’s Disease. Many of the highlights of this episode include: Wha...
June 12, 2024
How Do Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients Perceive Their World?
In today’s episode, Lisa sheds a bright light on how living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can significantly impact the way individuals perceive and interact with the world around them. Many of the highl...
June 5, 2024
How to Talk to your Kids about Alzheimer’s Disease
In today’s episode, Lisa discusses talking to your children about Alzheiemer’s disease. Many of the highlights of this episode include: Tips on how to approach the topic effectively. How to best prepare your child to visit a ...
May 29, 2024
Lecanemab and Donanemab: Hype or Hope? An Essential Update
In today’s episode, Lisa discusses a recent article that was published on March 18, 2024, on Bigthink.com, revealing new information about the Lecanemab and Donanemab treatments. Many of the highlights of this episode include...
May 22, 2024
Misplaces Car Keys and Wonders Is This Dementia? – Encore
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight, we present an encore presentation of one of our most beloved episodes, Misplaces Car Keys and Wonders Is This Dementia? Let's revisit this gem together and explore its timeless insights....
May 15, 2024
An Open discussion on Frontotemporal Dementia - Encore
Welcome back, dear listeners! Tonight, we bring you an encore presentation of one of our most beloved episodes, diving deep into An Open discussion on Frontotemporal Dementia. Let's revisit this gem together and explore its t...
May 8, 2024
Coping with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: Challenges for Family & Caregivers
In today’s episode, Lisa discusses a wide range of challenges that family members and caregivers struggle with when faced with dementia. Many of the highlights of this episode include: The emotional distress of watching a lo...
May 1, 2024
Distinguishing Aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Dementia: Why It Matters
In today’s episode, Lisa sheds light on how to tell if your forgetfulness falls into the category of Normal Aging Forgetfulness, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or is it perhaps Dementia? Many of the highlights of this episod...
April 24, 2024
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease with and without Dementia
In honor of April being Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, Lisa discusses its symptoms, the differences and similarities between Parkinsons’ disease and Alzheimer’s disease, as well as the challenges of living with PD and P...
April 17, 2024
An Interview with Vivianne Israel, RN, Sharing Her Compelling Alzheimer’s Story
Lisa’s special guest this week is Vivianne Israel, RN. Lisa shares with her audience a compelling story told by Vivianne about the many challenges she faced after her mother’s dementia diagnosis in the hopes that it can help ...
April 10, 2024
Podcast Host, Lance A Slatton Discussing Newly Released Book “The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers’ Guide”
Lisa’s special guest this week is Lance A Slatton, CSCM, of Enriched Life Home Care Services and Host of the Award Winning Podcast, All Home Care Matters. In this episode, Lisa and Lance discuss his newly released book, “The ...
April 3, 2024
Oh, No! FDA Delays Approval of Donanemab, Aducanumab, and Lecanemab: Discouraging Update
Lisa shares an article that was published very recently (on 3/24/24) in The Guardian that updates us on the status of the drugs that have been touted as the “Alzheimer’s breakthrough”. In this episode, Lisa shares: Why these ...
March 27, 2024
Lisa Welcomes Special Quest – Alicia Masari-Anderson, Ph.D
Lisa shares a very uniques interview with her guest, Alicia Masari-Anderson, Ph.D, where they talk all about the power of exploring our genetics, and how it can change our lives for the better. Some of the topics they disucus...
March 20, 2024
Hope on the Horizon: A Special Report on Alzheimer Research
Lisa shares a very special report published in the AARP Bulletin dated March, 2024, that talks about the Future of Alzheimer’s and why doctors have new hope about it – Finally! Some of the highlights stated in the article are...
March 13, 2024
Embracing Person-Centered Care: A Journey with Alzheimer’s
In providing a person-centered approach to care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia means focusing on the individual as a whole person with unique preferences, values, history and needs, rather than just treating...
March 6, 2024
The Unacknowledged Life of a Caregiver
Lisa dives deep into a powerful and detailed discussion about the demanding lives that many caregivers experience, especially those who care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, and how it can lead...
Feb. 28, 2024
Meet Dr. Daniel Gibbs – A Dementia Expert Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease- His Story
Lisa shares a recent story that was published on February 10, 2024 in the Daily Mail. co about Dr. Daniel Gibbs, age 72, who is a retired neurologist in the U.S., who has early-stage Alzheimer’s dementia. Dr. Gibbs spent 25 y...
Feb. 21, 2024
What is Too Young to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease?
Lisa has noticed an uptick in people being diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease more than ever before, so she decided to do some research to find out if it’s true, and if so, what is contributing to the rise in case...
Feb. 14, 2024
An Interview with A Special Guest – Lance A. Slatton CSCM – Host of the Award Winning Podcast, All Home Care Matters
Lisa has invited a very special guest onto her Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer’s Show Today. His name is Lance A. Slatton, CSCM. Lance is a Certified Senior Case Manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services and the Host of the Award ...
Feb. 7, 2024
Coping With Caregiver Burnout – Sarah’s Story
Lisa shares a narrative she wrote about a caregiver named Sarah who found herself in the position of being the primary caregiver for her mother, who was living with dementia. The story focuses on Sarah’s struggles and the cha...
Jan. 31, 2024
What does Paranoia and Paranoid Delusions Look Like with Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementia
Paranoia in the context of dementia can take various forms and may manifest differently in individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. It’s a very typical occurrence with dementia, so Lisa shares some of...
Jan. 24, 2024
Is There a Definitive Test Today That Can Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease? | TLA0041
Can Alzheimer’s disease be diagnosed properly today? Lisa discusses this age-old question and shares the most recent and updated answers in order to vanquish the confusion. She discusses: Why it is so difficult to diagnose Al...
Jan. 17, 2024
How To Best Handle Those Common Repetitive Behaviors | TLA0040
Lisa explains how repeating questions and stories is a very common behavior in people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia, but one that can be a huge source of frustration for loved ones and caregivers. Why Do They ...
Jan. 10, 2024
Understanding the Lost Cognitive Functions in Alzheimer's and Dementia | TLA039
Lisa explains how Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia progresses through its various stages and how that impacts the cognitive functions of people who live with it and will therefore greatly affect how they will be able ...