Episodes
June 22, 2023
The proper way to approach someone with dementia
In today’s episode #16, 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 dement...
June 15, 2023
Ways to deal with dementia behaviors
On today’s episode, host Lisa Skinner talks about some of the ways to deal with dementia behaviors including some of the do’s and don’ts that she cites from an article she shares with her audience. Because mid-to-late stage A...
June 8, 2023
Up-to-date information on Alzheimer's Research
Host Lisa Skinner opens her show today with the results of her research on the most current and up-to-date information on Alzheimer's Research, and where it stands today. She shares a new drug that the pharmaceutical company,...
June 2, 2023
Why Implementing a Routine is so Important
Host Lisa Skinner opens her show today with a discussion of why implementing a routine for a loved one living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia is so important. Lisa also explains what a "catastrophic reaction" is and why...
May 25, 2023
Life Skill Stations in Treating Alzheimers Disease
Host Lisa Skinner opens the show with a continuation of her discussion on person-centered approaches to care. This week, Lisa covers the use of life skills stations in treating Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Life skills st...
May 18, 2023
Person-Centered Approaches to Care - Part 2
This episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s features part two of host Lisa Skinner’s discussion of person-centered approaches to care. Lisa discusses reminiscence therapy, an innovative caregiving approach that involves discuss...
May 11, 2023
Person-centered approach to Alzheimer’s
In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner discusses the person-centered approach to Alzheimer's and dementia caregiving. The person-centered approach allows loved ones to retain dignity and autonomy by f...
May 4, 2023
Being manipulated by the legal system
In the latest episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner interviews author Leonie Rosenstiel, who is also the founder of Dayspring Resources, about how she was forced to develop counterstrategies after being mani...
April 27, 2023
Alzheimer’s symptoms to recognize and understand
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...
April 21, 2023
Misplaces car keys and wonders is this dementia
In the latest episode 7- of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner explains how to tell the difference between normal aging forgetfulness and a more serious impairment happening in the brain. Lisa also discusses signs o...
April 13, 2023
Alzheimers and the Miracle of Music
In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, host Lisa Skinner covers the miracle of music and how it can positively impact people living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Lisa discusses singer Tony Bennett’s 2...
April 6, 2023
His diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease
In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner covers the struggles that caregivers face when caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Lisa speaks with Betsy Wurzel about her experience as the primary...
March 30, 2023
An Open discussion on Frontotemporal Dementia
In this Episode #4 of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, host Lisa Skinner discusses Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and how it differs from Alzheimer’s Disease. The conversation highlights actor Bruce Willis’ diagnosis with FTD includ...
March 23, 2023
Risk Factors of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
In episode #3 of the Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Show, host Lisa Skinner covers risk factors associated with Alzheimer’s Disease and shares specific actions her listeners can take to minimize the risk of developing a brain dise...
March 16, 2023
Common Myths around Brain Disease
In episode two of Truth, Lies and Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner discusses some of the common myths around brain disease and elucidates for listeners whether or not they're true. Myths discussed on the show include: Dementia ...
Feb. 22, 2023
The Difference Between Alzheimers Disease and Dementia
In the debut for the first episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimers, host Lisa Skinner tells a deeply personal story of her first experience seeing the impacts of brain disease on a loved one, her grandmother. Lisa then introduces...
Dec. 14, 2022
Is Alzheimer’s disease hereditary. How can I lower my risk for Alzheimer’s
Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – The Podcast is a collection of stories, caregiver tips, proven solutions for caregivers, and insights on how to navigate the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’...
Dec. 10, 2022
Ways to cope with grief and loss of a loved one from Alzheimers
Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – The Podcast is a collection of stories, caregiver tips, proven solutions for caregivers and insights on how to navigate the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...