Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

ER physician discusses how to feel at peace with the medical decisions you make for your person living with dementia. Mentioned Resources:   www.blambmd.com About the Guest: As an Emergency Room physician, Dr. Lamb witnesses firsthand the overwhelm and stress that comes with being thrust into a sudden need to make critical medical decisions. Recognizing the unique challenges that come with d...

Kathy Smith Shoaf, RN, is a Travel Expert with 30+ years of clinical and management experience in Geriatric, Rehabilitation, and senior housing as an RN and ATP. She realized after years of counseling families that the quest to enjoy life after a dementia diagnosis “Should Never Have to Stop.” Kathy has created a way for this to happen by offering “Dementia Cruises” for those living with dementia,...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia robs us of everything that matters, including our memories and the connections to our lives as we knew them. Every three seconds, another person in the world is told they have dementia. According to Scientific American, it’s the most feared condition among people over 55.  But!  What if I told you that there are things we can implement into our da...

Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia are such complex and confusing topics...enough to make anyone’s head spin. One of the most confusing phenomena associated with dementia is that of sundowning. There are so many different interpretations of what sundowning is and isn’t, so today, Lisa dives deep into details about sundowning.  Don’t miss this very important information! Some of the high...

For many, many, years, various myths and misconceptions have emerged surrounding Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. The myths continue to become exaggerated, so let’s do some myth busting today to set the record straight.  Don’t miss this very important information! Some of the highlights include: Lisa discusses many of the common myths associated with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia....

Many of you may already be aware that in the more advanced stages of dementia, many people develop extreme difficulty with swallowing. It’s called Dysphagia. Lisa does a deep dive into this condition and shares some personal stories about it.  Don’t miss this very important information! Some of the highlights include: How common is dysphagia in people with dementia? What are the common sympto...

Lisa came across a recent article discussing an interview between Scientific American Custom Media and Bill Gates. What he has disclosed in his interview is some of the most encouraging and promising information out there in terms of advancing the development of treatments or cures for Alzheimer’s disease. Don’t miss this very important information! Some of the highlights include: Bill Gates share...

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: What inspired him to dedicate his life to Parkinson’s awareness. His mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman, and her battle with Parkinson’s. Why he wrote his new book, A Son’...

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 highlights of this episode include: How individuals may experience a range of cognitive and perceptual challenges that can affect their ability to make sense of their surrou...

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 loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease. Talk to them about what they might experience when visiting a loved one living with Alzhe...

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:              The sober reality behind the effectiveness of these drugs that have been touted as “Alzheimer’s...

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. In the latest episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner explains how to tell the difference between normal aging forgetfulness and a more serious impairment...

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 timeless insights. In this Episode #4 of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, host Lisa Skinner discusses Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and how it differs from Alzheimer’s Disease. T...

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 loved one’s mental faculties decline.     The communication difficulties t...

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 episode include:              What exactly is Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)?      How is...

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 PDD (Parkinson’s Disease with Dementia) in the hopes of increasing awareness about living with this neurological disorder.  Some of the highlights of this episode include:...

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 others who are in the same situation learn from her experience. Some of the highlights of their interview include:          &...

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 All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers’ Guide”. Some of the highlights of their interview include:           &...

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 much-hyped drugs are now facing approval delays.    Do their potentially harmful effects outweigh the benefits they were thought to deliver? &...

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 disucuss include: How identifying your DNA and makeup of genes can be a powerful influence to longevity, including the ability to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease a...

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:  An update on the new drug lecanemab (Leqembi) – one of a handful of the recent advances expected to transform the medical community and how it handles Alzheimer’s dise...

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 the symptoms of the disease. Lisa shares a story about a memory care neighborhood that practices the philosophy of person-centered care to illustrate the difference it can ma...

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 to insurmountable stress, depression, feelings of hopelessness, isolation, and more. Some of the topic she covers in this episode include: First hand accounts from real careg...

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 years caring for his patients many with dementia – and has now written a compelling book combining his expert insight with his own experience of now living with Alzheimer’s dis...

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 cases?  Here are some of the reasons that have been determined through research for the increase in the rise of early-onset Alzheimer’s disease: Please listen to the entire e...