Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

On today’s episode 17, host Lisa Skinner pays tribute to Alzheimer's Awareness Month (June) by sharing a recently published story about the beloved and world-renowned animal trainer, Jack Hanna, and his recent Alzheimer's disease diagnosis. This is the first time the Hanna family has spoken publicly about their struggle with a disease that afflicts so many people today. The Hanna Family want to te...

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 dementia. Due to the changing brain and cognitive loss caused by brain disease, understanding and learning which strategies are most effective is key to creating the most positive e...

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 Alzheimer’s disease and dementia patients often exhibit challenging behaviors, understanding and learning which strategies are most effective is key. For example, if someone wi...

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, Biogen, is testing that could be a game-changer in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease or failed in the last decade as well as other very insightful information. In her new...

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 they occur. She follows by sharing what the common triggers are that cause behavioral and personality changes in people with dementia which includes details on what to look f...

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 stations are an evidence-based behavior modification strategy that makes use of workstations adorned with props. The workstation and props are set up to re-create activities tha...

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 discussing memories and past experiences with a person by utilizing prompts such as photographs or music to evoke memories and stimulate conversation. Reminiscence therapy can he...

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 focusing care plans on the individual's needs rather than on the symptoms of the disease. Lisa covers the four principles of a person-centered approach which were developed...

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 manipulated by the legal system when her mother was put into a conservatorship. She shares with us her harrowing story about her long legal battle to try to regain her mother'...

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 exist. Lisa explains why she refers to them as the "hidden or secret faces" of brain disease. She then tells two deeply personal stories and explains how each story illustr...

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 of normal aging, mild cognitive impairment, and little-known facts about brain disease. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who occasionally misplaces car keys and won...

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 2021 “One Last Time” concert with Lady Gaga. Bennett, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, performed the concert in celebration of his 95th birthday. Lisa also tells a s...

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 caregiver for her husband following his diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease at a relatively young age. Together they discuss the myriad emotions and challenges t...

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 including how the diagnosis was covered in the news. Lisa explains how this rarer form of brain disease impacts a patient’s ability to communicate and causes behavioral changes....

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 disease. With the recommendations outlined in this episode, listeners will learn how to potentially reduce their risk for dementia by up to one-third. Additionally, Lisa illum...

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 is inevitable as we age, and forgetfulness is always a sign of dementia. For more information on this audio: http://bit.ly/3LoXy4o

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 primary concepts of brain disease such as the difference between Alzheimer's disease and Dementia. We are providing the Audio Commentary with Lisa Skinner concerning Alzh...

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 disease or dementia. Everyone has a story about Alzheimer’s. It’s time to start the conversation about Alzheimer’s and stop treating it like it’s only a “Family Business...

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 disease or dementia. Everyone has a story about Alzheimer’s. It’s time to start the conversation about Alzheimer’s and stop treating it like it’s only “Family Business.”...