Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

In today’s episode, Lisa announces a life-changing treatment that has recently been approved by the FDA for treating Parkinson’s Disease. She shares an article published on April 5, 2025 in the San Francisco Chronicle that details this remarkable new device for managing the uncontrollable movements that accompany PD.  This is a game-changer for those who live with Parkinson’s!

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In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes two special guests, Dr. Ethelle Lord and Mr. Bill Pemberton. Dr. Lord is the founder of the International Caregivers Association (ICA) and creator of a revolutionary and transformational approach to dementia care called the Transactional Dementia Intelligence Model (TDI). The discussion revolves around the realization that this transformation lies in a simple truth: compassionate partnership in dem...

In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes her guest, Susan Otten, who shares her extraordinary story of resilience and courage after both her parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease only years apart from one another, and then, with her husband’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the young age of 51. Lisa and Susan discussed valuable insights along with hope, based on Susan’s experiences, to help others who may also be contending ...

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 effective tips and proven strategies that can turn negative responses into positive and meaningful experiences for your loved ones.

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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 of health issues. Lisa sheds light on stress triggers, types of stress, the physiological and psychological impacts that stress has on us in our everyday lives, and much, much more. She will also uncover the re...

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 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 ...

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 with dementia, offering specific examples of many of the conflicts that may arise as well as strategies for navigating these inevitable challenges.

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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 to use sound judgment in decision making, vision changes, a diminished sense of smell, trouble multitasking, and completing familiar tasks, depression,  and many, many more. Caring for someone with dement...

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 episode, Lisa describes a variety of different challenges and situations that are so common to dementia along with intervention strategies and positive outcomes that caregivers can use with their everyday ...

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 disease. They discuss the 14 known risk factors and other conditions you need to be aware of so you can potentially reduce your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by following what his research has uncovered...

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 Director of Krembil Research Institute, University Health Network, University of Toronto, who addresses that very question. Dr. Weaver is a neurologist and a researcher who studies Alzheimer’s disease and tells us th...

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 Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. Because Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia pose significant challenges for everyone involved, understanding the benefits of reminiscence therapy and how it leverages th...

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 family members, as well as their caregivers. She explores the multifaceted nature of these behavioral expressions, including agitation, aggression, social withdrawal, and paranoia, just to mention a few, throug...

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 Drug Administration (FDA) has finally approved new medications for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease for the first time since 2021. The approval has sparked both hope and disappointment as the questions are ans...

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 occur, what triggers them, the possible hidden meanings behind them, things known to escalate and intensify fidgeting behaviors, what steps caregivers can take to manage fidgeting behaviors, and much, much...

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 risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, Lisa offers extensively researched facts to support why the time has possibly come to ask ourselves if age should now become a considera...

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.

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 experiences for everyone.

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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 the most current information available.  On today’s episode, Lisa shares her research findings on what a new study about using antipsychotic drugs on Alzheimer’s patients has revealed. She also reveals th...

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.  Finding a cure or even an effective treatment has been extremely difficult, but now, after billions of dollars have been spent on research and more than 100 drugs failures, advocates are celebrating the most...