Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

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...

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...

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”...

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...

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 and related dementia...

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 disease...

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 make in the quality of one’s life when living with dementia...

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...

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 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 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 episode to find out more of the details that Lisa uncovered: 

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