The Truth Lies and Alzheimer’s Podcast features Lisa Skinner, a highly recognized expert and media host. Lisa Skinner’s original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with a concise guide and the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She is an International Speaker and Author. The Podcast features conversations that provide Tips for all caregivers navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other 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.” #starttheconversation To book an appearance on our Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, contact: Lisa Skinner at dementiawhisperer1@gmail.com
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 1 day 6 hours 29 minutes
episode 36: Navigating the Complexities of Brain Disease
In the most recent installment of Truth, Lies and Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner delves into the unexpected facets of brain disease that can seemingly emerge unexpectedly. Many listeners may find themselves unaware of these elements, prompting Lisa to coin them as the "hidden or secret faces" of brain disease...
episode 35: How to Establish a Daily Routine for a Caregivers
Lisa Skinner kicks off her show today with a talk on the importance of implementing a routine for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She also defines “catastrophic reactions” and explains why they happen. Next, she shares common triggers for behavioral and personality changes in people with dementia, as well as what to look for and some of the most challenging behaviors...
episode 34: Several behaviors that are common with dementia
It is important to understand that as Alzheimer’s disease continues to destroy memory and mental skills, it also begins to alter emotions and behaviors. Approximately 70 to 90 percent of Alzheimer’s patients eventually develop behavioral symptoms; therefore, Lisa can't emphasize enough the importance of being able to recognize these behavioral symptoms and what might have triggered them...
episode 33: Understanding Canine Dementia A Surprising Reality
In today's episode, Lisa narrates her very personal story about her beloved dog, Oliver, who was diagnosed with Doggie Dementia when he was about 13 years old. Yes, unbeknownst to Lisa at the time, dogs actually do develop dementia, just like humans...
episode 32: Inside Dementia's World A Virtual Tour
In today's episode of The Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, Lisa opens a window into the world of what living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia is realistically like for those who are living with it. She shares her experience of taking The Virtual Dementia Tour, which simulates for people what it's like to live with dementia...
episode 31: Unlocking Memories with The Power of Music
On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, Lisa interviews Alexis Baker, who is a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and the founder and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. Alexis is passionate about serving older adults, especially those who are living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Alexis says that she views using music to make a positive difference in people's lives as a life calling...
episode 30: The challenges that caregivers face every day
On today's episode of The Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, Lisa pays tribute to all the caregivers and family members who work so hard to care for our loved ones who live with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. She acknowledges how hard it is to care for those who are cognitively impaired and discusses some of the challenges that these caregivers face every day...
episode 29: When Your Aging Parent Needs Help
On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, Lisa shares the advice of Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, author of the book, "When Your Aging Parent Needs Help" about paranoid symptoms, delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thoughts or speech, also known as psychosis. Dr. Kernisan is a gerontologist who specializes in the aged. Lisa explains Dr...
episode 28: People with Dementia are Vunerable to Elder Abuse
On today's episode, Lisa brings attention to the fact that seniors who suffer from dementia are more vulnerable to elder abuse than those who are not cognitively impaired. She identifies the various categories of actions towards seniors that are considered by law to fall under the definition of elder abuse, the warning signs to look for, and the resources available to report any suspicions of elder abuse...
episode 27: Responding to those unexpected behavioral changes (2)
Because there are so many aspects of living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia that are completely unpredictable, Lisa shares some of the behavioral triggers that family members and caregivers should be aware of so they can then be more prepared to resolve these situations before they escalate. Not only does Lisa identify possible triggers, but also discusses key tips and strategies for responding to these unexpected behavioral changes...