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 26: Should there be an age limit for elected politicians
On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, Lisa sheds light on the topic of our aging politicians, leaders, and political candidates that are consistently trending in the news...
episode 25: Pain in dementia isn't always obvious
On today's episode of The Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, host Lisa Skinner sheds light on how to tell if a person suffering from dementia might be in pain. She explains why pain in dementia isn't always obvious or easy to diagnose, especially when that person can no longer let you know that they are experiencing pain. Often, they no longer possess the ability to recognize what's going on in their body, let alone communicate their needs to someone...
episode 24: Music Therapy and Alzheimers Patients
Lisa pays tribute to the late Tony Bennett by reminding everyone just how miraculous and powerful music has proven to be for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. She shares with her audience a true story from her book, Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's - It's Secret Faces, about a man named Sam, who hadn't spoken a word for over a year, and as soon as he heard the song, "Auld Lange Syne", he started belting out the words to that song...
episode 23: What are they desperatley trying to tell you
In today's episode 18 of the Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's show, Lisa goes into depth about how effective communication is key to working with Alzheimer's disease and dementia sufferers. Probably the most difficult challenge for family members and caregivers to overcome is the ability to understand what people who are living with dementia are trying to tell them, especially when they can no longer articulate their wants and needs the way they did when their brains were healthy...
episode 22: Caregiver preparedness will be critical (2)
On today's episode 20 - of The Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's Show, Lisa talks about why caregiver preparedness will be critical to have more positive outcomes in caregiving for those living with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.Lisa shares one of her own true, personal stories to illustrate how possessing the power of knowledge can make such a tremendous difference to caregivers, family members, and folks with dementia...
episode 21: Type 3 Diabetes and what does that mean
Have you ever heard the term ‘Type 3 Diabetes’ in reference to Alzheimer’s disease? Have you wondered what that even means? In today’s episode of The Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer’s Show, Lisa shares why some researchers are calling Alzheimer’s disease a ‘Type 3 Diabetes’ and explains why insulin resistance is linked to neurodegenerative disease (Alzheimer’s), and how it affects the body and brain...
episode 20: What has triggered your loved ones' behavior
In today's episode 18 of the Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer's show, Lisa goes into depth about how effective communication is key to working with Alzheimer's disease and dementia sufferers. Probably the most difficult challenge for family members and caregivers to overcome is the ability to understand what people who are living with dementia are trying to tell them, especially when they can no longer articulate their wants and needs the way they did when their brains were healthy...
episode 19: The Hanna Family want to tell Jack's Story
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...
episode 18: The proper way to approach someone with dementia
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 experiences for everyone...
episode 17: Ways to deal with dementia behaviors
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...