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 16: Up-to-date information on Alzheimer's Research
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...
episode 15: Why Implementing a Routine is so Important
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 for if a change in behavior occurs, as well as what some of the most challenging behaviors are...
episode 14: Life Skill Stations in Treating Alzheimers Disease
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...
episode 13: Person-Centered Approaches to Care - Part 2
This episode of Truth, Lies and 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...
episode 12: Person-centered approach to Alzheimer’s
In this episode of Truth, Lies and 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...
episode 11: Being manipulated by the legal system
In the latest episode of Truth, Lies and 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...
episode 10: Alzheimer’s symptoms to recognize and understand
In the latest episode of Truth, Lies and 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 illustrates a surprising behavior.For further information:https://bit...
episode 9: Misplaces car keys and wonders is this dementia
In the latest episode 7- of Truth, Lies and 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 wonders if it's normal aging or a sign of dementia! Learn more at http://truthliesalzheimers...
episode 8: Alzheimers and the Miracle of Music
In this episode of Truth, Lies and 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...
episode 7: His diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer's disease
In this episode of Truth, Lies and 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 that arise and advice for working through it...