Episodes

In today’s fascinating episode, Lisa goes deep into discussing how and why certain colors are more likely to enhance memories and emotions in people experiencing cognitive decline vs. people who are not. She explains in detai...

In today’s episode, Lisa shares valuable tips on how we can keep our loved ones as safe as possible amidst the intense heat waves that we are feeling across the country this summer. She discusses why older adults, particular...

In today’s episode, Lisa sheds light on new revelations about how inflammation affects our body and our brain. Find out how and why inflammation is a necessary part of healing; however, when it becomes chronic, it can turn fr...

In today’s episode, Lisa discusses a fascinating article written by Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, MD, MSE., about Lewy Body dementia, a neurodegenerative brain disease many have never heard of. Dr. Ghomi is a Neuropsychiatrist, a...

In today’s episode, Lisa discusses information presented by The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada’s research program that sheds light on a current program that claims to reverse Alzheimer’s disease, despite a lack of evidence tha...

In today’s episode, Lisa discusses information presented by Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, MD, MSE. Dr. Ghomi is a europsychiatrist, and a 2X Best-Selling Author, who is also an expert on dementia. Having diagnosed over 1000 demen...

In today’s episode, Lisa discusses information presented by Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, MD, MSE. Dr. Ghomi is a Neuropsychiatrist, and a 2X Best-Selling Author, who is also an expert on dementia. Having diagnosed over 1000 demen...

In today’s episode, Lisa discusses an article explaining what Neurocognitive Disorder means. Being that it’s a general term that describes decreased mental function due to a medical disease other than a psychiatric illness, L...

We’re revisiting this episode because its insights remain as powerful and relevant today as when it first aired. This episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s features part two of host Lisa Skinner’s discussion of person-centered...

We’re revisiting this episode because its insights remain as powerful and relevant today as when it first aired. In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner discusses the person-centered approach to Alzhei...

In today’s episode, Lisa sheds light on how actor and singer, Kris Kristofferson, was misdiagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and treated for three years, when he was actually suffering from Lyme disease. She shares the details...

In today’s episode, Lisa talks with her special guest, Mr. Bill Walters, of Perfectly Imperfect Families. Before Bill became an advisor, he cared for his mother who suffered from dementia, caused by both Lewey Body Disease as...

In today’s episode, Lisa shares the Alzheimer’s Association’s recent announcement about the FDA approving the first simple blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. This announcement marks a significant step in Alzheimer...

What you don’t know about living with sleep apnea could really be hurting you. It could even end your life! And, surprisingly, many people who have this common condition are not even aware of it. Today, Mr. Kirk Huntsman join...

Take a trip down memory lane with us as we revisit our favorites episode. Enjoy! Have you ever heard the term confabulation in dementia? Lisa explains what confabulation is and how it differs from delusions and intentional ly...

There is no question that caring for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia can be extremely challenging. But what if I shared with you my 30+ years of dementia care training strategies and technique...

There’s a new study that has recently been published suggesting that metabolic syndrome increases the risk of dementia diagnosis before age 65. In this episode, Lisa shares the details of the key findings of this study, inclu...

In today’s episode, Lisa, along with her special guest, Mr. William C. Heckman, discusses how the profound and sustained stress experienced by caregivers of individuals with dementia can significantly impact their physical an...

Lisa explains why people who do not maintain good quality sleep will consequently be at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, based on the findings in a new study that she shares on today’s episode. Some of the top...

In today’s episode, Lisa’s special guest is Ken D. Foster, author of the book, “The Courage to Change Everything” Ken is known for empowering audiences to tap into their courage to become more powerful, effective, and product...

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 de...

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 appr...

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...

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...