Episodes

On today's episode of The Truth, Lies, & 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 ack...

On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, & 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...

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 towa...

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...

On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show, Lisa sheds light on the topic of our aging politicians, leaders, and political candidates that are consistently trending in the news. Given that age is the number one...

On today's episode of The Truth, Lies, & 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 d...

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 sto...

In today's episode 18 of the Truth, Lies, & 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...

On today's episode 20 - of The Truth, Lies, & 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....

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, & Alzheimer’s Show, Lisa shares why some researchers are calli...

In today's episode 18 of the Truth, Lies, & 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...

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 dis...

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 dement...

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 A...

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,...

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...

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 st...

This episode of Truth, Lies & 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 discuss...

In this episode of Truth, Lies & 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 f...

In the latest episode of Truth, Lies & 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 mani...

In the latest episode of Truth, Lies & 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 e...

In the latest episode 7- of Truth, Lies & 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 o...

In this episode of Truth, Lies & 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 2...

In this episode of Truth, Lies & 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...