Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's

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, particularly those who live with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are at a much higher risk during hot weather than younger people. You will learn vital information about how to take protective measures from the dan...

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 from a helpful defense mechanism to a very serious hidden threat.  Listen to this episode to find out more of the details about the potential devastating impacts of ongoing inflammation.  You don’t want...

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 2X Best-Selling Author, and an expert on dementia, who has diagnosed over 1000 dementia cases throughout his career. He shares many valuable facts about Lewy Body dementia including how common it actually...

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 that it works. Additionally, Dr. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, MD, MSE. Dr. Ghomi, who is a Neuropsychiatrist,  a 2X Best-Selling Author, and an expert on dementia, who has diagnosed over 1000 dementia cases throughou...

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 dementia cases throughout his career, he shares with us what he observed after visiting 47 nursing homes over the past year, and why almost every one of them that he visited, he found to be failing the dementia pati...

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 dementia cases throughout his career, he explains to us why 40% of those dementia diagnoses were 40% preventable. Lisa shares this crucial information with her audience today as to what Dr. Ghomi says, “Is what thos...

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, Lisa attempts to unscramble the puzzle for you.  She breaks down the subcategories that Neurocognitive Disorders fall into, the various causes, the symptoms to watch for, what exams and tests are avail...

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 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 mus...

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 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.

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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 of the story behind it, including what symptoms he was displaying before, during, and after the Alzheimer’s diagnosis and what led to testing him for Lyme disease. According to Lisa Meyers, Kristofferson’s wif...

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 well as Alzheimer’s Disease.  With no long-term care coverage in place, and being an only child, he had to do everything himself – keeping an eye out, cooking meals, cleaning up after her, setting up rail...

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’s disease diagnosis. Find out the details and what this finally means for earlier detection.  You definitely won’t want to miss this important episode! Additionally, Lisa discusses the top 10 challenges t...

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 joins Lisa to discuss, in depth, what everyone needs to realize about sleep apnea and why it’s such a potentially dangerous condition to live with. Is it possible you could have it, but not even know? Lisa and Kirk...

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Have you ever heard the term confabulation in dementia? Lisa explains what confabulation is and how it differs from delusions and intentional lying in people living with dementia and other conditions.

Don’t miss this very important episode! Some of the highlights include:

• What exactly is confabulation?
• Why it’s important to understand what confabulat...

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 techniques that could make your caregiving experience a lot less stressful and much more harmonious? Wouldn’t that absolutely change your world for the better? Well, it is possible to achieve more positive outcomes for ...

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, including, how you might be able to reverse metabolic syndrome through healthy habit changes, based on what the study revealed, and how the revelations apply to real life.  

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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 and mental health, often leading to a range of adverse health conditions. Some discussion centers around how the caregiving role is characterized by emotional strain, physical exhaustion, social isolation, and fi...

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 topics covered include what happens in the brain during deep sleep and why it’s so important; how much sleep a person actually needs per night; what deep sleep really is and isn’t, and much more.

Additionally, Lis...

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 productive in order to change their lives for the better. This ideology aligns perfectly with caregivers and family members to offer strategies to help conquer and manage the overwhelm of a dementia journey.  Ken...