In Part 2, Lisa continues the conversation about Alzheimer’s disease, dementia diagnosis, and why the brain may be more complex than we once believed.This episode looks at amyloid plaques, tau...

Lisa begins a thought-provoking two-part conversation inspired by the well-known Nun Study of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease. This landmark research followed 678 Catholic nuns from the School...

Sleep disturbances are one of the most exhausting and emotionally challenging aspects of dementia care. In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner takes a compassionate and...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Lisa welcomes Andrew Karesa for a meaningful conversation about his personal journey into the world of dementia care.Andrew shares how his grandmother’s...

In this important and eye-opening episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner takes a deeper look at one of the most misunderstood aspects of dementia care: changes in perception and how...

In this episode, Lisa speaks with Neal Shah, founder of CareYaya, about a new approach to dementia care. Neal shares how his platform connects families with trained college students pursuing...

Communication can become one of the biggest challenges in dementia care—but small changes can make a meaningful difference.In this episode, we explore practical strategies to improve connection and...

Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel overwhelming, especially when challenges arise without warning. In this episode, we share real-life caregiving scenarios along with simple, practical...

When is it time to stop driving—and how do you have that conversation?In this episode, we talk about the impact dementia has on driving, the warning signs to watch for, and how to approach this...

In this episode, Lisa explores the most current research on dementia prevention and what it means for you or your loved ones.While there is no cure for Alzheimer’s, studies suggest that up to 45%...

In this episode, we explore the latest breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s and dementia research and what they could mean for the future of care.From new medications and early detection tools to the role...

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, we explore a powerful truth: dementia doesn’t just happen overnight—it is often influenced by the daily choices we make years, even decades,...

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, we discuss cerebral amyloid angiopathy (CAA)—a silent brain condition that can increase dementia risk by up to four times within five years.Learn...

This episode is an important conversation about the physical signs of dementia that families often miss. Dementia is diagnosed when cognitive changes begin to interfere with daily function , and...

In this moving episode, we explore what it truly feels like to live with dementia — not just memory loss, but confusion, anxiety, mood changes, and altered perception .Through a powerful Alice in...

In this episode of the Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, we talk about what families and caregivers need to know about end-of-life care in Alzheimer’s and dementia.Dementia is a progressive,...

In this episode of the Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s podcast, we explore neuroplasticity—the brain’s remarkable ability to reorganize, adapt, and form new neural connections throughout...

Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative condition that primarily affects a person’s ability to communicate. Unlike aphasia caused by stroke or brain injury, PPA develops gradually...

Agnosia is a lesser-known but deeply impactful neurological condition that affects how the brain interprets sensory information — even when the senses themselves are functioning normally. In this...

In this episode of The Truth Lies & Alzheimer’s, we break down what dementia really is, how it affects the brain, and why understanding the differences between various types of dementia is so...