In today's episode, Lisa narrates her very personal story about her beloved dog, Oliver, who was diagnosed with Doggie Dementia when he was about 13 years old. Yes, unbeknownst to Lisa at the time, dogs actually do develop dementia, just like humans. She started noticing some very peculiar behaviors in her dog, but at first, not knowing that dogs really do get dementia, she thought that maybe she was just reading into the signs and symptoms that he started displaying that reminded her of humans who lived with Alzheimer's disease and dementia. At first, she dismissed it as a coincidence because she had been working with humans living with dementia for so long. But his peculiar behaviors continued, so she took him to the vet, who diagnosed him with doggie dementia, or Canine Cognitive Dysfunction, which is synonymous with Alzheimer's disease in humans. Lisa shares with her audience the signs and symptoms to look out for in case you suspect that your dog might have dementia. It is estimated that 68% of dogs will suffer from dementia by the age of 15!

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In today's episode of The Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show, Lisa opens a window into the world of what living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia is realistically like for those who are living with it. She shares her experience of taking The Virtual Dementia Tour, which simulates for people what it's like to live with dementia. The Virtual Dementia Tour is a scientifically proven method of building a greater understanding of Alzheimer's disease, by allowing us to personally experience what dementia can do to a person. Geriatric specialist, P.K. Beville devised the virtual Dementia Tour, as a way for us to walk, for a time, in the shoes of those afflicted with dementia. The virtual tour employs four components to alter the subject's senses and perception and simulate the day-to-day experiences of people with dementia and Alzheimer's. Hear about Lisa's extraordinary experience taking the Virtual Dementia Tour.

In her What's New Segment, Lisa shares an article about an NIA-funded study on how heart attacks may be linked to accelerated cognitive decline over time.

On today's episode of the Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show, Lisa interviews Alexis Baker, who is a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and the founder and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. Alexis is passionate about serving older adults, especially those who are living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. Alexis says that she views using music to make a positive difference in people's lives as a life calling. She is drawn to their wisdom and to their life stories and absolutely loves seniors. Lisa and Alexis discuss just how magical and powerful music is to those with cognitive decline and they share several true-to-life stories with the audience based on their personal experiences.

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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 acknowledges how hard it is to care for those who are cognitively impaired and discusses some of the challenges that these caregivers face every day. She gives many examples of the unexpected situations that arise with the cognitively impaired along with tips and strategies for how to handle these situations if they do arise.

If you are a caregiver to someone living with dementia, ♥ you don't want to miss this episode!♥

In her What's News Segment, Lisa gives an update on the Willis Family and how they are struggling every day to live through Bruce Willis' Frontotemporal Lobe dementia diagnosis as best they can.

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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 disorganized thoughts or speech, also known as psychosis. Dr. Kernisan is a gerontologist who specializes in the aged. Lisa explains Dr. Kernisan's definitions and symptoms of what to look for when symptoms of psychosis are occurring in our loved ones, some of the causes, and what you can do if you see this happening. Lisa also shares the opinion of Dr. Brittany Lamb, an ER Physician who specializes in dementia, as she answers the question, "Do people living with dementia feel pain?" So, please tune in...you won't want to miss this informative episode!

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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 towards seniors that are considered by law to fall under the definition of elder abuse, the warning signs to look for, and the resources available to report any suspicions of elder abuse.

In her What's News segment, Lisa provides updated study information that finds 11 key factors that can contribute to a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and measures one can take to lower their risk. The study also revealed that the study results have allowed scientists to develop a tool that can predict whether someone will develop the condition within the next 14 years! Such a breakthrough!

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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 they can then be more prepared to resolve these situations before they escalate. Not only does Lisa identify possible triggers, but also discusses key tips and strategies for responding to these unexpected behavioral changes.

In her What's News Segment, Lisa shares a research study that supports how hearing aids slow cognitive decline in people at high risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by 50%.

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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 risk factor for developing Alzheimer's disease and related dementia, Lisa offers extensively researched facts to support why the time has possibly come to ask ourselves if age should now become a consideration in qualifying a person to hold a position of power in the United States. Lisa presents the facts so you can decide if a change in our current policy might now be warranted.

On her What's News Segment, Lisa shares an article discussing a 'Massive Shift' that is happening in the senior care industry. Tune in to find out what that is...

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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 diagnose, especially when that person can no longer let you know that they are experiencing pain. Often, they no longer possess the ability to recognize what's going on in their body, let alone communicate their needs to someone.

Lisa also explains several reasons why it's so challenging to detect pain in seniors with dementia, along with several common causes of pain in dementia, and finally, what some of the signs are that might be an indicator that your loved one is in pain.

⭐In Lisa's What's News segment, shares the details of the recent announcement that the US will be launching a trial payment program for care providers of dementia patients in 2024. ⭐

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 story from her book, Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's - It's Secret Faces, about a man named Sam, who hadn't spoken a word for over a year, and as soon as he heard the song, "Auld Lange Syne", he started belting out the words to that song. Lisa continues with a similar story about how Tony Bennett, in an advanced stage of Alzheimer's disease, could still remember every word to every song he sang, even when he couldn't tell you his name anymore.

In her What's News segment, Lisa discusses how the FDA has taken strong action against companies that manufacture supplements that claim to treat and/or cure Alzheimer's disease and other medical conditions when there is no evidence that supports that they do.

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