The Truth Lies and Alzheimer’s Podcast features Lisa Skinner, a highly recognized expert and media host. Lisa Skinner’s original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with a concise guide and the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She is an International Speaker and Author. The Podcast features conversations that provide Tips for all caregivers navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Everyone has a story about Alzheimer’s. It’s time to start the conversation about Alzheimer’s and stop treating it like it’s only a “Family Business.” #starttheconversation To book an appearance on our Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, contact: Lisa Skinner at dementiawhisperer1@gmail.com
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The Truth Lies and Alzheimer’s Podcast features Lisa Skinner, a highly recognized expert and media host. Lisa Skinner’s original thinking and counter-intuitive solutions provide family members, spouses, children, caregivers, and others with a concise guide and the tools they need to effectively manage the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. She is an International Speaker and Author. The Podcast features conversations that provide Tips for all caregivers navigating the heartbreaking challenges of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Everyone has a story about Alzheimer’s. It’s time to start the conversation about Alzheimer’s and stop treating it like it’s only a “Family Business.” #starttheconversation To book an appearance on our Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, contact: Lisa Skinner at dementiawhisperer1@gmail.com
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July 1, 2026
Dementia and Pain
<p>Pain is something every person experiences, but for someone living with dementia, recognizing and communicating pain can become much more complicated.</p><p>In this episode of <strong>Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s</strong>, Lisa talks about the important connection between dementia and pain. She explains why pain is often overlooked in people living with dementia and how caregivers, families, and healthcare professionals can better recognize the signs of discomfort.</p><p>Because dementia can affect communication, a person may not be able to clearly say, “I am in pain.” Instead, pain may show up through behavior changes, facial expressions, restlessness, withdrawal, changes in sleep or appetite, or even increased agitation. When these signs are misunderstood, pain can sometimes be mistaken for a behavioral symptom of dementia rather than a physical need that should be addressed.</p><p>Lisa shares practical guidance on what caregivers should look for, how to document changes, and why it is so important to involve the person’s healthcare team when pain is suspected. She also discusses common sources of pain, including arthritis, dental issues, skin discomfort, infections, neuropathy, injuries, and other medical conditions that may be harder to identify when communication is limited.</p><p>This episode is a compassionate reminder that people living with dementia do feel pain. They may simply express it differently.</p><p><strong>In This Episode</strong></p><p>Lisa talks about:</p><ul><li>Why pain is often under-recognized in people living with dementia</li><li>How dementia can affect a person’s ability to explain or understand pain</li><li>Common causes of pain, including arthritis, dental problems, infections, pressure sores, neuropathy, and injuries</li><li>Nonverbal signs of pain, such as grimacing, guarding, restlessness, withdrawal, moaning, or changes in mood</li><li>Why agitation, aggression, or sudden behavior changes may sometimes be signs of discomfort</li><li>The importance of documenting changes in sleep, appetite, movement, mood, and daily routines</li><li>How caregivers can use simple questions, visual cues, and observation to better understand pain</li><li>Comfort-focused strategies such as positioning, warm or cold compresses, gentle movement, supportive seating, and predictable routines</li><li>Why pain management should always involve the person’s physician or healthcare team</li><li>The importance of dignity, compassion, and ongoing reassessment as dementia progresses</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>Pain does not disappear because someone has dementia.</p><p>When a person can no longer clearly communicate what hurts, caregivers must learn to listen in new ways. Facial expressions, body language, behavior changes, sleep disruption, appetite changes, and resistance to care can all be important clues.</p><p>By paying close attention, documenting changes, and working with the healthcare team, families and caregivers can help reduce suffering, improve comfort, and protect the dignity of the person living with dementia.</p><p><strong>Caregiver Reminder</strong></p><p>If you notice sudden changes in behavior, mood, movement, appetite, sleep, or personal care tolerance, do not assume it is “just the dementia.” Pain, infection, injury, medication side effects, or another health concern may be involved.</p><p>When in doubt, document what you are seeing and contact the person’s healthcare provider.</p><p>Tune in to this episode of <strong>Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s</strong> as Lisa helps families and caregivers better understand dementia and pain, recognize the signs of discomfort, and respond with compassion, patience, and informed care.</p><p></p><p><strong>Visit our Website - https://www.mindingdementiasummit.com/</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><u>About the Host:</u></strong></p><p>Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is also a certified dementia care trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. She also holds a degree in Human Behavior.</p><p>Her latest book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Lisa’s quest of working with dementia-related illnesses and teaching families and caregivers how to better understand the daunting challenges of brain disease. Her #1 Best-seller book “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost,” was written at their urging. As someone who has had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has found her calling in helping others through the struggle so they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education and through her workshops on counter-intuitive solutions and tools to help people effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Lisa Skinner has appeared on many national and regional media broadcasts. Lisa helps explain behaviors caused by dementia, encourages those who feel burdened, and gives practical advice for how to respond.</p><p>So many people today are heavily impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. The Alzheimer's Association and the World Health Organization have projected that the number of people who will develop Alzheimer's disease by the year 2050 worldwide will triple if a treatment or cure is not found. Society is not prepared to care for the projected increase of people who will develop this devastating disease. In her 30 years of working with family members and caregivers who suffer from dementia, Lisa has recognized how little people really understand the complexities of what living with this disease is really like. For Lisa, it starts with knowledge, education, and training.</p><p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong></p><p>Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.</p><p>Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong></p><p>If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.</p><p><strong>Leave us an Apple Podcasts review</strong></p><p>Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.</p>
June 24, 2026
A Conversation With Dr. Johnson On “Time Travel” Based Memories
<p>In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s, Lisa Skinner welcomes <strong>Dr. Christopher J. Johnson, PhD</strong>, Clinical Professor of Sociology in Dementia Studies at Texas State University.</p><p>Dr. Johnson talks about his work in dementia care and shares insight into using <strong>“time travel” based memories</strong> as part of a person-centered approach. Through life stories, familiar moments, meaningful objects, photos, music, and personal history, caregivers can create opportunities for connection, comfort, and dignity.</p><p>This conversation reminds us that dementia care is not only about symptoms or behaviors. It is about seeing the person, honoring their life experiences, and finding meaningful ways to connect with who they are.</p><p><strong>In This Episode </strong></p><p>Lisa and Dr. Johnson discuss:</p><ul><li>Dr. Johnson’s work in dementia care</li><li>How “time travel” based memories can support connection</li><li>Why personal history matters in dementia care</li><li>The importance of dignity, identity, and emotional connection</li><li>How caregivers can use familiar memories to better support the person living with dementia</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>When we take time to learn and honor a person’s life story, dementia care becomes more compassionate, personal, and connected.</p><p><strong>Visit our Website - https://www.mindingdementiasummit.com/</strong></p><p></p><p><strong><u>About the Guest:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Christopher J. Johnson, PhD</strong> is a Clinical Professor of Sociology in Dementia Studies at Texas State University. His work focuses on dementia care, aging, and approaches that support individuals living with dementia through dignity, connection, and person-centered care.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>About the Host:</u></strong></p><p>Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is also a certified dementia care trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. She also holds a degree in Human Behavior.</p><p>Her latest book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Lisa’s quest of working with dementia-related illnesses and teaching families and caregivers how to better understand the daunting challenges of brain disease. Her #1 Best-seller book “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost,” was written at their urging. As someone who has had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has found her calling in helping others through the struggle so they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education and through her workshops on counter-intuitive solutions and tools to help people effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Lisa Skinner has appeared on many national and regional media broadcasts. Lisa helps explain behaviors caused by dementia, encourages those who feel burdened, and gives practical advice for how to respond.</p><p>So many people today are heavily impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. The Alzheimer's Association and the World Health Organization have projected that the number of people who will develop Alzheimer's disease by the year 2050 worldwide will triple if a treatment or cure is not found. Society is not prepared to care for the projected increase of people who will develop this devastating disease. In her 30 years of working with family members and caregivers who suffer from dementia, Lisa has recognized how little people really understand the complexities of what living with this disease is really like. For Lisa, it starts with knowledge, education, and training.</p><p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong></p><p>Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.</p><p>Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong></p><p>If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.</p><p><strong>Leave us an Apple Podcasts review</strong></p><p>Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.</p>
June 17, 2026
Are We Diagnosing Dementia All Wrong? Part 2
<p>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.</p><p>This episode looks at amyloid plaques, tau tangles, inflammation, vascular health, and other factors that may all play a role in Alzheimer’s disease. Lisa also explores an important question: <strong>Are plaques and tangles always the problem, or could they sometimes be part of the brain’s attempt to protect itself?</strong></p><p>Lisa also touches on Lewy body dementia and why it is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, or even psychiatric illness. She explains why symptoms like fluctuating thinking, visual hallucinations, acting out dreams, movement changes, and blood pressure or bladder issues are important clues families should not ignore.</p><p><strong>In This Episode, Lisa Talks About:</strong></p><ul><li>Why Alzheimer’s may not have one single cause</li><li>The role of amyloid plaques and tau tangles</li><li>Why tau may be more closely linked to symptoms</li><li>How inflammation and vascular health may affect the brain</li><li>The idea that plaques and tangles may sometimes be a protective response</li><li>Why early detection and personalized care matter</li><li>How Lewy body dementia differs from Alzheimer’s disease</li><li>Important symptoms families should watch for</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Key Takeaway</strong></p><p>Dementia is not always simple or easy to define. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias may involve several changes happening in the brain and body at the same time. The future of diagnosis and treatment may depend on looking at the whole person, not just one protein, one symptom, or one label.</p><p><strong>Closing Thought</strong></p><p>Part 2 reminds us that dementia care must continue to evolve. The more we understand about the brain, the more important it becomes to ask better questions, look for patterns, and support each person with care that is thoughtful, informed, and individualized.</p><p><strong>Visit our Website - https://www.mindingdementiasummit.com/</strong></p><p><strong><u>About the Host:</u></strong></p><p>Author Lisa Skinner is a behavioral specialist with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia. In her 30+year career working with family members and caregivers, Lisa has taught them how to successfully navigate the many challenges that accompany this heartbreaking disease. Lisa is both a Certified Dementia Practitioner and is also a certified dementia care trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. She also holds a degree in Human Behavior.</p><p>Her latest book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Lisa’s quest of working with dementia-related illnesses and teaching families and caregivers how to better understand the daunting challenges of brain disease. Her #1 Best-seller book “Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost,” was written at their urging. As someone who has had eight family members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has found her calling in helping others through the struggle so they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education and through her workshops on counter-intuitive solutions and tools to help people effectively manage the symptoms of brain disease. Lisa Skinner has appeared on many national and regional media broadcasts. Lisa helps explain behaviors caused by dementia, encourages those who feel burdened, and gives practical advice for how to respond.</p><p>So many people today are heavily impacted by Alzheimer's disease and related dementia. The Alzheimer's Association and the World Health Organization have projected that the number of people who will develop Alzheimer's disease by the year 2050 worldwide will triple if a treatment or cure is not found. Society is not prepared to care for the projected increase of people who will develop this devastating disease. In her 30 years of working with family members and caregivers who suffer from dementia, Lisa has recognized how little people really understand the complexities of what living with this disease is really like. For Lisa, it starts with knowledge, education, and training.</p><p><strong>Thanks for listening!</strong></p><p>Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.</p><p>Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!</p><p><strong>Subscribe to the podcast</strong></p><p>If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app.</p><p><strong>Leave us an Apple Podcasts review</strong></p><p>Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts.</p>
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