Ep. 748 – Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's with Lisa Skinner (@LisaSkinner2015)
Release Date: 03/17/2025
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info_outline“Being a caregiver is somewhat like being Sherlock Holmes, being a detective and having to figure out and through the process of elimination, narrowed down what's bothering them, what they need or what they want.” – Lisa Skinner
Today’s featured bestselling author is behavioral specialist, adviser, public speaker, and Certified Dementia Care Trainer, Lisa Skinner. Lisa and I had a chat about her book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces”, the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer's, and more!!
Key Things You’ll Learn:
Lisa’s personal experience with her grandmother's dementia and how it inspired her career path
Symptoms and experiences of dementia
Tips for caregivers of individuals with dementia
Lisa’s Site: https://truthliesalzheimers.com/
The opening track is titled "Money Trees" by the magnanimous chill-hop master, Marcus D (@marcusd). Be sure to visit his site and support his craft. https://marcusd.net/
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