#285 - Lisa skinner - The Truth About Alzheimer's — What Your Family Needs to Know Before It's Too Late

About this episode

Lisa Skinner discusses the realities of Alzheimer's disease and the importance of understanding dementia for families.

My guest today is a dementia behavioural specialist and author of three books on Alzheimer's disease, with 30 years of professional experience helping families navigate one of the most misunderstood conditions in the world. Her personal journey began when her grandmother was dismissed as a "nutcase" by police — a moment that shaped her entire career. She hosts The Truth Lies and Alzheimer's Show and has since counselled thousands of families through the reality of cognitive decline. Alzheimer's disease will affect 1 in 3 families before 2050 — and most people still don't understand what it actually is. In this conversation, we break down what dementia really means, why the medical system is still failing patients, and what you can do right now to protect your loved ones. Expect to learn: The critical difference between dementia and Alzheimer's disease — and why most people (including 62% of physicians) get it wrong Why Alzheimer's is far more than memory loss — and the dangerous misconceptions that put patients in harm's way The modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and what you can actually control Why having heart disease or diabetes dramatically increases your…

People in this episode

Host: Asekho Toto

Guest: Lisa Skinner

Topics covered

• Alzheimer's disease
• dementia
• cognitive decline
• family care
• healthcare system
• risk factors

Keywords

• Alzheimer's
• dementia
• cognitive decline
• risk factors
• healthcare
• family support
• memory loss

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Truth Lies and Alzheimer's Show

Places: Alzheimer's disease, 2050, heart disease, diabetes

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