When a loved one is living with dementia, families may suddenly find themselves responsible for important financial and medical decisions. One of the biggest sources of confusion is assuming that one legal document gives someone authority to handle everything. In this episode, Lisa Skinner explains ...
Understanding and Supporting People Living with Dementia with Kandiee Campbell Season 5 of The Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Show begins with an important conversation about dementia, communication, compassion, and better understanding the experience of those living with cognitive changes. In this episo...
In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s , Lisa talks with Kirstin Thomas, co-founder of KindredMind , about the personal caregiving journey that led her to create an AI voice companion for dementia families. Kirstin shares what it was like receiving repeated calls from her mom, who is living wi...
In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s , Lisa explores the challenges faced by the sandwich generation , adults who are caring for aging parents while also supporting children, managing careers, relationships, finances, and their own well-being. When dementia becomes part of that caregiving pi...
Many older adults want to remain in their own homes for as long as possible, but aging in place requires more than simply choosing to stay home. It takes planning, reliable support, ongoing safety assessments, and a realistic understanding of changing care needs. In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alz...