Season 1

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s , we welcome Pete DCalke , a Chicago native and host of Pete vs Anxiety . Pete is on a mission to make mental health a part of everyday conversation by creating space for honest, raw, and meaningful discussions. In this episode, Pete brings that same hone...

Pain is something every person experiences, but for someone living with dementia, recognizing and communicating pain can become much more complicated. In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s , Lisa talks about the important connection between dementia and pain. She explains why pain is often ov...

In this episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s , Lisa Skinner welcomes Dr. Christopher J. Johnson, PhD , Clinical Professor of Sociology in Dementia Studies at Texas State University. Dr. Johnson talks about his work in dementia care and shares insight into using “time travel” based memories as part o...

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. 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 begins a thought-provoking two-part conversation inspired by the well-known Nun Study of Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease . This landmark research followed 678 Catholic nuns from the School Sisters of Notre Dame and offered rare insight into aging, memory, brain health, and Alzheimer’s disease. In...