by Lisa Skinner
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 [email protected]
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April 16, 2025
<p>In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes two special guests, Dr. Ethelle Lord and Mr. Bill Pemberton. Dr. Lord is the founder of the International Caregivers Association (ICA) and creator of a revolutionary and transformational approach to dementia care called the Transactional Dementia Intelligence Model (TDI). The discussion revolves around the realization that this transformation lies in a simple truth: compassionate partnership in dementia care isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s an essential to have, and today you will learn all about the features of the TDI model as well as the documented results of this life-changing system.</p><p>You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!</p><p><strong><u>About the Guests:</u></strong> </p><p>Dr. Ethelle Lord is the 1st Pioneer in dementia coaching and the creator of the first business model of dementia care. She is a master dementia coach, dementia innovator, and author of the book, ‘<strong>Alzheimer’s and Dementia Coaching.</strong>’ Every breakthrough begins with a story, and hers started with a 21-year journey as her beloved husband’s caregiver – a path that would ultimately transform her understanding of dementia care and lead to the founding of the International Caregivers Association (ICA) in 2009. </p><p>Mr. Bill Pemberton is the founder of Stratos Communications and serves as General Manager and EVP of growth for the International Caregivers Association founded by Dr. Ethelle Lord. As a seasoned PR and marketing strategist, Bill’s experience spans large Fortune 500 corporations like Halliburton and EDS. He brings high-voltage program concepting and writing skills across all types of traditional media, social/digital, content, web, marketing automation, ads, proposals, video, and more.</p>
April 9, 2025
<p>In today’s episode, Lisa welcomes her guest, Susan Otten, who shares her extraordinary story of resilience and courage after both her parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease only years apart from one another, and then, with her husband’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease at the young age of 51. Lisa and Susan discussed valuable insights along with hope, based on Susan’s experiences, to help others who may also be contending with a similar situation. You don’t want to miss this inspiring episode!</p><p><strong>About the Guest:</strong> </p><p>Susan Otten enjoyed a very successful career at Apple and then moved onto roles as a strategic consultant, business development/account executive, leader of branding and marketing with two global agriculture companies, and as COO for a behavioral health consulting company. Susan is also the founder and CEO of Indie Do Good, a logistics company supporting companies who do good in their communities and our world. She was one of less than 10 women her age to successfully hike the 2200-mile Appalachian trail, spanning from Maine to Georgia to raise awareness of Parkinson’s Disease in honor of her husband, who was diagnosed at age 51. </p><p><strong>About the Host:</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...
April 2, 2025
<p>In today’s episode, Lisa discusses approaches that family members and caregivers can take to help yield positive outcomes for those living with dementia by promoting engagement, comfort, and well-being. Lisa offers a variety effective tips and proven strategies that can turn negative responses into positive and meaningful experiences for your loved ones. </p><p>You don’t want to miss this valuable episode!</p><p><strong>About the Host:</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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