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

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 wrongWhy Alzheimer's is far more than memory loss — and the dangerous misconceptions that put patients in harm's wayThe modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and what you can actually controlWhy having heart disease or diabetes dramatically increases your Alzheimer's riskThe shocking gap in post-diagnostic care that leaves families completely lost after a diagnosisWhy the number of Alzheimer's cases is projected to triple by 2050 — and why being proactive is the only real strategyWhat it looks like to care for someone with dementia, and the emotional reality no one prepares you for📬 Mental Matters Newsletter (Substack): https://mentalmattershostedbyasekhototo.substack.com/📅 Book a conversation: https://calendly.com/asekhopoetry/60min