Episode 197: Interview with Lisa Skinner

Understanding dementia starts with understanding the human stories behind it—and in this powerful episode, we sit down with behavioral specialist and dementia expert Lisa Skinner to do exactly that. With more than 30 years of professional experience and a deeply personal connection to Alzheimer’s in her own family, Lisa has dedicated her life to helping families navigate one of the most challenging health journeys of our time. In this conversation, Lisa breaks down the critical differences between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, explains early warning signs families should watch for, and shares why traditional approaches to care often create more harm than good. She also opens up about the mission behind Minding Dementia and why her person-centered approach is transforming how caregivers support loved ones living with cognitive decline. As she powerfully notes, “Most people aren’t aware that a better approach even exists.” 🔑 Key Takeaways: The important difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia Early warning signs families should never ignore Why “correcting” someone with dementia can backfire How joining a loved one’s reality can reduce anxiety and conflict Lisa Skinner’s mission to raise global awareness and improve care 🎧 Ideal For: Caregivers, healthcare professionals, families supporting loved ones with memory loss, and anyone seeking to better understand Alzheimer’s and dementia care. 📲 CONNECT WITH LISA SKINNER: 🌐 Website: 🎧 Podcast: Truth, Lies, and Alzheimer’s 🔗 CONNECT WITH SAVOIR FAIRE: 🌐 Website: 📲 Instagram: 📘 Facebook: 🎧 Like,

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Episode 197: Interview with Lisa Skinner is an episode from Savoir Faire by Robert White.

This episode is 00:37:14 long.

This episode was published on Feb 21, 2026.

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