A piece of literature written by Lisa Skinner is seamlessly woven from real-life prose and prepped with vivid images as well as clarity. This book tells us the story of multiple people who have and have been struggling to pull themselves together while living with Alzheimer’s disease. And Skinner gives us care guides from those situations, practical tips, and information that will improve the lives of our loved ones who are suffering from this mental illness. Moreover, it also helps caregivers to cope with their own emotions and needs.
Life is unpredictable. You will never know what comes next. Alzheimer’s attacks without warning, and it might be to a loved one. When we become old, things like this are inevitable. So, it is better to be knowledgeable enough to be prepared. Just like in Lisa’s situation, she got so fuming mad after a Policeman called her grandmother a retard, when in fact, she is mentally ill and diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. And yes, that’s two different things. If all of us would be educated on these certain issues, we wouldn’t offend anyone. It’s already tough for the family— being uninformed, and spitting out unpleasant words, will make them more upset. In this case, Lisa Skinner’s “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s Its Secret Faces” is the best book, to begin with.
This is a real eye-opener to things that some of us have never seen.
This is one of the best books you’ll ever read this year. The catch? The characters suffer from dementia, hallucinations, memory loss, paranoia, etc. – making them wholly intriguing yet unreliable people to follow.
Calm polished prose that lets us into the lives of tens of people who have Alzheimer’s disease and those that have a history of having one. It’s a short, gorgeous story, full of love, life, and caring. TRUTH, LIES & ALZHEIMER’S Its Secret Faces is a very helpful guide in understanding what our loved ones are going through when they begin to show signs of Alzheimer’s. It helps families to fathom the issues and challenges they will be dealing with as a family. Be ready for the strain it will cause you and the how’s that’ll mitigate them in order to avoid tearing your family apart. It’s always great to be on the upper hand, to be knowledgeable enough on things that are uncommon for some, because in this case, you know that such behaviors aren’t done on purpose, nor is it controlled by that certain person. Thus, you are prepared not to take it personally or overreact.
A good resource indeed. I’m glad I found it.
An excellent and extremely helpful book to anyone caring for someone with dementia and could also be a great awareness book for those who have no idea how this disease controls a person.
Books like this have helped me and my sister the quality of our mother’s life after he became one of the thousands who has been affected by Alzheimer’s. As she is being affected by this cruel disease, our life turns upside down. It was delved into chaos because, for one, her hallucinations and paranoia are getting extreme, and the other was we don’t know how to deal with it nor have the money to send her to treatment. And being the bookworm I am, books become my go-to for asking for help and advice. Here, Lisa taught me techniques on how to handle our mom. The how’s of interacting with her, learning the best way to communicate with her, and discovering some tips on how to keep him engaged and focused as much as possible.
This book has saved me from so much stress and helped me figure things I didn’t know she was suffering from. Truly remarkable! A quick and easy read wherein you can find reassuring advice.
Lisa Skinner tells us a practical approach to the emotional and mental well-being of both the person with dementia and their caregiver. She gives emphasis to the solutions, like letting yourself go with the flow of diving into their own reality. You might get disappointed, but Alzheimer’s doesn’t have a cure. It would be a very rare case to bring them back, it’s a one in a million chance, but there’s hope. Learning a new technique that will make you realize what really matters, enjoying the remaining time spent with them is what’s important. If you could relate to them and focus on improving the communication between you two, then nothing is impossible — I have seen this tip used and is proven successful with the real-life story she has told us.
This is an outstanding book that will help us how to handle and care for someone with Alzheimer’s. I highly recommend it. This masterpiece is truly eye-opening and valuable for helping and interacting with someone who is suffering from a progressive neurologic disorder. This will allow caregivers to have a far more enriched relationship with the sufferer. I firmly believe that this would improve the quality of your life.
This book is full of encouraging and inspiring stories by caregivers like me. One of them was the author herself. Her ‘nana’ was diagnosed and has suffered from senile dementia. Her grandmother would always call the police several times to report the birds who peck in her face at night, the thieves, and the men who were her reason for not wanting to shower, for she believes that they would kill her. The officer’s unfamiliarity with the disease resorted to them calling her ‘crazy’ and ‘nut’. This made Lisa mad. And even though she wanted to turn back time and change their mind, she couldn’t, and so she made this book to educate people in honor of her grandmother’s memory.
This is just one of the stories that Lisa has told us. And every chapter, there’s a story to listen to and a message to watch out for. It’s a wonderful source of support and encouragement all throughout our journey. It gives an easy-to-understand view of what Alzheimer’s does to humans, how it’s diagnosed, and how to deal with its effects. The aim of the author is to not only educate us but to explore different perceptions.
This book became more significant to me when my father started showing signs of dementia over the last few months. It is still early days for my father, and he is still awaiting tests before being diagnosed, but many of the things Lisa describes in her book were very enlightening and have helped me personally with my understanding of this awful illness.
This book is the first book written by a person who is working with families facing Alzheimer’s and Dementia-related illnesses. It is truly inspirational, thought-provoking, and a true insight into Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Having seen how my father’s mind has deteriorated over such a short time, I can see that this book must have taken so much effort to write, and I have nothing but admiration for Lisa.
So, I say to you that the book’s title unnecessarily limits the target audience to direct people who have loved ones having these illnesses. You may not be one – you may simply be a friend – but you may just find yourself being one of the last people someone with AD trusts – and associates with good memories. This book will help you make the most of those remaining times together.
Another book that would surely captivate you as you delve into the pages. At the very beginning, the book is undeniably straightforward and intense. And that’s one of the things that I liked about it. The author kept the tone of the book the same from beginning to end. It provides helpful tips, suggestions, and practical solutions to some challenges that people are having with someone in the family having Alzheimer’s. In this book, one might learn what it means to be a “stranger in the mirror”, and the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s.
I also love the fact that Lisa opens up very intriguing titles for every new story. I never realized that people with Alzheimer’s could also be short-tempered and workaholics. However, it’s not in place. They have forgotten so many things, including their jobs, their face, their family members, and more. The thought of it is scary. Imagine forgetting your face, and when you look in the mirror, seeing a different person must be a terrifying idea. I love the book and the author. It’s a great publication to provide important information regarding this organ failure.
A must read for anyone that is, or has experienced, the downhill spiral into Alzheimer’s in their family.
Paula K. Parker
Mike Parker
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