Episode 11

Being manipulated by the legal system

In the latest episode of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's, host Lisa Skinner interviews author Leonie Rosenstiel, who is also the founder of Dayspring Resources, about how she was forced to develop counterstrategies after being manipulated by the legal system when her mother was put into a conservatorship.


She shares with us her harrowing story about her long legal battle to try to regain her mother's independence after being diagnosed with dementia and was then subsequently isolated from having any contact with her family. She gives us valuable insights into the real and hidden costs of taking care of aging parents and how to withstand what can be a very difficult journey.


This is just one more prime example of the many aspects of living with dementia that are unexpected and can surface out of nowhere, at any time, that we need to be prepared for through knowledge!


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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.
Her latest book, “Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s – Its Secret Faces” continues Skinner’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 they can have a better-quality relationship with their loved ones through education and offering 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.