Are You Looking For An
Alzheimers and Dementia Speaker
FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT?
See Lisa in Action at the TEDx Grand Prairie
Keynote Presentation
Lost in the Looking Glass:
Understanding Alzheimer’s Through Alice’s Journey Through Wonderland.
Lisa is an internationally recognized TEDx speaker and has appeared on many
international, 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.
Your talk was poignant and easy to comprehend because so many people know the Alice in Wonderland story.
I love the progression from Alice and all the craziness of the character in Wonderland, to the real Alice who is trapped in the story of Alice in Wonderland, and unable to escape it in her character, Dementia Alice.
The presentation was compelling and educational. Thanks for your contribution.
Howard W. Mielke, MD
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.
#1 Best-selling book and recipient of the Living Now Award,
"Not All Who Wander Need Be Lost," was written at the
urging of families and caregivers. As someone who has had eight family
members diagnosed with dementia, Lisa Skinner has
found her calling in helping others through their
struggle so they can have a better-quality
relationship with their loved ones through education
and by offering workshops on counter-intuitive
solutions to help people effectively manage the
symptoms of brain disease.
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Why Lisa Skinner
Behavioral Specialist & Alzheimer's Expert
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 a Certified Dementia Care Trainer through the Alzheimer’s Association. Along with being a Certified Dementia Program Director, Lisa holds a degree in Human Behavior.
Do you know that,
We are in the midst of a global crisis that most of us are not even aware of? Maybe because… It’s not in our faces, in the news, or on the internet every single day, but it’s real and it’s out there, just like the proverbial “Elephant in the Room”. It’s larger than life. It’s staring at us all right in our faces, and it’s not going away anytime soon. And it can strike anyone of us at any time…We are talking about Alzheimer’s disease. The fact is that it has become a serious global crisis and is expected to worsen if a treatment or cure is not found. For 30 years, Lisa Skinner has been working to turn this quiet crisis into a rallying call for action. She is not a distant expert. She is a caregiver, a witness, and a translator between families and the systems that serve them. Her mission is to connect with audiences in a way that moves hearts and sparks real, practical action.
- The problem is staggering and growing. By 2025, the number of people expected to develop dementia worldwide will triple from today. That means more families will be facing uncertainty, fear, and impossible decisions with limited guidance.
- What motivates Lisa are the faces of families she has walked beside for three decades; a parent who forgets their adult child’s name; a caregiver burning out from exhaustive, endless shifts; a family planning for futures when the present feels overwhelming.
- Lisa’s work is the convergence of compassion and clarity, translating complex medical realities into actionable steps for families, workplaces, and communities. She has learned what families need most trustworthy information, practical planning tools, and a champion who will stand with them when the system doesn’t.
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2 Best selling books
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International TEDx Speaker
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International Conference Speaker
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Over 400 Media Interviews
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Host of a top 10% International Podcast and TV Show " Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's show"
Early in her career, Lisa concentrated on cure-focused research and top-down policy debates, assuming progress would auto-translate into support for families. It didn’t.
- Then she listened; to grandparents struggling with digital tools, to adult children fearing they’d be abandoning a parent they barely recognized; to frontline workers needing respite and caregiver resources but were continuously facing brick walls.
- The turning point for Lisa was stepping out of the lecture halls into living rooms, kitchens, and community centers. Even the bravest medical breakthroughs don’t help the person at the kitchen table at the end of the long days. The crisis isn’t only biology; it’s preparation, practical planning, and human dignity.
- Since that pivot, Lisa has dedicated her work to providing families and communities with strategic, implementable
solutions, without sugarcoating the reality that there is no quick fix. Her perspective blends empathy with action, urgency with
care, and data with everyday relevance.
It’s not just that dementia is rising; it’s that societies are unprepared for the tsunami of needs to come, including caregiver burnout, fragmented care, sudden financial and housing stress, and policy gaps that leave families navigating decisions in isolation.
Lisa addresses the pain points that most people feel, but can’t name, such as the gap between alarming projections and practical, everyday readiness. She acknowledges the fear and overwhelm that families experience at diagnosis, planning, and long-term decision without overpromising or jargon.
Her message is practical, hopeful, and collaborative- The result: a more resilient, informed, and compassionate society where
families feel seen, supported, and capable of planning for a manageable future.
Lisa’s ‘Call to Action’ to turning stress and despair into harmony, joy, and hope:
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For Meeting Planners: Book a speaker who moves your audience to action with concrete, measurable outcomes.
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For Organizations: Implement caregiver-support policies, create crisis-to-planning pathways for employees, and invest in education campaigns for families.
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For Communities: Launch local consortia that connect healthcare, social services, and employers to reduce fragmentation.
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For Policymakers and Funders: Use the talk as a springboard to fund caregiver respite, community-based care models, and practical research with real-world outcomes.
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Her pledge is to tailor every talk to your audience and time frame, provide handouts (checklists, resource guides, action plans), and offer follow-up support to track progress after the event.
Lisa’s Hope / Vision for the Future:
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A world where dementia care is proactive, not reactive; where families are prepared, supported, and connected to a community that stands with them.
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A culture of workplace and policy environments that recognize caregiving as a shared responsibility, with flexible structures, financial safeguards, and accessible resources.
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A robust ecosystem of researchers, clinicians, community organizations, and policymakers co-creating solutions that slow the impact of dementia
and amplify quality of life.
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By 2030 and beyond, a shift from crisis management to resilience-building: early planning becomes the norm, stigma diminishes, and communities rally around practical, humane care that honors dignity and hope.
Why Lisa? Because she delivers:
- A proven, human-centered approach to dementia care that include statistics and stories that create lasting engagement.
- Actionable content: tools, checklists, and strategies attendees can apply immediately.
- Broad relevance: fits keynote, breakout sessions, panels, and HR or leadership training.
Quick Takeaways from one of Lisa’s Signature Talks:
- A grounded understanding of why dementia is a looming crisis and what it means for real people today.
- Practical steps to support families in their networks, including workplace policies, community programs, and advocacy.
- Inspiration and a clear sense of partners to collaborate with to reduce suffering and improve preparedness.
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What Lisa Specializes In
Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Supporting Caregivers and Family Members
Creating Dementia-Friendly Environments
Educating on Effective Communication Techniques
Developing Personalized Care Plans
I have known Lisa for about 15 years and her
knowledge and experience is awesome. Dementia and Alzeimers is such a delicate subject at times and Lisa has such an understanding quality about her that she
puts you at ease discussing practical ways to
understand and move forward when living with this disease."
-Marilyn Barker
I attended the Minding Dementia Summit 2023 and Lisa's workshop. It was wonderful. So much helpful
information. Lisa is such a fountain of information, and her ability to convey complex information in a clear and engaging way truly sets her apart as a speaker. I recommend her to all my clients and friends."
-Donna Swainson
"I was a speaker at the Minding Dementia Summit 2023 and an attendee of the event, which Lisa personally organized. I highly recommend Lisa. Her deep knowledge and expertise of Alzheimer’s disease
and related dementia is coupled with her warm and approachable demeanor. Through her summit, Lisa created an environment where the speakers as well as the attendees were harmoniously engaged. Lisa’s dedication to educating others about these challenging conditions was evident in every word
she spoke both as the host of the summit and as a speaker. I will continue to recommend Lisa."
- Dr. George Ackerman