Experience That Informs. Stories That Connect. Knowledge That Makes a Difference.
With more than 30 years of experience in senior care, dementia education, and behavioral health, Lisa Skinner brings a unique combination of professional expertise, personal experience, and compassion to the stage. A behavioral specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Dementia Care Trainer, bestselling author, and TEDx speaker, Lisa has dedicated her career to helping families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals better understand Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Having experienced dementia firsthand through eight members of her own family, Lisa understands the emotional challenges as well as the practical realities of this disease. Through engaging storytelling, real-life examples, and actionable strategies, she makes a complex subject easier to understand, empowering audiences to approach dementia with greater knowledge, confidence, and compassion.
Keynote Highlights
Speaker in Action
Experience Lisa Skinner live on stage delivering high-impact keynotes on transformative leadership, organizational resilience, and leading through complexity.
Watch Lisa's TEDx presentation as she brings greater understanding to the challenges of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
Keynote: Understanding Dementia | Lisa Skinner | TEDxGrandePrairie Teams
Signature Keynotes & Speaking Topics
From understanding the world of someone living with dementia to exploring practical approaches that improve quality of life, Lisa Skinner delivers engaging, thought-provoking presentations that educate, inspire, and leave audiences with a new perspective.
Understanding Alzheimer's Through Alice's Journey Through Wonderland
Lisa uses the familiar story of Alice in Wonderland to take audiences into the confusing and often frightening reality of living with dementia. Through storytelling and real-life experiences, she creates understanding, empathy, and an entirely new perspective.
Lost in the Looking Glass
Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Disease Through Understanding Its Risk Factors
An informative presentation exploring Alzheimer's disease, its risk factors, and the importance of understanding brain health as we age.
Mindful Aging
A Window Into Living With Dementia
An insightful presentation that helps audiences better understand what everyday life can feel like for someone experiencing cognitive changes, encouraging more meaningful communication, compassion, and connection.
Through Their Eyes
The Therapeutic Impact of Reminiscence Therapy on People Living With Dementia
Discover how meaningful memories, familiar experiences, and personal connections can support engagement, emotional well-being, and quality of life for individuals living with dementia.
From Memories to Meaning
More Than a Presentation. An Experience That Makes a Difference.
WHY BOOK LISA
Professional expertise. Personal understanding. Practical strategies that make a difference.
Lisa Skinner brings together decades of professional experience, firsthand family experiences with dementia, and a genuine passion for helping others better understand Alzheimer's disease and related dementias.
Her presentations go beyond facts and statistics. Through relatable stories, real-life examples, and practical insights, Lisa helps audiences see dementia from a different perspective.
Whether speaking to healthcare professionals, caregivers, senior living organizations, or community groups, her goal is to leave audiences feeling informed, inspired, and better equipped to make a meaningful difference.
What Audiences Can Expect:
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Engaging, relatable storytelling
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Practical insights they can apply
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A deeper understanding of dementia
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Greater compassion and confidence in supporting others
Speaking Inquiries
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