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Lost in the Looking Glass:
Understanding Alzheimer’s Through Alice’s Journey Through Wonderland.

KeyNote

Through the Looking Glass: A Journey Into the World of Dementia

What would it feel like to wake up each day in a world that no longer makes sense? In this powerful and unforgettable keynote, Lisa Skinner steps into the role of Alice and brings key moments from  Alice in Wonderland to life.

 

Through storytelling, carefully acted scenes, and real-life dementia experiences, she reveals the striking parallels between Alice’s confusing journey through Wonderland and the reality faced by individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Like Alice, a person with dementia may find themselves navigating a world where time feels distorted, familiar places seem unfamiliar, conversations become difficult to follow, and trusted faces may suddenly feel like strangers.

 

By blending education with theatrical storytelling, Lisa helps audiences move beyond simply learning about dementia and begin to understand what it may feel like to live with it. Alice eventually awakens from her bewildering dream.

 

For someone living with dementia, however, the confusion is not a dream. It is their changing reality.

 

This thought-provoking presentation offers audiences a deeper sense of empathy, understanding, and compassion for those living with dementia and the people who care for them.

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Take Aways:
*The audience will gain an all-embracing understanding of how both scenarios challenge our
sense of self, our perception of the world we live in, and the ability to make sense of our
surroundings.

*By weaving together poignant anecdotes, literary references, and unique insights into the two
backdrops, Lisa aims to deepen the audience’s empathy for those affected by these conditions.

*Just as Alice confronts her strange and surreal adventure, the
audience will appreciate embracing the unfamiliar and how important it is to approach individuals with dementia with an
open mind and heart, as well as how patience and kindness do matter in the face of confusion
and disorientation.

*The audience will also take away the notion that we all need to cherish the present moment,
and just like Alice’s journey, life is an unpredictable adventure for all of us regardless of the
challenges that life may bring.

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