Speaking
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"From inspiring keynote presentations to hands-on educational workshops, Lisa Skinner helps audiences better understand dementia, strengthen communication, and approach caregiving with knowledge, confidence, and compassion."
Keynote Speaking
Lisa Skinner delivers engaging and insightful presentations that help audiences better understand Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the challenges faced by individuals, families, and caregivers. Combining decades of experience with real-life stories and practical knowledge, Lisa brings compassion, understanding, and a fresh perspective to every presentation.
Workshops & Training
Lisa's interactive workshops and educational programs provide practical tools for understanding dementia, improving communication, and navigating everyday caregiving challenges. Designed for family caregivers, healthcare professionals, and organizations, these sessions encourage participation, build confidence, and offer strategies attendees can put into practice.
Customized Programs
Every audience has different needs. Lisa works with organizations, businesses, healthcare groups, and community leaders to develop presentations and educational programs tailored to their specific goals. From supporting employees balancing work and caregiving responsibilities to increasing dementia awareness, Lisa offers meaningful learning experiences delivered in person or virtually.
Featured Speaking Topics & Programs
Lisa Skinner offers engaging, educational presentations that bring greater understanding to Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and the challenges of caregiving. Through relatable stories, practical insights, and decades of experience, Lisa helps audiences gain a fresh perspective and walk away with knowledge they can use in everyday life.
Lost in the Looking Glass:
Understanding Alzheimer’s Through Alice’s Journey Through Wonderland.
Using the familiar story of Alice in Wonderland, Lisa helps audiences better understand the confusion, uncertainty, and changing perceptions experienced by individuals living with Alzheimer's disease. This presentation encourages empathy and a more compassionate approach to dementia care.
Ideal for: Caregivers, healthcare professionals, memory care teams, and community organizations.
Mindful Aging: Unraveling the Mystery of Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease can be difficult to understand, especially when changes in memory, communication, and behavior begin to appear. Lisa helps audiences better understand the disease, recognize its impact, and explore ways to approach aging and dementia with greater awareness, compassion, and confidence
Ideal for: Older adults, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and community groups.
Caregiver Resilience & Burnout
Caring for someone living with dementia can be both meaningful and overwhelming. Lisa explores the emotional and physical demands of caregiving, the importance of recognizing burnout, and practical ways caregivers can care for themselves while continuing to support the people who depend on them.
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Ideal for: Family caregivers, professional caregivers, healthcare teams, and caregiver support
Understanding Dementia Behaviors
Behaviors associated with dementia can be confusing and challenging for caregivers and families. Lisa helps audiences understand what may be happening behind these behaviors, recognize possible triggers, and discover more effective, compassionate ways to respond rather than react.
Ideal for: Family caregivers, professional caregivers, memory care staff and senior living organizations
The Sandwich Generation: Balancing Work, Family & Caregiving
Ideal for: Employers, HR professionals, corporate organizations, employee resource groups and working caregivers
Millions of working adults find themselves balancing careers, raising families, and caring for aging parents. Lisa explores the challenges facing the Sandwich Generation and helps employees and organizations better understand the emotional, personal, and professional impact of caregiving responsibilities. This presentation offers practical insights into navigating these competing demands and creating a more supportive workplace.
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Looking for a presentation tailored to your audience? Lisa can customize topics and programs to meet the needs of your organization or event.
Frequently Asked Questions
Planning an event or educational program? Here are answers to some common questions about booking Lisa Skinner for your organization, conference, or group.