Lisa Skinner is a nationally recognized behavioral expert specializing in Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. With over 30 years of professional experience in senior care, dementia education, memory care operations, and family support, Lisa has dedicated her life to helping people better understand the challenges faced by individuals living with cognitive decline.
Her expertise includes dementia behaviors, communication strategies, caregiver burnout prevention, family coaching, and person-centered care systems that preserve dignity and improve quality of life.
Lisa is the founder of Minding Dementia, host of Truth, Lies & Alzheimer’s with Lisa Skinner, and author of bestselling books focused on Alzheimer’s awareness and support.
Through keynote speaking, media appearances, courses, webinars, and consulting, Lisa continues to educate and inspire audiences around the world.
Talks/Workshops
- Through Their Eyes: A Window into Living with Dementia
A powerful presentation helping audiences understand what life may feel like for a person living with dementia, creating deeper empathy and better care approaches.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the emotional world of someone living with dementia
- Reduce frustration through empathy-based responses
- Improve communication and connection
- Recognize unmet needs behind behaviors
- Reducing Conflict in Dementia Care
Learn how to prevent common triggers that lead to agitation, resistance, and distress.
Key Takeaways:
- Identify top causes of dementia-related conflict
- Use calming communication techniques
- Respond without escalating situations
- Create safer, more peaceful care environments
- Person-Centered Dementia Care That Works
How organizations and families can improve outcomes by focusing on the individual, not just the diagnosis.
- Build dignity-centered care systems
- Improve trust and cooperation
- Reduce behavioral challenges
- Increase quality of life for everyone involved
