Dementia Authority's programs are designed for mid-sized to large organizations across industries that employ individuals in the sandwich generation caring for aging parents with dementia while raising children. HR teams, benefits managers, and executives focused on employee well-being and retention find these programs particularly valuable.

Programs are delivered primarily online through virtual consultations, interactive webinars, expert-led seminars, and workshops. This flexible format accommodates distributed or hybrid workforces and can be customized to an organization's size and scheduling needs.

Lisa Skinner, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), Certified Dementia Care Trainer (CDT), and Certified Dementia Program Director, leads all engagements. She brings over 30 years of eldercare experience and personal family knowledge of dementia, ensuring expert guidance.

The implementation process includes:

• A free initial presentation or consultation to explain the program details.
• A company needs assessment and review of existing support infrastructure (with a small charge).
• A second consultation to present assessment findings and recommendations.
• Program rollout tailored to the company's unique requirements.

Dementia Authority focuses on corporate clients and organizations rather than direct individual consumer services. However, individual caregivers benefit indirectly through workplace programs designed to support employees managing caregiving responsibilities.

The approach centers on the sandwich generation crisis as a workforce issue and uses a communication-first, person-centered methodology. It translates clinical dementia knowledge into practical tools and scripts for everyday caregiver challenges, reducing conflict and improving quality of life rather than just providing medical information.

Yes, the programs are designed to complement and enhance existing EAPs and wellness offerings by adding specialized dementia and caregiver support components tailored to organizational needs.

Employers can expect improved employee mental health, reduced absenteeism and presenteeism, enhanced manager capability to support caregivers, stronger employer brand reputation, and better retention of mid-career talent facing caregiving challenges.

Yes, while based in Napa, CA, Dementia Authority serves organizations across the U.S. and internationally, recognizing that dementia caregiving challenges are universal and cross-sector.

Dementia Authority's credibility stems from Lisa Skinner's extensive professional credentials, decades of frontline eldercare experience, personal family history with dementia, best-selling authorship, TEDx and international speaking engagements, and a proven track record of delivering tailored corporate programs.

The programs balance professional rigor with empathy and warmth. They focus on psychologically informed, compassionate communication strategies that respect the dignity of people living with dementia and support caregivers emotionally and practically.

Yes, the training incorporates current, evidence-informed dementia care standards emphasizing communication-centered, person-first approaches that reflect evolving best practices in the field.

Yes, programs are highly customizable to fit an organization's size, industry, workforce distribution, and specific caregiving challenges, ensuring relevant and practical support for employees and managers.

Costs vary based on the scope and customization of the program. The initial presentation is free, and a small fee applies for the company needs assessment. Detailed pricing is provided after consultation and assessment.

Managers and HR leaders receive frameworks, language, and policy guidance to support caregiver employees effectively, including strategies for flexible work arrangements and integrating dementia support into broader benefits.

Yes, ongoing learning series, workshops, and resource development can be arranged to sustain and deepen caregiver support within the organization over time.