Bring Dementia Care Expertise to Your Audience
Carlyn Lenfestey, PT, MPT, CDP, CADDCT
Carlyn is a physical therapist and Certified Dementia Practitioner who translates clinical dementia care knowledge into practical tools for caregivers and the professionals who support them.
Through A Better Way: Dementia Care Solutions, she speaks to healthcare organizations, senior living communities, and professional conferences on dementia progression, functional decline, and caregiver support strategies grounded in real clinical experience.
The Wheel of Function Framework
Sessions That Move Audiences From Awareness to Action
Adaptable in length and depth for keynotes, breakout sessions, in-services, and continuing education.
The Wheel of Function Frameworkâ„¢
A practical model for assessing and supporting function across every stage of dementia.
Understanding Retrogenesis
What dementia progression actually looks like — and how to anticipate what comes next.
Reading the Signals
Recognizing behavior as communication in dementia care — and responding with skill.
Mealtime and Dementia
Function, environment, and connection at the table — strategies teams can use tomorrow.
Building Dementia-Capable Care Teams
From awareness to practical skill — developing confident, capable staff at every level.
The Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Seminar
This seminar is 7 education hours in length and is a prerequisite for Certified Dementia Practitioner credential through the National Council for Certified Dementia Practitioners.
Need a Custom Topic?
Carlyn tailors content for your team's specific goals and audience.
Discuss Your EventClinical Depth. Teachable Framework. Real-World Impact.
Carlyn's presentations go beyond general dementia awareness. Audiences leave with a clear model, a shared vocabulary, and specific skills they can apply in their next shift or the next hard conversation.
Check AvailabilityCDP — Certified Dementia Practitioner (NCCDP)
CADDCT — Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (NCCDP)
Founder, A Better Way: Dementia Care Solutions, LLC
Let's Bring This Content to Your Audience
Interested in bringing this content to your conference, team, or organization? Share a few details about your event, and Carlyn will be in touch to check availability and discuss the best fit.
