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25+ years of helping thousands of family caregivers

The right knowledge. Thoughtful strategy. Clear direction.

You have landed in the right place. Expert guidance for the overwhelming moments when navigating care becomes complicated and the system fails the people who matter most.

About

I work where the stakes are the highest and the system is the least kind.

A strategic advisor for family caregivers navigating complex, high-stakes situations in aging adults living with complicated conditions.

Alzheimer's diseaseLewy body dementiaFrontotemporal dementiaParkinson's disease and related movement disordersAdvanced cancerBehavioral health disorders

For more than two decades I have walked alongside family caregivers navigating medical, cognitive and emotional complexity, institutional friction, and decisions you are unprepared for. You need an experienced guide. The practice is precise, the posture is human.

25+
Years of practice
3 days
First-response window

“You don't need another opinion. You need a plan that survives Monday morning.”

When care gets complicated, an internet search is not enough. You need someone who can see the whole picture, make sense of what's happening, and turn uncertainty into a clear, manageable and effective plan.

Caregiver Compass
Strategic Advisor
Services

Let's talk about what's next

Caregiver Navigation for Complex Times

When care becomes complicated, you don't have to figure it out alone. Caregiver Compass offers focused, fee-for-service consulting designed to bring clarity, strategy, and direction to complex caregiving situations. You don't need to know which service you need before reaching out.

Strategic Consultation

For when you need clarity about what to do next.

A focused consultation to step back, look at the whole picture, and identify the most important priorities and next steps.

Who this is for +
  • Facing a new or escalating care situation
  • Unsure which options to pursue
  • Struggling to navigate healthcare or community resources
  • Preparing for an important medical or family decision
  • Looking for an experienced perspective on a complicated situation

You leave with: greater clarity, prioritized recommendations, and a practical plan for moving forward.

Ongoing Advisory

For when you need an experienced guide in your corner.

Ongoing consultation for families navigating an evolving or complex situation over time. We work together as needs arise, helping you assess new developments, anticipate challenges, evaluate options, and adjust the plan as circumstances change.

You gain: an experienced strategic partner who understands the bigger picture and can help you make informed decisions along the way.

Family Alignment

For when everyone cares, but no one agrees on what to do.

When siblings, spouses, partners, blended families or others have different perspectives about care, decisions can become stressful and deeply personal. Family Alignment provides a structured, neutral space to bring the right people together, clarify concerns and priorities, and develop a shared approach to care in the best interest of the care recipient.

The goal: less conflict, greater understanding, and a plan everyone can buy into.

Complex Care Navigation

For when the path forward feels overwhelming.

Some situations require more than an internet search can provide. They require an expert who can help connect the dots. Together, we assess the current situation, identify gaps, explore options, and develop a coordinated strategy for moving forward.

You leave with: a clearer understanding of the landscape and a roadmap for how to handle what comes next.

Tell us what you're navigating. Within three business days you will receive a thoughtful response about whether working together may be helpful, or a recommendation about a service or resource better suited to your needs.

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Voices

The people who've been in the room.

“A trusted expert in aging care.”
Healthcare company
“You are a godsend.”
Spouse, caregiver
“I tell people I am consulting with a national dementia expert.”
Spouse, caregiver
“Thank you, I cannot tell you how much our first session helped me.”
Spouse, caregiver
“I don't need another therapist. I needed someone to give me a clear path.”
Adult child caregiver
Public Speaking

From Sympathy to Strategy.

Talks that change the conversation, and give people actionable next steps.

For conferences, healthcare systems, employer groups, and family-foundation audiences, Lori Nisson brings an experienced, practical perspective to dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions, family and professional caregiving, adult behavioral health, aging issues, and the realities families face when navigating complex care.

Every talk is designed to do three things: Name the real problem. Give people language. Hand them a next step. Because awareness is important. But what people need is a way forward.

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Let's talk about what's next.

Caregiver Compass provides expert caregiver consultation, aligned with critical education that helps families navigate conflict, manage challenging behaviors and situations, and make clear and confident care decisions.

Selective speaking engagements and strategic short-term, fractional, project-based engagements are also considered.

Emaillori@caregivercompass.netDirect602-570-6788
BasedNorth America. Globally accessible.
PrivacyCommunication through phone or a secure HIPAA-aligned platform.

Expert guidance, wherever care takes you.

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