ICA Training and Certification
Lisa Skinner, ICA Training & Certification Administrator
Lisa (Paglia) Skinner, CFTDI, CDP, CDT, CPD
ICA Training and Certification Administrator
Lisa Skinner brings three decades of frontline experience as a caregiver, witness, and translator between families and care systems. This expertise is demonstrated through authorship of two bestselling books, internationally recognized TEDx and conference presentations, and hosting the top-ranked "Truth, Lies, & Alzheimer's Show" podcast and television program. With appearances on over 400 media platforms, the ICA has established itself as a trusted voice in dementia care advocacy and innovation.
The Global Dementia Crisis
We face an unprecedented global crisis that remains largely invisible to most people. Dementia cases worldwide are projected to triple by 2050, making it one of the leading causes of death globally with no current cure available. This represents a demographic tsunami that societies across the world are unprepared to handle and financially afford.
Current System Challenges
The gap between alarming projections and actual readiness creates multiple pressure points: families struggling with caregiver burnout, fragmented care delivery systems, and mounting financial stress that often reaches crisis levels. Organizations across all sectors lack the frameworks and support structures needed to address workforce readiness and dementia’s growing challenge effectively.
The ICA Evolution: From Medical to Social Model
Comprehensive Solution Portfolio
The ICA offers a complete ecosystem of solutions addressing prevention, intervention, and long-term care needs:
Prevention & Early Intervention
٭ Preventative measures for individuals and younger generations
٭ Early detection and diagnosis guidance
٭ Proactive wellness strategies
Professional Development & Training
٭ Caregiver burnout prevention training
٭ Dementia Coach certification programs
٭ Policy and workplace guidance frameworks
System Building & Implementation
٭ Coalition-building approaches across sectors
٭ Practical playbooks and implementation tools
٭ Cultural, regional, and global care consortia
The ICA provides actionable solutions through multiple engagement channels
Speaking Engagements
Evidence-based presentations that drive organizational change
Policy Development
Comprehensive caregiver-support policy frameworks
Professional Training
Dementia Coach certification for organizational leaders
Care Networks
Regional and global consortia connecting stakeholders
Family Solutions
Enhanced homecare, home health, and adult day services
Vision for 2030: From Crisis to Resilience
By 2030, the ICA envisions a fundamental transformation in how global societies approache dementia care. The Transactional Dementia Intelligence system will be integrated across home, community, and institutional care settings. This includes:
- Dementia Coach established as a recognized profession at management levels
- Certified nursing assistants elevated from jobs to careers with professional status
- Collaborative ecosystems supported by the ICA's mission and vision
- Seamless coordination between home, community, and facility-based services
- Prevention-focused rather than crisis-reactive care models
- Sustainable financial frameworks that reduce costs while improving outcomes
The Paradigm Shift We are moving decisively away from crisis management that results in burnout, higher costs, and poor quality of care and life for everyone involved. Instead, we're building resilience-based systems that support all stakeholders—families, caregivers, organizations, and communities—in creating sustainable, dignified, and effective responses to dementia care needs.
The time for incremental change has passed. The Transactional Dementia Intelligence business model offers a roadmap for the comprehensive transformation our aging society urgently requires.
