How Families Survive Dementia Without Losing Themselves
Award-Winning Author & Family Communication Expert
About Fernando
Fernando Jackson is a 7-time award-winning author who knows dementia caregiving from the inside—not just from research, but from years spent navigating the daily challenges of caring for aging family members.
His work focuses on what families actually need: practical communication strategies, real survival tools for caregiver burnout, and honest guidance for adult children managing aging parents.
Fernando speaks to libraries, senior centers, healthcare systems, and corporate wellness programs nationwide, bringing expertise grounded in personal experience and a genuine understanding of what caregivers face every day.
What Fernando Teaches
Every presentation is designed to give audiences practical tools they can use immediately—not theory, but real strategies that work.
Learn practical, everyday techniques for connecting with someone experiencing dementia—without frustration or guilt.
Real strategies for protecting your own wellbeing while caring for someone else. Because you can't pour from an empty cup.
Navigate the complicated family relationships that dementia creates—sibling disagreements, role reversals, and hard decisions.
Every group is different. Programs are tailored to your specific audience, whether caregivers, professionals, or community members.
Program Details
What's Included
- 45, 60, or 90-minute formats available
- Presentation with audience Q&A
- Customized content for your specific audience
- Optional book sales and signing
- Handouts and resources for attendees
Perfect For
- Public libraries
- Senior centers
- Healthcare organizations
- Corporate wellness programs
- Nonprofit organizations
- Faith-based communities
Speaking Investment
Programs are priced based on audience size, customization needs, and organization type.
$250 – $500
Community programs and educational sessions
$5,000 – $10,000+
Staff training and patient family education
$7,500+
Employee caregiver support programs
Negotiable
Mission-aligned programs for caregiver support
Travel included locally; additional travel costs negotiable for distant engagements.
See Fernando in Action
Award Acceptance Speech
Fernando Jackson Speaking
"Fernando brings both expertise and humanity. His advice is practical, not theoretical. This is what real caregivers need to hear."
Public Library Director
Midwest Library System
"Our staff left with actionable strategies they started using the very next day. Fernando understands what healthcare workers face."
Director of Patient Services
Regional Healthcare Network
"The feedback from our employees was overwhelming. Many didn't realize how much they needed this support."
HR Wellness Coordinator
Fortune 500 Company
Ready to Book Fernando?
Get in touch to discuss your event needs. Typical response time: 24-48 hours.