Meaningful Moments, Made Easier
GrandMinds creates dementia-friendly activities and caregiver education that help older adults with memory loss stay engaged, confident, and connected.
Our family’s journey with dementia—watching our mom/grandma live with dementia—showed us how much the right support and meaningful engagement can change a day. Founded by Lisa Schilthuis, OT, Alyssa Zehr, OT, and Elijah Schilthuis, MBA, we combine clinical expertise and real-world experience to make dementia care more supported and more doable.
Meet the Founders
Lisa Schilthuis
OTR/L, CDP®, CADDCT®
Lisa is a dementia care specialist, Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT). She is the lead dementia educator at Mary Free Bed at Home, where she practices as an occupational therapist, and she brings 20+ years of professional experience—including 13+ years specializing in dementia care. Lisa also brings deep personal insight from supporting her mother through a 21-year dementia journey, including eight years as her primary caregiver, and she leads GrandMinds’ education and product vision with practical, compassionate guidance.
Elijah Schilthuis
MBA, CNA, CDP®, CADDCT®
Elijah brings business leadership and hands-on experience supporting older adults across assisted living facilities and an inpatient psychiatric hospital unit for older adults. With over six years of direct experience in caregiving settings, he has supported individuals with dementia while navigating both behavioral and medical needs. At GrandMinds, Elijah focuses on operations and growth, helping ensure your experience—from product quality to customer support—is practical, reliable, and built for real life.
Alyssa Zehr
OTR/L
Alyssa is a home health occupational therapist who works closely with older adults and brings daily, real-world insight into what helps people stay engaged and supported at home. She leads GrandMinds’ marketing and brand, translating clinical expertise into clear, approachable education and dementia-friendly products that feel dignified, meaningful, and easy for caregivers to use. Alyssa helps ensure every message—and every product—meets families where they are.