Engaging Speaker
Debbie has been featured on these and many other podcasts and radio shows, as well as being featured in print.


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Interview for the Caring Conference
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Debbie Compton speaks from lived experience that deeply resonates within assisted living communities, senior centers, and church groups.
After stepping away from corporate America to care for her father with Parkinson’s, her mother with vascular dementia, and her mother-in-law with Alzheimer’s, she turned her personal journey into a mission to support families and those who serve them.
As a 13-time author and founder of The Purple Vine, Debbie shares practical caregiving solutions, encouragement rooted in faith, and simple stress-reduction techniques that bring calm to challenging seasons.
Her message honors the dignity of aging while equipping both caregivers and communities with tools that truly make a difference.
When Debbie addresses residents, families, volunteers, and staff, she creates a space of compassion, hope, and renewed purpose.
Assisted living teams gain actionable strategies to reduce stress and prevent burnout, senior center members feel understood and uplifted, and church groups are inspired to support caregivers within their congregations.
Her heartfelt storytelling, combined with practical guidance, reminds every audience that love and resilience can build solutions where none seem to exist—and that by sharing our stories, we strengthen the entire community.
Commonly requested topics for senior communities include:
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- 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's
- Is my Memory Loss Normal?
- Basics of Dementia
- Reduce Your Odds of Getting Dementia
Most Popular Caregiver Support Speeches:
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- Caregiver Pointers (tailored to the group's needs)
- Block Burnout & Laugh Again
- Communicating when Dementia is Present
- From Stress to Strength
To discuss your needs and options, e-mail me at Deb@ThePurpleVine.com
To read what others are saying about her speaking, go here.



