Helping you find hope for the road ahead.

Providing a strength-based approach to dementia care.

A dementia diagnosis can be scary.

But it does not have to mean only an experience of suffering, crisis or loss of control, in the way the media and medical professionals often predict. You can create a plan right now that will help you maintain control over your care, your finances, and your living situation so that you retain your dignity as you proceed on your dementia journey.

It starts, right here, with understanding what dementia truly IS - a condition that impacts some of your thinking skills leaving you to feel vulnerable. It is this vulnerability that causes much of the stigma experienced by the condition. Dementia, when misunderstood, can push you onto a path of distress, creating responses of crisis and conflict which makes it more likely to lead your family into making decisions.

But when we work together, you (and your loved ones, should they choose to join us) will understand what thinking skills are not impacted by dementia and create a plan of care that gives you security in your future. And when your care partners follow this plan, they’ll find that you’re much less likely to need crisis care and much more likely to enjoy a peaceful and fulfilling life with hope, even with dementia.

Three Paths to Success with Dementia

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Path 1:
For those experiencing dementia or concerned about the risks

If you are experiencing early signs of dementia with or without an official diagnosis and you believe in being proactive, this is the path for you. You will learn how you can face the journey of dementia with dignity and how to design a care plan that will make sure your expectations and preferences are met, even when you are no longer able to express them.

Path 2:  For Caregivers

If you have a family member with dementia and you believe in being proactive in planning their care, rather than waiting for a crisis to occur, this is the path for you. You, your loved one with dementia, and

caretakers, will learn what dementia truly is and what your loved one needs to feel secure and preserve their dignity as the condition progresses. When you are clear on what security, wellbeing and dignity mean to them, you no longer fear the unknown, but instead embrace each step as it happens.

Path 3: For Organizations

If you are an organization with an interest in being supportive of your members, customers or patients with dementia, this is the path for you. Teri will provide an educational series customized for your organization, covering a variety of topics. 

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About Me

I have been walking alongside individuals and families who have found themselves on the journey of dementia by offering wayfinding and support.

  • “Teri is a very clear and thorough teacher. She has obviously contemplated the DAWN material quite deeply, so she’s never just repeating what she was taught, but rather teaching from lived experience. Her presentations are always grounded in examples from her own experience as a practitioner. In this way, none of the ideas presented seem abstract or academic; they’re always applicable to our role as caregivers. Her intelligence, compassion, and sense of humor make the classes a pleasure to participate in. Teri is an excellent teacher of DAWN; I hope many more people have the benefit of working with her."

    — JONATHAN

  • "During our journey to find out the best health care path for my mom, Teri was a great source of knowledge. Her extensive understanding of patient rights and experience with the multiple levels of care available in the community is a valuable resource. She offered support and information in a compassionate yet direct manner giving us the tools to be a successful advocate during all my mom’s transitional phases. We are thankful for her help.."

    — JODIE & ROB

  • “Teri has a great awareness of services available in the community that can bring care and support into the home. We were a busy family in crisis and needed direction and help to maintain dignity and safety for my grandpa. In a short timeframe Teri managed connections with insurance representatives, The Veterans Administration, a home care agency, a memory health care team, and a legal advocate. Her ability to quickly sort out clear resources best suited for our needs helped us get to the right care at the right time. Having a plan in place gave us the peace of mind knowing we were doing our best to keep grandpa and grandma together in their home. We appreciate Teri for her kindness and her skills in helping us make respectful decisions and safe community connections.”

    — KAT

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