Kind Words
“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—