Be relentless in your pursuit of making your loved one smile.

You can’t make them better, but you can try to make them happy, even if only for a few minutes.

@lifeloveandalzheimers

You are on a tough journey of ups, downs, and frequent adjustments.

This journey is not easy. Some days, it feels heartbreaking.

Amidst the change, there is so much beauty to be found and fostered.

We are here to listen, collaborate, support, and share resources from our unique perspective.

It takes a village!

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Online Courses

Learn practical skills to care for yourself while caring for your loved one, improve connection with your loved one, increase engagement in meaningful activities, manage challenging distress behaviors in a positive way, and effectively collaborate with members of your team.

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Sensory for Dementia Store

Discover time-saving and educational resources designed for care partners, including activity guides, step-by-step checklists, and other printable materials.

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Free Resource Library

My gift to you! Access the FREE library of Sensory for Dementia resources including guides, printable activities, DIY tips, sensory recipes, information about community resources, and more!

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Trainings

Host a presentation or educational event so your team can learn skills to welcome, effectively connect with, and engage people among us with dementia. Learn how to manage challenging distress behaviors in a positive way. Click “Work With Me” to see a list of example topics or contact me to customize an event for your unique needs.

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Caregiver Support Groups

A safe space for caregivers, partners, and family members of individuals who have Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. In this space, you can share stories, vent, feel heard and validated, give and get advice, gather resources, and build connections with others.

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Care partner roles:

  • Primary caregiver of a family member who has dementia
  • Care facility staff: nurse aide, housekeeper, food service personnel, customer service personnel, administrator, therapist, physician…
  • A family member of a person who has dementia: you are a sibling, child, grandchild, niece, nephew, cousin…
  • Friend of a person who has dementia

DISCLAIMER: Although I am an occupational therapist and the information compiled is based on years of training, mentorship, and clinical experience, this is NOT a place for skilled therapeutic intervention.  The ideas presented on this website and in products are for informational/educational purposes only and are not medical advice.

A website does not replace an individualized plan of care developed as the result of assessment, clinical observation, and collaboration between therapist, client, and care partner(s). If you are concerned about the cognitive, sensory, or functional abilities of yourself or someone you know, then you should talk with your physician or your therapist.