Are you…

• In crisis mode because your parent or spouse has been diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s, specifically?
• An Alzheimer’s or dementia caregiver who is feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, resentful, and maybe even fearful for the well-being of your loved one?
• Watching your relationship change with your loved one with dementia as your caregiving responsibilities increase and they become more dependent on you?
• Feeling guilty for thoughts of starting the search for a higher level of dementia care, including transitioning them to a care community?
• Wanting to feel empowered and regain your quality of life? Do you want a plan and someone to talk with who can guide and support you, as well as help you be in better control of the Dementia journey?

It might be time for a Dementia Caregiving Guide…

These questions reflect the feelings my clients have shared with me and that I’ve been through on my own 14-year dementia and Alzheimer’s journey with my mom and dad.

I’m here to act as your dementia consultant, a dementia navigator and guide if you will, and walk beside you on your journey so you feel empowered with a plan and have someone to coach you through the emotions and challenges.

Schedule your free private session with Pam now

 

How do you pick the right Dementia Caregiving Guide?

If this is your first journey with dementia and Alzheimer’s, you want a caregiving guide who has walked in your shoes and invested in understanding senior healthcare and dementia in all aspects. I am a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA), Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and Certified in Dementia Care (CDC). I’ve lived through the decisions, emotions, and transitions, made all the caregiving mistakes and come out the other side with a strong purpose to serve families who have loved ones suffering from Alzheimer’s or dementia.

Right now, you probably want to ease the overwhelming emotions and tasks that most dementia caregivers endure on this years-long path. We’ll talk through steps you can take to regain your quality of life and build a plan based on where you are in the journey. Through out these private, one-on-one conversations, I’ll provide you with an objective, independent perspective and savvy guidance so that you can look back on this journey with peace of mind that you did the best you could for your loved one’s care.

What should I expect with Dementia or Alzheimer’s?

Get help with your Dementia caregiving decisions

It’s pretty common to wait until something BIG happens to your loved one or their primary caregiver before your realize how bad things are and that they’re getting worse. Dementia caregiving decisions affect both yours and your loved one’s quality of life for the remainder of your caregiving journey.

You need solutions that work for everyone in your family, including your loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. I’m here to create a customized dementia caregiving plan with you so you have no regrets or guilt when looking back on this journey. With a dementia plan comes peace of mind.

Don’t you deserve a fellow journeyman to support you during this four to eight years, someone you can trust, who’s been in your shoes?

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Are you making the best Dementia caregiving decisions right now?

Being responsible for a parent is a heavy load, especially if you have a family of your own and work. As part of the sandwich generation, Baby Boomers are facing difficult decisions for their parents’ care.  You may be encountering all types of emotions, including resentment, guilt, anger, and sadness. The hard news to hear is, you are probably not the best qualified person to be your loved one’s caregiver.

Or, perhaps you’re in the “things are getting worse” stage and are realizing you need to talk with someone who’s been on this journey and has insight and can help you cope better with today’s caregiving challenges and figure out what to do next?

I work with the adult children of parents who are showing signs of dementia or who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. These conversations with your loved ones can be challenging and require patience, calmness, and knowledge. We role play with wording to ensure everyone is on the same page and ensure the most important relationships stay intact.

When do we talk about Dementia care?

I’m not a psychologist or social worker so this is my opinion based on my experience. The sooner the better, while everyone is healthy and emotions are calmer.

Yes, it’s a delicate topic and it’s important for everyone to understand what factors come into play and to what severity that will trigger a new place to call home. Read More…

The Facts about Dementia and Alzheimer’s

1 out of 9 people over the age of 65 are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. It’s not like any other disease in that it stops a person from being able to function and perform activities of daily living, requiring 24/7  “eyes on” care.

Many seniors want to prepare for their future so their children don’t feel burdened with difficult decisions. This is especially true when children live elsewhere or don’t get along. Indecision can be your enemy when it comes to making care choices.

It’s vital to your well-being and quality of life to have an objective and experienced expert who has lived the journey help you and your family members navigate the waters around preparation for dementia-related disease.

Read how you can get prepared.

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