Empowering Families, Supporting Individuals
Welcome to Living Well With Dementia®, LLC
My work focuses on understanding what’s happening before that point, when small signals can still be noticed and responded to with clarity and care.
Behavior Has Meaning
Dementia behaviors are often misunderstood as intentional, stubborn, or unpredictable. In reality, they are frequently expressions of distress, confusion, discomfort, fear, or unmet needs.
Dementia-Ready Role-Based Engagement
This perspective informs what it means to be dementia-ready — not compliant, not distracted by rote activities, but attuned to identity, meaning, and what the person is expressing.
Engagement Is Not Optional
Meaningful activity supports identity, reduces stress, and helps people remain connected to who they are — even as abilities change.