Within Reach Care - Dementia Care Education & Consulting

I caught Ryan from Callahan Care Solutions on this podcast talking all things long-term care planning, and let me tell you—the man knows his stuff!

At Within Reach Care, I get to partner with him by supporting families with dementia care education and consulting.

I am proud to be a part of this work and grateful for the families who put their trust in us.

Teamwork at its finest!

Care Quarterback Strategy: How to Navigate Senior Care Without Burnout 🙏🙏 Watch The Video & Don’t Forget to Like, Comment, Subscribe, & Share 🧡💠Navigating senior care can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to do it alone...

Sometimes the greatest joy or opportunity requires us to close our eyes, trust, and jump!

In dementia care, perspectives need to change in order to offer skillful support.

I watched this interview and felt immense gratefulness for having found Teepa Snow and am blessed because her work has shaped the person I am today in the world of dementia care.

GrowingBolder 3 likes. "Don't Be Scared of Dementia, Be Proactive | 1-on-1 with Dementia Care Expert Teepa Snow"

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It is my hope that someday the prescription pad will be primarily used to order awareness, knowledge, and skill in dementia care--NOT a medication.

Ever notice how some folks switch to “MEGA‑LOUD MODE” the moment they talk to an older adult or someone living with dementia?

(eeeeeeeeeek!)

Friendly Tips:

Hearing and cognition are two different things.

Please use your normal voice — it’s kinder, calmer, and way less startling.

Shouting doesn't help relationships - period.

I was once asked by a husband who was caring for his wife with dementia, "Do I really need to change the way I communicate with her considering we have been happily married for over 50 years?"

My answer was, "Yes."

That question stuck with me.
It shows just how big the shift can be for care partners.
After a lifetime of shared routines, inside jokes, habits, and rhythms, dementia begs us to communicate in a whole new way.

Not because the love is different — but because the brain is.

Fifty years of doing things one way… and still choosing to grow for the person you love.
That’s powerful.

If you ever want help with dementia communication tips, care partner support, or family-friendly education, I’m here.

"Dementia" is NOT a diagnosis.

"Dementia" is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms.

The diagnosis is what TYPE of neurodegenerative condition is causing the dementia symptoms.

There are over 120 different types, causes, and forms of dementia under the umbrella.

Does it matter which type someone has? YES.