The Heart Behind RISE Dementia CARE

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RISE Dementia CARE is more than just my work, it’s personal. As a care partner to loved ones on the dementia journey, I’ve experienced firsthand the challenges, joys, and deep connections that come with supporting someone living with brain change. This work is full circle for me, and it fuels my passion for empowering others to navigate this journey with confidence and compassion.

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My mission is simple yet meaningful: to empower care partners, families, and organizations to navigate the dementia journey. With over 15 years of experience in senior living and dementia care, I’ve dedicated my career to fostering dignity, connection, and well-being for individuals living with dementia and those who support them.

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As a Certified Dementia Practitioner® (CDP), Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional® (CMDCP), Certified Dementia Support Group Facilitator® (CDSGF), Certified Alzheimer's Disease Dementia Care Trainer® (CADDCT), PAC Certified Dementia Educator/Licensed,  and Certified Patient Experience Professional (CPXP), I bring both professional depth and lived understanding to this work.

 

As an independent certified coach, trainer, and consultant with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care®, my approach is grounded in strengths-based, relationship-centered practices that are practical, compassionate, and evidence based.  I focus on helping care partners see what is still present, not only what is changing.

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Whether through hands-on training, consulting, or educational workshops, my goal is to equip care partners with the tools, language, and confidence they need.  By focusing on preserved abilities and fostering supportive environments, we can elevate the experience of living with dementia, not just for the individual, but for everyone involved.  

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Outcomes That Make a Difference

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RISE Dementia CARE is committed to meaningful, measurable outcomes that enhance dementia support and care.

 

Through experiential, skill-based training, care partners gain confidence in handling challenges, leading to reduced stress and greater resilience. Person-centered communication skills strengthen interactions, and deepens relationships. Within organizations, hands-on learning and coaching foster collaboration and alignment across teams.

 

Most importantly, individuals living with dementia and their care partners experience a better quality of life, where dignity, autonomy, and moments of joy remain central.

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Dementia care is a journey, and no one should have to walk it alone. Together, we can create environments where strengths are honored, relationships are nurtured, and well-being remains the focus.