Why I’m Here for You
Care is not a task. It’s a relationship.
Meet Sarah
So, how did I get here?
My caregiving journey began in 2013 when my mother’s health declined due to cardiovascular disease, leading to her becoming a double-leg amputee. I learned quickly that navigating care means becoming your own project manager, and I built systems to keep up.
Supporting my Father through Cancer & Dementia
Losing my mother in 2015 was devastating, and there was little time to grieve - almost immediately, my father was diagnosed with cancer and later, dementia.
I navigated specialist after specialist - and the entire health care system largely on my own. I know what that weight feels like.
The Reality of Dementia
After the pandemic, my father's dementia progressed significantly, while his cancer went into remission. His personality changed, and I dealt with angry outbursts and false accusations. As his needs grew, I arranged for home care and transitioned him to assisted living, navigating the complex world of dementia care on my own.
Dementia falls outside of traditional healthcare, meaning families must often navigate services and supports on their own. It can force adult children — the “sandwich generation” — to step away from their careers, draining both their energy and their finances. To put it simply, Caregiving is a full-time job!
I See You, and I Am Advocating for You
My 25 years in sales and marketing gave me skills I never expected to use this way -organization, advocacy, and the ability to navigate complex systems. Now I channel them into a new mission: helping families care for a family member who is living with dementia feel more confident.
This is what I have learned
My father lived with Primary Progressive Aphasia (PPA), a type of frontotemporal dementia, and sometimes linked to Alzheimer’s, that gradually took away his ability to speak, read, and write. Even though he no longer remembered my name, I am still grateful to be his daughter and best friend. That is the heart of why I do this work.
Restoring My Own Balance
I’ve learned that sustaining brain health and well-being is essential. I stay grounded through strength training, kayaking, walking, and spending time with my wide circle of friends — from age 20 to 100 — who inspire me with their wisdom and energy.
Now, I want to use my journey and training to support you.
The Aha Moments
Witnessing "Got it" moments in the people I work with brings me immense satisfaction - a feeling that mirrors my own journey through Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care® program.
My Certifications & Associations
Independent PAC® Certified Dementia Care Educator/Trainer (CDP)– Positive Approach to Care™ program. Views are her own and not affiliated with the PAC Organization.
GPA® Certified – Dementia Care Responsive Behaviours (AGE)
U-First Certified - Person centred dementia care
NCCAP (CE) Certified Program Director – Dementia Care Programs and Activities
Member – Rare Dementia Support Canada
Member – Ontario Caregiver Coalition
Are you ready to find Hope, Connection, and Confidence in your Caregiving Journey?
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