Every Caregiver Deserves Support
Caring for someone living with dementia takes patience, understanding, and the right kind of support.
At Sharing Knowhow with Caregivers, I provide the knowledge, tools, and real-world strategies you need to confidently support individuals living with dementia (PLWD).
My unique approach focuses on understanding dementia from the perspective of people living with dementia (POV). When we recognize what the person is experiencing, we can transition from “doing to” to “doing with,” fostering care that is both compassionate and connected. Sometimes, it’s about “changing your agenda!”
Dementia isn’t included in the healthcare system. There’s no treatment and no cure — only care. They say that “Dementia is a family disease.” Why, because it impacts the entire family. Once we have awareness and person-centered skills, we can make an enormous difference in quality of life — both for the person living with dementia and for the caregiver.
You’ll learn how to:
- Reduce stress and care partner frustration!
- Respond instead of react: recognize unmet needs with confidence.
- “Let go of the task for a moment and focus on the relationship.”
- Connect rather than correct: you don’t need to be right, only to be on their side.
- Meet the person where they are emotionally and cognitively through GEMS States.
When you shift your perspective, you not only care better—you also do better!
What I Offer
Our Services
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Health and Home Care Professionals
For Clinical Staff, Personal Support Workers (PSWs), and Care Teams in Retirement, Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Adult Day Programs
Through engaging, hands-on learning, your team will gain simplified, proven techniques to:
- Reduce resistance and confusion during care interactions
- Communicate more effectively using PAC® and GPA® principles
- Respond with calm, empathy, and confidence
- Create meaningful, positive moments of connection
Workshop Options:
🕑 2-hour session — $75 + HST per person
👥 Minimum 3 | Maximum 16 participants
➡️ Custom quotes available for 2-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour sessions and group rates -
Family Care & Individuals
Personalized guidance and training to help you support a loved one living with dementia
The journey of caring for a parent, partner, or friend affected by dementia can be daunting, especially when uncertainty clouds your understanding of what to expect.
Our tailored one-on-one consultations and engagement training empower you with essential tools and emotional support, transforming your daily caregiving experience into a more manageable and meaningful journey.
You’ll learn how to:
- Gain insight into dementia from your loved one’s perspective
- Communicate with patience and empathy, fostering deeper connections
- Tackle challenging behaviors with confidence and calmness
- Infuse more joy, dignity, and connection into your caregiving approach
Options:
💬 Start with a Complimentary 30-Minute Discovery Call. Fee is $125+ HST per hour.
💡 Explore Consulting Packages starting at $295+ HST (Flexible payments via e-transfer)
🕑 Join our 2-Hour Training Workshop — just $75 + HST per person
👥 Engage in Small Group Sessions (Minimum of 2 – Maximum of 6 participants) -
Community Workshops
Join transformative, interactive workshops that bring individuals together to learn, share, and grow. Whether you belong to a faith group, public library, workplace, adult day program, or healthcare organization, our customized sessions aim to enhance understanding, break down stigma, and foster compassionate communication with those living with dementia.
Each workshop is specifically designed to cater to your group’s unique needs, delivering actionable insights on brain change, brain health, normal versus not normal aging with enriching discussions, and real-world strategies that everyone can implement.
💬 Reach out to us today to request a personalized workshop and receive a tailored quote. Together, let’s create a community where dementia care is rooted in empathy, understanding, and deep connections.
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In-Person & Remote Options
Our office is based in Toronto, and we proudly offer in-person workshops across the GTA and surrounding areas.
Can’t make it in person? No problem — you can join us virtually from the comfort of your home or workplace through a live, interactive video call session.
Sarah's consulting package is tailored to your needs, providing a comprehensive care strategy from the start. It includes essential tools, resources, technology, and support, along with information on government assistance, community services, and transportation options. Let’s work together!
The Highs and the Lows
Caring for someone living with dementia can feel like a constant balancing act — full of tender moments, but also deep challenges.
For healthcare professionals and caregivers, supporting multiple clients each day can be emotionally and physically demanding. Moments of confusion, anxiety, or distress can arise quickly. The key isn’t just what you do, but how you do it — focusing on working with the person, not to them. Small shifts in approach can completely change the outcome.
For family care partners, the journey can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Do you ever find yourself feeling frustrated, guilty, or simply exhausted? You’re not alone. From helping a loved one through the loss of their driver’s license, to managing behavioral changes, mood swings, countless medical appointments, and eventually making the difficult decision about home care, assisted living, or long-term care — every step takes patience, time, and love.
But you don’t have to let the weight of it all overwhelm you.
When you learn practical skills and gain a deeper understanding of dementia, you can lower your stress, respond with confidence, and rediscover joy in the small moments.
Because while dementia changes many things, connection is still possible — and care can still be filled with love.
Transform How You Care — and How You Feel
Learn practical, proven PAC® strategies that turn stress into confidence and care into connection.