Within Reach Care - Dementia Care Education & Consulting

02/19/2026

Sometimes the hardest part of loving people is letting go of who they used to be. We hold on to old versions of them—old memories, old habits, old expectations—and with dementia, it is important to grieve the loss but still show up for who they are RIGHT NOW.

There is still connection to be made and treasured on this journey!

02/13/2026

Are you curious about dementia progression?

Teepa Snow’s Gems gives a clear understanding of how dementia changes a person over time while focusing on what skills remain, not on what is being lost.

Watch her explain The Gems in the video below:

In this video Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, Dementia Care Specialist with Positive Approach to Care® shares the "GEMS" model for identifying brain changes. ...

02/06/2026

Congratulations to Bryan Eisenberg for winning Entrepreneur of the Year last night at the Annual Round Rock Business Awards representing A Place At Home - North Austin.

I had the honor of joining in the celebration to support him and Stacey Karp Eisenberg and their heart-first contributions to the community they serve.

I am happy and proud to be a part of the team. ❤️

02/04/2026

Caring for someone with dementia can take a significant toll on your body and mind, even when you don’t notice it happening.

Ignoring your own needs puts you at higher risk for exhaustion, depression, and other serious health problems.

Reaching out for help protects your well‑being so you can stay strong for the person you love.

02/03/2026

Ryan is a great resource and I am proud to be a part of his extended network of support services offering dementia care education and consultation for those navigating brain change.

Care navigation isn’t about telling families what to do. It’s about helping them understand their options when the system feels overwhelming.

Most families come to us during moments of change. A hospitalization. A new diagnosis. A noticeable decline. They’re trying to make the “right” decision without clear guidance.

Care navigation means explaining what choices exist, helping families understand timing and tradeoffs, and walking alongside them as needs evolve. Not just once, but as care decisions continue to unfold.

That’s how families move forward with clarity instead of panic.

02/03/2026

I came across this writing by a woman named Aanchal Rajendra Sharma and wanted to share. Her words can be applied to many areas of life, but for me, I began thinking about those of us in caregiving roles.

If you are caring for a loved one, please take care of yourself. ❤️
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When you start choosing what's right for you, something inside may ache.

Not because the choice is wrong.
But because you've spent a lifetime putting yourself last.

The heart feels strange when it is no longer over-giving. It mistakes unfamiliar ground for danger.

Sit with that feeling for a moment.
Don’t rush to explain it away.

Some unease is not meant to stop you.
It is only the sound of an old self loosening its grip.

Stay. You are not losing your kindness.
You are finally placing it where it belongs

02/02/2026

Yes! Pets are angels on Earth. 😍

Pets may be doing more than offering companionship as we age.

A long-term study published in Scientific Reports found that adults over 50 who owned dogs or cats experienced slower cognitive decline compared to non-pet owners. Dog owners showed stronger memory retention over time, while cat owners had a slower loss of verbal skills, pointing to possible benefits tied to daily routines, mental stimulation, and social interaction.

Researchers note that while pets aren’t a cure, they may play a meaningful role in supporting brain health as people get older.

02/02/2026

I wish someone had told me this years ago when I first entered the world of dementia care. It would have shifted my perspective sooner and given me a stronger foundation of understanding.

01/31/2026

In dementia care, letting go involves taking a pause, accepting 'what is' in that moment, and seeing what is still possible.

While a person will always be who they were, dementia will change them in ways you may not recognize or even expect. Holding on to 'what was' will only prevent you from staying connected to your person, damage the relationship, and make it extremely difficult for you to provide the right support along their journey. Not to mention the self-inflicted pain. Have you ever heard the saying, "Let go or be dragged?"

Letting go is not a skill we are naturally born with. It takes practice.

If this is something you struggle with, start small. It doesn't even have to do anything with dementia. Letting go is possible in many forms.

Maybe it is finally getting around to donating an item in your home that you know you will never use but couldn't quite get yourself to part with all these years.

Maybe it is deleting an old photo that causes pain.

Maybe it's adding something different to an old routine or habit.

Maybe it's finding peace and acceptance when your person doesn't care their shirt is inside out or their shoes are on the wrong feet.

HOW WILL YOU HELP YOURSELF TO LET GO?

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01/30/2026

01/22/2026

Health & Wellness Expo in Georgetown on Sunday, February 1st.