Clear answers when memory care can't wait.
Choosing a community, settling in, or raising a concern that isn't being heard: these decisions rarely come with time to research. I bring a Certified Dementia Practitioner's training, research inside memory care communities, and a plain-spoken style, so you can act with confidence and get some relief. I'm paid only by you, never by a community.
"Free" placement help is paid for by someone.
Most free senior placement services are paid by the community you move into, often a large share of the first month's rent. Colorado law requires paid referrers to disclose that relationship. It doesn't make their advice wrong, but it does shape which communities you hear about.
I work differently. You pay me directly, and I never accept referral or placement fees. My only job is helping your family make a good decision.
My conflict-of-interest promise
No commissions, ever. I don't take referral or placement fees from any community.
Full disclosure. I also consult for memory care communities. If I have a paid relationship with a community you're considering, I'll tell you before we discuss it.
Your call. I'll give you my honest view. The decision stays with your family.
The moments families call me
Most families reach out when something feels urgent. We start with the most pressing problem first, and you leave our first conversation with a clear next step.
"Is it time?"
Safety worries, caregiver exhaustion, family disagreement. We talk through what you're seeing, what the options are, and what each one will ask of you.
Choosing a community
What to look for, what to ask, and how to tell the difference between a good tour and good care.
The first 90 days
Move-in, the first care plan meeting, and the adjustment period, when families most often feel lost and when habits with staff get set.
"Something feels off"
You're worried but can't name it, or you've raised concerns that went nowhere. I'll help you put words to it and raise it in a way that gets action.
Clear packages, clear prices
Every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call so we can see if I'm the right fit. In-person support is available along the Boulder–Denver corridor. Virtual sessions work anywhere.
Clarity Session
For families deciding whether it's time, or what kind of care fits.
- A short questionnaire beforehand so we use the time well
- Your situation, options, and trade-offs, talked through plainly
- A written summary of next steps and resources within 2 business days
Community Tour Companion
For families choosing a memory care community on the Front Range.
- Prep call: your priorities, budget, and must-haves
- My Five-Pillar tour scorecard and question guide
- I join you on up to 3 tours in person
- Debrief and a written side-by-side comparison
Outside the area? Virtual Scorecard Review, $375: I prep you for your tours, then review your notes and help you compare up to 3 communities.
First 90 Days
For families whose loved one has just moved in, or is about to.
- 4 sessions spread across the first 90 days
- Preparation for the first care plan meeting
- How to build a working partnership with staff
- Email support between sessions
Family Advocacy
For concerns that need follow-through: preparing for a hard conversation, joining a care conference, or escalating an issue. Or choose a monthly plan: $300/month for 2 hours plus email support.
Book a free call30-minute call
Tell me what's going on. I'll tell you honestly whether I can help, and point you somewhere better if I can't.
Book a free callPrices current as of October 2026. In-person work outside the Boulder–Denver corridor may include a travel fee, which I'll quote up front.
One question per pillar to ask on any tour
These are the five areas that decide whether families end up feeling informed and included. A good community will have ready, specific answers. Vague answers tell you something too.
Communication
Do you hear about changes before you have to ask?
Trust
Are they honest when things go wrong?
Education
Will you understand what's happening and what's coming?
Engagement
Will you be a partner, or a visitor?
Responsiveness
Will your questions get answered?
Already have a loved one in care? Take the free family assessment to see how your community measures up across all five.
Training, research, and a clear voice
Credential. I'm a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP®). My guidance draws on established approaches, including the Alzheimer's Association care recommendations, Positive Approach® to Care, and Validation.
Research. I study memory care communities in Colorado and California from three sides: leadership, care staff, and families. I know how communities are staffed, where communication tends to break down, and which questions get past the sales pitch.
Communication. I make complicated things simple. You get plain language, written next steps after every session, and a reply within one business day. I've also been a memory care family myself, so I won't rush you.
What I'm not: a nurse, doctor, lawyer, or financial advisor. When you need one, I'll tell you.
Start on your own if you're not ready to talk
Family Experience Assessment
Rate your loved one's community across the five pillars and get a personal analysis with three questions to bring to staff.
Resources
Trusted organizations, helplines, and a curated guide to products that help at each stage of dementia.
Share your experience
Help shape the first family experience benchmark for memory care. Anonymous, and you'll get the findings free.
Dementia Caregiver Clarity Kit
Practical, plain-language guides you can use right away, from the Memory Care Project shop.
Before you book
Do you take commissions from communities?
No. I never accept referral or placement fees. You pay me directly, so my only incentive is a good outcome for your family.
You also consult for communities. Isn't that a conflict?
It's why I know what good looks like from the inside. If I have a paid relationship with a community you're considering, I'll tell you before we discuss it, and you can decide how much weight to give my view.
Do you work outside Colorado?
Yes, virtually. In-person tours and meetings are available along the Boulder–Denver corridor. Everything else works by video and phone.
Can you tell me which community to choose?
I'll give you my honest read on every community you're considering, and help you weigh the trade-offs. The choice stays with your family. You know your loved one best.
Is this medical advice?
No. I'm a Certified Dementia Practitioner and family advocate, not a clinician. I'll help you ask the right questions of the people who give medical, legal, and financial advice.
If you need support right now, the Alzheimer's Association 24/7 Helpline is 1-800-272-3900.