About Teresa

A Nurse.
A Daughter.
A Mission.

Teresa Youngstrom is a Registered Nurse with 40+ years of clinical experience — and a personal journey with dementia that changed everything.

RN Consultant Podcaster PAC Certified Trainer
Teresa Youngstrom
Teresa Youngstrom at her desk

I left in tears — but came back determined to truly understand how to join her on her journey.

Teresa's Story

Hello, I'm Teresa Youngstrom

Teresa is a seasoned Registered Nurse with more than 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She believed she understood Dementia well enough to care for her own mother — until that assumption resulted in Teresa being asked to leave her Mom's house.

Teresa left in tears, but she was determined to learn why that happened and how to truly join her Mom on her journey with Dementia. That moment changed everything.

Now she shares her wealth of knowledge and personal experience everywhere she goes — with a kind, compassionate message that empowers caregivers and families to navigate memory loss with confidence and grace.

PAC Certified Independent Trainer under Teepa Snow
National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners
40+ years of Clinical & Leadership Nursing Experience
Seasoned Speaker, Staff Trainer & Family Consultant
Founder — A Better Approach to Memory Care
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My Why

Dedicated to Empowering
Every Caregiver

We are dedicated to providing compassionate support, expert insights, and heartfelt stories to empower caregivers and individuals impacted by memory loss. Because behind every person living with dementia is a family doing their very best — and they deserve better tools, better guidance, and someone in their corner.

A Letter from a Family

The Impact in Their Words

"

Hi Teresa — I wanted to let you know that my Mom passed away peacefully last Tuesday. Sarah and I were at her side and I'm so grateful for that.

I wanted to reach out to you one last time to thank you for the kindness and words of wisdom you shared with us over the last 2½ years. I am so appreciative that you were always available when we had questions or hit a wall — especially during Covid.

I realize Mom is at peace and now I have to get used to a new normal — not going to see her every day or think about what she might want or need. It will take time for sure, and knowing Mom is no longer in pain makes it a little easier.

Thank you again for EVERYTHING! I will continue to pray that your amazing work helps a lot more people. I feel very strongly that every Memory Care Unit would benefit a great deal from your many words of wisdom!

Molly Family Member & Long-Term Client
Testimonials

What People Say

"I have the opportunity to know Teresa as a friend, a wife, a mother and professionally. All of these roles she has exceeded to set a wonderful example of love, strength and integrity."

Diane Thomas Client's Daughter & Friend

"Teresa Youngstrom is 'One of a Kind'! She is passionate about what she does, considerate and caring! The training she provided to Angels Care Family Home is invaluable."

Lisa Sloan Co-Owner & Director, Angels Care Family Home

"Teresa Youngstrom has a broad nursing background that covers a unique variety of experiences in hospital, long term care, home care, and even courtroom settings."

Mary Sue Verhagen, RN Registered Nurse

"Teresa Youngstrom's education was professional, pertinent, and beneficial for prehospital care. We have used her techniques multiple times with positive results."

Jim Petry Lieutenant, Miami Township Fire & EMS

"Teresa has a wealth of knowledge and experience on dementia. She is passionate about what she does and so caring. Working with her to navigate the journey of taking care of my mother has been invaluable."

Andrea Shaw Family Caregiver

"What an amazing instructor for the world of Memory Care! Teresa Youngstrom RN is by far one of the most knowledgeable and respected Alzheimer's and Dementia trainers in the tri-state area."

Lorie Orth Memory Care Professional

"Teresa is highly skilled at educating family members who have loved ones with dementia. Highly recommend her as a consultant."

Tamara Marino Client

"I attended a CEU event where Teresa presented! The topic was about the effects of the Holidays on people with Dementia. It was very enlightening and she gave us tools to deliver more effective and compassionate care."

Heidi Watts Manzano Healthcare Professional

"Hospice Care of Middletown highly recommends Teresa Youngstrom. Her insight and the tools she offers for those caring for people with dementia are invaluable."

Judy Vincent Hospice Care of Middletown

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