A Better Approach
to Memory Care
Starts Here.
Teresa Youngstrom is a Registered Nurse and Dementia Specialist with 40+ years of experience helping families navigate memory loss with compassion, confidence, and clarity.
7 Things to Know
When Caring for Someone with Dementia
QUICK TIPS
01
Always approach from the front so they can see you coming.
02
Watch your body language and tone — they pick up on how you feel.
03
Never startle someone with memory loss. Move slowly and calmly.
04
Smile and wait until they acknowledge you before making contact.
05
Apologize early at the first sign of frustration to keep peace.
06
Join them on their journey — meet them where they are, not where you think they should be.
07
Validate their feelings even when the facts aren't quite right.
THE PODCAST
Practical Guidance,
Every Episode
Each episode of Memory Care with Teresa brings you expert insights, encouraging stories, and real-world advice for families navigating memory loss — whether you're just starting out or years into the caregiving journey.
Topics include medication safety, communication strategies, behavioral changes, and interviews with healthcare professionals and fellow caregivers.
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Memory Care with Teresa — A Podcast Series
MEET TERESA
The Nurse Who Learned
the Hard Way
“I left my mother's house in tears — determined to learn why that happened and how to truly join her on her journey.”
Teresa Youngstrom is a Seasoned Registered Nurse with more than 38 years of clinical and leadership experience. She thought she understood Dementia well enough to care for her own mother — until her mother asked her to leave.
That moment changed everything. Teresa left in tears but came back with a mission: to truly understand what it means to join someone on their journey with Dementia. Today, she shares everything she's learned with a message of kindness, compassion, and practical wisdom.
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