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.
Registered Nurse — 40+ Years
Dementia Consultant & Trainer
PAC Certified — Teepa Snow
Podcaster & Speaker
Founder, A Better Approach to Memory Care
The Story Behind
the Mission
TERESA’S JOURNEY
A Nurse Who Thought She Knew
Teresa Youngstrom is a seasoned Registered Nurse with more than 40 years of clinical and leadership experience. She had worked in hospitals, long-term care, home care, and even courtroom settings. She understood disease, medication, and patient behaviour at a level most people never reach.
So when her own mother began showing signs of Dementia, Teresa felt confident she could handle it. She had the training, the background, the knowledge. Or so she thought.
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The Moment That Changed Everything
Despite all her experience, Teresa was asked to leave her mother's home. Her mother — living with Dementia — no longer wanted her there. Teresa left in tears. She was devastated, confused, and humbled in a way her clinical training had never prepared her for.
But that moment became a turning point. Instead of walking away from the pain, Teresa walked toward it — determined to understand what had gone wrong and how she could truly support someone on the Dementia journey, not just manage them from the outside.
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Building Something Better
Teresa became a PAC Certified Independent Trainer under Teepa Snow — one of the leading dementia care educators in the world. She earned her certification through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She began speaking, training staff, consulting families, and sharing everything she had learned.
She founded A Better Approach to Memory Care — a consultancy built on the belief that kindness, compassion, and the right tools can transform the caregiving experience for everyone involved.
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Taking It to the World
Teresa launched Memory Care with Teresa Youngstrom — a podcast series now spanning three seasons plus dedicated episodes for Interviews, Education, and Encouraging Stories. She serves families all over the United States and beyond, offering personal consultations, staff training, keynote presentations, and CEU events.
Her message is always the same: meet your loved one where they are, not where you think they should be. That simple shift in perspective changes everything.
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Ready to Get the Guidance Your Family Deserves?
TESTIMONIALS
In Their Own Words
“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 caring for my mother has been invaluable.”
“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.”
“Teresa is highly skilled at educating family members who have loved ones with dementia. Highly recommend her as a consultant.”
“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 — something we go back to constantly.”
“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.”
“I attended a CEU event where Teresa presented on the effects of the Holidays on people with Dementia. It was very enlightening and she gave us real tools for more effective and compassionate care.”
“Teresa Youngstrom’s education was professional, pertinent, and beneficial for prehospital care. We have used her techniques multiple times with positive results.”
“Hospice Care of Middletown highly recommends Teresa Youngstrom. Her insight and the tools she offers for those caring for people with dementia are invaluable.”
“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.”
A Family's Gratitude
A LETTER
This letter came from Molly — a client Teresa supported through 2½ years of her mother's dementia journey. It captures why Teresa does what she does.
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
Trusted & Affiliated With
AARP
Mercy Health
Better at Health
Alzheimer's Association
Hospice of Hope
Ohio Living
Care Patrol
University of Cincinnati
Council On Aging
Meals on Wheels
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Together
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