Shari holds a BS in Psychology, MS in Gerontology, her Teepa Snow Positive Approach to Care (PAC) Coach Certificate and is a Certified Dementia Practitioner. She brings with her several years of knowledge and experience working with people affected by Dementia and over 14 years in the Assisted Living industry in various capacities. With Shari’s knowledge of Dementia, aging, and holding a PAC coaching certification this allows her to provide valuable insight into approaches, interactions, and psychosocial needs of the person with dementia. Her greatest area of passion is assisting individuals with dementia-related behaviors, by figuring out the trigger and how to successfully respond to the behavior. She believes in non-pharmaceutical approaches, brings a creative approach to integrating modalities based on the knowledge and experience she possesses, and loves coaching families through the grieving process of a dementia diagnosis.
Care Through Change is a dementia-focused newsletter designed to educate, support, and empower families, caregivers, and professionals caring for individuals living with dementia. Each edition provides practical caregiving tips, disease education, wellness strategies, community resources, and expert guidance to help caregivers navigate the dementia journey with confidence. Our goal is to reduce caregiver stress, promote meaningful engagement, and ensure that both the person living with dementia and their support system receive the knowledge, compassion, and resources they need to thrive.