ABOUT DEMENTIAGILITY:

Empowering Dementia Care

We believe in the transformative power of education, and our mission is to
empower healthcare professionals, care partners, and families with the
knowledge and skills needed to elevate the quality of life for individuals living
with dementia.

Karen’s Journey

Karen Straw, is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP). Karen’s journey with dementia became more clear during her time as a memory care director. Frustrated by the minimal training available to care partners and the resulting hardships they faced, Karen recognized the urgent need for comprehensive education and support. Care providers were often injured, individuals with dementia acted confused and family members experienced their own frustration. After attending a conference where Teepa Snow was the speaker, she felt this was the approach to use. Teepa’s program, A Positive Approach to Care® put a framework around what she knew was needed to improve care. It wasn’t just about managing symptoms with medication; it was about providing individuals with dementia the opportunity to live fuller, better lives because their care providers understood what was happening and how to respond. Karen’s extensive qualifications make her an invaluable asset to DementiAgility. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner®, and Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer™ .  Karen is a Certified Independent Coach, Consultant, Trainer (future) and Champion Teacher with Positive Approach to Care®  (PAC™), a renowned organization specializing in dementia care training. Her certification with PAC ™ demonstrates her commitment to promoting positive and compassionate approaches to dementia care.