Empowering support - To guide you through the Dementia journey
Moments over days, Dementia is a Journey
Guidance * Support * Clarity
Lead Companion - Michelle King, CDP
816.716.3390
About The Dementia Journey Companion
Our Mission
We provide personalized support resources, guidance, and strategies that honor each person’s history, abilities, and dignity. Our focus is on helping individuals and families navigate the dementia care journey with clarity, compassion, and confidence. You are not alone.
What We Do: In Home
🧭 1. Family Support Package
Best for: Families needing clarity, direction, and immediate guidance during their dementia journey.
Includes:
• 90‑minute comprehensive intake
• Personalized care recommendations for dementia care
• Communication & behavior guidance
• Resource list tailored to home or community setting, including support resources
• Follow‑up summary with next steps
🤝 2. Ongoing Family Coaching Package
Best for: Families navigating ongoing changes, transitions, or challenging behaviors related to dementia.
Includes:
• Two 60‑minute coaching sessions per month
• On‑call messaging support (within business hours)
• Behavior & engagement plan updates
• Caregiver stress‑support strategies
• Coordination with community staff if desired
Optional add‑ons:
• Additional session
• Crisis/transition support
📖 3. Life Story + Engagement Plan Package
Best for: Families wanting a fully developed, person‑centered plan that supports their loved one on their dementia journey.
Includes:
• Full Life Story interview
• Strengths, preferences, and triggers profile
• Individualized engagement plan
• Family implementation guide
⏱️ 4. Hourly Consulting
Best for:
• Care plan reviews for dementia care
• Family meetings
• Behavior troubleshooting
• Crisis Intervention
• Late-Stage/End of Life support resources
Guidance • Support • Clarity
When Someone You Love Is Changing…
Families often feel overwhelmed, unsure, or alone. You deserve calm, clear support from someone who understands dementia deeply.
FAMILY COACHING & SUPPORT
What We Help You Navigate
• Understanding the diagnosis
• Communication that reduces frustration
• Challenging behaviors
• Daily routines that bring comfort
• Safety and meaningful engagement
• Care transitions and next steps
A CALMER, MORE CONNECTED PATH FORWARD
We walk beside you with:
• 25+ years of dementia care expertise
• Warm, person‑centered guidance
• Clear explanations without medical jargon
• Tools that build confidence and reduce stress
YOUR LOVED ONE’S STORY MATTERS
We help families create a Life Story profile that honors identity, routines, and preferences.
LET’S TAKE THE NEXT STEP TOGETHER
What We Do: In the Community
1. Community Staff Training Package
Includes:
• 60–90 minute training session
• Custom topic (communication, behaviors, engagement, brain health, etc.)
• Handouts + implementation tools
• Post‑training Q&A
2. Community Program Evaluation & Enhancement Package
Includes:
• Full program evaluation (environment, engagement, staffing, documentation, culture)
• Observation & assessment tools
• Written report with strengths + opportunities
• 30‑day follow‑up
The Dementia Journey Companion partners with your team to enhance engagement, reduce distress, and build a culture rooted in dignity and connection.
COMMUNITY CONSULTING & SUPPORT
How We Support Your Team:
• Program evaluation & enhancement
• Staff training on dementia, communication, and engagement
• Behavioral expression consultation
• Life Story integration into care plans
• Daily engagement structure & activity support
• Family education workshops
• Transition and crisis‑support guidance
BUILDING A STRONGER, MORE CONFIDENT TEAM
We collaborate with communities to:
• Improve consistency and quality of care
• Strengthen staff skills and reduce burnout
• Enhance resident engagement and well‑being
• Support families with clear, compassionate communication
• Align practices with person‑centered standards
PARTNERING FOR EXCELLENCE IN MEMORY CARE
Your residents deserve meaningful days. Your staff deserve tools that work. Your families deserve clarity and reassurance. We help you deliver all three.
About Michelle
With over 25 years of expertise in dementia care, Michelle is a
Certified Dementia Practitioner who supports individuals and families throughout their dementia journey and every stage of memory loss. She combines clinical understanding with a deep respect for each person's life story, strengths, and preferences. Her roles include assessing needs, creating personalized engagement plans, coaching care partners, and helping teams adapt environments and routines to promote comfort, safety, and dignity. Michelle's ultimate goal is to translate complex information into clear, compassionate guidance so families feel informed rather than overwhelmed. She is a passionate advocate for meaningful moments, preserving identity, and ensuring that care remains centered on the whole person—not just the diagnosis.