CONFIDENCCE AND CLARITY FOR THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY
When dementia changes the person you love, know exactly what to do next
Get calm, practical, step by step guidance so you can respond with more confidence, less fear, and the right approach at home.
CONFIDENCE AND CLARITY FOR THE DEMENTIA JOURNEY
When dementia changes the person you love, know exactly what to do next
Get calm, practical, step by step guidance so you can respond with more confidence, less fear, and the right approach at home.
Introducing the Dear Ellen Companion Library
A guided subscription library for family caregivers and professional caregivers who want real help with dementia care.
Inside, you will get access to a growing collection of lessons from Ms. Ellen Samson, designed to help you understand dementia behaviors, respond with the right language and approach, manage difficult caregiving moments, and care for yourself too.
This is not just information.
This is a companion library built for the moments when you are tired, confused, hurt, overwhelmed, or simply do not know what to do next.
Whether your loved one is newly diagnosed, showing signs of memory loss, accusing, wandering, refusing help, or changing in ways that break your heart, this library helps you understand what is happening and how to respond with more peace, dignity, and confidence.
What You’ll Get
Inside the Dear Ellen Companion Library
A growing subscription library of dementia caregiving lessons
Easy to follow video based teaching from Ms. Ellen Samson
Companion lesson notes for each episode, including summary, key points, takeaways, and reflection questions
Lessons organized by caregiver struggle, so you can quickly find help for behavior changes, burnout, grief, family dynamics, and professional caregiving challenges
Practical guidance in simple language, without heavy medical jargon
Emotional support and real life caregiving insight rooted in compassion, dignity, and experience
Ongoing access to new lessons and library updates while subscribed
What You’ll Learn
Inside the Dear Ellen Companion Library
Understand what dementia is and what changes in the brain actually look like at home
Respond when your loved one refuses help, accuses, hallucinates, wanders, or becomes fearful
Use the right language and approach instead of arguing, correcting, or escalating
Explain dementia to children, teens, and younger family members in a safe and compassionate way
Recognize caregiver burnout, grief, and emotional overload before you break down
Set healthy boundaries without feeling guilty
Support your loved one’s dignity while still protecting safety
Understand what certain behaviors may be communicating underneath the surface
Stay calmer during hard moments and lead with more confidence
Navigate the emotional, practical, and relational realities of caregiving with more grace
A Trusted Voice in Dementia Care
About the Educator
Meet, Ellen Samson!
Ms. Ellen Samson is a dementia speaker, geriatric care manager, Certified Dementia Practitioner, and caregiver advocate dedicated to helping families navigate the emotional, practical, and relational challenges of dementia care. With extensive experience in senior care management, dementia care, home care, case management, and family dynamics support, she has become a trusted voice for caregivers seeking clarity, compassion, and skill in one of life’s most difficult journeys. Public profiles identify her as the CEO of American Geriatric Care Management, a licensed home care organization and full-service care management company, and note her training in dementia care approaches associated with Teepa Snow’s Positive Physical Approach to Care.
Through Ellen Samson Dementia Speaker, Dear Ellen, and Dementia: Up Close and Personal, Ms. Samson educates families, professional caregivers, and community leaders on dementia communication, caregiver resilience, care planning, safety, dignity, and family dynamics. Her work combines professional expertise with deep human understanding, helping caregivers move from fear and confusion toward confidence, preparation, and hope. Her advocacy continues to build bridges among families, care teams, and communities, creating practical pathways for better dementia care.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Dear Ellen Companion Library is for family caregivers, spouses, adult children, relatives, and professional caregivers who want practical, compassionate guidance in dementia care.
No. It is also helpful for families who are beginning to notice memory loss, behavioral changes, confusion, or personality changes and want to better understand what may be happening.
This is a subscription-based companion library. You will have access to the lesson library for as long as your subscription remains active, and new content may be added over time.
The Companion Library is organized, structured, and designed for meaningful learning. Instead of watching random videos, you'll have access to a carefully curated collection of lessons organized around real caregiving challenges, along with companion resources that help you reflect on and apply what you learn.
Not at all. The library is designed to be easy to understand, even for beginners. There is a Start Here section specifically created for those who are new to the dementia caregiving journey.
No. This library is intended for caregiver education and support. It does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, legal advice, or therapy. Instead, it helps you better understand caregiving situations and respond with greater confidence and compassion.
Yes. The library includes a dedicated section for professional caregivers that addresses workplace realities and professional caregiving challenges, recognizing that family and professional caregivers often face different experiences and needs.
That's exactly why this library exists. Begin with the Foundations section, then explore the category that best matches the challenges you're currently facing.
Yes. You can cancel your subscription at any time, subject to the terms of your chosen subscription plan.
You Do Not Have To Figure This Out Alone
If dementia has already entered your home, the Dear Ellen Companion Library is here to help you understand what is happening, respond with more confidence, and care with more clarity and compassion.
Join the Dear Ellen Companion Library today and start learning the right language and approach to care.
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