Dementia Caregiving:
A Guide to Survive and Thrive.
Find Peace and Purpose in Your Dementia Caregiving Journey
Discover how to:
Experience genuine moments of joy while caring for your loved one, even during challenging times.
Master proven communication strategies that reduce daily conflicts and strengthen your relationship
Protect your own mental health while providing the best possible care
When Caring Consumes Every Part of Your Life
Are you feeling guilty and resentful for missing the life you had?
- Constant arguments
- Trying to reason
- Isolation
Perhaps you've noticed family and friends slowly stepping back, leaving you increasingly lonely. The overwhelming guilt of grieving someone who's still here weighs heavily on your heart as you watch the person you once knew change before your eyes.
Your own health might be suffering under the physical and emotional strain, and you find yourself lying awake at night wondering, "How much longer can I do this?”
The Critical Mistakes Most Caregivers Make
You've likely fallen into exhausting patterns without even realizing it. You argue about… everything, correct false statements daily, and try to reason with someone whose brain now processes information differently.
Maybe you've convinced yourself that asking for help means failing or that true devotion means handling everything alone.
Have you accepted the lie that you must choose between caring for yourself and caring for your loved one? Burning out is just part of the journey, and sacrificing your life is the price of being a "good" caregiver, right?
Your Well-being Matters Too
Your loved one's dementia diagnosis isn't a sentence to sacrifice your own well-being.
You don't have to lose yourself to be a good caregiver.
Imagine approaching each day confidently, creating meaningful connections with your loved one in their new reality rather than fighting against it.
You can learn to maintain your own mental health and find precious moments of peace. Taking time for yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential.
Most importantly, you can keep your loved one at home longer while preserving your own well-being, because quality care starts with taking care of yourself.
The Unique Approach That Changes Everything
Generic advice like 'staying positive' or basic caregiving tips won't cut it when building a healthier relationship with your loved one. You need something deeper—an approach that blends evidence-based practices in dementia care with practical strategies you can use daily.
It’s important to understand the changes happening in your loved one’s brain so you can use caregiving strategies designed specifically for dementia’s unique challenges. But most importantly, you need guidance from someone who’s been there—someone who can share real, honest stories to help you avoid learning every lesson the hard way.
Through the art of storytelling, you'll understand precisely what you need to know—from understanding the different types of dementia to learning how to communicate without arguments. This guide offers practical solutions for daily challenges such as:
- addressing difficult behaviors
- managing wandering
- and assisting with hygiene
This course combines:
More than a Decade
of clinical expertise
Three years
of research on dementia care conducted at Yale University
Firsthand insights
of a caregiver who walked alongside a loved one with Alzheimer's
Explore What’s Inside The Course
MODULE 1:
Dementia Decoded: Understanding the Basics
Explore the fundamentals of dementia and its effects on the brain. Learn about brain anatomy including the frontal, parietal, temporal, and occipital lobes. This foundational knowledge will help you understand the neurological basis for changes in your loved one's behavior and cognition throughout their journey.
MODULE 2:
Understanding Different Types of Dementia: From Alzheimer's to Frontotemporal Dementia
Discover the distinct characteristics of various dementia types including Alzheimer's disease, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, Parkinson's disease dementia, and frontotemporal dementia. Understanding these differences will help you anticipate and respond to the unique challenges presented by each condition.
MODULE 3:
Effective Communication When Caring for Someone With Dementia
Master the art of stress-free communication with your loved one living with dementia. Learn practical techniques including therapeutic fibbing, validation, and redirection to reduce arguments and transform daily interactions from sources of frustration into moments of connection. This module provides essential skills for living in their reality while maintaining dignity and respect.
MODULE 4:
What's Going On? Understanding Mental Health and Behaviors in Dementia
Gain crucial insights into common behavioral and psychological symptoms associated with dementia, from obsessions and hoarding to depression and hallucinations. Learn to recognize and respond appropriately to challenging behaviors including disinhibition, sundowning, wandering, delusions, and paranoia. This module equips you with strategies to maintain dignity while effectively managing complex situations.
MODULE 5:
Medical and Environmental Behavioral Triggers
Decode the true meaning behind challenging behaviors by identifying medical and environmental triggers. Learn how physical health issues, holiday disruptions, and understimulation can impact behavior and discover proactive approaches to prevent and address these issues before they escalate into difficult situations.
MODULE 6:
Activities of Daily Living: Bathing, Dressing, Toileting and Eating
Master essential caregiving skills for daily tasks. Discover practical solutions that make bathing, dressing, toileting, and eating easier and more comfortable for both you and your loved one. Learn innovative approaches to common challenges that preserve dignity while ensuring proper care and nutrition.
MODULE 7:
Self-Care for the Caregiver
Develop vital self-care strategies to prevent burnout and maintain your emotional well-being. Learn mindfulness techniques and guided imagery while navigating the complex emotions of caregiving, including when your loved one no longer recognizes you. This module ensures you can sustain your caregiving role with resilience and compassion.
MODULE 8:
BONUS - Advanced Tactics Arsenal
From handling driving concerns to medication management, this bonus module covers crucial topics that arise in advanced caregiving situations. Learn about safety considerations, brain health facts versus myths, appropriate medication interventions for persistent behaviors, and mindful walking as a therapeutic activity for both caregiver and care recipient.
Testimonials
We thought all the things we were doing were out of love, but in fact, it was making her worse. With Lolita‘s counseling, treatment tools, and advice, she is a much happier person who is dealing with dementia, and the family is as well. Thank you so much, Lolita!
Joletta Catalino
Lolita remains current regarding best practices for disease management and capitalizes on opportunities to grow. Her interest in serving those with both physical and psychiatric illnesses makes her incredibly valuable as a provider!
Christine Verni
EdD, FNP-BC, CHSE
Working with Lolita has been one of the most positive experiences of my career. She is one of those natural-born leaders who serve as an inspiring guide, mentor, and motivator. Backed by an immense amount of knowledge and a wealth of industry experience. Lolita has a very warm personality, and she is someone who thrives at building deep, lasting relationships with people from all backgrounds. Her passion, energy, and focus are completely infectious., She demonstrates an unwavering commitment to bettering the lives of others. I highly recommend Lolita!
Steven Leitch
Hi! I'm Dr. Lolita Tramel!
Founder and CEO of Hearts for Dementia, an organization dedicated to transforming dementia care through education and support. Thank you for taking this crucial step in your caregiving journey.
Everything changed the day I first noticed something different about my beloved mother. As I watched her progress from mild to advanced Alzheimer's, I experienced firsthand every emotion you may be feeling now—the depression, the isolation, the overwhelming weight of responsibility. Those years transformed me, both as a daughter and as a healthcare professional.
As a Doctor of Nursing Practice from Yale University and a dual board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I've combined my personal experience with extensive clinical expertise. I'm also a certified Dementia Care Specialist with over a decade on the frontlines of healthcare, helping countless families navigate the challenges of dementia, mental health, and chronic illness.
Through my journey with my mother, I discovered something profound: by changing my perspective and communication approach, I could create meaningful moments of connection and joy—even in the midst of chaos and memory loss. This revelation has shaped my professional work and ongoing research focused on addressing behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
My expertise has been recognized by FOX, Hubbard Radio, 3TV, The Daily Independent, and other media outlets. I regularly share evidence-based strategies with professionals and caregivers through speaking engagements and consultations.
Now, I'm bringing everything I've learned directly to you. In this course, I share proven methods, effective tools, and invaluable insights gained from both my professional work and personal caregiving experience. You'll learn how to manage behavioral symptoms, reduce caregiver burnout, and improve your loved one's quality of life—while reclaiming peace of mind for yourself.
Don't wait until the stress becomes unbearable. Together, we can transform your caregiving journey into one of meaning, connection, and confidence.
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Choose the Right Option for You
Foundations of Support Package
Everything you need to transform your caregiving experience, at your own pace.
- Lifetime access to the full course
- Downloadable audio files for every lesson
- Worksheets and exercises to put your learning into action
- All 7 core modules
- Over 4 hours of on-demand video education
- Certificate of Completion
Perfect for caregivers who want flexible, self-paced guidance with practical strategies that create immediate change.
Guided Support Package
Everything in the Foundations of Support Package, plus expert guidance and ongoing community support.
- Everything in the Foundations of Support Package, Plus+
- BONUS Module:
Advanced Tactics Arsenal - Monthly Live Q&A sessions with Dr. Lolita for 12 months
Ideal for caregivers seeking deeper support, direct access to expert answers, and tools for advanced situations.
Personalized Care Concierge Package
Personalized guidance from Dr. Lolita to help you navigate your most challenging caregiving moments with clarity and confidence.
- Everything in the Guided Support Package, Plus+:
- 60-minute private phone consultations with Dr. Lolita Tramel
- Get tailored strategies for your unique caregiving challenges
- Talk through emotionally difficult moments with an expert who gets it
- Build your own custom plan based on Dr. Lolita’s clinical and personal insight
This is the closest thing to having Dr. Lolita as your personal coach, walking alongside you step by step.
Limited to just 10 families per quarter so you get Dr. Lolita's undivided focus when you need it most.
Satisfaction Guarantee
I understand your challenges and want you to feel confident in your decision. That's why I offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. Join the course, implement the strategies, and if you don't find value in the material, simply email us for a full refund.
FAQs
How will this course work for me?
Unlike theoretical approaches, these strategies come from both sides of dementia care – my personal experience caring for my mother with Alzheimer's and my professional work with hundreds of caregivers. I've tested every technique I teach, first with my own mother, then through extensive research at Yale, and finally with countless families I've advised. These aren't just ideas – they're proven approaches backed by research and real-world success.
I've found free resources online. Why should I invest in this course?
While there's helpful information scattered across YouTube, Google, Bing, and support groups, this course provides something different: a comprehensive, structured approach that combines clinical expertise with practical, real-world solutions. You'll learn the strategies I developed during my three years of doctoral research at Yale, including specific mental health techniques that can reduce caregiver burnout from day one. Instead of spending countless hours piecing together information, you get a proven system that works.
I barely have time to breathe, let alone take a course. How can I fit this in?
While there's helpful information scattered across YouTube, Google, Bing, and support groups, this course provides something different: a comprehensive, structured approach that combines clinical expertise with practical, real-world solutions. You'll learn the strategies I developed during my three years of doctoral research at Yale, including specific mental health techniques that can reduce caregiver burnout from day one. Instead of spending countless hours piecing together information, you get a proven system that works.
Don't wait until caregiver burnout forces you to make difficult decisions that you may regret.
Join me now and discover how to create a caregiving journey filled with more connection, less stress, and moments of genuine joy.
