A Better Way
Compassionate Dementia Care Coaching & Education
A Better Way Dementia Care Solutions helps caregivers navigate dementia care with confidence — reducing stress while fostering joy and connection. Founded by Carlyn Lenfestey, PT, CDP, CADDCT.
Always free for families • Secure & Confidential
Do You Care for Someone Living with Dementia?
You're not alone. Many caregivers feel the same way.
Exhausted & Burnt Out?
Caregiving is one of the hardest jobs in the world. The physical and emotional toll can leave you feeling drained, frustrated, and alone.
More Questions Than Answers?
Do you find yourself unsure of what to do next? Wondering why certain behaviors happen and how to respond? You're not alone in that.
"There's Got to Be a Better Way!"
If you've said this to yourself, you're already on the right path. There IS a better way — and we're here to show you.
I'm here to tell you — you are doing a great job!
But, yes, my friend, there is a better way. I'm so glad you're here. Let's get to it.
Tools for Smooth Sailing
Whether you need hands-on coaching or a quick-start guide, Carlyn has resources to meet you where you are.
Caregiver Coaching Program
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming, but you don't have to do it alone. Together, we will:
- Address your biggest caregiving challenges
- Identify key concerns and stressors
- Provide expert recommendations for next steps
- Create a realistic, person-centered care plan
Various packages available to fit your needs.
Free Quick-Start Caregiver Guide
Get the essential Quick-Start Caregiver Guide to help you navigate dementia care with confidence. Plus, join our free 5-day email challenge!
- Easy-to-follow dementia care tips
- Strategies to reduce stress & frustration
- Bonus: 5-day email challenge for extra support
What You'll Walk Away With
You'll leave our time together with practical strategies and resources to ease your stress and improve your caregiving journey.
Clarity
We'll dig deep to understand the underlying reasons you haven't seen the results you want on your caregiving journey.
A Plan That Works
You'll walk away knowing the next steps to take to start experiencing real progress toward your goals.
Personal Recommendations
Everybody is different, so we'll take your unique circumstances into account for your plan.
What Others Are Saying
"She is a careful listener and has a wealth of knowledge and experience with dementia. Her suggestions to me regarding using music or having my person help with simple chores to modify problem behaviors were spot on. She also knows which products make sense to actually help with challenges such as taking meds on time. I give Carlyn 5 stars plus!"
"Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better."
— Maya Angelou
Meet Carlyn Lenfestey
Hi, I'm Carlyn! I help caregivers find a better way to navigate dementia care with confidence, reducing stress while fostering joy and connection.
I am a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, holding a Bachelor's degree in Health Sciences and a Master's degree in Physical Therapy from the University of New England. For more than a decade, I have been a Certified Dementia Care Practitioner and Trainer.
My journey into dementia care began as a child when my grandfather was diagnosed, and I watched my grandmother take on the role of caregiver. Over the years, as my remaining three grandparents were also diagnosed, I developed a deep commitment to helping caregivers.
Behavior is never the problem — it is always the signal. When someone living with dementia resists care, lashes out, or withdraws, that is not defiance. That is communication. The brain is sending a message, and our job is to learn how to read it.
Driven by the belief that people with dementia deserve lives filled with joy and purpose, I am passionate about creating a better way to care for and support both individuals with dementia and those who care for them.
Walk to End Alzheimer's®
Welcome to Team "A Better Way"
We were honored to participate in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's®, the largest event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support, and research. Held annually in over 600 communities nationwide, this movement brings people together to support families and advance care.
Thanks to the generosity of our community, Team "A Better Way" raised over $2,300 in 2025. Every dollar helps advance research, improve care, and support families navigating dementia.
Thank you for being part of this work. We are grateful for your support and look forward to walking together again next year.
Better Together
Expert dementia care coaching and AI-powered care estimates — a complete approach to supporting your family through the dementia care journey.
Dementia Care Coaching
A Better Way helps dementia caregivers find real strategies that work — personalized coaching, expert education, and practical tools to navigate care with confidence.
AI-Powered Care Estimates
LTCareNav's free 60-second snapshot gives you a quick, broad-strokes look at potential care needs and costs — a helpful starting point for planning ahead.
Complete Dementia Care Support
Together, we cover the full spectrum — from expert dementia coaching and caregiver education to AI-powered care planning that protects your family's future.
Your path to care planning and financial security.
Answer 8 questions and get a personalized snapshot of your care needs and financial runway, and the financial options and benefit programs most families never find — free, no credit card required.
Who needs help?
Tell us who you're planning care for.
The next questions will be about whoever you choose above — answer for them, not yourself (unless this is for you).
Let's Work Together
With expert dementia care coaching from A Better Way and AI-powered care planning from LTCareNav, your family has the guidance needed to navigate dementia care with confidence.
Always free for families • No credit card required • Private and Secure
A Better Way Dementia Care Solutions — Compassionate Dementia Care Coaching & Education
Carlyn Lenfestey, founder of A Better Way Dementia Care Solutions, provides dementia caregiver coaching, education, and practical strategies. She is a physical therapist with over 20 years of experience, a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Services include individual caregiver coaching, professional training, organizational consulting, and educational content for dementia care. Partnered with LTCareNav for free care cost estimates and personalized long-term care planning tools.
A Better Way offers a Free Quick-Start Caregiver Guide with easy-to-follow dementia care tips, strategies to reduce stress and frustration, and a bonus 5-day email challenge covering communication, daily routines, behavior management, and self-care. The Caregiver Coaching Program addresses caregiving challenges, identifies key concerns and stressors, provides expert recommendations, and creates realistic person-centered care plans.
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