From Overwhelmed
to Empowered
When you understand the dementia journey, everything changes.
Ready to understand what's really happening? If you're noticing memory loss, confusion, anger, or unsafe decisions — and not getting clear answers — we'll help you understand what's happening and what to do next.
Why caregiving feels so hard — and what actually helps: When you understand the what, when, and why of dementia, you can finally master the how of caregiving.
Caregiving Without a Map Is Exhausting
Many families discover that the instincts of a lifetime — explaining, correcting, reassuring — don't land the way they used to. That's not a failure of love. It's the brain changing.
You're not alone in feeling confused, guilty, or overwhelmed.
Dementia follows a pattern. Knowing the pattern changes everything.
When families understand what's happening, conflict drops and confidence grows.
Amy's work — through her book, consulting, and course — is built to give families that understanding.
Why a Dementia Clinician and Caregiver Daughter Created Better Dementia™
I've spent years as a dementia clinician walking alongside families through every stage of this journey.
I've also walked it as a daughter.
I know what this looks like from the clinic — and from the kitchen table.
What I've seen, over and over, is that the families who struggle most are not the ones who love less. They are the ones who understand less.
Not because they haven't tried. Because the information they need has never been given to them in a way that is clear, complete, or actually usable.
That is the gap Better Dementia™ was created to fill.
What Families Say About Working With Amy Shaw
The insights Amy provided helped me navigate my mom's dementia with clarity and less stress. I only wish I had found her sooner!
— Michael, Family Caregiver
I no longer feel lost — I have a plan and the confidence to care for my dad with love and understanding.
— Sarah, Family Caregiver
If you're struggling with dementia caregiving, Amy is the expert you need. Her knowledge and compassion are unmatched.
— Laura, Family Caregiver
Amy has a unique way of making a difficult journey feel manageable. Her advice gave me peace of mind and the ability to truly be present for my husband.
— Jennifer, Family Caregiver
Dementia Caregiver Support and Education
Wherever you are in the journey.
Concierge Dementia Consulting
For families who want ongoing, expert partnership throughout the dementia journey.
- Comprehensive initial consultation and personalized care plan
- Regular monthly support as needs evolve
- Direct access to Amy as your loved one's needs change
- Available nationwide via secure online video
The Better Dementia™ Course
A self-paced, clinically grounded education program built around the Better Dementia™ Journey Framework.
- 7.5 hours of structured guidance
- The what, when, and why of dementia
- Master the how of caregiving at every stage
- Designed to be returned to as the journey changes
You don't have to navigate this without a map.
Better Together
Clinically grounded dementia education and AI-powered care planning — a complete approach for the families who need both.
Better Dementia™
Clinical dementia expertise from Amy Shaw, PA-C — concierge consulting, structured education, and a complete framework for navigating the journey from beginning to end.
AI-Powered Care Estimates
LTCareNav's free 60-second snapshot gives you a quick look at potential care needs and costs — a helpful starting point before deeper care planning.
The Complete Picture
Together, we cover the full spectrum — from a quick care estimate to clinically grounded dementia expertise that supports your family at every stage.
The Book That Prepares You for the Hardest Conversations
The Arc of Conversation: A How-to Guide for Goals of Care Conversations
Amy Shaw, PA-C · Springer, 2025
When the Diagnosis Arrives, the Conversations Begin
A dementia diagnosis changes every conversation you'll have — with doctors, the care team, and your own family — for years to come.
Most families are never prepared for these moments. This book was written to change that.
What This Book Does
The Arc of Conversation gives clinicians and caregivers a clear, compassionate framework for the conversations that define the dementia journey. Not just what to say — but how to think about what matters most.
- How dementia progresses — and how care needs shift as the disease advances
- How to prepare for conversations about safety, independence, and changing needs
- What hospice is, when it becomes appropriate, and how to know when the time is right
- How to navigate decisions about life-sustaining treatment with clarity instead of guilt
- How to communicate effectively with clinicians — and advocate confidently for your loved one
- How to align care decisions with your loved one's values and what matters most to them
This is not a book about giving up. It is a book about showing up — informed, prepared, and ready to advocate for the person you love.
Why This Work Matters: A Note From Amy
Dementia caregiving asks everything of you — and most families are doing it without the understanding they deserve. I created Better Dementia™ so every family has a clear picture of what's happening, what's coming, and how to respond — with a real framework that honors your loved one's humanity every single day.
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You don't have to navigate this without a map.
Whether you need a partner for the long road or a framework you can study at your own pace — Better Dementia™ is here.
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