Keeping connection
at the heart of dementia care

Helping caregivers become care partners, one relationship at a time.

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Amanda Herndon, founder of Within Reach Care

sound familiar?

Have you ever found yourself asking...

  • Is this typical aging, or could it be dementia?
  • What does a dementia diagnosis mean for our family?
  • Why does everything feel so much harder now?
  • How can I stay connected when so much has changed?
  • What do I do when they get upset, angry, or refuse care?
  • What am I missing? There has to be a better way.
  • Is it normal for me to feel exhausted, frustrated, and heartbroken?
  • Is there someone I can talk to?

what I offer

Three ways we can work together

Education

It's not on purpose. It's dementia. Build awareness, gain knowledge, and respond with connection instead of correction.

Consulting

Nobody has all the answers, but it's easier to brainstorm when you're not trying to figure it out alone.

Connections Within Reach

Talk, vent, laugh, cry, ask questions — a supportive space to learn, share, and grow together in community.

how it works

Four simple steps, no runaround

Step 1 — tap the option that fits you

The services and form below change with your choice — switch anytime.

  • Personalized Dementia Education
  • One-on-One & Family Consultations
  • In-Home Care Skills Training
  • Permission to Exhale Support Sessions
Learn more for families
  1. 01

    Tell me who you're supporting

    A loved one, or a team of care professionals.

  2. 02

    See what fits

    Browse the services built for your situation.

  3. 03

    Send a service request

    A few details and the best time to reach you.

  4. 04

    I follow up personally

    We finalize the details and pricing together.

Send a service request

Interested in: Supporting Someone I Love

out in the community

Moments from the work

Amanda with dementia care expert Teepa Snow
A selfie with Teepa Snow
Amanda at a Positive Approach to Care training
Hands-on PAC training
Amanda teaching a group of care professionals
Role-playing with Teepa Snow
Care teams practicing Hand-under-Hand ® support together
Hand-under-Hand ® practice
A care team gathered after a training workshop
Team training day
A large group of care professionals after PAC training
PAC certified team training
Two caregivers practicing Hand-under-Hand ® connection
Care partner skill building
Walking together using Hand-under-Hand ® support
Walking with connection
Two caregivers sharing a light moment during training
Learning together
Teepa Snow teaching in front of an audience
Learning from Teepa
A care team gathered around the table after a workshop
Team training at the community
A dementia skills presentation at a community luncheon
Dementia skills presentation
Amanda Herndon, dementia care educator, smiling outdoors

I'm Amanda

People living with dementia deserve better

Dementia affects every aspect of life for everyone involved, but it does not change a person's need to find value, purpose, and joy. Using Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care® principles, I help caregivers transform into care partners by building the skills and confidence to create meaningful moments, stronger relationships, and less stressful days. Because at the heart of dementia care are people, and both those living with dementia and those caring for them deserve support on this incredibly difficult journey.

Meet Amanda
Positive Approach to Care certified dementia educator badge

I am certified to implement the teachings and trainings of Teepa Snow and the Positive Approach to Care® (PAC). While based on the educational content from Teepa, and inspired by my Certification, views or opinions expressed, and additional content offered here, are representative of me, independent of the PAC organization.