A new creative non-drug approach to coping with dementia. Karen Tyrell offers her expertise to provide new insights on how to manage disruptive behaviours associated with dementia such as anxiety, aggression, and wandering. Her book delivers tools and case studies for helpful approaches to dementia care. Tyrell offers coherent strategies that show caregivers how they can crack the code to reduce stress while integrating effective solutions into their daily routine.

Karen Tyrell, CDP, CPCA is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) and Certified Professional Consultant on Aging (CPCA). For nine years, she was directly involved with her local Alzheimer Society Chapter in Eastern Canada as Board member, President for four years and Executive Director for two and a half years. Shortly after moving to the West Coast of Canada in 2009, Tyrell established a dementia consulting company called ‘Personalized Dementia Solutions.’ She passionately supports and educates caregivers through various services and through facilitating workshops such as “Cracking the Dementia Code™” and “How to Maintain a Healthy Brain.”

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“A simple but thorough guide to understanding Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and how to manage behaviours with dignity and grace.”

“Karen Tyrell above all is a compassionate and dedicated healthcare specialist. Working with Alzheimer patients and their families is her calling. She is an effective communicator, sharing her skills through the Certified Dementia Practitioner training program and her 'Cracking the Dementia Code' presentations. Karen continually displays a rare combination of integrity and professionalism while maintaining a great sense of humour. I fully support her and am pleased to offer my endorsement.”

“Karen’s passion and dedication towards helping those affected by dementia is remarkable. Her practical tips and methods will certainly benefit all caregivers who read it.“- Dr. Justin Davis, Scientific Director at Nognz Brain Fitness