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Your Ticket to Compassion: 
Navigating the Dementia Journey.


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Like a rollercoaster, dementia caregiving is full of unexpected turns. Your Ticket to Compassion helps you hold on through it all—with thoughtful guidance and emotional support for every twist in the road.

Chapter 1: The Entrance Gate: Starting the Journey - Preparing for the Caregiver Role

Chapter 2: The Map of the Amusement Park: Each family member is holding a different map of the park

Chapter 3: The Roller Coaster: The Emotional Highs and Lows – Navigating the difficulties of dementia care

Chapter 4: The Funhouse Mirrors: Seeing the world differently – understanding changes in perceptions and behaviors

Chapter 5: The Carousel: The Repetitive Ride – Coping with repetitive questions and behaviors

Chapter 6: The Haunted House: Facing fears and uncertainty - Managing anxiety, confusion, and difficult days

Chapter 7: The Tilt-a-Whirl: When things feel out of control – Strategies for staying grounded during the chaos

Chapter 8: The Ferris Wheel: Finding moments of perspective – Taking time to reflect and find clarity

Chapter 9: The Bumper Cars: Handling conflicts with grace – Navigating misunderstandings and caregiver frustrations

Chapter 10: The Log Flume: Surviving Emotional Waterfalls – Dealing with grief, sadness, and unexpected emotions

Chapter 11: The Concession Stand: Maintaining a healthy weight through changes in appetite and eating habits

Chapter 12: The Arcade: Small wins along the way – Celebrating small victories and moments of joy

Chapter 13: The Tunnel of Love: Building emotional connections – Strengthening bonds through compassion, presence, and understanding

Chapter 14: The Souvenir Shop: Assisting with life’s essential needs

Chapter 15: The Waiting Line: Practicing Patience – Learning to embrace the slower pace of caregiving

Chapter 16: The Swing Ride: Balancing Responsibilities – Juggling caregiving with other aspects of life

Chapter 17: The Parade: Cherishing the Good Moments – Finding joy in shared memories and small celebrations

Chapter 18: The Exit Gate: Learning to let go – Grieving, Honoring, and Reflecting on the Dementia Journey


Silver Tsunami Aging Info Founder - Kathi Miracle

Kathi Miller Miracle

Consultant NCCDP - Dementia Specialist; Certified Brain Trainer, & Legal Subject Matter Expert


Counseling others on the care, dignity and safety of those on this journey, Kathi’s career has spanned more than 30 years working with seniors affected by various forms of Dementia. From being an executive director running assisted living residences to running a home care agency as a general manager. She also managed cases for Medicaid clients and worked with long term care insurance.


Her passion and expertise has been to provide care for those who have been diagnosed with a form of dementia and to support and educate the family who now finds themselves on a new journey, one which can be overwhelming and frightening.