Tam Cummings, PhD, is a renowned brand in the field of dementia caregiving. Since 2009, her company has been dedicated to inspiring, educating, and empowering dementia caregivers. Based in the Texas Hill Country, Dr.

Cummings is recognized as one of the leading educators and program designers for dementia care in Texas and nationwide. With a wealth of accomplishments under her belt, Dr. Cummings has consistently been ranked as the top speaker at numerous national conferences.

She has also authored and published four books for dementia caregivers, and has appeared as an expert guest in national podcasts focusing on dementia caregiving. Dr. Cummings has developed innovative tools such as the Dementia Behavioral Assessment Tool (DBAT), based on 25 years of research in skilled nursing facilities and memory care communities.

Additionally, she has created a classification and staging tool for the behavioral, communication, and movement variations of Frontotemporal Dementias, which is the only tool of its kind. As a subject matter expert, Dr. Cummings has played an integral role in designing and developing training programs for frontline staff and family caregivers.

These programs focus on the clinical features of different forms of dementia, behaviors associated with each disease, and correct approaches to daily living activities. Driven by a passion to improve dementia care, Dr. Cummings aims to change the perception of dementia as merely a part of aging.

Through her approach, she helps individuals understand the underlying causes of dementia and how they impact the progression of the disease. She also focuses on addressing the often-overlooked guilt and stress that caregivers experience. By equipping caregivers with the necessary tools and knowledge, Dr.

Cummings ensures they can navigate the caregiving journey with confidence and make the most of their time with their loved ones. To stay informed about Dr. Cummings' valuable insights and expertise, you can sign up for updates through her website