Laura Demaree

Laura Demaree owns and operates a dementia consulting company near San Antonio, Texas, where she educates primary caregivers at home and professional caregivers on approaches to dementia care that help families experience better days. She emphasizes that behavior is often communication from a brain experiencing change and provides practical maps to navigate the journey. Demaree entered the field after a decade as a high school English teacher and assistant principal intern in public schools, followed by two and a half years as executive director of a dementia care community and ten months in hospice. She holds a bachelor's degree in English from the University of Texas, Permian Basin and a master's degree in educational leadership and technology. Her credentials include Certified Dementia Practitioner and Certified Assisted Living Manager. She maintains memberships in the Alamo chapter of the Case Management Society of America, the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners, the Texas Assisted Living Association, and the Memory Alliance. Demaree serves on the NextGen board of Lorenzo's House, has conducted fundraising for the Alzheimer's Association South Texas Chapter, and participates in the Memory Cafe Alliance.