Paula Levy
Paula Levy is a Dementia Care Specialist and Caregiver Consultant based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with nearly 40 years of experience supporting individuals living with dementia and brain change, as well as their family caregivers. She has dedicated her career to improving quality of life for older adults through compassionate, community-based care, caregiver education, and advocacy. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to helping families navigate the emotional, physical, and practical challenges of dementia care with dignity and support.
She is the Founder and Board Chair of A Place Like Home Adult Day Program, a nonprofit initiative designed to provide structured daytime support for individuals living with dementia while offering essential respite for caregivers. She also operates Never Alone Consulting, where she provides caregiver coaching, consultation, and support services. Previously, she founded and served as Executive Director of DayBreak, an adult day program serving multiple counties in Colorado, and held leadership roles at Namaste Alzheimer Center, where she developed and managed adult day programming.
Throughout her career, Paula has been actively involved in senior advocacy and caregiver support initiatives, including long-term volunteer service with the Alzheimer’s Association since 1999. She holds certifications in Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care as both a Consultant and Advanced Consultant and has received multiple honors, including the Volunteer of the Year Award from the Alzheimer’s Association and the Joe Henjum Senior Accolades Legacy and Lifetime Achievement Awards. She is widely recognized for her calm leadership style, her servant-hearted approach, and her lifelong dedication to improving dementia care services and caregiver well-being.
• Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care
• Pepperdine University — Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
• Influential Women 2026
• Volunteer of the Year, Alzheimer’s Association
• Joe Henjum Senior Accolades Legacy Award: Business Professional, Senior Resource Council
• Alzheimer's Association
• Rotary Club
• Broadmoor Rotary
• Commission on Aging, Pikes Peak Area Council of Governments
• Influential Women Network
• Founded and operated nonprofit adult day program in Woodland Park area for 7 years
• Currently developing A Place by Time nonprofit adult day program in Colorado Springs
• Chair of senior advocacy initiatives
• Alzheimer's Association volunteer work
• Rotary Club involvement
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to being a quiet leader with a servant’s heart. I lead by example rather than from the front, and I focus on remaining humble, compassionate, and calm. My ability to stay steady in emotionally difficult situations allows families and caregivers to feel supported and understood. I believe people in my community trust my experience and often look to me for guidance, advice, and solutions because of that consistency and presence.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve received is to trust my instincts and think beyond the boundaries that society often places on us. I’ve learned not to stay confined within expected paths, but instead to build a career that aligns with my passion and purpose. When you do work that you genuinely want to show up for every day, it no longer feels like a job—it becomes a calling.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
My advice is to not limit yourself by societal expectations or predefined boxes. Think creatively, follow your intuition, and allow yourself to explore paths that feel meaningful rather than conventional. Build a career that energizes you and gives you purpose, rather than one that feels like an obligation. Trusting yourself early can open doors you may not have thought possible.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in dementia care today is the growing crisis of caregiver isolation and lack of respite support. Many caregivers are trying to manage care alone, often neglecting their own health and well-being in the process. I have seen firsthand how this can lead to burnout and even premature death among caregivers. The greatest opportunity in this field is expanding access to adult day programs and community-based support systems that provide both caregivers and their loved ones with connection, safety, and relief.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
I value compassion, humility, and service above all else. I believe in meeting people where they are, especially during moments of crisis, and offering steady, non-reactive support. Family, community connection, and emotional presence are also central to how I live and work. Ultimately, my guiding principle is helping others live with greater dignity, stability, and quality of life while supporting caregivers in sustaining their own well-being.