My journey into dementia care began when my husband was diagnosed with vascular dementia following multiple strokes. At that time, I received no specialized referrals or coordinated guidance—only a vague directive to “wait and see.” Like many caregivers, I was left to manage on my own, navigating unfamiliar systems, sorting through scattered resources, and making critical decisions without support.

Determined to help him recover and live with dignity, I educated myself—digging into research, connecting with experts, and learning everything I could about dementia care. This personal mission became a professional calling. Today, I am a doctoral researcher at Purdue University, where my work focuses on how software can be used to support the care and management of dementia.

Recognizing the urgent need for caregiver-centered tools, I founded NeuraHeal, LLC, and we are developing the Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™ app—a practical, easy-to-use resource designed to empower caregivers through every stage of the dementia journey.

The Urgent Need for Better Caregiver Support

In 2024, an estimated 6.9 million Americans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s disease—approximately 1 in 9 people in this age group. Each year, over 900,000 individuals are newly diagnosed (Alzheimer’s Association, 2024). These figures do not include the many others living with different forms of dementia. The need for informed, accessible, and coordinated caregiving support is more pressing than ever.

NeuraHeal, LLC — Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™

At NeuraHeal, LLC, we are dedicated to empowering caregivers of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (AD/ADRD) through research-informed digital support tools. Our platform, Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™, is designed to help caregivers, whether family members, friends, or professionals, handle the evolving challenges of dementia care with clarity, confidence, and compassion. Dementia caregiving is not a static role: it evolves alongside the progression of the disease, often requiring new skills, adaptive strategies, emotional resilience, and timely support. Traditional care resources frequently fail to reflect this complexity, leaving caregivers under-supported at critical moments. NeuraHeal addresses this gap by combining evidence-based frameworks with practical, personalized digital support that meets caregivers where they are.

Support Designed for Caregivers, Not Just Patients

Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™ offers tailored guidance and tools based on two key factors: the caregiver’s level of experience and the dementia stage of the individual in their care. Whether you’re navigating a recent diagnosis or managing advanced dementia care, the app delivers relevant, real-world support when and where it’s needed.

We serve:

• At-home caregivers looking for stage-specific guidance, day-to-day support tools, stress management, and help coordinating care

• Distant caregivers, such as adult children supporting a loved one living independently or in a facility, with shared updates, calendars, and caregiver collaboration

• Professional caregivers in senior living communities who need tools for shift handoffs, family communication, stress management, and consistent, quality care delivery

Preview our Facility Caregiver App Mockup

Click here to explore the mockup of our senior living caregiver interface.

Caregiver Compass™ — Guided Support Across the Caregiving Journey

A cornerstone of the Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™ platform is Caregiver Compass™, an evidence-based support module being developed in partnership with Indiana University (IU) and aligned with ongoing research in caregiver identity, role transition, and psychosocial resilience.

Caregiver Compass™ is more than a resource; it is a guided experience designed to help caregivers manage dementia care by addressing one of the most pivotal factors in caregiver well-being: identity.

Why Caregiver Identity Matters

Research shows that many individuals do not initially recognize themselves as caregivers, even as they perform increasingly demanding and complex care tasks. This delay in identity recognition:

• Reduces timely access to support resources

• Increases stress and caregiver burden

• Contributes to emotional strain and burnout

• Limits connection to community and clinical supports

As dementia progresses, caregiving intensity increases, routines shift, roles are disrupted, and relationships change. Ultimately, even after caregiving ends, many individuals face a challenging transition that includes grief, loss of purpose, and identity realignment.

Caregiver Compass™ helps caregivers at every phase by offering:

• Identity Awareness Tools to help individuals recognize and name their caregiving role early and constructively

• Stage-Aligned Guidance that adapts to the changing responsibilities and emotional demands of the caregiving journey

• Personalized Support Paths tailored to diverse caregiving contexts, needs, and cultural backgrounds

• Relational and Emotional Resources to support communication, boundary setting, and self-care

• Post-Caregiving Transition Support focused on navigating loss, role change, and next steps

Research Partnership with Indiana University

NeuraHeal is working with researchers at Indiana University to ensure that Caregiver Compass™ is:

• Grounded in contemporary scientific evidence

• Culturally responsive and practically useful

• Evaluated for real-world caregiving contexts

• Designed with input from caregivers themselvess

This partnership supports our commitment to translational research, applying rigorous academic insights to tools that genuinely support caregiver well-being and resilience.

Supporting Caregivers With Purpose and Evidence

Caregiver Compass™ is developed using human-centered design principles and cognitive-behavioral frameworks, ensuring that the module is both practically relevant and emotionally supportive. Our goal is to help caregivers feel seen, guided, and equipped throughout their caregiving journey, not just at isolated moments.

Whether someone is newly adjusting to the idea of caregiving or navigating later-stage disease demands, Caregiver Compass™ is designed to provide structure, insight, and empathetic support.

Beyond Medical Care: Real-Life Resources for Real-Life Challenges

Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™ addresses caregiving holistically. In addition to support for care coordination and cognitive monitoring, the platform will include a robust library of non-medical resources that help caregivers manage the legal, financial, and emotional aspects that often arise.

Caregivers can access:

• Information about power of attorney, advance directives, and financial planning

• Planning tools for appointments, medications, lab work, and supplements

• Tips for managing caregiver stress, family dynamics, and daily routines

• Community connections through forums, peer support, and shared learning

• Guidance tailored to both the caregiver’s experience level and the dementia progression of their loved one

This is not just a tool—it’s a trusted companion that helps caregivers feel less alone, better prepared, and more confident in their role.

Built from Experience, Strengthened by Research

Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™ is informed by both personal experience and academic research. Our development is guided by a team of expert advisors in dementia care, software development, and patient advocacy. We are committed to ensuring the app is practical, respectful, and responsive to the needs of all caregivers—whether they are family members, professionals, or advocates.

Join Us in Supporting Caregivers

Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™ is more than an app, it is a platform for connection, education, resilience, and research-informed support. We invite partnerships with healthcare systems, organizations, academic researchers, and funding partners who share our commitment to improving support for caregivers and strengthening the broader caregiving ecosystem. To learn more, explore partnership opportunities, or request a demonstration, please visit our Contact page.

Caregiving for someone with dementia is a path no one should walk alone. With Dementia Caregivers: Stronger Together™, you don’t have to.

– Tuesday A. Strong Founder & CEO, NeuraHeal, LLC

Source: Alzheimer’s Association (2024). 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, 20(3). https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.13809