Sandy Theis

After a rewarding career as a nurse educator, Sandy Theis retired in 2008. Since then, she has remained active in her community by volunteering with several organizations, many of which serve older adults. Sandy and her husband live in Ashland, Oregon. As a HOPE...

Pam Stover

Pam Stover serves as a HOPE Volunteer Support Group Co-Leader. After more than 50 years in nursing, she now dedicates her time to serving her community through volunteer work. Throughout her career, Pam specialized in psychiatric-mental health nursing and advanced...

Alan Masden

Alan Masden serves as a HOPE Volunteer Support Group Leader. He brings many years of experience in counseling, mental health, workforce development, and senior services. Throughout his career, Alan has supported people through many of life’s challenges. He has...

Shannon Calles

Shannon Calles is a HOPE Support Group Leader and the founder of Clark County Senior Resources, where she helps families navigate senior care decisions. In both roles, she brings professional expertise as well as personal caregiving experience. Because she understands...

Behavior as Communication

Understanding Behavior as Communication: A Community Conversation with Laura Wayman At HOPE Dementia Support, we often talk about the importance of connection—meeting people where they are, and finding ways to truly understand one another, even when words become...

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